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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 Bundle

February Teen Subscription Bundle

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

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

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

Teen Volunteer Orientation. Monday, Feb 3, 6-7 p.m. New Required Volunteer Training. 4 teen volunteers in light blue shirts.

Teen Volunteer Orientation (Gr. 6-12)

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

New Required Volunteer Training! Teens who are interested in volunteering at the library must come to an orientation first. This includes current volunteers as well. We will be goi...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

New Required Volunteer Training! Teens who are interested in volunteering at the library must come to an orientation first. This includes current volunteers as well. We will be going over volunteer requirements and answering questions.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons. Thursday, Feb 6.. 6-8:30 p.m. Grades 6-12. No experience or equipment required. Rainbow colored 20 sided die.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons (Gr. 6-12)

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Want to try your hand at rolling dice and being a fantasy hero? Join our merry band of adventurers on a quest in the seminal table top role playing game Dungeons & Dragons. No ...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Want to try your hand at rolling dice and being a fantasy hero? Join our merry band of adventurers on a quest in the seminal table top role playing game Dungeons & Dragons. No experience or equipment needed.

Family Build! Make Stuff. Drop In! Sunday, Feb 9. , 2-4pm. All Ages. Various arts and crafts supplies like paint, scissors, tape.

Family Build / Make Stuff

Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts + Crafts, Kids + Families, Teen
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Join us for a new and improved Family Build where adults and kids can work together using tools to make whatever their imagination can conjure. Adult supervision is required for ch...

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

Join us for a new and improved Family Build where adults and kids can work together using tools to make whatever their imagination can conjure. Adult supervision is required for children 8 and younger.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons. Tuesday, Feb 11. 6-8:30 p.m. Grades 6-12. No experience or equipment required. Rainbow colored 20 sided die.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons (Gr. 6-12)

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Want to try your hand at rolling dice and being a fantasy hero? Join our merry band of adventurers on a quest in the seminal table top role playing game Dungeons & Dragons. No ...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Want to try your hand at rolling dice and being a fantasy hero? Join our merry band of adventurers on a quest in the seminal table top role playing game Dungeons & Dragons. No experience or equipment needed.

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

Everybody Builds: Lego, and More!

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Kids + Families, Teen
Age Group:
Youth, High School, All Ages
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 bu...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, High School, All Ages
Program Type: Kids + Families, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

3D Designs: Fingerboard. Grades 6-12. Thursday February 13, 6-8pm. Tinkercad in ROYGBIV letters. Picture of a 3d printed mini skateboard, blue filament.

3D Designs: Fingerboard (Gr. 6-12)

Thursday, February 13, 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 design a fingerboard fidget. We will be using TinkerCad to learn how to create 3D designs which will then be printed on our 3D printer.

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Learn how to design a fingerboard fidget. We will be using TinkerCad to learn how to create 3D designs which will then be printed on our 3D printer.

Anime Club. Grades 6-12. Thursday February 20, 6-8 pm. NEW! Movies and crafts. My Neighbor Totoro.

Anime Club (Gr. 6-12)

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts + Crafts, Movies, Games, + Trivia, Teen
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Already love anime and manga? Or just starting out? Come to Anime Club to explore new titles, get crafty, and watch anime! This month we are working a paint project while watching ...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Movies, Games, + Trivia, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Already love anime and manga? Or just starting out? Come to Anime Club to explore new titles, get crafty, and watch anime! This month we are working a paint project while watching a Ghibili movie.

TAB. Teen Advisory board. Thursday, February 27, 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, February 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Program Room 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: Youth Services Program Room
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!

Image of four teenagers with the text: Teen Volunteer Orientation / New Required Volunteer Training

Teen Volunteer Orientation (Gr. 6-12)

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

New Required Volunteer Training! Teens who are interested in volunteering at the library must come to an orientation first. This includes previous volunteers who have not atte...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

New Required Volunteer Training! 

Teens who are interested in volunteering at the library must come to an orientation first. This includes previous volunteers who have not attended this training yet. 

Indian presenter with arms held high surrounded by a group of children dancing.

BollyGroove Holi Workshop

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Humanities, Kids + Families, Performance, Teen
Age Group:
Youth, All Ages
Event Details:

Learn about this fun festival of India celebrating colors, friendship, and courage with our friends from Bollywood Groove!In this workshop, participants will learn about Holi - its...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Humanities, Kids + Families, Performance, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Learn about this fun festival of India celebrating colors, friendship, and courage with our friends from Bollywood Groove!

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.

Two children playing with construction toys. Text: Everybody Builds: Lego, Duplo and More! Kids Ages: Birth-Gr. 12 Drop In!

Everybody Builds: Lego, and More!

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A 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 other bu...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth, High School
Program Type: Kids + Families, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Image of 20-sided die. Text: Teen Dungeons & Dragons Grades 9-12

Teen Dungeons & Dragons (Gr. 9-12)

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
High School
Event Details:

NEW! This program is intended for grades 9th-12th.Want to try your hand at rolling dice and being a fantasy hero? Join our merry band of adventurers on a quest in the seminal table...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

NEW! This program is intended for grades 9th-12th.

How To: Crochet a Granny Square (Gr. 6-12)

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Curious about the fiber arts? Learn the basics about crocheting and create a grannie square!Teens will be able to check out crochet hooks if they do not finish project.

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Curious about the fiber arts? Learn the basics about crocheting and create a grannie square!

Teens will be able to check out crochet hooks if they do not finish project.

Anime Club

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts + Crafts, Kids + Families, Movies, Games, + Trivia, Teen
Age Group:
Youth, High School
Event Details:

Already love anime and manga? Just starting out? Come to Anime Club to explore new titles, get crafty, and watch anime! This month we are working on making manga panel stickers and...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, High School
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Kids + Families, Movies, Games, + Trivia, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Already love anime and manga? Just starting out? Come to Anime Club to explore new titles, get crafty, and watch anime!

Teen Dungeons & Dragons (Gr. 6-8)

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room B at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

NEW! This program is intended for grades 6th-8th.Want to try your hand at rolling dice and being a fantasy hero? Join our merry band of adventurers on a quest in the seminal table ...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

NEW! This program is intended for grades 6th-8th.

Teen Advisory Board (Gr. 6-12)

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Program Room 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: Youth Services Program Room
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!

Teen Volunteer Orientation (Gr. 6-12)

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

New Required Volunteer Training! Teens who are interested in volunteering at the library must come to an orientation first. This includes previous volunteers who haven't done ...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

New Required Volunteer Training! 

Teens who are interested in volunteering at the library must come to an orientation first. This includes previous volunteers who haven't done the training yet.

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: 5
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.

Everybody Builds: Lego, and More!

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A 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 other bu...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth, High School
Program Type: Kids + Families, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons (Gr. 9-12)

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room B at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
High School
Event Details:

NEW! This program is intended for grades 9th-12th.Want to try your hand at rolling dice and being a fantasy hero? Join our merry band of adventurers on a quest in the seminal table...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

NEW! This program is intended for grades 9th-12th.

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!

Teen Dungeons & Dragons (Gr. 6-8)

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

NEW! This program is intended for grades 6th-8th.Want to try your hand at rolling dice and being a fantasy hero? Join our merry band of adventurers on a quest in the seminal table ...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

NEW! This program is intended for grades 6th-8th.