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

a woman doing yoga

Age Well: Yoga Movement & Conscious Breathwork (Live, Online Road Scholar event)

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Adult

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Workshop

Description:

What makes yoga different from just working out? It starts with the breath. In this follow-along session, Dr. Heidi Sormaz guides you through the power of conscious breathing — the foundation of every yoga practice.

Mike Matejka standing by an old-school train engine

What’s Coming Down the Line? The Railroad in the American Mind

Monday, March 9, 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:

Illinois is the nation’s railroad crossroads. This not only altered the state’s economy and communities but also represented an industry with a cultural allure.

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 (3/29)	Mon (3/30)	Tue (3/31)	Wed (4/01)	Thu (4/02)	Fri (4/03)	Sat (4/04)
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 Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Meeting 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 "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 Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Meeting 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 "Adult" group Senior Resource Center book discussion: Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen 10:30am–11:30am Adult Book Club Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Description: An enchanting tale filled with magical realism and moments of pure love that won’t let you go. Between the real and the imaginary, there are stories that take flight in the most extraordinary ways.	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Sensory Play Day 10:00am–11:00am Early Childhood, Preschool Special Program This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Preschool Program Type: Special Program Description: Join us for a morning of sensory fun and making new friends! Children will have the opportunity to play at several different stations in this engaging sensory playtime. Some stations may be messy, so wear appropriate clothing.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm		This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Spring Break Slime Making: Colorful Foil Slime 2:00pm–5:00pm Family, Preschool, Elementary Maker Program This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary Program Type: Maker Program Description: Join us for a special slime making session over spring break! We will be making colorful foil slime.		This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Perler Beads, Diamond Art, and Button Making 2:00pm–4:00pm Elementary, Young Adult Special Program This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary, Young Adult Program Type: Special Program Description: Join us for a creative afternoon where you can design your own Perler Bead art, Diamond Art, and buttons! Make your own personalized projects you can take home.
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Young Adult" group Teen Tuesday: Library Scavenger Hunt 4:00pm–5:00pm Young Adult Special Program This event is in the "Young Adult" group Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Special Program Description: Join us for a puzzling adventure, sure to put your skills to the test. Team up to solve a series of clues, helping you see the Library with a fresh set of eyes.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jigsaw Puzzle Race (Adult/Teen/Family) #4 6:00pm–7:30pm Family, Young Adult, Adult Special Program This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Family, Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Special Program Description: Beat the winter doldrums by joining our Jigsaw Puzzle Race! It will start at 6p sharp. Yes, they talked me into having one last puzzle race this season.		This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group ChessPort 6:00pm–7:00pm Family, Young Adult, Adult Special Program This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Age Group: Family, Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Special Program Description: Join ChessPort! No experience necessary. Chess sets are provided. Free, no registration. All current, former, rusty, and new players welcome!