Freeport Public Library

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

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Sun-Mon: Closed

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

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-3:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Teen Tuesday: Game Day! Puzzle Palooza

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Learning Lab at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Special Program

Age Group:

Young Adult

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Learning Lab

Age Group: Young Adult

Program Type: Special Program

Description:

Do you call yourself a puzzle master? Enjoy a little friendly competition? It’s time for Puzzle Palooza: Teen Edition! After randomly assigning teams, competitors will compete to see who can complete the jigsaw puzzle first.

painting of George Washington crossing the Delaware River during the Revolutionary War

More than a River... [Lectures in American History #3]

Thursday, February 26, 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:

More than a River: Washington's crossing of the Delaware River and its importance in American history

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 (4/19)	Mon (4/20)	Tue (4/21)	Wed (4/22)	Thu (4/23)	Fri (4/24)	Sat (4/25)
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.
11 am
12 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group Learning from Lincoln: a live, online Road Scholar lecture by Louis P. Masur 12:00pm–1:30pm Adult Lecture, Virtual Event/ Watch Party This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Boardroom Age Group: Adult Program Type: Lecture, Virtual Event/ Watch Party Description: Abraham Lincoln’s approach to leadership remains a rich source of wisdom today. He blended humor with poignant storytelling and knew when to engage — and when to remain silent.
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Young Adult" group Teen Tuesday: Edible Cookie Dough 4:00pm–5:00pm Young Adult Special Program This event is in the "Young Adult" group Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Special Program Description: It’s edible cookie dough! Together we’ll follow a simple recipe and create our own sugar cookie base. Make it your own with customized toppings and complete it with a custom name! Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group Capiz Shell Art: an Adult/Teen craft 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 Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Maker Program Registration Required Description: We are going to use capiz shells, white and colored, to make a piece of wall art or a wind chime or you can decorate a lampshade with shells (bring your OWN lampshade!). Register! Please register each person separately.		This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group Albert Einstein Visits the Library: a Duffy Hudson production 6:30pm–7:30pm Young Adult, Adult Performance 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: Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Performance Description: The Relativity of Einstein