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Preparing for College: What's Changing and What You Can Do

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

With major changes underway in the financial aid landscape, this timely session helps families understand what’s new, what it means for them, and what steps they can take.

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

With major changes underway in the financial aid landscape, this timely session helps families understand what’s new, what it means for them, and what steps they can take.

Special FX Makeup Class

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
King Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Participants learn industry trick of the trade to transform into a classic Halloween look including: 

-Texturizing skin for creature skin types, abrasions, wounds, and/or burns

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participants learn industry trick of the trade to transform into a classic Halloween look including: 

-Texturizing skin for creature skin types, abrasions, wounds, and/or burns

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Beyond the Screen: A Wicked Conversation with Marissa Bode

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Prepare for a magical evening as Illinois Libraries Present welcomes actress Marissa Bode. Bode made her feature film debut as Nessarose in Academy Award-winning blockbuster, Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu. 

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

Prepare for a magical evening as Illinois Libraries Present welcomes actress Marissa Bode. Bode made her feature film debut as Nessarose in Academy Award-winning blockbuster, Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu. 

Spooky Sips: Halloween Mocktails

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Get ready to stir up some spooky fun! We're serving four fang-tastic mocktails that are sure to enchant the ghouls and gals at your next Halloween bash.

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

Get ready to stir up some spooky fun! We're serving four fang-tastic mocktails that are sure to enchant the ghouls and gals at your next Halloween bash.

Movie Matinee- How to Train Your Dragon (2025)

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
King Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Adults

Join us on half days/ no school days for a family movie afternoon. Light refreshments will be served, but feel free to bring your own! Registration is recommended.

How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Rated: PG Running Time: 2 hrs 5 mins

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

Join us on half days/ no school days for a family movie afternoon. Light refreshments will be served, but feel free to bring your own! Registration is recommended.

How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Rated: PG Running Time: 2 hrs 5 mins

Tween Scene- Leaf Pinch Pots

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
King Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween

These instructor-led programs are a fun, educational, and creative way for Tweens to learn crafts and socialize.

 

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

These instructor-led programs are a fun, educational, and creative way for Tweens to learn crafts and socialize.

 

Movie Matinee- Elio (2025)

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Adults

Join us on half days/ no school days for a family movie afternoon. Light refreshments will be served, but feel free to bring your own! Registration is recommended.

Elio (2025) Rated: PG Running Time: 1hr, 39 mins

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

Join us on half days/ no school days for a family movie afternoon. Light refreshments will be served, but feel free to bring your own! Registration is recommended.

Elio (2025) Rated: PG Running Time: 1hr, 39 mins

My Parent & Me Canvas Painting

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween

My Parent and Me canvas painting event is designed for parents and their children to have creative fun while enjoying a special day together. Each participant will paint corresponding paintings.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

My Parent and Me canvas painting event is designed for parents and their children to have creative fun while enjoying a special day together. Each participant will paint corresponding paintings.

Spicy Cranberry Jam for the Holidays

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for a flavorful exploration of small-batch jam making, featuring a live demonstration of Spicy Cranberry Jam served on tender Cream Scones—both recipes from Artisanal Preserves.

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

Join us for a flavorful exploration of small-batch jam making, featuring a live demonstration of Spicy Cranberry Jam served on tender Cream Scones—both recipes from Artisanal Preserves.

Tween Scene- Ugly Christmas Shirts

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

These instructor-led programs are a fun, educational, and creative way for Tweens to learn crafts and socialize.

 

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

These instructor-led programs are a fun, educational, and creative way for Tweens to learn crafts and socialize.

 

Teen Pony Bead Bracelets

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Get crafty and express your style! In this fun, hands-on class just for teens, you'll learn how to design and create colorful accessories using pony beads. —just bring your creativity and a friend!

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

Get crafty and express your style! In this fun, hands-on class just for teens, you'll learn how to design and create colorful accessories using pony beads. —just bring your creativity and a friend!

Needle Point Mitten

Cozy Creations: Needle Point Mittens

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Ready to try something new and creative? Join us for a fun and relaxing introduction to plastic needlepoint, a nostalgic craft with modern possibilities!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to try something new and creative? Join us for a fun and relaxing introduction to plastic needlepoint, a nostalgic craft with modern possibilities!

Movie Matinee- That Christmas (2024)

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
King Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Adults

Join us on half days/ no school days for a family movie afternoon. Light refreshments will be served, but feel free to bring your own! Registration is recommended.

That Christmas (2024) Rated: PG Running Time: I hr 34 mins

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

Join us on half days/ no school days for a family movie afternoon. Light refreshments will be served, but feel free to bring your own! Registration is recommended.

That Christmas (2024) Rated: PG Running Time: I hr 34 mins