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Meet Us at the Fair. Wednesday, April 23. 7-8:30pm. Volunteer Fair 2025. Franfortlibrary.org. Adult and Teen.

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:

Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, All Ages
Register Now
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's our 9th Annual Volunteer Fair! 

Traveling Science Center. All Ages. Sunday, April 27th, 1-4PM. Learn about local habitats & soecies diversity- and how to protect them! Featuring an image of the traveling science center itself; a large trailer with a fantastic mural of different native species, including mice and monarch butterflies.

Traveling Science Center

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Parking Lot at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Community, Kids + Families

Age Group:

Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Ages
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Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Ages
Program Type: Community, Kids + Families
Event Details:

The Illinois Natural History Survey Traveling Science Center is a 320-square-foot mobile classroom featuring informative, engaging exhibits on biodiversity and natural resources that visits schools and communities across Illinois.

Multi-Sport Tots. Mondays. Kids, Ages: 2-3. 10-10:45 AM. Skyhawks series. April 7, 14, 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 2-3)

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Kids + Families

Age Group:

Youth
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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! 

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
Register Now
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Financial Literacy, Health + Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

How much do you know about managing money?

Offsite. Adults. Thu. May 1 9-10:30am. Mindful Nature Walk and Birding

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
Register Now
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health + Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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
Register Now
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
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.

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
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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
Register Now
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Humanities
Registration Required
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!.

 

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
Register Now
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers + Technology, Health + Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Wed. May 7. 1-3:30pm. Excel Tables

Excel Tables

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Computers + Technology

Age Group:

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

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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!

Wee Ones Storytime

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

2s & 3s Storytime

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

Glowforge Basics

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

Glowforge Basics

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

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, All Ages
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's our 9th Annual Volunteer Fair! 

A Little Sensory Hour

9:30am - 10:30am
Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Program Type: Kids + Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory time with other caregivers and their littles! Every session we'll explore something new with an emphasis on fine motor skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Family Registration

Please register as a family and note the number of people (adults and children) in your group in the space provided.

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.

How to Use Hoopla for eBooks & More

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers + Technology
Registration Required
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.

Library Board of Trustees: Special Meeting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Board of Trustees
Event Details:

Special Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The Agenda for this meeting has been uploaded to the Library website. 

Silhouette 1-to-1

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Computers + Technology
Registration Required
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! 

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!

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.

Silhouette 1-to-1

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Computers + Technology
Registration Required
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! 

Sew a Zippered Bag

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 the basics of working with zippers and create a simple zippered bag that can hold pens, cosmetics, or other small items. 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.

Yoga Tots

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Program Type: Kids + Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your tot, age 12mo - 4 years, and a mat or towel for this fun yoga program! 

Yoga Kids

10:15am - 10:45am
Youth, Elementary School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids + Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 5 and up. Bring a mat or towel for some yoga fun with Miss Jastine! 

Traveling Science Center

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Ages
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Ages
Program Type: Community, Kids + Families
Event Details:

The Illinois Natural History Survey Traveling Science Center is a 320-square-foot mobile classroom featuring informative, engaging exhibits on biodiversity and natural resources that visits schools and communities across Illinois.

Skyhawks: Multi-Sports Tots (HoopsterTots and SoccerTots) (Ages 2-3)

10:00am - 10:45am
Youth
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! 

Skyhawks: Multi-Sports Tots(HoopsterTots and SoccerTots) (Ages 2-3)

10:00am - 10:45am
Youth
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
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 soccer and basketball from the Skyhawks! 

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

10:45am - 11:30am
Youth
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Kids + Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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

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

10:45am - 11:30am
Youth
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

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

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Financial Literacy, Health + Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

How much do you know about managing money?

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.