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Various shades of purple and pink form a background with a silhouette of a dragon. Next to the illustration is a Book cover for The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden.

Fall Into Fantasy

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

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

Let's talk about The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden.

Colored blocks spelling out Trivia Night.

Trivia Night

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Movies, Games, + Trivia

Age Group:

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

February Blood Drive

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Community

Age Group:

High School, Adult
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adult
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Every day more than 10,000 patients rely on the generosity of blood donors to survive. Just one blood donation can save up to 3 lives. Thank you for donating!

The book cover for Kill Your Darlings by Peter Swanson.

CoffeeCake & Crime

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

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

This month we will read Kill Your Darlings by Peter Swanson. 

The book cover for Black Moses: A Saga of Ambition and the Fight for a Black State by Caleb Gayle.

Nonfiction at Night

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

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

Join us to discuss Black Moses: A Saga of Ambition and the Fight for a Black State by Caleb Gayle.

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SculptGL Basics

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Computers + Technology

Age Group:

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

SculptGL is a free 3D sculpting tool usable in any web browser. This class will teach you the basics of organic digital sculpting for 3D printing designs.

Topics covered in this class include:

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Shuffle Squad

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Health + Wellness, Movies, Games, + Trivia

Age Group:

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

In this month’s Shuffle Squad you will have the opportunity to play Pinochle or, if you’re up for the challenge, Phase 10. Beginners are welcome. Sign up yourself or with a group of up to 4 players!

A cat is sitting on a cat scratcher tower surrounded by other cats.

Cat Adoption Day

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Community

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

We’re hosting two local shelters, NAWS & Lulu’s Locker Rescue. Staff and volunteers will have several cats for you to meet, interact with, and, hopefully, give them a forever home! 

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Using Govtrack.us (Senior Planet)

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Computers + Technology, Senior Planet

Age Group:

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

GovtTrack.us is a website that simplifies the lawmaking process and makes information about federal legislation, Congress, and the White House more accessible.

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Creative Writing Meetup

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Arts + Crafts, Authors + Writing

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Authors + Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come inside out of the cold! Join us for a get together where you can work on that in-progress novel while also in the presence of other like-minded writers. Fun prompts and exercises will jumpstart your creativity.

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Read Widely 2026: The American Experience

All Day 1/1–3/31
Adult
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States and challenge yourself to read something new!

Writing Workshop: Character Building

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Authors + Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

For all new writers looking for a place to start building characters and experienced writers searching for tips and tricks to enhance their characters, this class is for you. 

Graphic Novel Book Club

7:00pm–7:45pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Book Discussion, Kids + Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Graphic Novel Book Club! 

We talk about some amazing graphic novels for kids. This month we are reading The Cartoonists Club.

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.

Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting

5:00pm–6:30pm
Adult, All Ages
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Library Board of Trustees

Junior High D&D (Gr. 6-8)

6:00pm–8:30pm
Middle School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 top role playing game Dungeons & Dragons. No experience or equipment needed.

Friends of the Frankfort Public Library District

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adult, All Ages
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.

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.

Listening to Podcasts (Senior Planet)

10:00am–11:30am
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers + Technology, Senior Planet
Registration Required
Event Details:

This hands-on workshop provides a general introduction to podcasts, a popular form of entertainment. You’ll learn how to search for podcasts, listen to podcasts, and share popular audio shows using the free Podbean app.

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! 

Valentine's Cards for Seniors

11:00am–3:00pm
Youth, All Ages
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Community
Event Details:

Join our friends from the Spanish Community Center in Joliet and make Valentine's Cards for seniors in local nursing homes!

Zen Coloring

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Health + Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take some time for yourself today. Stop in, relax, and zen-out through the process of coloring. We will provide coloring pages, colored pencils, gel pens, and background music for a “zenful” experience.

PJ Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Put on your jammies and grab your favorite stuffie for bedtime stories, songs, and a take home snack. Registration is required. Ages 1 to 5 with an adult. 

Winter Jewelry

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

Learn basic jewelry-making techniques and create custom pieces for the winter season. All materials will be provided.

Topics covered in this class will include:

Teen Advisory Board (Gr. 6-12)

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

Winter Jewelry

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn basic jewelry-making techniques and create custom pieces for the winter season. All materials will be provided.

Topics covered in this class will include:

Disclaimer(s)

High Demand

Due to the popularity of our technology and art programs and to ensure that everyone has a chance to participate, patrons who have attended this program in the last 12 months will be moved to the Waitlist.

 

Library Board of Trustees

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adult, All Ages
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

Winter Jewelry

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn basic jewelry-making techniques and create custom pieces for the winter season. All materials will be provided.

Topics covered in this class will include:

Creativity Connections

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Health + Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a lighted winter tree scene that provides a gentle glow to add a little warmth for the cold season. No experience required. All materials are provided.

Egg Carton Graveyard

01/25/2026 @ 1:00pm–02/27/2026 @ 5:00pm
Youth, All Ages
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Age Group: Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Arts + Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register for a kit to make your own spooky scene. 

Bring it back to the library for our FebruSCARY display in honor of R.L. Stine. 

Patrons may also submit graveyards they made with supplies from home! 

Puzzle Speed Challenge

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies, Games, + Trivia
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Getting Started with Spotify Music App (Senior Planet)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers + Technology, Senior Planet
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spotify is a popular music streaming platform with millions of active users. Though it can be accessed through a browser, it works best as an app.

Fall Into Fantasy

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's talk about The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden.