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Yoga Tots. Ages 12 Months-4 Years. 9:30-10AM. With a drawing of a boy doing the downward dog yoga pose.

Yoga Tots

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Kids + Families

Age Group:

Youth, Babies + Toddlers
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room B
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.

Make a Leprechaun Trap

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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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Saving Money with Tech (Senior Planet)

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Computers + Technology, Financial Literacy, Senior Planet

Age Group:

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

Explore ways that tech can help you save money and manage your finances.

This lecture will: 

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Nonfiction at Night

Monday, March 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 Four Thousand Paws: Caring for the Dogs of the Iditarod by Lee Morgan.

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? 

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Make a Leprechaun Trap

2:00pm–3:30pm
Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Ages
Registration Required
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. 

Make a Leprechaun Trap

6:00pm–7:30pm
Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Ages
Registration Required
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. 

Glowforge Basics

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

Learn how to use the Glowforge software and laser cutting machine to create a simple acrylic keychain. All materials will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

High Demand

Due to the popularity of our technology and art programs and to ensure that everyone has a chance to participate, patrons who have attended this program in the last 12 months will be moved to the Waitlist.

 

Glowforge Basics

6:00pm–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:

Learn how to use the Glowforge software and laser cutting machine to create a simple acrylic keychain. All materials will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

High Demand

Due to the popularity of our technology and art programs and to ensure that everyone has a chance to participate, patrons who have attended this program in the last 12 months will be moved to the Waitlist.

 

Sew Reusable Household Items

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

Learn how to sew two useful household items: reusable dish scrubbers and wraps for organizing your cords and cables. These projects are also great ways to upcycle old fabrics or use up fabric scraps!

Disclaimer(s)

High Demand

Due to the popularity of our technology and art programs and to ensure that everyone has a chance to participate, patrons who have attended this program in the last 12 months will be moved to the Waitlist.

 

Sew Reusable Household Items

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

Learn how to sew two useful household items: reusable dish scrubbers and wraps for organizing your cords and cables. These projects are also great ways to upcycle old fabrics or use up fabric scraps!

Disclaimer(s)

High Demand

Due to the popularity of our technology and art programs and to ensure that everyone has a chance to participate, patrons who have attended this program in the last 12 months will be moved to the Waitlist.

 

Sew Reusable Household Items

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to sew two useful household items: reusable dish scrubbers and wraps for organizing your cords and cables. These projects are also great ways to upcycle old fabrics or use up fabric scraps!

Disclaimer(s)

High Demand

Due to the popularity of our technology and art programs and to ensure that everyone has a chance to participate, patrons who have attended this program in the last 12 months will be moved to the Waitlist.

 

Intro to Smartphone Photography (Senior Planet)

10:00am–11:30am
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Computers + Technology, Senior Planet
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in learning more about your smartphone camera? In this lecture, we'll discuss: 

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!

Nature Journaling with Carrie Carlson Art

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
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.

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.

Sweet Sensations Charcuterie

6:00pm–7:30pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Youth Services Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts + Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to assemble and create a sweets board! Up to 8 participants, 6-12th grade

Disclaimer: Please be advised if you have food allergies to chocolate, peanut butter or berries. 

Glowforge: Shaker Charms

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

Use the Glowforge to create an acrylic shaker charm to hang on a bag or keychain.  All materials will be provided.

Prerequisites: 

Disclaimer(s)

High Demand

Due to the popularity of our technology and art programs and to ensure that everyone has a chance to participate, patrons who have attended this program in the last 12 months will be moved to the Waitlist.

 

Glowforge: Shaker Charms

6:00pm–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:

Use the Glowforge to create an acrylic shaker charm to hang on a bag or keychain.  All materials will be provided.

Prerequisites: 

Disclaimer(s)

High Demand

Due to the popularity of our technology and art programs and to ensure that everyone has a chance to participate, patrons who have attended this program in the last 12 months will be moved to the Waitlist.

 

Glowforge: Shaker Charms

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

Use the Glowforge to create an acrylic shaker charm to hang on a bag or keychain.  All materials will be provided.

Prerequisites: 

Disclaimer(s)

High Demand

Due to the popularity of our technology and art programs and to ensure that everyone has a chance to participate, patrons who have attended this program in the last 12 months will be moved to the Waitlist.

 

Art Market

10:00am–4:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Arts + Crafts, Community, Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Shop the booths of locally-made, hand-crafted unique items. There will be something there for everyone!

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!

Silhouette Basics

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

Learn how to use the Silhouette Design Studio software and smart cutting machines to create a simple vinyl window cling. All materials will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

High Demand

Due to the popularity of our technology and art programs and to ensure that everyone has a chance to participate, patrons who have attended this program in the last 12 months will be moved to the Waitlist.

 

Silhouette Basics

6:00pm–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:

Learn how to use the Silhouette Design Studio software and smart cutting machines to create a simple vinyl window cling. All materials will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

High Demand

Due to the popularity of our technology and art programs and to ensure that everyone has a chance to participate, patrons who have attended this program in the last 12 months will be moved to the Waitlist.

 

Tiny Art Show Canvas Pickup

All Day 4/1–4/11
All Ages
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: 60th Birthday Celebration, Arts + Crafts, Community
Event Details:

Celebrate our 60th birthday with a tiny art show! Using a 4 x 4 inch canvas provided by the library, patrons of all ages are invited to create an original work of art on one of these themes: “Library”, “Birthday”, or “1960s.”

Knitting 101

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

Learn the basics of knitting and create a simple knit coaster. This single-session class is designed for brand-new knitters. All materials will be provided. 

Topics covered will include:

Disclaimer(s)

High Demand

Due to the popularity of our technology and art programs and to ensure that everyone has a chance to participate, patrons who have attended this program in the last 12 months will be moved to the Waitlist.

 

Sharing Photos with an Android (Senior Planet)

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

This is a hands-on workshop for Android smartphone users only. 

During this workshop you will:  

Procreate: Color and Composition

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

Explore the wonderful world of color! If this is your first time hearing of color theory or you have had some experience in the past and are looking to expand on your knowledge, this class is for you.   

Counterculture: The Beatles & Art in the 1960s

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

Join contemporary artist/art historian, Denise Laurin, for a discussion about The Beatles and their relationship with the art world of the 1960s. Denise takes a rare look at the artistic thread that runs through their story.

Print & Cut Sticker Sheets

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

Learn how to create your own sheet of stickers using our Silhouette smart cutting machines!  All materials will be provided.

Topics covered in this class will include:

Disclaimer(s)

High Demand

Due to the popularity of our technology and art programs and to ensure that everyone has a chance to participate, patrons who have attended this program in the last 12 months will be moved to the Waitlist.