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Macrame Flower Charm

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
60th Birthday Celebration, Arts + Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Let’s do some retro crafting in honor of our 60th birthday! Learn to use macrame, the art of creating decorative objects by tying knots, to create a simple floral charm that can be hung on a bag or keychain.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 60th Birthday Celebration, Arts + Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s do some retro crafting in honor of our 60th birthday! Learn to use macrame, the art of creating decorative objects by tying knots, to create a simple floral charm that can be hung on a bag or keychain.

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.

a string of three macrame flowers are tied to a ring

Macrame Flower Charm

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
60th Birthday Celebration, Arts + Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Let’s do some retro crafting in honor of our 60th birthday! Learn to use macrame, the art of creating decorative objects by tying knots, to create a simple floral charm that can be hung on a bag or keychain.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 60th Birthday Celebration, Arts + Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s do some retro crafting in honor of our 60th birthday! Learn to use macrame, the art of creating decorative objects by tying knots, to create a simple floral charm that can be hung on a bag or keychain.

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.

Anime Craft Club (Gr. 6-12): Altoids Wallet

Thursday, May 14, 2026 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, High School

This month we are making Altoids wallets with old manga pages while watching anime! Use your wallet as an emergency sewing kit, a place for your TBR (to be read manga list), or library card! 

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

This month we are making Altoids wallets with old manga pages while watching anime! Use your wallet as an emergency sewing kit, a place for your TBR (to be read manga list), or library card! 

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Movies, Games, + Trivia
Age Group:
Adult

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. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies, Games, + Trivia
Registration Required
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. 

a string of three macrame flowers are tied to a ring

Macrame Flower Charm

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
60th Birthday Celebration, Arts + Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Let’s do some retro crafting in honor of our 60th birthday! Learn to use macrame, the art of creating decorative objects by tying knots, to create a simple floral charm that can be hung on a bag or keychain.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 60th Birthday Celebration, Arts + Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s do some retro crafting in honor of our 60th birthday! Learn to use macrame, the art of creating decorative objects by tying knots, to create a simple floral charm that can be hung on a bag or keychain.

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.

book cover for Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Fairies by Heather Fawcett

Fall Into Fantasy

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult

Join us to discuss Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Fairies by Heather Fawcett.

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

Join us to discuss Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Fairies by Heather Fawcett.

book cover for American Princess

Tuesdays with Friends

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult

Join us to discuss American Princess by Stephanie Thornton.

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

Join us to discuss American Princess by Stephanie Thornton.

Babel-On with R.F. Kuang in conversation with Kelly Jensen. Tue, may 19 7pm. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events.

Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Authors + Writing, Humanities, Illinois Libraries Present
Age Group:
Adult

Register for this virtual event: https://bit.ly/ILPKuang

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Humanities, Illinois Libraries Present
Event Details:

Register for this virtual event: https://bit.ly/ILPKuang

letter f with the word Friends layered on top, letters FPLD are included in the outer circle

Friends of the Frankfort Public Library District

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages

This is a regular meeting of the Friends of the Frankfort Public Library District.

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

This is a regular meeting of the Friends of the Frankfort Public Library District.

Logo: Orange Circle with DINOSAUR in black and yellow blocks and DIMENSIONS in black letters

Dinosaur Dimensions

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Kids + Families, Performance
Age Group:
Youth, High School, All Ages

Our friend Curt Strutz is bringing his animatronic dinosaurs to the Library for this all ages show! Do you dare take a picture with a velociraptor?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, High School, All Ages
Program Type: Kids + Families, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our friend Curt Strutz is bringing his animatronic dinosaurs to the Library for this all ages show! Do you dare take a picture with a velociraptor?

two people smiling and sitting at a table while drinking coffee

Senior Planet Social

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Computers + Technology, Senior Planet
Age Group:
Adult

Curious about Senior Planet from AARP? Stop in for light refreshments, conversation, and activities.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers + Technology, Senior Planet
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about Senior Planet from AARP? Stop in for light refreshments, conversation, and activities.

Library Closed

All Day
Frankfort Public Library District

The library building is closed, but our online collection is always available.Access eBooks, Digital Magazines, and more streaming content from Libby, Palace, and hoopla....

Closing
Branches:
Frankfort Public Library District
Description:

The library building is closed, but our online collection is always available.

two cupcakes and a cup of coffee

60th Birthday Party

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
60th Birthday Celebration, Community
Age Group:
Youth, Adult, All Ages

Today is our Birthday! Drop by for coffee, light refreshments, crafts, and games to celebrate our birthday.

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Age Group: Youth, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: 60th Birthday Celebration, Community
Event Details:

Today is our Birthday! Drop by for coffee, light refreshments, crafts, and games to celebrate our birthday.

Teen Advisory Board (Gr. 6-12)

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B 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 B
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!

Library Board of Trustees

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Library Board of Trustees
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages

This is a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Agendas are posted on our website no later than 48 hours before each board meeting: www.frankfortlibrary.org/resources/board-meetings

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Library Board of Trustees
Event Details:

This is a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Agendas are posted on our website no later than 48 hours before each board meeting: www.frankfortlibrary.org/resources/board-meetings

A baby goat.

Petting Zoo

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Parking Lot at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
60th Birthday Celebration, Community
Age Group:
Youth, Adult, All Ages

Celebrate our 60th Birthday at our outdoor petting zoo. Stop by to visit with and feed goats, sheep, chickens, bunnies, a mini donkey, a llama, and a calf from Zoos R Us.

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Youth, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: 60th Birthday Celebration, Community
Event Details:

Celebrate our 60th Birthday at our outdoor petting zoo. Stop by to visit with and feed goats, sheep, chickens, bunnies, a mini donkey, a llama, and a calf from Zoos R Us.

A crowd of people walking through tables.

See us at Community Showcase

Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community, Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages

Kick off summer with us! Drop by our table at Community Showcase for activities and get the latest on programs and Summer Reading.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community, Outreach
Event Details:

Kick off summer with us! Drop by our table at Community Showcase for activities and get the latest on programs and Summer Reading.

image of multiple illustrated drawings of books surrounding text that reads Friends Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Garage at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Don't miss our Summer book sale! We have a huge selection of books for all ages!

Thank you for supporting the Friends of the Frankfort Public Library District!

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Garage
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Don't miss our Summer book sale! We have a huge selection of books for all ages!

Thank you for supporting the Friends of the Frankfort Public Library District!

letter f with the word Friends layered on top, letters FPLD are included in the outer circle

Friends of the Frankfort Public Library District

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages

This is a regular meeting of the Friends of the Frankfort Public Library District.

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

This is a regular meeting of the Friends of the Frankfort Public Library District.

Library Board of Trustees

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Library Board of Trustees
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages

This is a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Agendas are posted on our website no later than 48 hours before each board meeting: www.frankfortlibrary.org/resources/board-meetings

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Library Board of Trustees
Event Details:

This is a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Agendas are posted on our website no later than 48 hours before each board meeting: www.frankfortlibrary.org/resources/board-meetings

Library Closed

All Day
Frankfort Public Library District

The library building is closed, but our online collection is always available.Access eBooks, Digital Magazines, and more streaming content from Libby, Palace, and hoopla....

Closing
Branches:
Frankfort Public Library District
Description:

The library building is closed, but our online collection is always available.

image of multiple illustrated drawings of books surrounding text that reads Friends Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Garage at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Don't miss our Summer book sale! We have a huge selection of books for all ages!

Thank you for supporting the Friends of the Frankfort Public Library District!

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Garage
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Don't miss our Summer book sale! We have a huge selection of books for all ages!

Thank you for supporting the Friends of the Frankfort Public Library District!

two guitars, a fiddle, and one banjo

See us at the Frankfort Bluegrass Festival

Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Offsite at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages

Join the fun at the Frankfort Bluegrass Festival in Downtown Frankfort! Drop in the activities tent for crafts and stories.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community, Outreach
Event Details:

Join the fun at the Frankfort Bluegrass Festival in Downtown Frankfort! Drop in the activities tent for crafts and stories.

letter f with the word Friends layered on top, letters FPLD are included in the outer circle

Friends of the Frankfort Public Library District

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages

This is a regular meeting of the Friends of the Frankfort Public Library District.

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

This is a regular meeting of the Friends of the Frankfort Public Library District.