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Make a Leprechaun Trap

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Arts + Crafts, Kids + Families

Age Group:

Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Ages
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Ages
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Kids + Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your own box and we'll take care of the rest!

St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner! Put your imagination and engineering skills to work and drop in to make a leprechaun trap with your family. 

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Tuesdays with Friends

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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 We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange.

Book cover of Carbon: THe Book of Life by Paul Hawken.

Earth: Our Shared Home Book Series

Wednesday, March 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.

Beyond the Page with Percival Everett in conversation with Brandis Friedman. Thu, Mar. 19 7pm. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events

IL Libraries Present: Percival Everett

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Authors + Writing, Humanities, Illinois Libraries Present

Age Group:

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

Earth Awareness Fair. Sunday March 22. 2-4pm. All Ages. Meet 18 Nature Orgs. Eco-Craft! Kids. Adults. Visit Traveling Nature Center.

Earth Awareness Fair

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Community, Humanities

Age Group:

Adult, All Ages
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Community, Humanities
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a Drop-in Event! Register to get a reminder email.

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Friends of the Library Book Donation Drive

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Garage at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Community, Friends of the Library

Age Group:

Adult, All Ages
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Garage
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Community, Friends of the Library
Event Details:

What better way to support a circular economy than by sharing books? 

Nature Journaling. Happening at our Earth Fair. Sunday March 22. 2-4pm.

Nature Journaling with Carrie Carlson Art

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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:

This is a Drop-in event! Register to get your reminder email.

traveling science center bus. nature drawing of a birds and trees

Traveling Science Center

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Parking Lot at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Community, Kids + Families

Age Group:

Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Ages
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Ages
Program Type: Community, Kids + Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a Drop-in Event! Register to get a reminder email.

illustrated drawing of a dragon on a purple background.

Fall Into Fantasy

Monday, March 23, 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 Jade City by Fonda Lee.

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Anime Craft Club (Gr. 6-12): In the LAB

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

This month, Anime Club is in the LAB! Make a cool magnetic bookmark inspired by your favorite anime.

Come chat, craft, and connect with other anime fans!

Teen D&D (Gr. 6-12)

6:00pm–8:30pm
Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
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.

Teen Advisory Board (Gr. 6-12)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen

Teen Advisory Board

Need volunteer hours for school, church, scouts, or just need something to do? Join the TAB and earn volunteer hours just for helping us out. Make a difference in your library! Get your voice heard.


Please visit our website to apply for the group: http://www.frankfortlibrary.org/teens/events-clubs/teen-advisory-board/. You may also call Mx. Christy at the library at 815-469-2423 if you have any questions. Please provide an e-mail address on your application as the group communicates through email!

Spring Egg Hunt

03/30/2026 @ 9:00am–04/04/2026 @ 5:00pm
Youth, High School, All Ages
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Age Group: Youth, High School, All Ages
Program Type: Kids + Families, Teen
Event Details:

One of our most popular programs is back!

For one week only, patrons of all ages can hunt for plastic eggs throughout the Library! 

Pick up a form and basket at the Youth Desk, and happy hunting!

Happy Birthday, FPLD Cupcakes (Gr. 6-12)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: 60th Birthday Celebration, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the Library's birthday by decorating some cupcakes. And, of course, enjoy them afterwards!

Spring Egg Hunt

9:00am–9:00pm
Youth, High School, All Ages
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Age Group: Youth, High School, All Ages
Program Type: Kids + Families, Teen
Event Details:

One of our most popular programs is back!

For one week only, patrons of all ages can hunt for plastic eggs throughout the Library! 

Pick up a form and basket at the Youth Desk, and happy hunting!

Sip and Sew (All Ages)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Ages
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Ages
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Kids + Families, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn how to sew while enjoying a cup of hot cocoa or juice! We will go over a basic stitch and terminology to get you started. 

Anime Craft Club (Gr. 6-12): Teru Teru Bozu

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: 60th Birthday Celebration, Arts + Crafts, Movies, Games, + Trivia, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month we are making teru teru bozu, a traditional Japanese charm (that wards off rainy weather) or a bookmark to celebrate national library week while watching anime! 

Teen D&D (Gr. 6-12)

6:00pm–8:30pm
Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
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.

Teen Advisory Board (Gr. 6-12)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen

Teen Advisory Board

Need volunteer hours for school, church, scouts, or just need something to do? Join the TAB and earn volunteer hours just for helping us out. Make a difference in your library! Get your voice heard.


Please visit our website to apply for the group: http://www.frankfortlibrary.org/teens/events-clubs/teen-advisory-board/. You may also call Mx. Christy at the library at 815-469-2423 if you have any questions. Please provide an e-mail address on your application as the group communicates through email!

Teen Volunteer Orientation (Gr. 6-12)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

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. There will be forms to fill out.

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! 

Teen Advisory Board (Gr. 6-12)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Teen

Teen Advisory Board

Need volunteer hours for school, church, scouts, or just need something to do? Join the TAB and earn volunteer hours just for helping us out. Make a difference in your library! Get your voice heard.


Please visit our website to apply for the group: http://www.frankfortlibrary.org/teens/events-clubs/teen-advisory-board/. You may also call Mx. Christy at the library at 815-469-2423 if you have any questions. Please provide an e-mail address on your application as the group communicates through email!