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Shuffle Squad: Pinochle

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies, Games, + Trivia
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join this month’s Shuffle Squad to play Pinochle. Beginners are welcome. Sign up yourself or with a group of up to 4 players!

Registration is required. Register online or call Adult Services at 815.534.6173.

Nonfiction at Night

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us to discuss A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon by Kevin Fedarko.

Know the Perks of Your Library Card

10:00am - 11:30am
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers + Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Library cards aren't just for checking out books. Discover the unexpected perks of your Frankfort Public Library District card, like our digital content, online classes, museum passes, databases, and more.

Tuesdays With Friends

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join us for our April discussion of The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry.

Friends of the Frankfort Public Library District

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

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

Mobile Device One-to-One

9:30am - 10:15am
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers + Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Have a question about using your mobile phone, tablet, or e-reader? Want assistance with using or managing your apps? We can help! Sign up for a 45-minute appointment.

Disclaimer(s)

High Demand

Due to the popularity of our technology and art programs, registration for this class is limited to once every other offering of the class to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate. Please register for only one time slot. Thank you.

 

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.

Mobile Device One-to-One

10:30am - 11:15am
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers + Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Have a question about using your mobile phone, tablet, or e-reader? Want assistance with using or managing your apps? We can help! Sign up for a 45-minute appointment.

Disclaimer(s)

High Demand

Due to the popularity of our technology and art programs, registration for this class is limited to once every other offering of the class to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate. Please register for only one time slot. Thank you.

 

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.

Mobile Device One-to-One

11:30am - 12:15pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers + Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Have a question about using your mobile phone, tablet, or e-reader? Want assistance with using or managing your apps? We can help! Sign up for a 45-minute appointment.

Disclaimer(s)

High Demand

Due to the popularity of our technology and art programs, registration for this class is limited to once every other offering of the class to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate. Please register for only one time slot. Thank you.

 

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.

Sew a Zippered Bag

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Learn the basics of working with zippers and create a simple zippered bag that can hold pens, cosmetics, or other small items. All materials will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

High Demand

Due to the popularity of our technology and art programs, registration for this class is limited to once every other offering of the class to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate. Please register for only one time slot. Thank you.

 

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.

Sew a Zippered Bag

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Learn the basics of working with zippers and create a simple zippered bag that can hold pens, cosmetics or other small items. All materials will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

High Demand

Due to the popularity of our technology and art programs, registration for this class is limited to once every other offering of the class to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate. Please register for only one time slot. Thank you.

 

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.

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: 17
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.

Glowforge Basics

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Computers + Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

This class is designed for patrons who have never used Glowforge and need to learn basic skills. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

High Demand

Due to the popularity of our technology and art programs, registration for this class is limited to once every other offering of the class to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate. Please register for only one time slot. Thank you.

 

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.

Glowforge Basics

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Computers + Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

This class is designed for patrons who have never used Glowforge and need to learn basic skills. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

High Demand

Due to the popularity of our technology and art programs, registration for this class is limited to once every other offering of the class to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate. Please register for only one time slot. Thank you.

 

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.

How to Use Hoopla for eBooks & More

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers + Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Learn how to use the Hoopla app to access ebooks, audiobooks, and streaming video.

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.

Silhouette 1-to-1

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Computers + Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Want to create a custom greeting card or have an idea for a t-shirt iron-on? Need help designing a stencil or custom table cards for your next gathering? We can help! 

Silhouette 1-to-1

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

Want to create a custom greeting card or have an idea for a t-shirt iron-on? Need help designing a stencil or custom table cards for your next gathering? We can help! 

Earth: Our Shared Home Book Series

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

Join us to discuss a few thought-provoking titles about the interconnected relationship we have with our shared home, planet Earth.

Laser-Cut Plant Labels

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Computers + Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Create a set of custom acrylic signs to decorate gardens and plant pots.

Disclaimer(s)

High Demand

Due to the popularity of our technology and art programs, registration for this class is limited to once every other offering of the class to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate. Please register for only one time slot. Thank you.

 

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.

Laser-Cut Plant Labels

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Computers + Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Create a set of custom acrylic signs to decorate gardens and plant pots.

Disclaimer(s)

High Demand

Due to the popularity of our technology and art programs, registration for this class is limited to once every other offering of the class to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate. Please register for only one time slot. Thank you.

 

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.

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: 4
Event Details:

This month we will read Long Time Gone by Charlie Donlea. Dr. Sloan Hasting’s life is upended when the results of her DNA test reveal an unthinkable secret.

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: 4
Event Details:

This month we will read Long Time Gone by Charlie Donlea. Dr. Sloan Hasting’s life is upended when the results of her DNA test reveal an unthinkable secret.

Blender Basics

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers + Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Blender, the industry standard 3D modeling software. 

Prerequisites: 

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.

Excel Tables

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers + Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This 90-minute class will help you to learn to create and format tables in Microsoft Excel. 

This class will cover the following topics:

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 Printing Basics: Tinkercad

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Computers + Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This 90-minute class will introduce you to the basics of 3D printing using free design software from Tinkercad.  Patrons will create their own keychain design to be printed in the filament color of their choice.

Disclaimer(s)

High Demand

Due to the popularity of our technology and art programs, registration for this class is limited to once every other offering of the class to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate. Please register for only one time slot. Thank you.

 

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.