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Glowforge Basics

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts + Crafts, Computers + Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This class is designed for patrons who have never used Glowforge and need to learn basic skills.  Learn how to use the Glowforge software and laser cutting machine to cre...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Computers + Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

This class is designed for patrons who have never used Glowforge and need to learn basic skills. 

 

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.

Volunteer Fair Spring 2025

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult
Event Details:

It's our 9th Annual Volunteer Fair! Our Spring 2025 Fair features local and regional organizations looking for volunteers of all ages to join their team. This is a great oppor...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

It's our 9th Annual Volunteer Fair! 

How to Use Hoopla for eBooks & More

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District
Program Type:
Computers + Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Hoopla app to access ebooks, audiobooks, and streaming video.Patrons must bring the following with them to the class:The mobile device that you want to use to ...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers + Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Hoopla app to access ebooks, audiobooks, and streaming video.

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.

Silhouette 1-to-1

Thursday, April 24, 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 i...

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

Library Board of Trustees

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room B at Frankfort Public Library District
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.

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
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.

Silhouette 1-to-1

Thursday, April 24, 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 i...

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

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: 20
Event Details:

How much do you know about managing money?

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.

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: 10
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: 4
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.

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: 4
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.

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: 4
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: 4
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.

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:

Save the date! Registration link coming soon! This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality...

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

Save the date! Registration link coming soon!

 

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: 6
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.

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: 6
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: 6
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: 4
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: 4
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.

Building Closed for Mother's Day

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 Boundless, Libby, and hoop...

Closing
Branches:
Frankfort Public Library District
Description:

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

Nonfiction at Night

Monday, May 12, 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 Rough Sleepers: Dr. Jim O’Connell’s Urgent Mission to Bring Healing to Homeless People by Tracy KidderUpon graduating from medical school in the 1980s, Dr. Jim O...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Rough Sleepers: Dr. Jim O’Connell’s Urgent Mission to Bring Healing to Homeless People by Tracy Kidder

Staying Mentally Fit (Wits Workout)

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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 exercises that will help to keep you mentally fit! We will follow the Wits Workout program created by the University of...

Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health + Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Enjoy the company of other adults and engage your brain with exercises that will help to keep you mentally fit! We will follow the Wits Workout program created by the University of Illinois Extension.

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.

Genealogy Lab

Tuesday, May 13, 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: 10
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.