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Counterculture: The Beatles & Art in the 1960s

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

60th Birthday Celebration, Arts + Crafts, Humanities

Age Group:

High School, Adult
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.

A hummingbird is flying next to a plant while a monarch butterfly is sitting on top of the plant.

Buzzing Beauties: Exploring the World of Pollinators

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Health + Wellness, Home + Garden

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Health + Wellness, Home + Garden
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join The Conservation Foundation for a presentation on the fascinating world of pollinators!

a Silhouette machine.

Silhouette Basics

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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 use the Silhouette Design Studio software and smart cutting machines to create a simple vinyl window cling. All materials will be provided.

Book cover of No More Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson by Gardiner Harris.

Nonfiction at Night

Monday, April 13, 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 No More Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson  by Gardiner Harris.

An illustrated brain wearing a headband and tennis shoes is stretching.

Staying Mentally Fit

Tuesday, April 14, 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:

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Trivia Night

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Movies, Games, + Trivia

Age Group:

High School, Adult
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adult
Program Type: Movies, Games, + Trivia
Registration Required
Illustration of three persons with arms raised and multiple hearts floating around them

Volunteer Fair Spring 2026

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Community

Age Group:

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

Our Spring Volunteer Fair features local and regional organizations looking for people of all ages to join their volunteer teams.

Book cover for Here Comes the Sun by Bill McKibben

Earth: Our Shared Home Book Series

Wednesday, April 15, 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.

Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection in conversation with Carmen Alvarez. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events

Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

Thursday, April 16, 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 this virtual event: https://bit.ly/ILPCristinaHenríquez

letter f with the word Friends layered on top, letters FPLD are included in the outer circle

Friends of the Library Scavenger Hunt

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Friends of the Library

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
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Shuffle Squad

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
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!

Trivia Night

7:00pm–8:30pm
High School, Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adult
Program Type: Movies, Games, + Trivia
Registration Required

Trivia Night

Join the fun and test your niche knowledge at our Trivia Night! Single participants and teams of up to 4 are welcome.

Registration is required and each participant must be registered. Click on the "Add Another" button to register each player.

This program is intended for Adults (18+). 

Register online or call the Adult Services Desk at 815-534-6173.

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): 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! 

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. 

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!

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.

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.

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.