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White text reads Wednesday, February 12, 7-8:30 PM or Thursday, February 13, 10-11:30 AM. White text reads Exploring AI Art Together. Photo displays four picture of a boy in different digital art styles.

Exploring AI Art Together

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Computers + Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

What is AI Art? Attend this session to explore the world of art made with the help of artificial intelligence. We’ll discuss contemporary issues surrounding AI art, look at numerou...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers + Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

What is AI Art? Attend this session to explore the world of art made with the help of artificial intelligence. We’ll discuss contemporary issues surrounding AI art, look at numerous examples, and see how it works.

White text reads Wednesday, February 12, 7-8:30 PM or Thursday, February 13, 10-11:30 AM. White text reads Exploring AI Art Together. Photo displays four picture of a boy in different digital art styles.

Exploring AI Art Together

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Computers + Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

What is AI Art? Attend this session to explore the world of art made with the help of artificial intelligence. We’ll discuss contemporary issues surrounding AI art, look at numerou...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers + Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

What is AI Art? Attend this session to explore the world of art made with the help of artificial intelligence. We’ll discuss contemporary issues surrounding AI art, look at numerous examples, and see how it works.

White text reads Monday, February 17, 10- 11:30 AM. White text says know the perks of your library card. Photo shows woman pointing to a Frankfort Library Card.

Know the Perks of Your Library Card

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
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
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.

White text reads Monday, February 17, 6-8 PM. White text reads Genealogy Lab. Photo depicts a family in old-fashioned clothing..

Genealogy Lab

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Dedicate time to research your family history in a friendly, community setting. You'll navigate some of the most powerful genealogical databases in the world such as Ancestry ...

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

Dedicate time to research your family history in a friendly, community setting.

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.

White text says Tuesday, February 18, 10-11 AM. White Text says How to Use Libby For E-Books. Photo depicts a close up of someone using the Libby App.

How to Use Libby for eBooks

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Computers + Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This class will cover the basics of how to log into Libby, set up your profile, and check out books and audiobooks. We’ll also review best practices for browsing and searching for ...

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

This class will cover the basics of how to log into Libby, set up your profile, and check out books and audiobooks.

Black text says Tuesday, February 18, 1-2 PM. White text in colorful text boxes says Tuesdays with Friends. Photo of the book cover. Colorful sunset background. Title listed in black text as Horse. Author Geraldine Brooks.

Tuesdays With Friends

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This month we’ll discuss Horse by Geraldine Brooks. Spanning over a century, Geraldine Brooks tells a gripping story of the record-breaking thoroughbred, Lexington, who became...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

This month we’ll discuss Horse by Geraldine Brooks. 

Photo depicts the author Amy Tan. Red and black text says Slowing Down with Amy Tan. Black text says Wednesday, February 19, 7 PM.

Slowing Down with Amy Tan

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Authors + Writing, Humanities
Age Group:
High School, Adult
Event Details:

Register for this virtual event here: https://bit.ly/ILP_AmyTan.National Humanities Medal winner and bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan joins us to share on...

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

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

White text reads Thursday, February 20, 2-4 PM or 6-8 PM. White text reads Glowforge Basics. Photo depicts Glowforge machine. White text reads beginner welcome.

Glowforge Basics

Thursday, February 20, 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 Glowforge software and laser cutting machine to create a simple acrylic keychain. All materials will be provided.This class is designed for patrons who have ne...

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

Learn how to use the Glowforge software and laser cutting machine to create a simple acrylic keychain. 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 text reads Thursday, February 20, 2-4 PM or 6-8 PM. White text reads Glowforge Basics. Photo depicts Glowforge machine. White text reads beginner welcome.

Glowforge Basics

Thursday, February 20, 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 Glowforge software and laser cutting machine to create a simple acrylic keychain. All materials will be provided.This class is designed for patrons who have ne...

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

Learn how to use the Glowforge software and laser cutting machine to create a simple acrylic keychain. 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.

 

In-Person to Virtual

If public health guidelines become more restrictive it may be necessary to change this program from in-person to virtual.  If this should happen, patrons will be notified in advance and provided with a Zoom link to attend the virtual program.

In white text on purple background says Staying Mentally Fit Wits Workout. In white text on orange and purple background reads Tuesdays February 11 and 25 9:30- 10:30 AM or 11AM-12PM.

Staying Mentally Fit

Tuesday, February 25, 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: 11
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.

In white text on purple background says Staying Mentally Fit Wits Workout. In white text on orange and purple background reads Tuesdays February 11 and 25 9:30- 10:30 AM or 11AM-12PM.

Staying Mentally Fit

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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: 6
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.

White text says Tuesday, February 25, 7-8 PM. White text reads Earth: Our Shared Home Special Book Series. Photo depicts book cover. Title in white text, The Great Displacement. Author in white text Jake Bittle.

Earth: Our Shared Home Book Series

Tuesday, February 25, 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: 9
Event Details:

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

White text says Thursday, February 27, 6-7 or 7:30- 8:30 PM. White text says Silhouette 1-to-1. Black text says there are prerequisites for these sessions. See our online calendar for details.

Silhouette 1-to-1 Sessions

Thursday, February 27, 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 identi...

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!

White text says Thursday, February 27, 6-7 or 7:30- 8:30 PM. White text says Silhouette 1-to-1. Black text says there are prerequisites for these sessions. See our online calendar for details.

Silhouette 1-to-1 Sessions

Thursday, February 27, 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 identi...

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!

Earth Awareness Fair

Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Humanities
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Our 2025 Earth Awareness Fair brings together organizations and individuals to showcase and encourage Earth stewardship and community, as well as, to learn about life on our planet...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Community, Humanities
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Our 2025 Earth Awareness Fair brings together organizations and individuals to showcase and encourage Earth stewardship and community, as well as, to learn about life on our planet and how ecosystems function & thrive.

Earth: Our Shared Home Book Series

Tuesday, March 25, 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: 9
Event Details:

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

A woman with brown, curly hair wears glasses and a blue sweater. she is smiling with a leaf in her mouth a sprig of leaves are in her hair. Text below says the Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson Thu, Apr 10, 7pm.

The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

Thursday, April 10, 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_AlexisNikoleNelson.Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platforms, TikTok account alexi...

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_AlexisNikoleNelson.

Watch Party: The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nicole Nelson

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Humanities
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

We’re hosting an in-person, livestream of Illinois Libraries Present’s virtual event with outdoor educator and forager Alexis Nikole Nelson. Immediately following the virtual ...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Humanities
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

We’re hosting an in-person, livestream of Illinois Libraries Present’s virtual event with outdoor educator and forager Alexis Nikole Nelson. Immediately following the virtual event, we will have a brief conver

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: 9
Event Details:

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