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Fossil Ridge Public Library
386 W Kennedy Rd.
Braidwood, IL 60408
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This event is in the "Children" group
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Sep 17 2025 Wed

Chess Club for All Ages

5:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tween, Teens, Adults
Game
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 17 2025 Wed

Chess Club for All Ages

5:00pm–7:00pm
Game
Closed
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Game
Registration Required
Event Details:

*Parents must accompany children*

 

Do you want to learn to play chess?

Or are you the most feared player amongst your friends?

This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 17 2025 Wed

Grease: Rydell High Sing Along

5:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Movie
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 17 2025 Wed

Grease: Rydell High Sing Along

5:00pm–7:30pm
Movie
Closed
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to rock ‘n’ roll and participate with audience sing-a-longs with the hit screen rendition of the Broadway musical look at ’50s teen life!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
Sep 18 2025 Thu

Toddler Time

10:00am–11:00am
Toddlers
Other
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
Sep 18 2025 Thu

Toddler Time

10:00am–11:00am
Other
Open
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

We welcome toddlers and their caregivers to join us every week for an exciting exploration of various toys and sensory materials.

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Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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386 W Kennedy Road
Braidwood, IL 60408

(815) 458-2187

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