Freeport Public Library

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(815) 233-3000

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

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

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-3:00pm

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Teen Short Story Contest Submission Open

All Day 1/20 - 2/3

Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Special Program

Age Group:

Young Adult

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Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Age Group: Young Adult

Program Type: Special Program

Description:

The Freeport Public Library is back with its second annual Teen Short Story Contest!

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

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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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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 and Diamond Art 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 and Diamond Art! This hands-on activity stretches your creativity and fine motor skills, ending up with a colorful and personalized masterpiece to take home!

Freeport Public Library

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Teen Short Story Contest Submission Open

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Age Group:

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

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Spring Break Slime Making: Colorful Foil Slime

Perler Beads and Diamond Art