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Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig in conversation with Mark Bazer Tue, Jan 13 7pm This event is made possible by ILP, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events.

Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Authors + Writing, Humanities, Illinois Libraries Present

Age Group:

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.

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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.

Interface for the SculptGL software shows a circular image on a grid and a panel with tool options.

SculptGL Basics

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lab at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Computers + Technology

Age Group:

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

SculptGL is a free 3D sculpting tool usable in any web browser. This class will teach you the basics of organic digital sculpting for 3D printing designs.

Topics covered in this class include:

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.

Topics covered in this class will include:

A deck of cards is fanned out.

Shuffle Squad

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Health + Wellness, Movies, Games, + Trivia

Age Group:

Adult
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!

A cat is sitting on a cat scratcher tower surrounded by other cats.

Cat Adoption Day

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Frankfort Public Library District

Program Type:

Community

Age Group:

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

We’re hosting two local shelters, NAWS & Lulu’s Locker Rescue. Staff and volunteers will have several cats for you to meet, interact with, and, hopefully, give them a forever home! 

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Lincoln-Way East Presents Aesop's (Oh So Slightly) Updated Fables

3:00pm–3:45pm
Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frankfort Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Babies + Toddlers, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids + Families, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

This short play, performed for and with kids, weaves five of Aesop's most famous fables into a show that's fun, fast-paced, and full of surprises.