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Christmas Surprise Storytime

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Kids + Families

Age Group:

Youth, All Ages
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Kids + Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kick off the holiday season by coming to this fun Christmas program!

We'll have stories, carols, silly jokes and a craft, as well as a visit from a special guest. (You'll never guess who!)

Book cover for Every Valley: The Desperate Times and Troubled Lives That Made Handel’s Messiah by Charles King.

Nonfiction at Night

Monday, December 8, 2025 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 Every Valley: The Desperate Times and Troubled Lives That Made Handel’s Messiah by Charles King.

Two people looking at a laptop.

Shopping on Amazon (Senior Planet)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

Come to this workshop to learn about shopping on Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer.

A paper reindeer is holding a chocolate treat.

Silhoutte: Holiday Treat Holder

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Arts + Crafts

Age Group:

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

Just in time for the holidays, relax and enjoy putting together pre-cut holiday candy holders for that special someone in your life.

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.

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.

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Poetry & Art Program

1:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, High School, All Ages
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, High School, All Ages
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Authors + Writing, Kids + Families
Event Details:

Drop in to the Youth Program Room to make an art project and create a poem. Different styles of art and poetry every month!

Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig

7:00pm–8:00pm
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.

Writing Workshop: Character Building

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Authors + Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

For all new writers looking for a place to start building characters and experienced writers searching for tips and tricks to enhance their characters, this class is for you. 

Poetry & Art Program

1:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, High School, All Ages
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, High School, All Ages
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Authors + Writing, Kids + Families
Event Details:

Drop in to the Youth Program Room to make an art project and create a poem. Different styles of art and poetry every month!

Creative Writing Meetup

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
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.

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

7:00pm–8:00pm
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

IL Libraries Present: Percival Everett

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 the virtual event: https://bit.ly/ILPPercivalEverett

Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

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/ILPCristinaHenríquez

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