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Scary Story Writing Contest 2024. September 1-October 13. Grades K-5. We'll read the winners on Facebook Live! Animated mummy chasing pencil with arms, legs and eyes.

Give FPLD Goosebumps Scary Story Writing Contest 2024

Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 12:00am - 11:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Authors + Writing, Kids + Families
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

The contest is back! Write us a story to chill our bones. We'll read the winners on Facebook Live!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Kids + Families
Event Details:

The contest is back! Write us a story to chill our bones. We'll read the winners on Facebook Live!

Jason Reynolds Reading Challenge. September 1 - October 22. Ages Birth-Grade 12. Pick up a form at the Youth Services Desk to participate. Join the Watch Party for the Jason Reynolds virtual event on October 22 at 7 p.m. Author Jason Reynolds with his book covers.

Jason Reynolds Reading Challenge

Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 12:00am - 11:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Authors + Writing, Kids + Families, Teen
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

This is an ongoing challenge. Challenge Dates: September 1- October 22 On October 22, the Library is hosting a watch party for Illinois Libraries Present: Raise Your Voice wi...

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

This is an ongoing challenge.

Challenge Dates: September 1- October 22

Two sentence Horror Story Contest 2024. September 1-Oct 13. Grades 6-12. We'll read the entries on Facebook Live. Can you scare us in two sentences? Silhouette of person with hands up behind a backlit wall. Dangling Spider.

Two-Sentence Horror Story Contest 2024

Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 12:00am - 11:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Authors + Writing, Teen
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

This is an on-going challenge. Challenge Dates: September 1 - October 13 A contest for our writers in middle and high school. Can you scare us in two sentences? We'll read th...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Teen
Event Details:

This is an on-going challenge.

Challenge Dates: September 1 - October 13

A contest for our writers in middle and high school. Can you scare us in two sentences? We'll read the entries on Facebook Live.

Graphic Novel Book Club. Ages 8-12. Monday September 9, 7-7:45p. Cover of book. Mouseguard 1152.

Graphic Novel Book Club

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Youth Services Program Room at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Discussion
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.

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us for Graphic Novel Book Club! We talk about some amazing graphic novels for kids.

Wee Ones Storytime. Tues and Wed 9:30a.m.-10 a.m. Ages Birth-2. No Registration Required. Asian baby reading a board book.

Wee Ones Storytime

Tuesday, September 10, 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.

Preschool Storytime. Tuesdays 10:30am-11am. Ages 3-5 with parent. No registration required. 5 kids of varying races and genders singing with a grown up leader's back to the camera.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, September 10, 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.

Wee Ones Storytime. Tues and Wed 9:30a.m.-10 a.m. Ages Birth-2. No Registration Required. Asian baby reading a board book.

Wee Ones Storytime

Wednesday, September 11, 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.

2's and 3's storytime. Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am Ages 2-3. No registration required. 3 children of varying races and genders reading a book with an adult.

2s & 3s Storytime

Wednesday, September 11, 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:

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! 

Everybody Builds: Legos and More. Wednesday September 11, 4:30-5:30pm. Ages Birth-Grade 12. Drop In. Two white children playing with Legos.

Everybody Builds: Lego, and More!

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Kids + Families, Teen
Age Group:
Youth, High School
Event Details:

Calling builders of all sizes! Join us for a building program that has something for everyone. We'll have our regular Lego collection, kits for older builders, and Duplo and ...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, High School
Program Type: Kids + Families, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Calling builders of all sizes!

Join us for a building program that has something for everyone.

We'll have our regular Lego collection, kits for older builders, and Duplo and other building materials for the younger builders.

Grandparents Tea Party. Storytime, Tea and Juice, Games and Crafts. All ages. Saturday September 14 10-11:30am. Two grandparents with two grandchildren.

Grandparents Tea Party

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A/B at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Kids + Families, Storytime, Teen
Age Group:
Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Kids! Bring your grandparents to a special event at the library. We'll have a storytime followed by tea and juice, games, and crafts. Dress as fancy as you like and take pictures t...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Community, Kids + Families, Storytime, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Kids! Bring your grandparents to a special event at the library. We'll have a storytime followed by tea and juice, games, and crafts. Dress as fancy as you like and take pictures together with fun props and "vintage" technology. 

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.

Scary Story Writing Contest 2024. September 1-October 13. Grades K-5. We'll read the winners on Facebook Live! Animated mummy chasing pencil with arms, legs and eyes.

Give FPLD Goosebumps Scary Story Writing Contest 2024

Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 12:00am - 11:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Authors + Writing, Kids + Families
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

This is an ongoing contest. Contest Dates: September 1 - October 13 The contest is back! Write us a story to chill our bones. We'll read the winners on Facebook Live!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Kids + Families
Event Details:

This is an ongoing contest.

Contest Dates: September 1 - October 13

The contest is back! Write us a story to chill our bones. We'll read the winners on Facebook Live!

Jason Reynolds Reading Challenge. September 1 - October 22. Ages Birth-Grade 12. Pick up a form at the Youth Services Desk to participate. Join the Watch Party for the Jason Reynolds virtual event on October 22 at 7 p.m. Author Jason Reynolds with his book covers.

Jason Reynolds Reading Challenge

Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 12:00am - 11:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Authors + Writing, Kids + Families, Teen
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

This is an ongoing challenge. Challenge Dates: September 1- October 22 On October 22, the Library is hosting a watch party for Illinois Libraries Present: Raise Your Voice wi...

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

This is an ongoing challenge.

Challenge Dates: September 1- October 22

Two sentence Horror Story Contest 2024. September 1-Oct 13. Grades 6-12. We'll read the entries on Facebook Live. Can you scare us in two sentences? Silhouette of person with hands up behind a backlit wall. Dangling Spider.

Two-Sentence Horror Story Contest 2024

Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 12:00am - 11:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Authors + Writing, Teen
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

This is an on-going challenge. Challenge Dates: September 1 - October 13 A contest for our writers in middle and high school. Can you scare us in two sentences? We'll read th...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Teen
Event Details:

This is an on-going challenge.

Challenge Dates: September 1 - October 13

A contest for our writers in middle and high school. Can you scare us in two sentences? We'll read the entries on Facebook Live.

Sensory Storytime at Navarro Farm. Offsite. 22155 S. 104th Ave, Frankfort. 12pm-12:45pm. Ages 2-9. Picture of Navarro Farm's barn and growing area with raised planter boxes. Red truck across from the barn.

Sensory Storytime at Navarro Farm

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Offsite at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Kids + Families, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School
Event Details:

This is a storytime especially for those who may benefit from a smaller group and a predictable routine. Please note that it will be held off-site and indoors at Navarro Farm, 2215...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids + Families, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

This is a storytime especially for those who may benefit from a smaller group and a predictable routine. Please note that it will be held off-site and indoors at Navarro Farm, 22155 S 104th Ave, Frankfort. 

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.

Wee Ones Storytime. Tues and Wed 9:30a.m.-10 a.m. Ages Birth-2. No Registration Required. Asian baby reading a board book.

Wee Ones Storytime

Tuesday, September 17, 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.

Preschool Storytime. Tuesdays 10:30am-11am. Ages 3-5 with parent. No registration required. 5 kids of varying races and genders singing with a grown up leader's back to the camera.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, September 17, 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.

Wee Ones Storytime. Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:30-10 a.m. Ages birth-2. No Registration Required. Asian baby looking at a large book.

Wee Ones Storytime

Wednesday, September 18, 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.

2's and 3's storytime. Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am Ages 2-3. No registration required. 3 children of varying races and genders reading a book with an adult.

2s & 3s Storytime

Wednesday, September 18, 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:

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! 

A Little Sensory Hour. Thursdays 9:30-10:30am. Ages Birth-5. New program format. Registration Required. Infant sitting up playing with blocks with a smiling adult behind him.

A Little Sensory Hour

Thursday, September 19, 2024 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...

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.

Scary Story Writing Contest 2024. September 1-October 13. Grades K-5. We'll read the winners on Facebook Live! Animated mummy chasing pencil with arms, legs and eyes.

Give FPLD Goosebumps Scary Story Writing Contest 2024

Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 12:00am - 11:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Authors + Writing, Kids + Families
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

The contest is back! Write us a story to chill our bones. We'll read the winners on Facebook Live!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Kids + Families
Event Details:

The contest is back! Write us a story to chill our bones. We'll read the winners on Facebook Live!

Jason Reynolds Reading Challenge. September 1 - October 22. Ages Birth-Grade 12. Pick up a form at the Youth Services Desk to participate. Join the Watch Party for the Jason Reynolds virtual event on October 22 at 7 p.m. Author Jason Reynolds with his book covers.

Jason Reynolds Reading Challenge

Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 12:00am - 11:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Authors + Writing, Kids + Families, Teen
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

This is an ongoing challenge. Challenge Dates: September 1- October 22 On October 22, the Library is hosting a watch party for Illinois Libraries Present: Raise Your Voice wi...

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

This is an ongoing challenge.

Challenge Dates: September 1- October 22

Two sentence Horror Story Contest 2024. September 1-Oct 13. Grades 6-12. We'll read the entries on Facebook Live. Can you scare us in two sentences? Silhouette of person with hands up behind a backlit wall. Dangling Spider.

Two-Sentence Horror Story Contest 2024

Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 12:00am - 11:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Authors + Writing, Teen
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

This is an on-going challenge. Challenge Dates: September 1 - October 13 A contest for our writers in middle and high school. Can you scare us in two sentences? We'll read th...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Teen
Event Details:

This is an on-going challenge.

Challenge Dates: September 1 - October 13

A contest for our writers in middle and high school. Can you scare us in two sentences? We'll read the entries on Facebook Live.

Youth and Teen Halloween Costume Swap Drop Off. Open Hours. Sep. 23-26. Please only donate items that are in good, clean/working condition. Superhero costumes lined up on hangers.

Youth & Teen Halloween Costume Swap Drop Off

All Day 9/23 - 9/26
Virtual - Youth Services at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts + Crafts, Kids + Families, Teen
Age Group:
Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Donate new or gently used Halloween costumes or clothing (for ages birth through high school) to the Youth department during our business hours and we'll give you a ticket to use t...

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

Donate new or gently used Halloween costumes or clothing (for ages birth through high school) to the Youth department during our business hours and we'll give you a ticket to use to come shop the Costume Swap on 9/29 from 2 - 4 PM.

Family Storytime at Night. Drop In. Mon. Sep 23 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, September 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth Services Program Room 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: Youth Services Program Room
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!