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book discussion. Monday, April 14. 7-8pm. Nonfiction at Night. book cover title A Walk in the Park. author Kevin Fedarko

Nonfiction at Night

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us to discuss A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon by Kevin Fedarko.Fedarko documents his attempts to hike the entire 750-...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join us to discuss A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon by Kevin Fedarko.

Tuesday, April 15. 10-11am. Know the Perks of Your FPLD Card.

Know the Perks of Your Library Card

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Computers + Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Library cards aren't just for checking out books. Discover the unexpected perks of your Frankfort Public Library District card, like our digital content, online classes, museum pas...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers + Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Library cards aren't just for checking out books. Discover the unexpected perks of your Frankfort Public Library District card, like our digital content, online classes, museum passes, databases, and more.

Book discussion. Tuesday, April 15. 1-2pm. Tuesdays with Friends Book Group. book cover The Secret Book of Flora Lea. author Patti Callahan Henry

Tuesdays With Friends

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for our April discussion of The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry. In 1960, Hazel is working at a London bookstore when she discovers that her younger sister...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us for our April discussion of The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry.

Tuesday, April 15. 6-7:15pm. Special Event. Fufu's Kitches: Traditional Arab Cuisine. Presented by local cookbook author Heifa Odeh.

Fufu's Kitchen: Traditional Arab Cuisine

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room A/B at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Authors + Writing, Community, Home + Garden, Humanities
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful culinary journey with local cookbook author and food blogger Heifa Odeh of Fufu's Kitchen. Experience the amazing flavors of the Middle East as Heifa ...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Community, Home + Garden, Humanities
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful culinary journey with local cookbook author and food blogger Heifa Odeh of Fufu's Kitchen. Experience the amazing flavors of the Middle East as Heifa shares her stories and easy dishes that you can recreate at home.

Mobile Device One-to-One

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Computers + Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Have a question about using your mobile phone, tablet, or e-reader? Want assistance with using or managing your apps? We can help! Sign up for a 45-minute appointment.Please bring ...

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

Have a question about using your mobile phone, tablet, or e-reader? Want assistance with using or managing your apps? We can help! Sign up for a 45-minute appointment.

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.

Mobile Device One-to-One

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Computers + Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Have a question about using your mobile phone, tablet, or e-reader? Want assistance with using or managing your apps? We can help! Sign up for a 45-minute appointment.Please bring ...

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

Have a question about using your mobile phone, tablet, or e-reader? Want assistance with using or managing your apps? We can help! Sign up for a 45-minute appointment.

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.

Mobile Device One-to-One

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Computers + Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Have a question about using your mobile phone, tablet, or e-reader? Want assistance with using or managing your apps? We can help! Sign up for a 45-minute appointment.Please bring ...

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

Have a question about using your mobile phone, tablet, or e-reader? Want assistance with using or managing your apps? We can help! Sign up for a 45-minute appointment.

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.

Wednesday, April 16. 7-8:30pm. History of Chicagoland Maps.

History of Chicagoland in Maps

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Humanities
Age Group:
High School, Adult
Event Details:

Join Donald and Tanya Smith, owners of land surveying and map-making company Greeley-Howard-Norlin & Smith, for a trip through Chicagoland history as told by survey maps. Hear ...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adult
Program Type: Humanities
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Join Donald and Tanya Smith, owners of land surveying and map-making company Greeley-Howard-Norlin & Smith, for a trip through Chicagoland history as told by survey maps.

Offsite. Thursday, April 17. 9-10am. Mindful Nature Walk and Birding.

Mindful Nature Walk & Birding

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Offsite at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Health + Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a mindful walk in nature and observe resident and migrating birds as we walk along the mowed path adjacent to the prairie restoration. We will meet at the Hickory Creek...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health + Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us for a mindful walk in nature and observe resident and migrating birds as we walk along the mowed path adjacent to the prairie restoration.

Sew a Zippered Bag

Thursday, April 17, 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 working with zippers and create a simple zippered bag that can hold pens, cosmetics, or other small items. All materials will be provided.This class is designed...

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 working with zippers and create a simple zippered bag that can hold pens, cosmetics, or other small items. 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.

Sew a Zippered Bag

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts + Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn the basics of working with zippers and create a simple zippered bag that can hold pens, cosmetics or other small items. All materials will be provided.This class is designed ...

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 working with zippers and create a simple zippered bag that can hold pens, cosmetics or other small items. 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.

Thursday, April 17. 6:30-8:30pm. Dungeons and Dragons.

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Movies, Games, + Trivia
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Prepare for an adventure! Join us for a dive into the world of Dungeons and Dragons where you can create a hero, roll some dice, and have a great time battling villains and monster...

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

Prepare for an adventure! Join us for a dive into the world of Dungeons and Dragons where you can create a hero, roll some dice, and have a great time battling villains and monsters. 

Staying Mentally Fit. New Time. 10:30-11:30am. Tuesdays. April 8 and 25. Exercise Your Brain.

Staying Mentally Fit (Wits Workout)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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 exercises that will help to keep you mentally fit! We will follow the Wits Workout program created by the University of...

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

Enjoy the company of other adults and engage your brain with exercises that will help to keep you mentally fit! We will follow the Wits Workout program created by the University of Illinois Extension.

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.

Tuesday, April 22. 7-8:30pm. Trivia Night. Come Solo or Bring Your Team.

Trivia Night

Tuesday, April 22, 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: 23

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.

Glowforge Basics

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

This class is designed for patrons who have never used Glowforge and need to learn basic skills.  Learn how to use the Glowforge software and laser cutting machine to cre...

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

This class is designed for patrons who have never used Glowforge and need to learn basic 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.

Glowforge Basics

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

This class is designed for patrons who have never used Glowforge and need to learn basic skills.  Learn how to use the Glowforge software and laser cutting machine to cre...

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

This class is designed for patrons who have never used Glowforge and need to learn basic 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.

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! 

Thursday, April 24. 2-3:30pm. How to Use Hoopla. Start streaming audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, & more

How to Use Hoopla for eBooks & More

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Computers + Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Hoopla app to access ebooks, audiobooks, and streaming video.Patrons must bring the following with them to the class:The mobile device that you want to use to ...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers + Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Hoopla app to access ebooks, audiobooks, and streaming video.

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.

Silhouette 1-to-1

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts + Crafts, Computers + Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Want to create a custom greeting card or have an idea for a t-shirt iron-on? Need help designing a stencil or custom table cards for your next gathering? We can help! Please i...

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

Want to create a custom greeting card or have an idea for a t-shirt iron-on? Need help designing a stencil or custom table cards for your next gathering? We can help! 

Silhouette 1-to-1

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts + Crafts, Computers + Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Want to create a custom greeting card or have an idea for a t-shirt iron-on? Need help designing a stencil or custom table cards for your next gathering? We can help! Please i...

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

Want to create a custom greeting card or have an idea for a t-shirt iron-on? Need help designing a stencil or custom table cards for your next gathering? We can help! 

Sew a Zippered Bag

Friday, April 25, 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 working with zippers and create a simple zippered bag that can hold pens, cosmetics, or other small items. All materials will be provided.This class is designed...

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

Learn the basics of working with zippers and create a simple zippered bag that can hold pens, cosmetics, or other small items. 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.

Laser-Cut Plant Labels

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts + Crafts, Computers + Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Create a set of custom acrylic signs to decorate gardens and plant pots.This class is designed for patrons who already know how to use the Glowforge software. Please see the Prereq...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Computers + Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Create a set of custom acrylic signs to decorate gardens and plant pots.

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.

Managing Money. The Caregiver's Guide to Finances. Monday, April 28. 7-8pm. logo: Alzheimer's Association.

Managing Money: The Caregiver's Guide to Finances

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Financial Literacy, Health + Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

How much do you know about managing money? This free program presented by the Alzheimer’s Association will help you learn about the costs of caregiving and the benefits of early pl...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Financial Literacy, Health + Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

How much do you know about managing money?

Book Discussion. Tuesday, April 29. 7-8pm. Earth: Our Shared Home. Book cover title Under a White Sky. author Elizabeth Kolbert.

Earth: Our Shared Home Book Series

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us to discuss a few thought-provoking titles about the interconnected relationship we have with our shared home, planet Earth. This group will span the months of February, Mar...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us to discuss a few thought-provoking titles about the interconnected relationship we have with our shared home, planet Earth.