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 timey portrait of Citizen Know Nothing, early 1800s

Know-Nothingism: Anti-Immigrant Movements in U.S. History [Lectures in American History #1]

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Young Adult, Adult

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Young Adult, Adult

Program Type: Lecture

Description:

Anti-immigrant movements in the U.S. are nearly as old as the nation itself.

a small figurine stands among other doll parts. she is wearing a light purple sweater, blue and red checkered skirt, and a red vest, all handmade out of felt.

Teen Tuesday: Miniature Wire Figurines

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Teen Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Maker Program

Age Group:

Young Adult

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Young Adult

Program Type: Maker Program

Description:

All you need are pipe cleaners, embroidery floss, felt, and a little imagination!

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

Learning Lab at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture, Virtual Event/ Watch Party

Age Group:

Young Adult, Adult

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Learning Lab

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.

green-skinned alien with large black eyes pointing at the viewer

It's a Weird World...Aliens!

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 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:

Area 51, Roswell, UFOs, new government information being published...are there aliens among us? Join our fun discussion group.

Free and no registration needed.

author R. L. Stine smiling slightly

Still Afraid of the Dark, an evening with R.L. Stine: Illinois Libraries Present Virtual and Watch Party

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Learning Lab at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Virtual Event/ Watch Party

Age Group:

Young Adult, Adult

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Learning Lab

Age Group: Young Adult, Adult

Program Type: Virtual Event/ Watch Party

Description:

Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine

Register to watch online from home here: https://bit.ly/ILPStine or join us at the library for a watch party.

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Time	Sun (7/13)	Mon (7/14)	Tue (7/15)	Wed (7/16)	Thu (7/17)	Fri (7/18)	Sat (7/19)
10 am						This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Messy Masterpieces 10:00am–11:00am Early Childhood, Preschool Maker Program 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: Maker Program Description: Come create with us! Each month we will make a masterpiece you can take home. Come dressed to make a mess!
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm		This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Make It Monday: 3D Paper Sculptures 2:00pm–3:00pm Family, Elementary, Young Adult Maker Program Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group 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: Family, Elementary, Young Adult Program Type: Maker Program Registration Required Description: Each week we will make a different project that you can take home. This week we will be making 3D paper sculptures! Registration required. This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Fiber Art Camp 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: Learning Lab Age Group: Elementary, Young Adult Program Type: Maker Program Registration Required Description: Want to learn how to decorate your own clothes? Upcycle that vintage t-shirt you thrifted? Create small hand-made gifts?	This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Fiber Art Camp 2:00pm–4:00pm Elementary, Young Adult Maker Program 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: Learning Lab Age Group: Elementary, Young Adult Program Type: Maker Program Description: Want to learn how to decorate your own clothes? Upcycle that vintage t-shirt you thrifted? Create small hand-made gifts?	This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Fiber Art Camp 2:00pm–4:00pm Elementary, Young Adult Maker Program 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: Learning Lab Age Group: Elementary, Young Adult Program Type: Maker Program Description: Want to learn how to decorate your own clothes? Upcycle that vintage t-shirt you thrifted? Create small hand-made gifts?	This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Fiber Art Camp 2:00pm–4:00pm Elementary, Young Adult Maker Program 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: Learning Lab Age Group: Elementary, Young Adult Program Type: Maker Program Description: Want to learn how to decorate your own clothes? Upcycle that vintage t-shirt you thrifted? Create small hand-made gifts?	This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Fiber Art Camp 2:00pm–4:00pm Elementary, Young Adult Maker Program 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: Learning Lab Age Group: Elementary, Young Adult Program Type: Maker Program Description: Want to learn how to decorate your own clothes? Upcycle that vintage t-shirt you thrifted? Create small hand-made gifts?
3 pm		This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Make It Monday: 3D Paper Sculptures 3:00pm–4:00pm Family, Elementary, Young Adult Maker Program Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group 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: Family, Elementary, Young Adult Program Type: Maker Program Registration Required Description: Each week we will make a different project that you can take home. This week we will be making 3D paper sculptures! Registration required.
4 pm
5 pm					This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Crafts at Night: Slime 5:30pm–6:30pm Family, Elementary Maker Program Registration Required This event is in the "Family" 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: Youth Program Room Age Group: Family, Elementary Program Type: Maker Program Registration Required Description: Can’t make it to our Make It Mondays in the afternoon? Come craft with us in the evening! This week we will be making slime. Choose your favorite variety of slime to make and take home.
6 pm					This event is in the "Adult" group Alcohol Inks: an Adult craft (Color Our World) 6:15pm–7:15pm Adult Maker 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: Maker Program Registration Required Description: We'll make our own alcohol inks in different colors and use them to make art on a wooden box or on paper. We will be outside in the courtyard because of ventilation requirements. Dress cool, bring some water, and some bug spray!