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Little Learners

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Storytime Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Let's learn our ABCs! "Little Learners" is a fun, weekly program where preschoolers can master the alphabet through stories, music, and a craft. Join us as we explore the wonderful world of letters, one week at a time.

Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Let's learn our ABCs! "Little Learners" is a fun, weekly program where preschoolers can master the alphabet through stories, music, and a craft. Join us as we explore the wonderful world of letters, one week at a time.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Estate Planning Seminar

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Join estate and financial planner, Kristi Odom, from Michael Conroy and Associates as she helps you navigate the often-overwhelming world of estate planning.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join estate and financial planner, Kristi Odom, from Michael Conroy and Associates as she helps you navigate the often-overwhelming world of estate planning.

This event is in the "Children" group

Listen & Create- Troll Chalk Art

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

This program is specially designed for children aged 3-5. Every week, children will have the opportunity to explore new books and engage in a fun craft project.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is specially designed for children aged 3-5. Every week, children will have the opportunity to explore new books and engage in a fun craft project.

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

Movies on the Green- Dog Man

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 10:30pm
Lawn at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Teens, Adults

A movie night under the stars? Sign us up!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

A movie night under the stars? Sign us up!

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Email Basics

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Join our friendly staff as they guide you through the essentials of using email with confidence! In this beginner-friendly session, you’ll create your own Gmail account and learn key skills including:

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our friendly staff as they guide you through the essentials of using email with confidence! In this beginner-friendly session, you’ll create your own Gmail account and learn key skills including:

This event is in the "Tween" group

Tween Scene- Decorate your own Travel Tray

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
King Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween

Get crafty and customize your very own travel tray! Perfect for snacks, art projects, reading, or road trips, these trays will be uniquely yours. We’ll provide all the decorating supplies—you bring your creativity!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get crafty and customize your very own travel tray! Perfect for snacks, art projects, reading, or road trips, these trays will be uniquely yours. We’ll provide all the decorating supplies—you bring your creativity!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Play-Doh Playdate

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
King Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Toddlers

Join us for a Play-Doh workshop! Display your creativity using our Play-Doh and tools. This program is for children aged 2-6, and registration is required.

Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a Play-Doh workshop! Display your creativity using our Play-Doh and tools. This program is for children aged 2-6, and registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Well-Read Book Club

Tuesday, September 9, 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.

 

 September Title: The Secret Life of Sunflowers by Marta Molnar

Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

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

 

 September Title: The Secret Life of Sunflowers by Marta Molnar

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Little Learners

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers

Let's learn our ABCs! "Little Learners" is a fun, weekly program where preschoolers can master the alphabet through stories, music, and a craft. Join us as we explore the wonderful world of letters, one week at a time.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's learn our ABCs! "Little Learners" is a fun, weekly program where preschoolers can master the alphabet through stories, music, and a craft. Join us as we explore the wonderful world of letters, one week at a time.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Movie Matinee: Lilo & Stitch (2025)

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Adults

Join us at the library on half days and no school days for a fun family movie afternoon! Light refreshments will be provided, but you’re also welcome to bring your own snacks. Registration is recommended.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tween, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library on half days and no school days for a fun family movie afternoon! Light refreshments will be provided, but you’re also welcome to bring your own snacks. Registration is recommended.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
King Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Toddlers

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

Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Listen & Create-Rock Painting

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

This program is specially designed for children aged 3-5. Every week, children will have the opportunity to explore new books and engage in a fun craft project.

Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

This program is specially designed for children aged 3-5. Every week, children will have the opportunity to explore new books and engage in a fun craft project.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fall Bingo

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Game
Age Group:
Adults

Lets usher in the fall season with a friendly game of Bingo! Wear fall colors  and win a prize for best dressed! Light refreshments will be served. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lets usher in the fall season with a friendly game of Bingo! Wear fall colors  and win a prize for best dressed! Light refreshments will be served. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

I-Cash Program

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Visitors can stop by to check to see if they have unclaimed property. The treasurer’s office is safeguarding more than $5 billion in unclaimed property belonging to millions of Illinois residents.

Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Visitors can stop by to check to see if they have unclaimed property. The treasurer’s office is safeguarding more than $5 billion in unclaimed property belonging to millions of Illinois residents.

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

Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Teens, Adults

Join Illinois Libraries Present for a nostalgic and intimate hour-long conversation with Emmy-nominated actor Steve Burns, best known as ‘Steve’ from the beloved Nickelodeon show Blue’s Clues.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Illinois Libraries Present for a nostalgic and intimate hour-long conversation with Emmy-nominated actor Steve Burns, best known as ‘Steve’ from the beloved Nickelodeon show Blue’s Clues.

 

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Little Learners

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers

Let's learn our ABCs! "Little Learners" is a fun, weekly program where preschoolers can master the alphabet through stories, music, and a craft. Join us as we explore the wonderful world of letters, one week at a time.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's learn our ABCs! "Little Learners" is a fun, weekly program where preschoolers can master the alphabet through stories, music, and a craft. Join us as we explore the wonderful world of letters, one week at a time.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Storytime with the Hamburglar

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Join us at the Fossil Ridge Public Library to read a book, meet Hamburglar and celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Performance, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Fossil Ridge Public Library to read a book, meet Hamburglar and celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month!

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

Chess Club for All Ages

Wednesday, September 17, 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
Registration Required
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

Grease: Rydell High Sing Along

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
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

Toddler Time

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
King Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Toddlers

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

Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Listen & Create-Cloud Dough

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

This program is specially designed for children aged 3-5. Every week, children will have the opportunity to explore new books and engage in a fun craft project.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is specially designed for children aged 3-5. Every week, children will have the opportunity to explore new books and engage in a fun craft project.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bingocize

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiction Addiction Book Club

Monday, September 22, 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.

Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children, Tween

The Traveling World of Reptiles is an up-close, live, hands-on presentation and experience featuring reptiles and amphibians from around the world. If you've always wanted to touch an alligator or maybe a python, now's your chance.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Traveling World of Reptiles is an up-close, live, hands-on presentation and experience featuring reptiles and amphibians from around the world. If you've always wanted to touch an alligator or maybe a python, now's your chance.