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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: 15
Event Details:

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

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!

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!

Teen Dungeons & Dragons (Gr. 6-12)

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Middle School, High School
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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: 7
Event Details:

Create the remarkable Northern Lights using chalk pastels! 

Teen Volunteer Orientation (Gr. 6-12)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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: 12
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.

February 2025 Blood Drive

2:00pm - 7:00pm
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!

An Evening with James McBride

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

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

Watch Party with Author James McBride

7:00pm - 8:00pm
High School, Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: High School, Adult
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Humanities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

We’re hosting an in-person, livestream of Illinois Libraries Present’s virtual event with author James McBride. Immediately following the virtual event, we will have a brief conversation.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons (Gr. 6-12)

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Middle School, High School
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons (Gr. 6-12)

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Middle School, High School
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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.

Everybody Builds: Lego, and More!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth, High School, All Ages
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, High School, All Ages
Program Type: Kids + Families, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Calling builders of all sizes!

Join us for a building program that has something for everyone.

We'll have our regular Lego collection, kits for older builders, and Duplo and other building materials for the younger builders.

Heart Painting on Canvas (Gr. 6-12)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Valentine's Day is just around the corner! Come in to create a unique piece of art on canvas to give to a family member, friend or keep for yourself! 

3D Designs: Fingerboard (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: 4
Event Details:

Learn how to design a fingerboard fidget. We will be using TinkerCad to learn how to create 3D designs which will then be printed on our 3D printer.

Slowing Down with Amy Tan

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

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

Anime Club (Gr. 6-12)

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

Already love anime and manga? Or just starting out? Come to Anime Club to explore new titles, get crafty, and watch anime! This month we are working a paint project while watching a Ghibili movie.

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!

Exploring Space with Coralie Adam

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

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

Watch Party: Exploring Space with Coralie Adam

7:00pm - 8:15pm
High School, Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: High School, Adult
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Humanities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

We’re hosting an in-person, livestream of Illinois Libraries Present’s virtual event with Coralie Adam. Immediately following the virtual event, we will have a brief conversation.