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Community Showcase

Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Offsite at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Youth, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Kick off summer and visit us at the Community Showcase in Downtown Frankfort!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Kick off summer and visit us at the Community Showcase in Downtown Frankfort!

Four young children of different racial backgrounds sit with a Caucasian adult who is reading from a book.

2s & 3s Storytime

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Kids + Families, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Event Details:

We invite children ages 2 and 3 along with their grown-ups to participate in an active and engaging storytime session. We'll read books, sing, move and more! 

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Program Type: Kids + Families, Storytime
Event Details:

We invite children ages 2 and 3 along with their grown-ups to participate in an active and engaging storytime session. We'll read books, sing, move and more! 

gray crocheted dishcloth is folded and stacked on top of a yellow crocheted dishcloth

Crochet Basics: Dishcloth

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts + Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

You’ll learn the 3 basic stitches of crochet while creating a dishcloth. All materials provided.  Please note: Spaces are limited. Registration is required.  

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

You’ll learn the 3 basic stitches of crochet while creating a dishcloth. All materials provided. 

Disclaimer(s)

High Demand

Due to the popularity of our technology and art programs, registration for this class is limited to once every other offering of the class to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate. Please register for only one time slot. Thank you.

 

Non-FPLD Registration

NON-FPLD cardholders will be placed on the Pending Waitlist and will be moved to the Main Registration List no earlier than 7 days prior to the event if seats are available.

Small child with dark hair sits alone reading a large book.

Wee Ones Storytime

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Kids + Families, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Event Details:

Little ones from birth-2 years and their adult caregivers are invited to share simple stories, songs, rhymes, and time for play! Registration is not required for this program.

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Program Type: Kids + Families, Storytime
Event Details:

Little ones from birth-2 years and their adult caregivers are invited to share simple stories, songs, rhymes, and time for play!

Registration is not required for this program.

gray crocheted dishcloth is folded and stacked on top of a yellow crocheted dishcloth

Crochet Basics: Dishcloth

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts + Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

You’ll learn the 3 basic stitches of crochet while creating a dishcloth. All materials provided.  Please note: Spaces are limited. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

You’ll learn the 3 basic stitches of crochet while creating a dishcloth. All materials provided. 

Disclaimer(s)

Non-FPLD Registration

NON-FPLD cardholders will be placed on the Pending Waitlist and will be moved to the Main Registration List no earlier than 7 days prior to the event if seats are available.

A small group of racially diverse children sit on the floor with their attention directed toward an adult, whose back is to the camera.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Kids + Families, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Event Details:

Calling all preschoolers! Bring your favorite adult to the library to enjoy stories, songs and rhymes. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Program Type: Kids + Families, Storytime
Event Details:

Calling all preschoolers! Bring your favorite adult to the library to enjoy stories, songs and rhymes. Registration is not required.

Image of colorful beads glued in a jar lid.

Make Stuff

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts + Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Use tools, make stuff. For this session, use a hot glue gun to create a mini mosaic in a recycled lid.

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts + Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Use tools, make stuff. For this session, use a hot glue gun to create a mini mosaic in a recycled lid.

photograph of Temple Grandin wearing a black button up shirt. red banner with white text New Date.

Temple Grandin: The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Authors + Writing, Humanities
Age Group:
High School, Adult
Event Details:

NEW DATE! Event rescheduled to Tuesday, June 4, 7pm. Register for this virtual event here: https://bit.ly/ILP_TempleGrandin. Join us on Zoom for a special event wit...

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Age Group: High School, Adult
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Humanities
Event Details:

NEW DATE! Event rescheduled to Tuesday, June 4, 7pm.

Register for this virtual event here: https://bit.ly/ILP_TempleGrandin.

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Board Game Night

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room B at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Movies, Games, + Trivia
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Board game fans! Join us for a night of tabletop games. Bring your own or enjoy one from our collection. Whether you're a veteran gamer or new to board games, all gaming levels are...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies, Games, + Trivia
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Board game fans! Join us for a night of tabletop games. Bring your own or enjoy one from our collection. Whether you're a veteran gamer or new to board games, all gaming levels are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Non-FPLD Registration

NON-FPLD cardholders will be placed on the Pending Waitlist and will be moved to the Main Registration List no earlier than 7 days prior to the event if seats are available.

photograph of Temple Grandin wearing a black button up shirt. red banner with white text New Date.

Illinois Libraries Present: Dr. Temple Grandin Watch Party & Conversation

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Authors + Writing
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

NEW DATE! This event has been rescheduled from April 3 to June 4. We’re hosting an in-person viewing of Illinois Libraries Present’s virtual event with prominent author and spe...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Authors + Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

NEW DATE! This event has been rescheduled from April 3 to June 4.

Small child with dark hair sits alone reading a large book.

Wee Ones Storytime

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Kids + Families, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Event Details:

Little ones from birth-2 years and their adult caregivers are invited to share simple stories, songs, rhymes, and time for play! Registration is not required for this program.

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Program Type: Kids + Families, Storytime
Event Details:

Little ones from birth-2 years and their adult caregivers are invited to share simple stories, songs, rhymes, and time for play!

Registration is not required for this program.

A small group of racially diverse children sit on the floor with their attention directed toward an adult, whose back is to the camera.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Kids + Families, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Event Details:

Calling all preschoolers! Bring your favorite adult to the library to enjoy stories, songs and rhymes. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Program Type: Kids + Families, Storytime
Event Details:

Calling all preschoolers! Bring your favorite adult to the library to enjoy stories, songs and rhymes. Registration is not required.

image of a white decal on a black background. the decal is a bicycle with the words Night Rides above it and Chicago below.

Create a Reflective Vinyl Decal

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts + Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Choose a pre-selected design to create a reflective vinyl decal. The reflective decal can be used on a variety of clothing objects to provide increased visibility/safety when out a...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Choose a pre-selected design to create a reflective vinyl decal. The reflective decal can be used on a variety of clothing objects to provide increased visibility/safety when out and about at night.

Disclaimer(s)

High Demand

Due to the popularity of our technology and art programs, registration for this class is limited to once every other offering of the class to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate. Please register for only one time slot. Thank you.

 

Non-FPLD Registration

NON-FPLD cardholders will be placed on the Pending Waitlist and will be moved to the Main Registration List no earlier than 7 days prior to the event if seats are available.

image of a white decal on a black background. the decal is a bicycle with the words Night Rides above it and Chicago below.

Create a Reflective Vinyl Decal

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts + Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Choose a pre-selected design to create a reflective vinyl decal. The reflective decal can be used on a variety of clothing objects to provide increased visibility/safety when out a...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Choose a pre-selected design to create a reflective vinyl decal. The reflective decal can be used on a variety of clothing objects to provide increased visibility/safety when out and about at night.

Disclaimer(s)

High Demand

Due to the popularity of our technology and art programs, registration for this class is limited to once every other offering of the class to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate. Please register for only one time slot. Thank you.

 

Non-FPLD Registration

NON-FPLD cardholders will be placed on the Pending Waitlist and will be moved to the Main Registration List no earlier than 7 days prior to the event if seats are available.

image of a white decal on a black background. the decal is a bicycle with the words Night Rides above it and Chicago below.

Create a Reflective Vinyl Decal

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts + Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Choose a pre-selected design to create a reflective vinyl decal. The reflective decal can be used on a variety of clothing objects to provide increased visibility/safety when out a...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Choose a pre-selected design to create a reflective vinyl decal. The reflective decal can be used on a variety of clothing objects to provide increased visibility/safety when out and about at night.

Disclaimer(s)

High Demand

Due to the popularity of our technology and art programs, registration for this class is limited to once every other offering of the class to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate. Please register for only one time slot. Thank you.

 

Non-FPLD Registration

NON-FPLD cardholders will be placed on the Pending Waitlist and will be moved to the Main Registration List no earlier than 7 days prior to the event if seats are available.

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Mindful Nature Walk

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Offsite at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Health + Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a gentle walk in nature where you can rejuvenate through mindful observation. Each month this summer, the Mindful Walk will stroll along the prairie within Hickory Cree...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health + Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us for a gentle walk in nature where you can rejuvenate through mindful observation.

Disclaimer(s)

Non-FPLD Registration

NON-FPLD cardholders will be placed on the Pending Waitlist and will be moved to the Main Registration List no earlier than 7 days prior to the event if seats are available.

blue eye mask with yellow stars and crescent moons

Sewing Machine Basics: Eye Mask

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts + Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn how to operate a sewing machine and sew a simple fabric eye mask, perfect for travel or use at home!  We will be following a pattern created by Hobbycraft. All materials...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to operate a sewing machine and sew a simple fabric eye mask, perfect for travel or use at home!  We will be following a pattern created by Hobbycraft.

Disclaimer(s)

High Demand

Due to the popularity of our technology and art programs, registration for this class is limited to once every other offering of the class to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate. Please register for only one time slot. Thank you.

 

Non-FPLD Registration

NON-FPLD cardholders will be placed on the Pending Waitlist and will be moved to the Main Registration List no earlier than 7 days prior to the event if seats are available.

blue eye mask with yellow stars and crescent moons

Sewing Machine Basics: Eye Mask

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts + Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn how to operate a sewing machine and sew a simple fabric eye mask, perfect for travel or use at home!  We will be following a pattern created by Hobbycraft. All material ...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to operate a sewing machine and sew a simple fabric eye mask, perfect for travel or use at home!  We will be following a pattern created by Hobbycraft.

Disclaimer(s)

High Demand

Due to the popularity of our technology and art programs, registration for this class is limited to once every other offering of the class to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate. Please register for only one time slot. Thank you.

 

Non-FPLD Registration

NON-FPLD cardholders will be placed on the Pending Waitlist and will be moved to the Main Registration List no earlier than 7 days prior to the event if seats are available.

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Teen Dungeons & Dragons (Gr. 6-12)

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
picture of a woman wearing a feathered hair accessory and looking over her shoulder. book title overlays the picture with text Broadway Butterfly

CoffeeCake & Crime Book Discussion

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 9:15am - 10:15am
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This month we will read Broadway Butterfly by Sara DiVello, a gripping true-crime novel that transports readers to the Roaring Twenties in New York City. The book is based on the r...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This month we will read Broadway Butterfly by Sara DiVello,

Friday on the Green - Pet Parade

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth, All Ages
Event Details:

Back by popular demand!  Bring your pets to Breidert Green for a parade!  Treats for pets and people in costumes!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Back by popular demand! 

Bring your pets to Breidert Green for a parade! 

Treats for pets and people in costumes!

picture of a woman wearing a feathered hair accessory and looking over her shoulder. book title overlays the picture with text Broadway Butterfly

CoffeeCake & Crime Book Discussion

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This month we will read Broadway Butterfly by Sara DiVello, a gripping true-crime novel that transports readers to the Roaring Twenties in New York City. The book is based on the r...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

This month we will read Broadway Butterfly by Sara DiVello,

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Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Garage at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Don't miss our Summer book sale! We have a huge selection of books for all ages! Thank you for supporting the Friends of the Frankfort Public Library District!

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Garage
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Don't miss our Summer book sale! We have a huge selection of books for all ages!

Thank you for supporting the Friends of the Frankfort Public Library District!

Scattered craft supplies: paint, pencils, glue, tape, etc. And program information.

Family Build

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts + Crafts, Kids + Families
Age Group:
Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop in and make something out of nothing! We provide the materials, you bring the inspiration. Fun for the whole family.

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Kids + Families
Event Details:

Drop in and make something out of nothing! We provide the materials, you bring the inspiration. Fun for the whole family.