Freeport Public Library

9:00am-8:00pm

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 tiger behind bars because it is in captivity

It's a Weird World...Exotic Pets

Wednesday, March 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:

It's a Weird World...what kind of people keep a pet who will likely eat them? Weird people! Let's discuss.

Dr. Trent Ford

Climate Change Impacts in Illinois: From Farms to Forests (The Costs of Living with Climate Change #3)

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture, Workshop

Age Group:

Adult

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Lecture, Workshop

Description:

Climate Change Impacts in Illinois: From Farms to Forests

black and white head shot of author Percival Everett

Beyond the Page with Percival Everett: Illinois Libraries Present Virtual and Watch Party

Thursday, March 19, 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:

Beyond the Page with Percival Everett

Use this link to register to watch at home: https://bit.ly/ILPPercivalEverett or come watch with us at the library

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 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 "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. There's room for 6 teams. REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL.		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!