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.

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Time	Sun (10/22)	Mon (10/23)	Tue (10/24)	Wed (10/25)	Thu (10/26)	Fri (10/27)	Sat (10/28)
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 Developmental Disabilities 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: Suncatchers and window hangers make grey days brighter. This is a drop-in craft, no registration.	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.			This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group ChessPort Tournament 10:00am–1:00pm Family, Young Adult, Adult Special Program Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Age Group: Family, Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Special Program Registration Required Description: ChessPort Tournament! Come and play chess in the port! All ages event. Special format, must know game basics. Free entry! Registration encouraged.
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4 pm			This event is in the "Young Adult" group Teens Only: Caramel Apple Bar 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 Room: Learning Lab Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Maker Program Description: Do you enjoy eating caramel apples in the fall? We'll have apples and a variety of toppings to try.	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 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 make fluid art. Registration required.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group Adult/Teen Craft: Pumpkin Decorating 6:15pm–7:45pm Young Adult, Adult Maker Program Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group 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: Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Maker Program Registration Required Description: Pumpkins aren't just for children! Come and decorate a pumpkin for Fall or Halloween. We will supply one pumpkin per person and oodles of decorating supplies. If you think you'll have time for more than one pumpkin, feel free to bring another.