Freeport Public Library

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Freeport Public Library
100 E. Douglas St.
Freeport, IL 61032
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-3:00pm

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Featured Events

old style painting of Krampus demon carrying away a bad child in the snow

It's a Weird World...Krampus ('tis the season!)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Boardroom at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Adult

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Boardroom

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Storytime

Description:

In this month's episode of It's a Weird World, we will be discussing Krampus and other creepy holiday fiends and legends.

Join us for this interactive discussion group, no registration required.

Cover of King book for young readers

Illinois Libraries Present: Jonathan Eig [Virtual Event & Watch Party]

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Boardroom at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Young Adult, Adult

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Boardroom

Age Group: Young Adult, Adult

Program Type: Performance

Description:

Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig

Register here https://bit.ly/ILPJonathanEig to watch onl

painting of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

Forging a Friendship - Jefferson & Madison's Northern Journey (Online Road Scholars Lecture at the library)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Conference Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture, Virtual Event/ Watch Party

Age Group:

Young Adult, Adult

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Young Adult, Adult

Program Type: Lecture, Virtual Event/ Watch Party

Description:

Between May 21 and June 16, 1791, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison traveled together through Upstate New York and parts of New England.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (12/08)	Mon (12/09)	Tue (12/10)	Wed (12/11)	Thu (12/12)	Fri (12/13)	Sat (12/14)
10 am		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Babies and Books 10:15am–11:00am Early Childhood Storytime This event is in the "Early Childhood" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Babies and Books Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Description: Babies and Books focuses on your child's early literacy skills through songs, rhymes, stories, and play during this storytime. Each session will conclude with a playtime, allowing children and adults time to interact with each other.		This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary Storytime This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Preschool Storytime Age Group: Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary Program Type: Storytime Description: Join us for books, songs, and a craft every Wednesday morning. For ages two to five and their families
11 am							This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Saturday Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary Storytime This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Saturday Storytime Age Group: Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary Program Type: Storytime Description: Join us for stories, songs, and a craft at our new Saturday Storytime!
12 pm
1 pm							This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Santa Visit 1:00pm–3:00pm Family, Early Childhood, Preschool Special Program This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Age Group: Family, Early Childhood, Preschool Program Type: Special Program Description: Come visit Santa at the library! Santa's visits are sponsored by FHN and open to all.
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm					This event is in the "Elementary" group Tweens Only: Ornament Making 4:30pm–5:30pm Elementary Special Program This event is in the "Elementary" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Special Program Description: Need to make a last minute Christmas gift? Want to spice up your family Christmas tree? Come to the library and bring a friend for some do-it-yourself ornaments.
5 pm			This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Santa Visit 5:00pm–7:00pm Family, Early Childhood, Preschool Special Program This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Age Group: Family, Early Childhood, Preschool Program Type: Special Program Description: Come visit Santa at the library! Santa's visits are sponsored by FHN and open to all.		This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Santa Visit 5:00pm–7:00pm Family, Early Childhood, Preschool Special Program This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Age Group: Family, Early Childhood, Preschool Program Type: Special Program Description: Come visit Santa at the library! Santa's visits are sponsored by FHN and open to all. Reservation About a Book Club 5:00pm–8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Boardroom Purpose of Meeting We will be discussing THE NOEL DIARY by RICHARD PAUL EVANS. Come for an evening of food, books and talk!
6 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group ED FINCH BOOK SIGNING AND READING: TICKET TO ELEROY 6:30pm–7:30pm Adult Special Program This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Special Program Description: book signing and reading	This event is in the "Adult" group FREEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETINGS 6:00pm–7:30pm Adult Special Program This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Boardroom Age Group: Adult Program Type: Special Program Description: library board meeting This event is in the "Adult" group DECEMBER CRAFTING: MAKE YOUR OWN BATH PRODUCTS 6:30pm–8:00pm Adult Special Program Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Special Program Registration Required Description: CRAFT