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Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig in conversation with Mark Bazer Tue, Jan 13 7pm This event is made possible by ILP, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events.

Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Authors + Writing, Humanities, Illinois Libraries Present

Age Group:

High School, Adult
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Age Group: High School, Adult
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Humanities, Illinois Libraries Present
Event Details:

Register for this virtual event: bit.ly/ILPJonathanEig.

A black and white photograph of a man and a woman holding hands and two children sitting between them.

Genealogy Lab

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Computers + Technology, Genealogy

Age Group:

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

Dedicate time to research your family history in a friendly, community setting.

Yoga Tots

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Kids + Families

Age Group:

Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
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! Older or younger siblings are welcome to attend. Please include a note with your registration.

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
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.

Interface for the SculptGL software shows a circular image on a grid and a panel with tool options.

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:

Two cards with gold foil designs. One is an illustration of a paper airplane with hearts and text that says "just a note". The other card has the word LOVE in an intricate design.

Foil Design Greeting Cards

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Arts + Crafts, Computers + Technology

Age Group:

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

Learn how to heat-transfer a foil design onto a greeting card using our Silhouette Smart Cutting Machine. All materials will be provided.

Topics covered in this class will include:

A deck of cards is fanned out.

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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Inkscape Basics

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

Learn the basics of Inkscape, a vector graphics program that can be used to make designs for the Glowforge laser cutting machine, Silhouette paper cutter, inkjet printer, and more.

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.

 

Inkscape Basics

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Computers + Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Inkscape, a vector graphics program that can be used to make designs for the Glowforge laser cutting machine, Silhouette paper cutter, inkjet printer, and more.

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.

 

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:

Learn how to use the Glowforge software and laser cutting machine to create a simple acrylic keychain. All materials will be provided.

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.

 

Laser-Cut Lantern

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:

Use the Glowforge laser-cutting machine to create a custom wood lantern for an LED tealight. All materials will be provided.

Prerequisites: 

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.

 

Laser-Cut Lantern

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:

Use the Glowforge laser-cutting machine to create a custom wood lantern for an LED tealight. All materials will be provided.

Prerequisites: 

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.

 

Laser-Cut Lantern

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

Use the Glowforge laser-cutting machine to create a custom wood lantern for an LED tealight. All materials will be provided.

Prerequisites: 

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.