Frankfort, Illinois
Upcoming events from Frankfort Public Library.
46 upcoming events
At the Finance Committee Meeting, members of the Frankfort Public Library Board's Finance Committee meet on November 12, 2026, from 9:30 to 11:00 AM at the Lab Frankfort Public Library District, and the event is open to all ages. Agendas are posted on the Library's website at least 48 hours in advance.
At the Preschool STEM Color Storytime on November 12, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:45 AM in Meeting Room A at the Frankfort Public Library District, children aged 2 to 5 and their caregivers read a book about colors and explore what happens when colors are mixed. The program accommodates 15 participants.
At the Lab in the Frankfort Public Library District on November 12, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, adults aged 18 and up can make holiday hosting gifts such as heat-transfer tea towels, wineglass charms, and laser-cut magnets, with all materials provided and no experience required.
At this one-hour program on November 12, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at the Frankfort Public Library District's Youth Services Program Room, children ages 5-11 (grades 3-5 per the title) make magnets using Perler melt beads.
At the Frankfort Public Library District's Lab, adults ages 18 and up can make holiday hosting gifts, including heat-transfer tea towels, wineglass charms, and laser-cut magnets, with all materials provided. The two-hour session runs from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on November 12, 2026, and requires no prior experience.
At Frankfort Public Library District's Meeting Room A on November 12, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, adults 18 and older take part in a high fantasy Dungeons & Dragons campaign to find the missing Elemental Heirs and retrieve their power stones. Beginners and experienced players are welcome, with materials and pre-made character sheets provided.
On November 12, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, the Frankfort Public Library District hosts a free virtual conversation for ages 18 and up with author, educator, and poet Dr. Eve L. Ewing, moderated by Brandis Friedman, about how words and storytelling shape public memory, inequality, and community. Registration closes at 5:00 PM on the event day, and late registrants receive a recording.
On November 14, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the Frankfort Public Library District's Youth Services Program Room, children ages 5 to 11 can sign up for a 10-minute reading session with Tucker the Therapy Dog, or drop in to pet him. Registration is required, and non-FPLD cardholders are placed on a waitlist.
The Community Puzzle Swap is a 1.5-hour event on November 15, 2026, from 1:30 to 3:00 PM at the Frankfort Public Library District's Meeting Room A/B, where attendees can swap jigsaw puzzles. It is for ages 18 and up.
On November 16, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Lab Frankfort Public Library District, adults aged 18 and older can use Inkscape vector graphics software to design a gift tag, which is then cut from wood on the library's Glowforge laser cutter. Registration is required, and participants should have Inkscape Basics or equivalent experience.
On November 16, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Lab Frankfort Public Library District, adults 18 and older can use Inkscape vector graphics software to design a custom gift tag and cut it out on the library's Glowforge laser cutter, with materials provided. Registration is required, and prior Inkscape Basics or equivalent experience is a prerequisite.
At the Lab Frankfort Public Library District on November 16, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, adults 18 and older can take a hands-on program to create digital textures and patterns in Procreate using techniques, brushes, and layers on their own iPad with an Apple Pencil and the Procreate app. Participants must have a basic understanding of the app.
At this 90-minute event on November 16, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the Frankfort Public Library District, Dr. Leslie Goddard explores ten influential American cookbooks and what they reveal about the nation's food culture, for adults 18 and older.
At the Youth Services Program Room of the Frankfort Public Library District on November 16, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, kids ages 5-14 can discuss graphic novels, this month focusing on Snowlands Book One: A Blood Moon by Morr Meroz, and then create their own comic book ideas.
At Wee Ones Storytime on November 17, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:00 AM in Meeting Room A at the Frankfort Public Library District, children from birth to 23 months and their adult caregivers can enjoy simple stories, songs, rhymes, and playtime, with no registration required.
At Frankfort Public Library District's Meeting Room A on November 17, 2026, preschoolers and their favorite adult can enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes from 10:30 to 11:00 AM, with no registration required. The event is listed for ages 0-17.
"Tuesdays with Friends" is a one-hour book discussion for adults 18+ at the Lab Frankfort Public Library District on November 17, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, focused on Taylor Jenkins Reid's novel *Carrie Soto is Back*. Print copies are available at the Circulation Desk one month before the meeting, and ebook and e-audiobook versions are available through Libby and The Palace Project with a Frankfort library card.
The Zen Coloring event at Lab Frankfort Public Library District takes place on November 17, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM, and is open to adults 18 and older. The listing does not include a description of the activity.
At this 90-minute meeting on November 17, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM at the Lab Frankfort Public Library District, the Building & Grounds Committee of the Frankfort Public Library Board meets, and the event is open to all ages. Agendas are posted on the Library's website at least 48 hours in advance.
At 7:00–8:00 PM on November 17, 2026, the Friends of the Frankfort Public Library District holds a regular meeting at the Lab Frankfort Public Library District. The event is open to all ages.
Trivia Night is a 90-minute event (7:00–8:30 PM on November 17, 2026) at the Frankfort Public Library District where individuals or teams of up to 4 test their knowledge, with registration required. The description lists it for adults and teens ages 16+, though the event's age field says 18+.
At Wee Ones Storytime on November 18, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:00 AM in Meeting Room A at the Frankfort Public Library District, children from birth to 23 months and their adult caregivers can enjoy simple stories, songs, rhymes, and playtime. No registration is required.
At Frankfort Public Library District's Meeting Room A on November 18, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:00 AM, children ages 2 and 3 and their grown-ups can take part in an active storytime with books, songs, and movement. The event page lists an age range of 0-17.
This event is a 90-minute appointment, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM on November 18, 2026, at the Lab at Frankfort Public Library District, for adults aged 18 and older who hold a Frankfort Library card. Attendees must bring or sign a Lab User Agreement, and materials fees and restrictions may apply.
At the Frankfort Public Library District's Lab, adults ages 18 and up can book a 90-minute appointment from 3:00 to 4:30 PM on November 18, 2026, for Frankfort library card holders only. Attendees must bring or sign a Lab User Agreement, and materials fees and restrictions may apply.
At Frankfort Public Library District's Meeting Room A on November 18, 2026, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM, attendees can build with Lego for older builders or Duplo and other building sets for younger children. The event is open to all ages.
The Digital Vaults (Senior Planet) event takes place on November 18, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at the Lab Frankfort Public Library District. The event is for adults ages 18 and older, but the description is blank, so what participants do there is not specified.
Family Reading Night, hosted by the Illinois Secretary of State and the Illinois Center for the Book at the Frankfort Public Library District on November 19, 2026, invites families of all ages to sign up for a selection of books to share, chosen from favorites from childhood, current favorites, a topic picked with library staff, or a mystery selection. The listed time is 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, so the event's duration isn't specified.
A Little Sensory Hour is a one-hour session at the Youth Services Program Room of the Frankfort Public Library District on November 19, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, where caregivers and their young children explore a new sensory activity each session with an emphasis on fine motor skills. No age range is listed for the event.
Virtual Museum Tours (Senior Planet) is a 90-minute session on November 19, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM at the Lab in Frankfort Public Library District, where participants take guided virtual tours of museums. The event is for adults ages 18 and older.
The Teen Advisory Board is a group where students in grades 6-12 (ages 11-18) share their voice and help shape Library programs, and members can earn volunteer hours for school, church, scouts, or personal goals. The first meeting is held November 19, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM in Meeting Room B at the Frankfort Public Library District, and interested teens must complete an application that includes an email address.
At this regular Board of Trustees meeting, held from 7:00 to 8:30 PM on November 19, 2026, in Meeting Room A at the Frankfort Public Library District, board members conduct library business, with agendas posted on the library's website at least 48 hours in advance. The meeting is open to all ages.
The event is titled "Shuffle Squad" and takes place on November 20, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Meeting Room A/B at the Frankfort Public Library District. It is for ages 18 and up, though the event description itself is blank, so what participants do there is not specified.
At the Dog Man Anniversary Party, attendees can celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Dog Man series at the Frankfort Public Library's Meeting Room A/B on November 23, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The event is open to all ages.
The "Fall Into Fantasy" event takes place on November 23, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at the Lab Frankfort Public Library District, and is intended for adults ages 18 and up. The event listing provides no description of the activities involved.
At Wee Ones Storytime on November 24, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:00 AM in Meeting Room A at the Frankfort Public Library District, children from birth to 23 months and their adult caregivers can enjoy simple stories, songs, rhymes, and playtime, with no registration required.
At Frankfort Public Library District's Meeting Room A on November 24, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:00 AM, preschoolers and their accompanying adults can enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes, with no registration required. The event is listed for ages 0–17.
A meeting of the Strategic Plan Committee of the Frankfort Public Library Board, held from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on November 24, 2026, at the Lab Frankfort Public Library District, open to all ages. Agendas will be posted on the Library's website at least 48 hours in advance.
A Teen Dungeons & Dragons program at the Frankfort Public Library District's Meeting Room A on November 24, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM, where participants (ages 11–18, grades 6–12) join a group quest in the tabletop role-playing game. No experience or equipment is needed, and registration is required.
At Wee Ones Storytime on November 25, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:00 AM in Meeting Room A at the Frankfort Public Library District, children from birth to 23 months and their adult caregivers can enjoy simple stories, songs, rhymes, and playtime. No registration is required.
At 2s & 3s Storytime on November 25, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:00 AM in Meeting Room A at the Frankfort Public Library District, children ages 2 and 3 and their grown-ups read books, sing, and move together. The event is listed for ages 0-17, but the description specifically invites children aged 2 and 3.
The Frankfort Public Library District's building closes at 5:00 PM on November 25, 2026, but its online collection stays available from 5:00 to 9:00 PM through Boundless, Libby, and hoopla for eBooks, digital magazines, and streaming content. Visitors can also use the SWAN app to search and request items and browse online research and learning resources. No age group is listed.
The Frankfort Public Library District building is closed on November 26, 2026, but its online collection remains available for access through Libby, Palace, and hoopla for eBooks, digital magazines, and streaming content, with items searchable and requestable through the SWAN app. No age group is listed.
At this meeting on November 30, 2026, from 9:15 to 10:30 AM at the Lab Frankfort Public Library District, members of the Policy & Personnel Committee of the Frankfort Public Library Board will meet; the event is open to all ages, and agendas are posted on the Library's website at least 48 hours in advance.
At the Lab at Frankfort Public Library District, attendees can book a 90-minute appointment from 5:00 to 6:30 PM on November 30, 2026, for ages 18 and up. The appointment is limited to library card holders, requires a signed Lab User Agreement, and may involve materials fees.
At the Frankfort Public Library District's Lab, adults 18 and older with a Frankfort library card can book a 90-minute appointment from 7:00 to 8:30 PM on November 30, 2026, bringing or signing a Lab User Agreement and being aware that materials fees may apply.
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