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Good Friday

All Day
Fossil Ridge Public Library, Off Site

The library will be closed in observance of Good Friday.

Closing
Branches:
Fossil Ridge Public Library, Off Site
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Good Friday.

Crafternoon-The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween
:

Join us for an exciting afternoon of stories and crafts! We will read "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and "The Very Impatient Caterpillar" by Eric Carle.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting afternoon of stories and crafts! We will read "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and "The Very Impatient Caterpillar" by Eric Carle.

Art Show

2025 Reed-Custer Student Art Show

04/28/2025 @ 9:00am to 05/04/2025 @ 2:00pm
Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Teens
:

The Reed-Custer Student Art Show will be displayed at the Fossil Ridge Public Library during library hours from Monday, April 28th, through Sunday, May 4th!

Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Reed-Custer Student Art Show will be displayed at the Fossil Ridge Public Library during library hours from Monday, April 28th, through Sunday, May 4th!

Fiction Addiction Book Club

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
King Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
:

The book club meets monthly on the fourth Monday at 5:30 PM to discuss a book selected by one of the members. This group discusses a wide variety of books. Copies of the monthly book selections are available at the front desk for checkout.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

The book club meets monthly on the fourth Monday at 5:30 PM to discuss a book selected by one of the members. This group discusses a wide variety of books. Copies of the monthly book selections are available at the front desk for checkout.

Cocktail Umbrella Wreath

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join us to usher in the summer with a simple,  yet festive holiday wreath made of cocktail umbrellas! Join us for the craft but stay for the mocktails and conversation! 

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us to usher in the summer with a simple,  yet festive holiday wreath made of cocktail umbrellas! Join us for the craft but stay for the mocktails and conversation! 

Trivia Night

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Game
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join Ms. Quiz as she tests you and your team on all kinds of knowledge. Prizes will be awarded. Alcohol can be purchased at the American Legion. Food may be brought into the establishment. Please register in teams of 5-8 people.

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join Ms. Quiz as she tests you and your team on all kinds of knowledge. Prizes will be awarded. Alcohol can be purchased at the American Legion. Food may be brought into the establishment. Please register in teams of 5-8 people.

Kids Can Cook

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween
:

This program teaches children in 1st-5th grade basic food preparation and cooking skills while introducing them to the joys of nutritious and delicious food. Registration is required with a maximum of 20 children.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 51
Event Details:

This program teaches children in 1st-5th grade basic food preparation and cooking skills while introducing them to the joys of nutritious and delicious food. Registration is required with a maximum of 20 children.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens

Well-Read Book Club

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join us in reading and discussing books designed to make you question everything.

 

 May Title: The Forgotten Bookshop of Paris by Daisy Wood.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us in reading and discussing books designed to make you question everything.

 

 May Title: The Forgotten Bookshop of Paris by Daisy Wood.

Chess Club for All Ages

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
King Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Game
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Teens, Adults
:

*Parents must accompany children*

 

Do you want to learn to play chess?

Or are you the most feared player amongst your friends?

Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Game
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

*Parents must accompany children*

 

Do you want to learn to play chess?

Or are you the most feared player amongst your friends?

Play That Hot Fiddle

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
:

Born in 1916 in southern Indiana from a southeastern Illinois family, the child prodigy fiddler and singer Wade Ray, developed into one of the most endearing entertainers in country and western swing music.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

Born in 1916 in southern Indiana from a southeastern Illinois family, the child prodigy fiddler and singer Wade Ray, developed into one of the most endearing entertainers in country and western swing music.

Cook the Book Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
King Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join us on the Third Tuesday of every month for our cookbook-meets-potluck. Each member chooses a recipe from the same cookbook voted on by the group and brings a dish to share at the following meeting.  

Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join us on the Third Tuesday of every month for our cookbook-meets-potluck. Each member chooses a recipe from the same cookbook voted on by the group and brings a dish to share at the following meeting.  

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens

Smash Rockets

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Parking Lot at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
:

Get ready to learn about jet propulsion and the life of an astronaut from a real NASA educator. You can also create your very own rocket! This event is perfect for teens who love science, space and hands-on fun.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Get ready to learn about jet propulsion and the life of an astronaut from a real NASA educator. You can also create your very own rocket! This event is perfect for teens who love science, space and hands-on fun.

Memorial Day

All Day
Fossil Ridge Public Library, Off Site

The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Fossil Ridge Public Library, Off Site
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

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Bingocize

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
:

LOOKING FOR A FUN, NEW WAY

TO BE MORE ACTIVE?

Bingo + Exercise = Bingocize®

BINGOCIZE® is a health promotion program that combines the game

Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

LOOKING FOR A FUN, NEW WAY

TO BE MORE ACTIVE?

Bingo + Exercise = Bingocize®

BINGOCIZE® is a health promotion program that combines the game

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Bingocize

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
:

LOOKING FOR A FUN, NEW WAY

TO BE MORE ACTIVE?

Bingo + Exercise = Bingocize®

BINGOCIZE® is a health promotion program that combines the game

Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

LOOKING FOR A FUN, NEW WAY

TO BE MORE ACTIVE?

Bingo + Exercise = Bingocize®

BINGOCIZE® is a health promotion program that combines the game

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Bingocize

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
:

LOOKING FOR A FUN, NEW WAY

TO BE MORE ACTIVE?

Bingo + Exercise = Bingocize®

BINGOCIZE® is a health promotion program that combines the game

Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

LOOKING FOR A FUN, NEW WAY

TO BE MORE ACTIVE?

Bingo + Exercise = Bingocize®

BINGOCIZE® is a health promotion program that combines the game

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Bingocize

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
:

LOOKING FOR A FUN, NEW WAY

TO BE MORE ACTIVE?

Bingo + Exercise = Bingocize®

BINGOCIZE® is a health promotion program that combines the game

Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

LOOKING FOR A FUN, NEW WAY

TO BE MORE ACTIVE?

Bingo + Exercise = Bingocize®

BINGOCIZE® is a health promotion program that combines the game

I-PASS on Demand

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
:

FREE I-PASS stickers tags available for every passenger vehicle

Once activated, the Sticker Tag is ready to use on the Illinois Tollway and E-ZPass roadways 24 hours after activation 

Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 55
Event Details:

FREE I-PASS stickers tags available for every passenger vehicle

Once activated, the Sticker Tag is ready to use on the Illinois Tollway and E-ZPass roadways 24 hours after activation 

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Bingocize

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
:

LOOKING FOR A FUN, NEW WAY

TO BE MORE ACTIVE?

Bingo + Exercise = Bingocize®

BINGOCIZE® is a health promotion program that combines the game

Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

LOOKING FOR A FUN, NEW WAY

TO BE MORE ACTIVE?

Bingo + Exercise = Bingocize®

BINGOCIZE® is a health promotion program that combines the game

bingocize spelled in all different colored lettering

Bingocize

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
:

LOOKING FOR A FUN, NEW WAY

TO BE MORE ACTIVE?

Bingo + Exercise = Bingocize®

BINGOCIZE® is a health promotion program that combines the game

Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

LOOKING FOR A FUN, NEW WAY

TO BE MORE ACTIVE?

Bingo + Exercise = Bingocize®

BINGOCIZE® is a health promotion program that combines the game

bingocize spelled in all different colored lettering

Bingocize

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
:

LOOKING FOR A FUN, NEW WAY

TO BE MORE ACTIVE?

Bingo + Exercise = Bingocize®

BINGOCIZE® is a health promotion program that combines the game

Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

LOOKING FOR A FUN, NEW WAY

TO BE MORE ACTIVE?

Bingo + Exercise = Bingocize®

BINGOCIZE® is a health promotion program that combines the game