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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, October 13, 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

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

Wee Ones Storytime

Tuesday, October 15, 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.

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, October 15, 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.

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

Wee Ones Storytime

Wednesday, October 16, 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.

Four young children of different racial backgrounds sit with a Caucasian adult who is reading from a book.

2s & 3s Storytime

Wednesday, October 16, 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! 

One year old child with light skin and straight light brown hair plays with an infant toy while an adult with dark hair and olive skin looks along with a smile.

A Little Sensory Hour

Thursday, October 17, 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: 8
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.

Family Build. Saturday Oct 19 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Drop In! Kids. All Ages. Craft supplies in background.

Family Build

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts + Crafts, Kids + Families
Age Group:
Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop in and make something out of nothing! We provide the materials, you bring the inspiration. Fun for the whole family.

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

Drop in and make something out of nothing! We provide the materials, you bring the inspiration. Fun for the whole family.

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, October 20, 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

Sensory Storytime at Navarro Farm. Offsite. 22155 S. 104th Ave, Frankfort. Monday October 21. 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, October 21, 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 neurodivergent and differently-abled kids as well as those who may benefit from a smaller group and a predictable routine. Registration required,...

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: 5
Event Details:

This is a storytime especially for neurodivergent and differently-abled kids as well as those who may benefit from a smaller group and a predictable routine. Registration required, please no walk-ins. 

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 Winners Showcase. All Ages. October 21-24. 7:30pm - 8 pm. Live on Facebook. Join an FPLD librarian on Facebook Live for a dramatic reading of a Scary Story Contest winner! Ghost, Bat and dangling spider on purpl eand orange background.

Goosebumps Unlocked: Scary Story Showcase on FB Live

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Youth Services at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Authors + Writing, Kids + Families
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Join an FPLD librarian on Facebook Live for a dramatic reading of a Scary Story contest winner!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Virtual - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Kids + Families
Event Details:

Join an FPLD librarian on Facebook Live for a dramatic reading of a Scary Story contest winner!

Make Stuff. Ages 9-12. Tuesday October 22. 5-6 p.m. Wizard Wands. Various sample of craft. Dowels wrapped with pipecleaners and feathers.

Make Stuff

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts + Crafts, Kids + Families
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Make your own wizard wand! Use a hot glue gun to decorate a wand or two. Participants are encouraged to attend on their own and make an imperfect craft that they're proud of. If...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Kids + Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Make your own wizard wand! Use a hot glue gun to decorate a wand or two. Participants are encouraged to attend on their own and make an imperfect craft that they're proud of.

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 Winners Showcase. All Ages. October 21-24. 7:30pm - 8 pm. Live on Facebook. Join an FPLD librarian on Facebook Live for a dramatic reading of a Scary Story Contest winner! Ghost, Bat and dangling spider on purpl eand orange background.

Goosebumps Unlocked: Scary Story Showcase on FB Live

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Youth Services at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Authors + Writing, Kids + Families
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Join an FPLD librarian on Facebook Live for a dramatic reading of a Scary Story contest winner!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Virtual - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Kids + Families
Event Details:

Join an FPLD librarian on Facebook Live for a dramatic reading of a Scary Story contest winner!

Scary Story Winners Showcase. All Ages. October 21-24. 7:30pm - 8 pm. Live on Facebook. Join an FPLD librarian on Facebook Live for a dramatic reading of a Scary Story Contest winner! Ghost, Bat and dangling spider on purpl eand orange background.

Goosebumps Unlocked: Scary Story Showcase on FB Live

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Youth Services at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Authors + Writing, Kids + Families
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Join an FPLD librarian on Facebook Live for a dramatic reading of a Scary Story contest winner!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Virtual - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Kids + Families
Event Details:

Join an FPLD librarian on Facebook Live for a dramatic reading of a Scary Story contest winner!

Scary Story Winners Showcase. All Ages. October 21-24. 7:30pm - 8 pm. Live on Facebook. Join an FPLD librarian on Facebook Live for a dramatic reading of a Scary Story Contest winner! Ghost, Bat and dangling spider on purpl eand orange background.

Goosebumps Unlocked: Scary Story Showcase on FB Live

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Youth Services at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Authors + Writing, Kids + Families
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Join an FPLD librarian on Facebook Live for a dramatic reading of a Scary Story contest winner!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Virtual - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Kids + Families
Event Details:

Join an FPLD librarian on Facebook Live for a dramatic reading of a Scary Story contest winner!

Drawing of a child wearing a light blue shirt and darker blue shorts doing the downward dog yoga pose.

Yoga Tots

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Kids + Families
Age Group:
Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Event Details:

Bring your child and a yoga mat or towel for this fun yoga program!

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Program Type: Kids + Families
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Bring your child and a yoga mat or towel for this fun yoga program!

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

Wee Ones Storytime

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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
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.

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, October 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B 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 B
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, October 30, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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
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.

Four young children of different racial backgrounds sit with a Caucasian adult who is reading from a book.

2s & 3s Storytime

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B 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 B
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! 

Scary Stories at the Library. Wednesday Oct 30 6-7 p.m. Kids. All Ages. Costumes encouraged but not required. Ghosts, kids in costumes, candy corn.

Scary Stories at the Library

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Kids + Families
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, All Ages
Event Details:

It's All Hallows Eve! Gather round for some tales of (kid-friendly) terror! Costumes encouraged, but not required.

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, All Ages
Program Type: Kids + Families
Event Details:

It's All Hallows Eve! Gather round for some tales of (kid-friendly) terror! Costumes encouraged, but not required.

Trick or Treat at the Library! Thursday October 31. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Kids. All Ages. Pumpkin filled with candy. Ghost with trick or treat pumpkin bucket.

Trick-Or-Treat at the Library

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Kids + Families, Teen
Age Group:
Youth, All Ages
Event Details:

Drop by the Library for some spooky fun! We'll have activities in the Program Room and you can trick-or-treat at all the service desks.  

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Age Group: Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Kids + Families, Teen
Event Details:

Drop by the Library for some spooky fun! We'll have activities in the Program Room and you can trick-or-treat at all the service desks.

 

Catrina Doll

Make Your Own Catrina Doll

Saturday, November 2, 2024 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, Middle School
Event Details:

Celebrate Dia de Muertos by making your own Catrina doll in honor of Mexican culture!

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

Celebrate Dia de Muertos by making your own Catrina doll in honor of Mexican culture!

Nature Walk at the Storywalk

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Health + Wellness, Kids + Families
Age Group:
Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School
Event Details:

Join us for storytime outside at the Storywalk at Prairie Park in downtown Frankfort. The library changes out the story four times a year - we will read the fall story and then tak...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School
Program Type: Health + Wellness, Kids + Families
Event Details:

Join us for storytime outside at the Storywalk at Prairie Park in downtown Frankfort.

Dino Stories & Play Time

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Kids + Families, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School
Event Details:

Do you love dinosaurs? Join us for dinosaur stories and playtime. We'll have stations and crafts, too.

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

Do you love dinosaurs? Join us for dinosaur stories and playtime. We'll have stations and crafts, too.