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2025 Youth and Teen Reading Challenges

All Day 12/1 - 4/30
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
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 Box January Begins

01/02/2025 @ 9:00am - 01/24/2025 @ 5:00pm
High School
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

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

Day of Service: Make Cheerful Cards for Seniors

10:00am - 2:00pm
Youth, Adult, All Ages
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Youth, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Observed on the third Monday of January each year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates his January 15th birthday. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lived his life serving others. 

Family Storytime at Night

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Hey, Night Owls! Bring your favorite adult to the library to enjoy bedtime stories, songs and games!

Wee Ones Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth, Babies + Toddlers
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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth, Babies + Toddlers
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.

Friends of the Frankfort Public Library District

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

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

Trivia Night

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies, Games, + Trivia
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4

Trivia Night

Join the fun and test your niche knowledge at our Trivia Night! Single participants and teams of up to 4 are welcome.

Registration is required and each participant must be registered. Click on the "Add Another" button to register each player.

This program is intended for Adults (18+). 

Register online or call the Adult Services Desk at 815-534-6173.

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.

Wee Ones Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth, Babies + Toddlers
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.

2s & 3s Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth, Babies + Toddlers
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! 

Knitting Basics: Cozy Ear Warmer Part 1

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn the basics of knitting and create a cozy ear warmer. This 2-session class is designed for brand-new knitters or patrons looking to refresh their knitting 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.

Vision Board Workshop

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Health + Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Ready to take a pause and define what you really want out of your life?

Knitting Basics: Cozy Ear Warmer Part 1

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn the basics of knitting and create a cozy ear warmer. This 2-session class is designed for brand-new knitters or patrons looking to refresh their knitting skills. 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.

Silhouette Basics

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Computers + Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Silhouette Design Studio software and Silhouette smart cutting machines to create a vinyl window cling. 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.

Teen Advisory Board (Gr. 6-12)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Middle School, High School
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!

Silhouette Basics

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Computers + Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Silhouette Design Studio software and Silhouette smart cutting machines to create a vinyl window cling. 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.

Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Humanities
Event Details:

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

Library Board of Trustees

7:00pm - 8:30pm
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.

Nature Walk at the Storywalk

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Community, Health + Wellness, Kids + Families, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at the Library's Storywalk in Prairie Park where a youth librarian will read the seasonal story and we'll walk around the park.

Shuffle Squad: Pinochle

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies, Games, + Trivia
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join this month’s Shuffle Squad to play Pinochle. Beginners are welcome. Sign up yourself or with a group of up to 4 players!

Registration is required. Register online or call Adult Services at 815.534.6173.

Winter Art Market

10:00am - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Visit the Friends of the Frankfort Library Art Market on Saturday, January 25, 10am-4pm. Shop the booths of locally-made, hand-crafted unique items. There will be something there for everyone! 

Puzzle Speed Challenge

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies, Games, + Trivia
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In celebration of National Puzzle Day we are holding our second puzzle speed challenge.

Wee Ones Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth, Babies + Toddlers
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.

Staying Mentally Fit

9:30am - 10:30am
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health + Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Enjoy the company of other adults and engage your brain with fun mental enrichment including games, puzzles, and other activities that boost memory, reasoning, and other cognitive abilities.

 

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.