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

Week Calendar

Featured Events

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Storytime with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Age Group: Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary

Program Type: Storytime

Description:

Listen to a holiday story or two by Santa and Mrs. Claus in Santa’s visiting area. After stories, be sure to tell Santa what you would like for Christmas.

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 (9/24)	Mon (9/25)	Tue (9/26)	Wed (9/27)	Thu (9/28)	Fri (9/29)	Sat (9/30)
All Day	This event is in the "Family" group Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest All Day 9/6–9/30 Family Special Program Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Age Group: Family Program Type: Special Program Registration Required Description: Decorate a pumpkin like your favorite book character for Freeport Public Library's Second Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest! You may reserve a pumpkin from the library by registering for the contest on our events calendar or provide your own
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: Youth Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood Program Type: Storytime Description: A weekly storytime for babies and toddlers under 2! We will focus on early literacy skills through songs, rhymes, and stories. Each session will conclude with a playtime, allowing children and adults time to interact with each other.	This event is in the "Adult" group Therapeutic Recreation: Make & Take Crafts for Adults with Disbilities 10:30am–11:45am Adult Maker 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: Maker Program Description: Make & Take craft program for adults with developmental disabilities. Have fun creating geometric shapes with masking tape then painting the canvas -- remove the tape for an awesome work of art!	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Early Childhood, Preschool Storytime 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 Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description: Join us for stories, flannelboards, songs, and a craft every Wednesday morning. For children ages 2-5 with their caregiver.
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4 pm			This event is in the "Young Adult" group Teens Only: Zentangle 4:00pm–5:00pm Young Adult Maker Program This event is in the "Young Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Maker Program Description: When feeling overwhelmed, do you find yourself doodling? Come out and try Zentangle! It's an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.	This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Art Explorers 4:30pm–5:30pm Elementary, Young Adult Maker Program Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Elementary, Young Adult Program Type: Maker Program Registration Required Description: Join us each month as we experiment with different art methods. This month, we will paint like Van Gogh. Registration required.
5 pm					This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Pokemon: Learn to Battle 5:30pm–7:30pm Elementary, Young Adult Special Program Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary, Young Adult Program Type: Special Program Registration Required Description: Always wanted to learn to play Pokemon but didn't know anyone that could teach you? Here is your chance to learn how to play. Pokemon judge Suzanne Nortridge-Schoff will teach you everything you need to know about the board game.
6 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group Understanding Social Security Benefits with Zan Naqvi of Edward Jones. 6:00pm–7:00pm Adult Lecture, Workshop 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: Lecture, Workshop Description: Come enjoy a free informative presentation about social security benefits and how they fit into your retirement plan with Zan Naqvi of Edward Jones.