BOOK DISCUSSION
Do you like to read and discuss books? The Book Club meets monthly on the fourth Mondays at 6:30 p.m. 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 for checkout at the library. All readers are welcome to join! Coming up:Sep. 27 - The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown
Oct. 25 - Tenth Stone by Bodie Thoene
Nov. 22 - Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
Dec. 10 - Wishing and Hoping: A Christmas Story by Wally Lamb
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
L.I.H.E.A.P. (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)Sep. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2 from 9am-Noon
Call the Will County Center for Community Concerns at (815) 722-0722 for more information.
Workforce Services of Will County Mobile Learning Center 1pm-3pm on Sep.23, Oct. 28, & Dec. 23.
Trained staff will assist with job searches, resumes and applying for jobs online.
Fossil Ridge Community Blood Drive, Oct. 2 from 8am-2pm.
Call the Library to register, or register online at www.heartlandcbc.org.
55 Alive Driver Safety Program Monday/Tuesday, Oct. 4 and 5 from 9 am to 1 pm
This two-day program has been designed by AARP to help drivers over 50 improve their skills. The fee is $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members payable at the first class. Checks preferred. Call the Library to signup. Registration required. Illinois auto insurance companies provide premium discounts to class graduates.
Hopeful Hearts Fiber Arts Group 1st Saturday of the month from 9am-Noon.
Come socialize as you work on your knitting, crocheting and other fiber projects. New members welcome!
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Resume Construction, Friday Sep. 24, 10:00am-NoonIf you are looking for work or trying to branch into a career, the Library’s "Resume Construction" seminar will provide you with the Dos and Don’ts of resume building and offer advice for how to make you look your best! Registration required. Space is limited.
Resume Touch-Ups, Friday, Oct. 1, 10am-Noon
Need a second opinion on your resume? Fossil Ridge has contracted a technical writer to review, edit and offer suggestions for patron resumes -- bring a digital or hard-copy and better your hiring odds! Registration required and space is limited.
Interview Tactics, Oct 8, 10am-Noon
Learn the tricks-of-the-trade in Fossil Ridge's "Interview Tactics" seminar. Discover commonly asked questions and the types of answers that can make or break your first impression! Registration required and space is limited.
Midewin Cow Watching, Oct 13, 6pm at Fossil Ridge Library
Learn about Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie's past, present and future. Formerly the Joliet Army Ammunition Plant, now a national treasure, Midewin is right in your backyard. Follow up this lecture by coming to the Midewin Welcome Center (30239 S. State Route 53, Wilmington) at 10:00am, Oct. 16 to the What's With the Cows program to discover how cattle help restore the prairie. You will learn about the various breeds and do some up close and personal "cow watching."
Facebook, Tuesday Oct. 19, 6pm
Learn the ins and outs of Facebook including setting up an account, privacy and security issues and much more. Registration required.
Midewin's Halloween Bunkers, Oct. 26, 6pm at Fossil Ridge Library
Follow up this lecture by coming to the Midewin Welcome Center at 4:30pm, Oct. 30 to Trick-or-Treat Bunker Style! You will be lead to a bunker field, created in 1940, where at each bunker you will be greeted by a character from Midewin's past, present or future, who will share with you a memorable story or lesson (and a treat!).
Customized Layered Boxes, Monday, Nov. 1, 6pm
Join us as Denise Kasher of Designs By Denise teaches us how to make customizable layered boxes. Registration required and seating is limited. A $7.50 supply fee must be paid at time of registration. See display at library.
Layered Wood Scenes, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 6pm
Join us as Denise Kasher of Designs By Denise teaches us how to make unique layered wood scenes. Registration required and seating is limited. A $7.50 supply fee must be paid at time of registration. See display at library.
Ivy Bowl Snowman, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 6pm
Instructor Pat Childs will show us how to make a charming ivy bowl snowman. Registration required and seating is limited. A $5 supply fee must be paid at time of registration. See display at library.
Uber Cool Gingerbread House Demonstration, Wednesday Dec. 8, 6pm
Back by popular demand, Chef Michael Niksic will show you great building secrets to put together your own masterpiece. Easy to learn ideas, recipes, sources for supplies, handling instructions, and much more! One lucky patron will receive a gingerbread house at the end of the festivities. Registration required.
COMPUTER TRAINING
Computer Basics-Mouse and Keyboard Use Oct. 5 at 6pm, Oct. 27 at 10am, Dec. 1 at 3pm.Practice moving, clicking, scrolling, highlighting, completing forms, copying and pasting text. Registration required.
Email Basics Oct 12 at 6pm, Nov. 3 at 10am, Dec. 9 at 2pm.
Set up a free Yahoo email account, practice sending and receiving emails, and adding and opening attachments. Registration required. Must have basic mouse and keyboard skills.
Internet Basics Nov. 9 at 1pm, Dec. 15 at 3pm.
Search by web addresses and use the web pages found. Use Yahoo or Google to search the Internet. Registration required. Must have basic mouse and keyboard skills.
Word Processing Nov. 18 at 1pm, Dec. 21 at 6pm.
Very basic word processing to create a letter or other word document. Registration required. Must have basic mouse and keyboard skills.
