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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!

Grades 6-12. Thursday, April 3rd, from 6-8PM. Tinkercad (sculpting software). 3D DESIGNS: Articulated Butterfly. Design your own! Pictured is an example of the 3D printed butterfly in blue.

3D Designs: Articulated Butterfly (Gr. 6-12)

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Learn how to use TinkerCad to design and create your own moving butterfly!Once the butterfly is designed, it will be printed for free on the library's 3D printer.

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to use TinkerCad to design and create your own moving butterfly!

Once the butterfly is designed, it will be printed for free on the library's 3D printer.

Grades 6-8, Saturday April 5th, 11AM-12PM. Kid Librarian. Help Celebrate National Library Week! There is a graphic of an emoji face with party hat and streamers, next to an image of a child reading a book in a library.

Kid Librarian

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts + Crafts, Kids + Families
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Create a book display sign for National Library Week and learn how to use the online catalog!

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Kids + Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Create a book display sign for National Library Week and learn how to use the online catalog!

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

Wee Ones Storytime

Tuesday, April 8, 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, April 8, 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.

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

Wee Ones Storytime

Wednesday, April 9, 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, April 9, 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! 

An adult in a yellow shirt sitting behind a baby who is sitting up playing with blocks.

A Little Sensory Hour

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Kids + Families
Age Group:
Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory time with other caregivers and their littles! Every session we'll explore something new with an emphasis on fine motor skills.Please note sessions are not wee...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Program Type: Kids + Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory time with other caregivers and their littles! Every session we'll explore something new with an emphasis on fine motor skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Family Registration

Please register as a family and note the number of people (adults and children) in your group in the space provided.

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.

Haru: Spring by Joe Latham.

Graphic Novel Book Club

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Youth Services Program Room at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Kids + Families
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Join us for Graphic Novel Book Club! We talk about some amazing graphic novels for kids. This month's book is Haru: Spring by Joe Latham. 

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Book Discussion, Kids + Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join us for Graphic Novel Book Club! We talk about some amazing graphic novels for kids. This month's book is Haru: Spring by Joe Latham.


 

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

Wee Ones Storytime

Tuesday, April 15, 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, April 15, 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.

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

Wee Ones Storytime

Wednesday, April 16, 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, April 16, 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! 

Fancy Bows and Bowties

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts + Crafts, Kids + Families
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Make a fancy bow or bowtie just in time for Easter! Choose from a variety of fabric, lace, and ribbon to make a unique accessory. This craft will utilize hot glue.

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

Make a fancy bow or bowtie just in time for Easter! 

Choose from a variety of fabric, lace, and ribbon to make a unique accessory. 

This craft will utilize hot glue.

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

Wee Ones Storytime

Tuesday, April 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.

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, April 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:

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.

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

Wee Ones Storytime

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room 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: Youth Services Program Room
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, April 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Program Room 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: Youth Services Program Room
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! 

Meet Us at the Fair. Wednesday, April 23. 7-8:30pm. Volunteer Fair 2025. Franfortlibrary.org. Adult and Teen.

Volunteer Fair Spring 2025

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

It's our 9th Annual Volunteer Fair! Our Spring 2025 Fair features local and regional organizations looking for volunteers of all ages to join their team. This is a great oppor...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Event Details:

It's our 9th Annual Volunteer Fair! 

An adult in a yellow shirt sitting behind a baby who is sitting up playing with blocks.

A Little Sensory Hour

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Kids + Families
Age Group:
Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory time with other caregivers and their littles! Every session we'll explore something new with an emphasis on fine motor skills.Please note sessions are not wee...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Program Type: Kids + Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory time with other caregivers and their littles! Every session we'll explore something new with an emphasis on fine motor skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Family Registration

Please register as a family and note the number of people (adults and children) in your group in the space provided.

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. Grades 6-12. Thursday, April 24th, 6-7PM. Featuring the TAB logo, and an image of a teen.

Teen Advisory Board (Gr. 6-12)

Thursday, April 24, 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!

Yoga Tots

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Kids + Families
Age Group:
Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Event Details:

Bring your tot, age 12mo - 4 years, and a mat or towel for this fun yoga program! 

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Program Type: Kids + Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Bring your tot, age 12mo - 4 years, and a mat or towel for this fun yoga program! 

Yoga Kids

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room B at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Kids + Families
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

For ages 5 and up. Bring a mat or towel for some yoga fun with Miss Jastine! 

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids + Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

For ages 5 and up. Bring a mat or towel for some yoga fun with Miss Jastine! 

Traveling Science Center. All Ages. Sunday, April 27th, 1-4PM. Learn about local habitats & soecies diversity- and how to protect them! Featuring an image of the traveling science center itself; a large trailer with a fantastic mural of different native species, including mice and monarch butterflies.

Traveling Science Center

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Parking Lot at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Kids + Families
Age Group:
Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Ages
Event Details:

The Illinois Natural History Survey Traveling Science Center is a 320-square-foot mobile classroom featuring informative, engaging exhibits on biodiversity and natural resources th...

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Ages
Program Type: Community, Kids + Families
Event Details:

The Illinois Natural History Survey Traveling Science Center is a 320-square-foot mobile classroom featuring informative, engaging exhibits on biodiversity and natural resources that visits schools and communities across Illinois.