Preschool Storytime

Join us for stories, flannelboards, songs, and a craft every Wednesday morning. For children ages 2-5 with their caregiver.

100 E. Douglas St., Freeport, IL, 61032, US

ChessPort

Join ChessPort!No experience necessary.Chess sets are provided.Free, no registration.All current, former, rusty, and new players welcome!

100 E. Douglas St., Freeport, IL, 61032, US

Climate Risks & Resilience at Local & State Levels (The Costs of Living with Climate Change #5)

Climate Risks & Resilience at Local & State LevelsThe speakers will provide data-driven information about the effects of climate change in Northwest Illinois and what federal, state, and community leaders and organizations are doing to address or prepare for climate cha......More

Climate Risks & Resilience at Local & State LevelsThe speakers will provide data-driven information about the effects of climate change in Northwest Illinois and what federal, state, and community leaders and organizations are doing to address or prepare for climate change in our country, state, and region. They will also provide attendees with information on what they can do to mitigate the effects of climate change in their own lives. [sponsoring organizations: Environmental Study Group, Northwest Illinois Trails Foundation.]Dr. Jessica Rudnick, Climate Resilience SpecialistJessica Rudnick, PhD, is an environmental social scientist with 10 years of experience in applied research, extension and community outreach around community resilience, environmental decision-making and governance, and participatory and equitable models for climate adaptation and land use planning. She has worked on topics including agriculture, water quality, water supply management, ecosystem restoration, and pollution cleanup. Rudnick uses participatory approaches and develops deep partnerships with community leaders and stakeholders to work on collaborative solutions to complex problems.Previously, Rudnick worked as a Research Social Scientist for the U.S. Forest Service in Chicago, where she focused on community-led stewardship and participatory governance around the Great Lakes, and as a Social Science Extension Specialist for NOAA California Sea Grant, incorporating human well-being into social-ecological system management.

100 E. Douglas St., Freeport, IL, 61032, US

Senior Resource Center book discussion: I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron

The honest truth is that it's sad to be over sixty," concludes Nora Ephron in her sparkling new book about aging. With 15 essays in 160 pages, this collection is short, a thoughtful concession to pre- and post-menopausal women (who else is there?), like herself, who "ca......More

The honest truth is that it's sad to be over sixty," concludes Nora Ephron in her sparkling new book about aging. With 15 essays in 160 pages, this collection is short, a thoughtful concession to pre- and post-menopausal women (who else is there?), like herself, who "can't read a word on the pill bottle," follow a thought to a conclusion, or remember the thought after not being able to read the pill bottle. Ephron drives the truth home like a nail in your soon-to-be-bought coffin: "Plus, you can't wear a bikini." But just as despair sets in, she admits to using "quite a lot of bath oil... I'm as smooth as silk." Yes, she is. This is aging lite—but that might be the answer. Besides, there's always Philip Roth for aging heavy. (review snippet from Publishers' Weekly)Join us at the Senior Resource Center in Freeport to discuss. No registration required, all are welcome!

206 E Stephenson St, Freeport, IL, 61032, US

Closed for Staff Training

100 E. Douglas St., Freeport, IL, 61032, US

PAWS to Read

Visit the library and read a story to one of the sweet pups from Therapy Dogs International.

100 E. Douglas St., Freeport, IL, 61032, US

Babies and Books

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.

100 E. Douglas St., Freeport, IL, 61032, US

Monday Murders Book Group: The Searcher by Tana French

A retired cop takes one last case in this stand-alone novel from the creator of the Dublin Murder Squad.Originally from North Carolina, Cal Hooper has spent the last 30 years in Chicago. “A small place. A small town in a small country”: That’s what he’s searching for wh......More

A retired cop takes one last case in this stand-alone novel from the creator of the Dublin Murder Squad.Originally from North Carolina, Cal Hooper has spent the last 30 years in Chicago. “A small place. A small town in a small country”: That’s what he’s searching for when he moves to the West of Ireland. His daughter is grown, his wife has left him, so Cal is on his own—until a kid named Trey starts hanging around. Trey’s brother is missing. Everyone believes that Brendan has run off just like his father did, but Trey thinks there’s more to the story than just another young man leaving his family behind in search of money and excitement in the city. Trey wants the police detective who just emigrated from America to find out what’s really happened to Brendan. French is deploying a well-worn trope here—in fact, she’s deploying a few. Cal is a new arrival to an insular community, and he’s about to discover that he didn’t leave crime and violence behind when he left the big city. Cal is a complex enough character, though, and it turns out that the mystery he’s trying to solve is less shocking than what he ultimately discovers. French's latest is neither fast-paced nor action-packed, and it has as much to do with Cal’s inner life as it does with finding Brendan. Much of what mystery readers are looking for in terms of action is squeezed into the last third of the novel, and the morally ambiguous ending may be unsatisfying for some. But French’s fans have surely come to expect imperfect allegiance to genre conventions, and the author does, ultimately, deliver plenty of twists, shocking revelations, and truly chilling moments.Slow moving and richly layered. [Kirkus Reviews, 10/6/2020]Everyone welcome for this book group. No registration! Pick up a copy of the book on the 2nd floor of the library.

100 E. Douglas St., Freeport, IL, 61032, US

Homeschool Happenings: End of the Year Party

Calling all homeschoolers! Each month, we will dive into a new and exciting topic designed to inspire and support homeschooling families. Enjoy engaging discussions, resource sharing, and hands-on activities that hope to enhance your homeschooling experience. All ages w......More

Calling all homeschoolers! Each month, we will dive into a new and exciting topic designed to inspire and support homeschooling families. Enjoy engaging discussions, resource sharing, and hands-on activities that hope to enhance your homeschooling experience. All ages welcome—we will have varying activities for different age groups. Come connect with fellow homeschoolers and discover new ways to enrich your learning journey! This month we will be having our end of the year party.

100 E. Douglas St., Freeport, IL, 61032, US

Find Your Farmer: Understanding Regenerative Farming & Local Food

> Join us for an engaging and approachable overview of today’s food system. We’ll explore common farming practices, break down certifications and labels, and discuss how nonprofits and local initiatives support farmers and communities. Participants will also learn how t......More

> Join us for an engaging and approachable overview of today’s food system. We’ll explore common farming practices, break down certifications and labels, and discuss how nonprofits and local initiatives support farmers and communities. Participants will also learn how to navigate farmers markets, CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture), and other local food resources — and how to confidently “find your farmer.”>> Whether you’re curious about soil health, climate impact, or simply want to make informed food choices, this session will help connect the dots from field to table.>> FREE! No registration required.> We work for Farmers Rising - a farmer supporting and training non-profit based in Caledonia, IL. At Farmers Rising, we lift up the people doing local and regenerative farming. We are at the forefront of farmer training and public education, actively working to develop a vibrant, creative community centered around local food. We offer a variety of educational opportunities at our two main program locations in Rockford and Caledonia, Illinois, as well as throughout the region.> Our programs lift up farmers and support the launch and growth of local, sustainable farms through production and financial management training such as a farm business training program, a livestock focused farm business incubator. We address food sovereignty by expanding access to land and locally grown food. And we empower individuals to make food choices that positively impact personal, community and environmental health. Through our community education, we offer programs and experiences around cooking and farm life.> Because our organization is staffed by practicing and aspiring farmers, as well as food system workers, we get excited about everything related to food, we enjoy demystifying farming experiences to the public, and we love exploring production and sales systems whether organic or regenerative, online or at farmers markets.

100 E. Douglas St., Freeport, IL, 61032, US

Teen Volunteer Information Meeting & Sign-Up

Are you in 7th through 12th grade and looking to volunteer at the Freeport Public Library? Join us for an informational meeting to go over everything you need to know to get involved this summer! Teens will learn about Summer 2026 programs and have an opportunity to sig......More

Are you in 7th through 12th grade and looking to volunteer at the Freeport Public Library? Join us for an informational meeting to go over everything you need to know to get involved this summer! Teens will learn about Summer 2026 programs and have an opportunity to sign up for designated volunteering slots. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend.

100 E. Douglas St., Freeport, IL, 61032, US

Preschool Storytime

Join us for stories, flannelboards, songs, and a craft every Wednesday morning. For children ages 2-5 with their caregiver.

100 E. Douglas St., Freeport, IL, 61032, US

Malcom Eaton Library Group

Crafting and etc with Malcolm Eaton Group

100 E. Douglas St., Freeport, IL, 61032, US

Pokemon Club

Meet to play and talk Pokémon with other trainers! Players can bring their own cards, or use decks provided by the library. Trade cards, battle each other, or just talk strategy – this club is for novice trainers and experts alike!

100 E. Douglas St., Freeport, IL, 61032, US

Messy Masterpieces

Come create with us! Each month we will make a masterpiece you can take home. Come dressed to make a mess!

100 E. Douglas St., Freeport, IL, 61032, US

A Night In Paris: A Homeschool Soiree SET UP

Set Up for A Night In Paris

100 E. Douglas St., Freeport, IL, 61032, US

A Night In Paris: A Homeschool Soiree

Calling all homeschool teens: it's going to be a night to remember! Join us for an evening of community and dancing under the "Parisian" stars. Semi-formal dress is highly encouraged (no jeans, please!), and registration is required before May 8th, 2025. Drinks and ligh......More

Calling all homeschool teens: it's going to be a night to remember! Join us for an evening of community and dancing under the "Parisian" stars. Semi-formal dress is highly encouraged (no jeans, please!), and registration is required before May 8th, 2025. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided. Come dance with us!This event is for youth 8th through 12th grade. Students must be currently homeschooled, or the guest of an attending homeschool student.Youth must register individually, and if attending as the guest of another student, the appropriate questions must be answered upon registration.Any questions can be directed to Erin Schrader at [email protected]

100 E. Douglas St., Freeport, IL, 61032, US