Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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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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Using Govtrack.us (Senior Planet)

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Computers + Technology, Senior Planet

Age Group:

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

GovtTrack.us is a website that simplifies the lawmaking process and makes information about federal legislation, Congress, and the White House more accessible.

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Creative Writing Meetup

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Arts + Crafts, Authors + Writing

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Authors + Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come inside out of the cold! Join us for a get together where you can work on that in-progress novel while also in the presence of other like-minded writers. Fun prompts and exercises will jumpstart your creativity.

Book cover for The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer.

Earth: Our Shared Home Book Series

Wednesday, February 18, 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 a few thought-provoking titles about the interconnected relationship we have with our shared home, planet Earth.

Yoga Tots

Saturday, February 21, 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.

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Lincoln-Way East Presents Aesop's (Oh So Slightly) Updated Fables

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room A/B at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Kids + Families, Performance

Age Group:

Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids + Families, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

This short play, performed for and with kids, weaves five of Aesop's most famous fables into a show that's fun, fast-paced, and full of surprises.

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Staying Mentally Fit

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy the company of other adults and engage your brain with exercises that will help to keep you mentally fit! 

In this program you will have the opportunity to:

Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine In conversation with Becky Spratford Tue. Feb 24 7pm . This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events.

Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Authors + Writing, Illinois Libraries Present

Age Group:

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

Register for this virtual event: https://bit.ly/ILPStine

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Genealogy Lab

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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.

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Musical Bingo: Best of the 60's

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 60th Birthday Celebration, Health + Wellness, Movies, Games, + Trivia
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a FUN evening of bingo with a musical “twist”. Instead of calling out numbers, we will play snippets of some of the most popular 60’s songs. All you have to do is remember those titles to mark your card!

Mindful Nature Walk

9:00am–10:30am
Adult
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health + Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a mindful walk in nature where we use our senses to observe nature around us as we explore the trails at Pilcher Park.

Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting

9:00am–11:00am
Adult, All Ages
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Library Board of Trustees
Event Details:

This is a meeting of the Policy and Personnel Committee of the Frankfort Public Library Board.

iPhones (Senior Planet)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers + Technology, Senior Planet
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to this lecture for a brief introduction to the iPhone.

Shuffle Squad: Vintage Card Games

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 60th Birthday Celebration, Health + Wellness, Movies, Games, + Trivia
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month is our Library’s 60th Birthday and in celebration, you will have the opportunity to play popular 60’s card games such as Chicago or Canasta.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Frankfort Public Library District
Description:

The library building is closed, but our online collection is always available.

Using Google Assistant on Your Android (Senior Planet)

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

During this hands-on workshop: 

Nonfiction at Night

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archeologists are Re-Creating the Sights, Sounds, Tastes, and Smells of Lost Civilizations by Sam Kean.

Staying Mentally Fit

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

Enjoy the company of other adults and engage your brain with exercises that will help to keep you mentally fit! 

In this program you will have the opportunity to:

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.

Tinkercad: Book Nook Part 2

7:00pm–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:

This 2-part series will walk you through how to create a book nook in Tinkercad 3D design software, including combining existing assets, using generator tools, and making more complex shapes. In the second part of the series y

Genealogy Lab

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
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.

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.

Macrame Flower Charm

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 60th Birthday Celebration, Arts + Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s do some retro crafting in honor of our 60th birthday! Learn to use macrame, the art of creating decorative objects by tying knots, to create a simple floral charm that can be hung on a bag or keychain.

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.

Macrame Flower Charm

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 60th Birthday Celebration, Arts + Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s do some retro crafting in honor of our 60th birthday! Learn to use macrame, the art of creating decorative objects by tying knots, to create a simple floral charm that can be hung on a bag or keychain.

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.

Anime Craft Club (Gr. 6-12): Altoids Wallet

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

This month we are making Altoids wallets with old manga pages while watching anime! Use your wallet as an emergency sewing kit, a place for your TBR (to be read manga list), or library card! 

Dungeons & Dragons

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies, Games, + Trivia
Registration Required
Event Details:

Prepare for an adventure! Join us for a dive into the world of Dungeons and Dragons where you can create a hero, roll some dice, and have a great time battling villains and monsters. 

Macrame Flower Charm

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 60th Birthday Celebration, Arts + Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s do some retro crafting in honor of our 60th birthday! Learn to use macrame, the art of creating decorative objects by tying knots, to create a simple floral charm that can be hung on a bag or keychain.

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.

Fall Into Fantasy

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Fairies by Heather Fawcett.

Tuesdays with Friends

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to discuss American Princess by Stephanie Thornton.

Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Authors + Writing, Humanities, Illinois Libraries Present
Event Details:

Register for this virtual event: https://bit.ly/ILPKuang

Friends of the Frankfort Public Library District

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

This is a regular meeting of the Friends of the Frankfort Public Library District.

Dinosaur Dimensions

6:30pm–7:30pm
Youth, High School, All Ages
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, High School, All Ages
Program Type: Kids + Families, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our friend Curt Strutz is bringing his animatronic dinosaurs to the Library for this all ages show! Do you dare take a picture with a velociraptor?

Senior Planet Social

10:00am–11:00am
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers + Technology, Senior Planet
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about Senior Planet from AARP? Stop in for light refreshments, conversation, and activities.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Frankfort Public Library District
Description:

The library building is closed, but our online collection is always available.

60th Birthday Party

10:00am–12:00pm
Youth, Adult, All Ages
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Age Group: Youth, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: 60th Birthday Celebration, Community
Event Details:

Today is our Birthday! Drop by for coffee, light refreshments, crafts, and games to celebrate our birthday.