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Multi-Sport Tots. Mondays. Kids, Ages: 3.5-5. 10-10:45 AM. Skyhawks series. April 7, 14, 21, 28. Picture of a child in a gymnasium holding a basketball and a child's foot on top of a soccer ball.

Skyhawks: Multi-Sports Tots(HoopsterTots and SoccerTots) (Ages 3.5-5)

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Kids + Families
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

You're never too little to learn to play! Bring your little one to learn about basketball from the Skyhawks! This 40-minute program is for children aged 3.5-5 years. It i...

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Kids + Families
Event Details:

You're never too little to learn to play! Bring your little one to learn about basketball from the Skyhawks! 

This 40-minute program is for children aged 3.5-5 years. 

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: 5
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?

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

Wee Ones Storytime

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 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-23 months 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-23 months 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, April 29, 2025 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.

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: 24
Event Details:

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

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.

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

Wee Ones Storytime

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Kids + Families, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Event Details:

Little ones from birth-23 months 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: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Program Type: Kids + Families, Storytime
Event Details:

Little ones from birth-23 months 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, April 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Program Room 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: Youth Services Program Room
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! 

Mindful Nature Walk & Birding

Thursday, May 1, 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. Be sure to bring your binoculars! We will meet at the Frankfort Township parking lot located off...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health + Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us for a mindful walk in nature and observe resident and migrating birds. Be sure to bring your binoculars! 

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.

Laser-Cut Plant Labels

Thursday, May 1, 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: 0
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.

Teen Volunteer Orientation (Gr. 6-12)

Thursday, May 1, 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 ho have not compl...

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 ho have not completed the training as well. 

Laser-Cut Plant Labels

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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: 0
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.

SUMMER Teen Volunteer Orientation! Thursday, May 1st, 7-8PM. Volunteer for special programs! The usual graphic of 4 teens standing together all now have photoshopped sunglasses and silly accessories.

Summer Teen Volunteer Orientation (Gr. 6-12)

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Special Teen Summer Orientation! For this orientation, volunteers will learn about what we do for Summer Reading, help patrons claim their prizes, and help various programs ha...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Special Teen Summer Orientation! 

For this orientation, volunteers will learn about what we do for Summer Reading, help patrons claim their prizes, and help various programs happening around the summer.

CoffeeCake & Crime

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:15am
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This month we will read Long Time Gone by Charlie Donlea. Dr. Sloan Hasting’s life is upended when the results of her DNA test reveal an unthinkable secret. Sloan, who is trai...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

This month we will read Long Time Gone by Charlie Donlea. Dr. Sloan Hasting’s life is upended when the results of her DNA test reveal an unthinkable secret.

CoffeeCake & Crime

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This month we will read Long Time Gone by Charlie Donlea. Dr. Sloan Hasting’s life is upended when the results of her DNA test reveal an unthinkable secret. Sloan, who is trai...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This month we will read Long Time Gone by Charlie Donlea. Dr. Sloan Hasting’s life is upended when the results of her DNA test reveal an unthinkable secret.

picture of Dan Santat. Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat. Saturday, May 3. 2pm

Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Authors + Writing, Humanities
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Register for this virtual event here https://bit.ly/ILP_DanSantat.Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people. Many of his books are New ...

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

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

Watch Party and Conversation. Kids and Teens. Come to the Library for an in-person viewing and brief discussion of the event! with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat. Saturday, May 3. 2-3pm.

Illinois Libraries Present Dan Santat Watch Party

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Authors + Writing, Humanities
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Join us for a virtual talk with youth artist Dan Santat! We'll have an activity station as well as many of his books available to read before and after the event!. This e...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Humanities
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us for a virtual talk with youth artist Dan Santat! 

We'll have an activity station as well as many of his books available to read before and after the event!.

 

Blender Basics

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Computers + Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Blender, the industry standard 3D modeling software. Prerequisites: Patrons must know how to operate a keyboard. Patrons must know how to operate...

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

Learn the basics of Blender, the industry standard 3D modeling software. 

Prerequisites: 

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.

Wednesday, May 7. 10-11:30am. Safe Online Social Interactions.

Safe Online Social Interactions

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Computers + Technology, Health + Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Navigate the world of online social interactions safely, whether it's through social media platforms or online dating sites. We'll learn how to manage your privacy settings, block ...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers + Technology, Health + Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Navigate the world of online social interactions safely, whether it's through social media platforms or online dating sites.

Excel Tables

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Computers + Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This 90-minute class will help you to learn to create and format tables in Microsoft Excel. This class will cover the following topics:Sorting and filtering items in a list.Cr...

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

This 90-minute class will help you to learn to create and format tables in Microsoft Excel. 

This class will cover the following topics:

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.

3D Printing Basics: Tinkercad

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

This 90-minute class will introduce you to the basics of 3D printing using free design software from Tinkercad.  Patrons will create their own keychain design to be printed in...

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 90-minute class will introduce you to the basics of 3D printing using free design software from Tinkercad.  Patrons will create their own keychain design to be printed in the filament color of their choice.

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.

Applique on a Tote Bag

Thursday, May 8, 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 using a sewing machine to create applique designs on a cotton tote bag. All materials will be provided.This class is designed for patrons who already know how t...

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 using a sewing machine to create applique designs on a cotton tote bag. 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.

Applique on a Tote Bag

Thursday, May 8, 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 using a sewing machine to create applique designs on a cotton tote bag. All materials will be provided.This class is designed for patrons who already know how t...

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 using a sewing machine to create applique designs on a cotton tote bag. 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.