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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!

Fabric Heart Ornament (Virtual Option)

12/02/2024 @ 9:00am - 12/07/2024 @ 5:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Virtual - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Kids + Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

A virtual option for our Fabric Heart Ornament project. Using a tutorial prepared by a youth services librarian, sew a heart-shaped ornament using a running stitch. Materials can be picked up anytime during the week of December 2.

Fabric Heart Ornament (In Person Class)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Kids + Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Come sew a heart-shaped ornament! Beginner sewists will be able to learn the running stitch.

Winter Cards for Veterans

9:00am - 9:00pm
Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Ages
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Virtual - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Ages
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Community, Kids + Families, Outreach, Teen
Event Details:

Visit Youth Services to create a card that we will send to veterans in January. Teens who contribute are eligible to receive service hours for their work. Four cards equal 1 hour of community service

The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Elementary School, Middle School, High School
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 at https://bit.ly/ILP_RainaTelgemeier.

Watch Party for The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Kids + Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Registration coming soon! Join us for a watch party! We're live streaming our virtual event with author Raina Telgemeier.

Family Build / Make Stuff

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Kids + Families, Teen
Event Details:

Join us for a new and improved Family Build where adults and kids can work together using tools to make whatever their imagination can conjure. Adult supervision is required for children 8 and younger.

Winter Cards for Veterans

9:00am - 9:00pm
Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Ages
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Courtyard
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Ages
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Community, Kids + Families, Outreach, Teen
Event Details:

Visit Youth Services to create a card that we will send to veterans in January. Teens who contribute are eligible to receive service hours for their work. Four cards equal 1 hour of community service

Experience Little Women: The Musical (2022) at Home

All Day 12/20 - 12/22
Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult
Program Type: Humanities
Event Details:

Register for this virtual event recording at https://bit.ly/ILP_LittleWomen. 

Winter Cards for Veterans

9:00am - 9:00pm
Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Ages
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Virtual - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Ages
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Community, Kids + Families, Outreach, Teen
Event Details:

Visit Youth Services to create a card that we will send to veterans in January. Teens who contribute are eligible to receive service hours for their work. Four cards equal 1 hour of community service

Movie Day: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (Gr. 6-12)

12:00pm - 2:15pm
Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Event Details:

As the anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons comes to an end, the final program will be a viewing of the movie! Relax after the holidays and finals by watching this fun, action filled movie with your friends!

Winter Cards for Veterans

9:00am - 9:00pm
Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Ages
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Virtual - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Ages
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Community, Kids + Families, Outreach, Teen
Event Details:

Visit Youth Services to create a card that we will send to veterans in January. Teens who contribute are eligible to receive service hours for their work. Four cards equal 1 hour of community service

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: 10
Event Details:

New Required Volunteer Training! Teens who are interested in volunteering at the library must come to an orientation first. This includes current volunteers as well. We will be going over volunteer requirements and answering questions.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons (Gr. 6-12)

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Middle School, High School
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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.

Family Build / Make Stuff

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Kids + Families, Teen
Event Details:

Join us for a new and improved Family Build where adults and kids can work together using tools to make whatever their imagination can conjure. Adult supervision is required for children 8 and younger.

Winter/Prom/Graduation Dress Drop Off (Gr. 6-12)

01/13/2025 @ 9:00am - 01/17/2025 @ 4:00pm
Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Event Details:

Teens, drop off your dresses and accessories you aren't wearing anymore and exchange them for new ones! These can be used for the Winter Dance, Prom, and/or Graduation!

Graphic Novel Book Club

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us for Graphic Novel Book Club! We talk about some amazing graphic novels for kids. This month's book is Wings of Fire by Tui T. Sutherland.

How To: Knit a Scarf (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: 1
Event Details:

Get cozy this winter season by learning to knit a scarf. This session will be learning to cast on and the knit and purl stitch. Teens will be taking the supplies home to finish up on their own time.

Teen Advisory Board (Gr. 6-12)

10:00am - 11:00am
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!

Winter/Prom/Graduation Dress Swap (Gr. 6-12)

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Event Details:

Shop the Teen Dress Swap! Come and shop donated dresses and accessories for the Winter Dance, Prom, or Graduation. Those who donate to the swap during the week will get first dibs at shopping from 11am-12pm.

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!

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 Ms. Emily will read the seasonal story and we'll walk around the park.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons (Gr. 6-12)

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
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.

Northern Lights (Gr. 6-12)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Middle School, High School
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Create the remarkable Northern Lights using chalk pastels!