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Youth and Teen Reading Challenges 2025. In a periwinkle blue circle with two kids, Girl reading from one side of a book with a unicorn. Boy reading from the other side with a dinosaur. Yellow stars spit spotted around.

2025 Youth and Teen Reading Challenges

All Day 12/1 - 4/30
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Kids + Families, Teen
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Participate in a 2025 youth reading challenge this school year!Monarch Award Challenge: For K-2nd graders. Read all 20 books on the list by April 30and win a prize!Bluestem Award C...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Book Discussion, Kids + Families, Teen
Event Details:

Participate in a 2025 youth reading challenge this school year!

Monarch Award Challenge: For K-2nd graders. Read all 20 books on the list by April 30and win a prize!

Teen Subscription Box

Teen Subscription Box January Begins

01/02/2025 @ 9:00am to 01/24/2025 @ 5:00pm
Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
High School
Event Details:

Each month teens can enjoy a subscription box featuring a different genre. The box includes 3 books (fiction, nonfiction, and a graphic novel) along with a treat (popcorn, hot coco...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Each month teens can enjoy a subscription box featuring a different genre.

White banner with gray text reads day of service. Underneath, dark blue banner with white text reads Monday, January, 20, 10AM to 2 PM. Under a light blue banner in white text reads Make cheerful cards for seniors. Underneath on a white background is a cartoon card depicting a rainbow. Next to it a blue circle reads drop in in white text.

Day of Service: Make Cheerful Cards for Seniors

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Youth, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Observed on the third Monday of January each year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates his January 15th birthday. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lived his life serving others.&n...

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

Observed on the third Monday of January each year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates his January 15th birthday. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lived his life serving others. 

Family Storytime at Night. Drop In. Mon. January 20, 6:30-7:15p.m. All ages. Little girl reading in the dark with a flashlight with her teddy bear next to her.

Family Storytime at Night

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Hey, Night Owls! Bring your favorite adult to the library to enjoy bedtime stories, songs and games!

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Hey, Night Owls! Bring your favorite adult to the library to enjoy bedtime stories, songs and games!

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

Wee Ones Storytime

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 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-23 months 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-23 months 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

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 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.

letter f with the word Friends layered on top, letters FPLD are included in the outer circle

Friends of the Frankfort Public Library District

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Event Details:

This is a regular meeting of the Friends of the Frankfort Public Library District.

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

This is a regular meeting of the Friends of the Frankfort Public Library District.

white text on black background Tue Jan 21 7-8:30pm. each letter in the words Trivia Night has a different colored background.

Trivia Night

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Movies, Games, + Trivia
Age Group:
Adult
Trivia Night:

Join the fun and test your niche knowledge at our Trivia Night! Single participants and teams of up to 4 are welcome. Registration is required and each participant must be regis...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies, Games, + Trivia
Required
Seats Remaining: 4

Trivia Night

Join the fun and test your niche knowledge at our Trivia Night! Single participants and teams of up to 4 are welcome.

Registration is required and each participant must be registered. Click on the "Add Another" button to register each player.

This program is intended for Adults (18+). 

Register online or call the Adult Services Desk at 815-534-6173.

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.

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

Wee Ones Storytime

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 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-23 months 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-23 months and their adult caregivers are invited to share simple stories, songs, rhymes, and time for play!

Registration is not required for this program.

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

2s & 3s Storytime

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 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:

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! 

Knitting Basics: Cozy Ear Warmer Part 1

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts + Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn the basics of knitting and create a cozy ear warmer. This 2-session class is designed for brand-new knitters or patrons looking to refresh their knitting skills. 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 the basics of knitting and create a cozy ear warmer. This 2-session class is designed for brand-new knitters or patrons looking to refresh their knitting skills.

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.

White banner with gray text reads Arts and Crafts. Underneath dark blue banner reads Wednesday, January 22, 6 to 8 pm. Under on a light blue banner in white text says Vision Board Workshop. Under is a photo of different photos and sayings in a collage format. Orange circle with white text reads beginners welcome.

Vision Board Workshop

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts + Crafts, Health + Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Ready to take a pause and define what you really want out of your life? Attend this workshop to visualize your dreams, desires, and goals for 2025 and create a collage of images an...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Health + Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Ready to take a pause and define what you really want out of your life?

Knitting Basics: Cozy Ear Warmer Part 1

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts + Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn the basics of knitting and create a cozy ear warmer. This 2-session class is designed for brand-new knitters or patrons looking to refresh their knitting skills. 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 the basics of knitting and create a cozy ear warmer. This 2-session class is designed for brand-new knitters or patrons looking to refresh their knitting skills. All materials will be 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.

White banner with gray text reads arts and crafts. Dark orange banner with white text reads Thursday, January 23, 2 to 4 or 6 to 8 PM. Orange banner with white text reads Silhouette Basics. Under is a photo depicting Silhouette machine. Above in black text reads 1-on-1 Sessions, great for beginners.

Silhouette Basics

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts + Crafts, Computers + Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Silhouette Design Studio software and Silhouette smart cutting machines to create a vinyl window cling. All materials will be provided.This class is desig...

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

Learn how to use the Silhouette Design Studio software and Silhouette smart cutting machines to create a vinyl window cling. All materials will be 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.

TAB. Teen Advisory board. Thursday, January 23, 6-7pm. Grades 6-12. Teen with long dark hair looking off to the side smiling with pencil in hand.

Teen Advisory Board (Gr. 6-12)

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Teen Advisory Board:

Need volunteer hours for school, church, scouts, or just need something to do? Join the TAB and earn volunteer hours just for helping us out. Make a difference in your library! Get...

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen

Teen Advisory Board

Need volunteer hours for school, church, scouts, or just need something to do? Join the TAB and earn volunteer hours just for helping us out. Make a difference in your library! Get your voice heard.


Please visit our website to apply for the group: http://www.frankfortlibrary.org/teens/events-clubs/teen-advisory-board/. You may also call Mx. Christy at the library at 815-469-2423 if you have any questions. Please provide an e-mail address on your application as the group communicates through email!

White banner with gray text reads arts and crafts. Dark orange banner with white text reads Thursday, January 23, 2 to 4 or 6 to 8 PM. Orange banner with white text reads Silhouette Basics. Under is a photo depicting Silhouette machine. Above in black text reads 1-on-1 Sessions, great for beginners.

Silhouette Basics

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts + Crafts, Computers + Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Silhouette Design Studio software and Silhouette smart cutting machines to create a vinyl window cling. All materials will be provided.This class is designed f...

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

Learn how to use the Silhouette Design Studio software and Silhouette smart cutting machines to create a vinyl window cling. All materials will be 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.

Photo depicting the author Michelle Buteau. Underneath in red text on a white background reads Love and Laughs with. Underneath in bold black text reads Michelle Buteau. Underneath in bold black text reads Thursday, January 23, 7 PM.

Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Authors + Writing, Humanities
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Register for this virtual event here: https://bit.ly/ILP_MichelleButeau.Join comedian, actress, and producer Michelle Buteau in conversation with Greta Johnsen. Michelle is th...

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

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

Library Board of Trustees

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room B at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Library Board of Trustees
Event Details:

This is a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Agendas are posted on our website no later than 48 hours before each board meeting.

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Program Type: Library Board of Trustees
Event Details:

This is a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Agendas are posted on our website no later than 48 hours before each board meeting.

Nature Walk at the Story Walk. Friday January 24. 10am-11am. Kids All Ages. Drop In. Offsite. Prairie Park 13 White Street, Frankfort. Storywalk Panels along the walking path in Prairie Park.

Nature Walk at the Storywalk

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Community, Health + Wellness, Kids + Families, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Join us at the Library's Storywalk in Prairie Park where a youth librarian will read the seasonal story and we'll walk around the park. In the event of inclement weather, the event...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Community, Health + Wellness, Kids + Families, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at the Library's Storywalk in Prairie Park where a youth librarian will read the seasonal story and we'll walk around the park.

White banner with gray text reads movies, games and trivia. Black banner with white text reads Friday, January 24, 10 AM to 12 PM. Red banner with white text reads Shuffle Squad: Pinochle. Underneath there is a depiction of playing cards on a white background.

Shuffle Squad: Pinochle

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Movies, Games, + Trivia
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join this month’s Shuffle Squad to play Pinochle. Beginners are welcome. Sign up yourself or with a group of up to 4 players!Registration is required. Register online or call Adult...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies, Games, + Trivia
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join this month’s Shuffle Squad to play Pinochle. Beginners are welcome. Sign up yourself or with a group of up to 4 players!

Registration is required. Register online or call Adult Services at 815.534.6173.

Colorful yarn on a white background. Above in black and white text reads Friends of the Frankfort Library Art Market Fundraiser. Light blue bubble with black text reads Saturday, January 25, 10 AM to 4 PM. Under a green bubble with white text reads Featuring local artists. Orange banner with black text reads www.frankfortfriends.org.

Winter Art Market

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Visit the Friends of the Frankfort Library Art Market on Saturday, January 25, 10am-4pm. Shop the booths of locally-made, hand-crafted unique items. There will be somethi...

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Visit the Friends of the Frankfort Library Art Market on Saturday, January 25, 10am-4pm. Shop the booths of locally-made, hand-crafted unique items. There will be something there for everyone! 

White banner with gray text reads movies, games and trivia. Black banner with white text reads Sunday, January 26, 2 to 4 PM. Purple banner with white text reads Puzzle Speed Challenge. Photo depicts hands grabbing puzzle pieces. Purple banner with white text reads, compete for bragging rights and prizes.

Puzzle Speed Challenge

Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Movies, Games, + Trivia
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

In celebration of National Puzzle Day we are holding our second puzzle speed challenge. A total of ten 4-person teams will compete against each other and the clock to see which tea...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies, Games, + Trivia
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In celebration of National Puzzle Day we are holding our second puzzle speed challenge.

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

Wee Ones Storytime

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 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-23 months 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-23 months and their adult caregivers are invited to share simple stories, songs, rhymes, and time for play!

Registration is not required for this program.

White banner with gray text arts and crafts. Underneath purple banner with white text reads staying mentally fit. Underneath orange banner reads Tuesdays. Underneath bright purple banner reads Jan 14 and 28. Underneath black text on white background reads 9:30 to 10:30. Underneath red circle with white text reads or. Underneath on a white background black text reads 11 to 12.

Staying Mentally Fit

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Health + Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Enjoy the company of other adults and engage your brain with fun mental enrichment including games, puzzles, and other activities that boost memory, reasoning, and other cognitive ...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health + Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Enjoy the company of other adults and engage your brain with fun mental enrichment including games, puzzles, and other activities that boost memory, reasoning, and other cognitive abilities.

 

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.