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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!

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: 5
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: 0
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: 2
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: 2
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: 1
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. 

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. 

Edible Mushrooms in Illinois

7:00pm - 8:00pm
High School, Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: High School, Adult
Program Type: Health + Wellness, Home + Garden
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Learn about the fabulous world of fungi and how to forage wild edible mushrooms in Illinois. In this presentation you will learn:

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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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:

Calling all preschoolers! Bring your favorite adult to the library to enjoy stories, songs and rhymes. Registration is not required.

Staying Mentally Fit (Wits Workout)

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health + Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Enjoy the company of other adults and engage your brain with exercises that will help to keep you mentally fit! We will follow the Wits Workout program created by the University of Illinois Extension.

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.

Tech Tuesday Slot 1

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers + Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Tech Tuesdays

Do you need help setting up your new device, an email account, or a social media app? Need to brush up on some basic computer skills or learn how to access an ebook or tv show from Libby, Boundless (formerly Axis360), or hoopla? We can help! Zoom or phone appointments are available by request. 

Our Librarians are instructors and cannot troubleshoot/fix malfunctioning devices. While we can’t guarantee a solution to every problem, we are happy to work together with you in searching for one.

PLEASE NOTE: This program is limited to FPLD cardholders. Please register online or call 815-534-6173.

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.

Tech Tuesday Slot 2

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers + Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Tech Tuesdays

Do you need help setting up your new device, an email account, or a social media app? Need to brush up on some basic computer skills or learn how to access an ebook or tv show from Libby, Boundless (formerly Axis360), or hoopla? We can help! Zoom or phone appointments are available by request. 

Our Librarians are instructors and cannot troubleshoot/fix malfunctioning devices. While we can’t guarantee a solution to every problem, we are happy to work together with you in searching for one.

PLEASE NOTE: This program is limited to FPLD cardholders. Please register online or call 815-534-6173.

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.

Tech Tuesday Slot 3

7:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers + Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Tech Tuesdays

Do you need help setting up your new device, an email account, or a social media app? Need to brush up on some basic computer skills or learn how to access an ebook or tv show from Libby, Boundless (formerly Axis360), or hoopla? We can help! Zoom or phone appointments are available by request. 

Our Librarians are instructors and cannot troubleshoot/fix malfunctioning devices. While we can’t guarantee a solution to every problem, we are happy to work together with you in searching for one.

PLEASE NOTE: This program is limited to FPLD cardholders. Please register online or call 815-534-6173.

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.

Tech Tuesday Slot 4

8:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers + Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Tech Tuesdays

Do you need help setting up your new device, an email account, or a social media app? Need to brush up on some basic computer skills or learn how to access an ebook or tv show from Libby, Boundless (formerly Axis360), or hoopla? We can help! Zoom or phone appointments are available by request. 

Our Librarians are instructors and cannot troubleshoot/fix malfunctioning devices. While we can’t guarantee a solution to every problem, we are happy to work together with you in searching for one.

PLEASE NOTE: This program is limited to FPLD cardholders. Please register online or call 815-534-6173.

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.

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.

Online Safety & Privacy 101

10:00am - 11:30am
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers + Technology, Health + Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

The internet is full of resources and opportunities, but navigating safely and protecting your privacy can be intimidating. Learn key concepts and practices to find the level of safe online exploration that’s right for you.

2s & 3s Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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:

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!