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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: Meeting Room B
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.

Early Voting

10:00am - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Event Details:

Will County residents are invited to vote early at our library for the April 1 Consolidated Election.

Early & Grace Period Voting Dates and Hours at Frankfort Public Library District:

2s & 3s Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
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! 

A Little Sensory Hour

9:30am - 10:30am
Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Program Type: Kids + Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Early Voting

10:00am - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Event Details:

Will County residents are invited to vote early at our library for the April 1 Consolidated Election.

Early & Grace Period Voting Dates and Hours at Frankfort Public Library District:

Excel Basics

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

This 90-minute class will help you to learn the basics of 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.

Silhouette 1-to-1

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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! 

Silhouette 1-to-1

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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: Youth Services Program Room
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.

Early Voting

10:00am - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Event Details:

Will County residents are invited to vote early at our library for the April 1 Consolidated Election.

Early & Grace Period Voting Dates and Hours at Frankfort Public Library District:

Early Voting

10:00am - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Event Details:

Will County residents are invited to vote early at our library for the April 1 Consolidated Election.

Early & Grace Period Voting Dates and Hours at Frankfort Public Library District:

Mending Basics with Rachael Bargo

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Home + Garden
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn basic clothes mending techniques from local sewist and instructor Rachael Bargo. Patrons may bring one item of clothing with them that they would like to learn how to mend.

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.

Consolidated Election

6:00am - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Event Details:

The Library is a polling place for precincts 24 and 26.

 

Not sure where to vote?

Teen Volunteer Orientation (Gr. 6-12)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Middle School, High School
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

New Required Volunteer Training! 

Teens who are interested in volunteering at the library must come to an orientation first. This includes previous volunteers who haven't done the training yet.

Mindful Nature Walk & Birding

9:00am - 10:30am
Adult
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health + Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

3D Designs: Articulated Butterfly (Gr. 6-12)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Middle School, High School
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Learn how to use TinkerCad to design and create your own moving butterfly!

Once the butterfly is designed, it will be printed for free on the library's 3D printer.

CoffeeCake & Crime

9:15am - 10:15am
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

This month we will read The Last Word by Elly Griffiths.

CoffeeCake & Crime

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This month we will read The Last Word by Elly Griffiths.

Kid Librarian

11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Kids + Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Create a book display sign for National Library Week and learn how to use the online catalog!

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
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Kids + Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.