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Fossil Ridge Public Library
386 W Kennedy Rd.
Braidwood, IL 60408
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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Adults" group.
May 9 2025 Fri

Trivia Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Game
Open
Registration Required
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
May 9 2025 Fri

Trivia Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Game
Open
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
May 12 2025 Mon

Kids Can Cook

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children, Tween
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
May 12 2025 Mon

Kids Can Cook

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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.

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Food Allergies

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
May 13 2025 Tue

Well-Read Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May 13 2025 Tue

Well-Read Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Book Club
Open
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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.

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386 W Kennedy Road
Braidwood, IL 60408

(815) 458-2187

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