Upcoming Events

Name: Where and How to Find Owls in Will County
Start: 2024-09-18T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-09-18T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Frankfort Public Library District

Featured Events

on a brown background it says Special Event How and Where to Find Owls in Will County presented by Plum Creek Nature Center Wednesday September 18 7-8pm with an image of an Eastern Screech Owl

Where and How to Find Owls in Will County

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room B at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Home + Garden

Age Group:

High School, Adult

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District

Room: Meeting Room B

Age Group: High School, Adult

Program Type: Home + Garden

Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Event Details:

An interpretive naturalist at the Forest Preserve of Will County’s Plum Creek Nature Center will educate us on the different owl species found in Will County.

The Empowered Caregiver: Building Foundations and Supporting Independence

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Health + Wellness

Age Group:

Adult

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Health + Wellness

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

This program series presented by the Alzheimer's Association teaches caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia and take care of their own wellbeing.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons. Tuesday September 24. 6-8:30 p.m. Grades 6-12. No experience or equipment required. Rainbow colored 20 sided die.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons (Gr. 6-12)

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Teen

Age Group:

Middle School, High School

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Middle School, High School

Program Type: Teen

Required

Seats Remaining: 13

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.

Board Game Night

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Meeting Room B at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Movies, Games, + Trivia

Age Group:

Adult

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District

Room: Meeting Room B

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Movies, Games, + Trivia

Required

Seats Remaining: 11

Event Details:

Board game fans! Join us for a night of tabletop games. Bring your own or enjoy one from our collection. Whether you're a veteran gamer or new to board games, all gaming levels are welcome.

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.

Composting: Simple Backyard Techniques

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Health + Wellness, Home + Garden

Age Group:

Adult

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Health + Wellness, Home + Garden

Required

Seats Remaining: 37

Event Details:

Fall is the best time of year to start composting. You’ll learn everything you wanted to know about composting with Marta Keane of Will County Green.

Northern IL Food Bank 1-to-1 Session

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Lab at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Health + Wellness

Age Group:

Adult

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District

Room: Lab

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Health + Wellness

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Krista Stevenson, SNAP Outreach Coordinator for the Northern Illinois Food Bank, will be available to answer questions and assist people with filling out applications for the Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as

On a pink banner across the top it says Know the Perks of Your FPLD Card Thursday September 26 7-8:30pm below that is a young girl pointing at a yellow Frankfort Public Library District card.

Know the Perks of Your Library Card

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Lab at Frankfort Public Library District

Age Group:

Adult

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District

Room: Lab

Age Group: Adult

Required

Seats Remaining: 11

Event Details:

Library cards aren't just for checking out books.

Youth and Teen Halloween Costume Swap. Sun Sep 29 2:30 p.m. -4 p.m. Those who donate to the swap during the week can shop 2-2:30 p.m. First dibs. Kids in various Halloween costumes.

Youth & Teen Halloween Costume Swap

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room A/B at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Arts + Crafts, Community, Kids + Families, Teen

Age Group:

Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School

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Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School

Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Community, Kids + Families, Teen

Event Details:

Shop the Youth & Teen Halloween Costume swap! Come and shop donated Halloween costumes, clothes and decor. Those who donate to the swap during the week will get first dibs at shopping from 2 - 2:30.

Teen Volunteer Orientation. Tuesday Oct 1. 6-7 p.m. New Required Volunteer Training. 4 teen volunteers in light blue shirts.

Teen Volunteer Orientation (Gr. 6-12)

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Youth Services Program Room at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Teen

Age Group:

Middle School, High School

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District

Room: Youth Services Program Room

Age Group: Middle School, High School

Program Type: Teen

Required

Seats Remaining: 7

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.

Hot Sauce at Home

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Meeting Room A/B at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Home + Garden

Age Group:

Adult

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Home + Garden

Required

Seats Remaining: 33

Event Details:

Pepper grower and hot sauce enthusiast, Kristen Lovett, demonstrates everything necessary to make fresh hot sauce in your own kitchen.

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.

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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.

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-2 years and their adult caregivers are invited to share simple stories, songs, rhymes, and time for play!

Registration is not required for this program.

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!

Give FPLD Goosebumps Scary Story Writing Contest 2024

12:00am - 11:45pm

Youth, Elementary School

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Youth, Elementary School

Program Type: Authors + Writing, Kids + Families

Event Details:

The contest is back! Write us a story to chill our bones. We'll read the winners on Facebook Live!

Jason Reynolds Reading Challenge

12:00am - 11:45pm

Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School

Program Type: Authors + Writing, Kids + Families, Teen

Event Details:

This is an ongoing challenge.

Challenge Dates: September 1- October 22

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-2 years 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.

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-2 years and their adult caregivers are invited to share simple stories, songs, rhymes, and time for play!

Registration is not required for this program.

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!

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: 9

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.

Family Build

10:00am - 12:00pm

Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District

Room: Youth Services Program Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School

Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Kids + Families

Event Details:

Drop in and make something out of nothing! We provide the materials, you bring the inspiration. Fun for the whole family.

Jason Reynolds Reading Challenge

12:00am - 11:45pm

Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School

Program Type: Authors + Writing, Kids + Families, Teen

Event Details:

This is an ongoing challenge.

Challenge Dates: September 1- October 22

Sensory Storytime at Navarro Farm

12:00pm - 12:45pm

Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School

Registration

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District

Room: Offsite

Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School

Program Type: Kids + Families, Storytime

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Event Details:

This is a storytime especially for those who may benefit from a smaller group and a predictable routine. Please note that it will be held off-site and indoors at Navarro Farm, 22155 S 104th Ave, Frankfort.

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.

Goosebumps Unlocked: Scary Story Showcase on FB Live

7:30pm - 8:00pm

Youth, Elementary School

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District

Room: Virtual - Youth Services

Age Group: Youth, Elementary School

Program Type: Authors + Writing, Kids + Families

Event Details:

Join an FPLD librarian on Facebook Live for a dramatic reading of a Scary Story contest winner!

Make Stuff

5:00pm - 6:00pm

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: 10

Event Details:

Make your own wizard wand! Use a hot glue gun to decorate a wand or two. Participants are encouraged to attend on their own and make an imperfect craft that they're proud of.

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.

Goosebumps Unlocked: Scary Story Showcase on FB Live

7:30pm - 8:00pm

Youth, Elementary School

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District

Room: Virtual - Youth Services

Age Group: Youth, Elementary School

Program Type: Authors + Writing, Kids + Families

Event Details:

Join an FPLD librarian on Facebook Live for a dramatic reading of a Scary Story contest winner!

Goosebumps Unlocked: Scary Story Showcase on FB Live

7:30pm - 8:00pm

Youth, Elementary School

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District

Room: Virtual - Youth Services

Age Group: Youth, Elementary School

Program Type: Authors + Writing, Kids + Families

Event Details:

Join an FPLD librarian on Facebook Live for a dramatic reading of a Scary Story contest winner!

Goosebumps Unlocked: Scary Story Showcase on FB Live

7:30pm - 8:00pm

Youth, Elementary School

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District

Room: Virtual - Youth Services

Age Group: Youth, Elementary School

Program Type: Authors + Writing, Kids + Families

Event Details:

Join an FPLD librarian on Facebook Live for a dramatic reading of a Scary Story contest winner!

Yoga Tots

1:00pm - 1:30pm

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: 14

Event Details:

Bring your child and a yoga mat or towel for this fun yoga program!

Wee Ones Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am

Youth, Babies + Toddlers

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District

Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers

Program Type: Kids + Families, Storytime

Event Details:

Little ones from birth-2 years 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 B

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.

Wee Ones Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am

Youth, Babies + Toddlers

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District

Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers

Program Type: Kids + Families, Storytime

Event Details:

Little ones from birth-2 years and their adult caregivers are invited to share simple stories, songs, rhymes, and time for play!

Registration is not required for this program.

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!

Scary Stories at the Library

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Youth, Elementary School, All Ages

Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District

Room: Meeting Room B

Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, All Ages

Program Type: Kids + Families

Event Details:

It's All Hallows Eve! Gather round for some tales of (kid-friendly) terror! Costumes encouraged, but not required.

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