Event List

Filters
Age Group

Listen & Create-Halloween Stress Balls

Thursday, October 30, 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.

Open
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.

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

Listen & Create-Nature Wands

Thursday, November 6, 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.

Open
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.

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.

Open
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.

Listen & Create- Sponge Painted Turkey

Thursday, November 13, 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.

Open
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.

Illinois Family Reading Night Stuffie Sleepover

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
King Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Join us as we celebrate Illinois Family Reading Night with a stuffed animal sleepover! At this event, your child will create a craft, have a snack, sing songs, and hear a few stories.

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

Join us as we celebrate Illinois Family Reading Night with a stuffed animal sleepover! At this event, your child will create a craft, have a snack, sing songs, and hear a few stories.

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.

Kids Can Cook- Lasagna

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
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.

 

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

Listen & Create

Thursday, November 27, 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.

Open
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.

Cookies With Clause

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Come and visit Santa in person before he leaves for the North Pole to get ready for his worldwide journey. Bring your wish list and camera to take a special photo with Santa. Enjoy holiday movies, fun Christmas crafts, and cookie decorating too.

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

Come and visit Santa in person before he leaves for the North Pole to get ready for his worldwide journey. Bring your wish list and camera to take a special photo with Santa. Enjoy holiday movies, fun Christmas crafts, and cookie decorating too.

Listen & Create-Paper Penguins

Thursday, December 4, 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.

Open
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.

Listen & Create-Gingerbread Houses

Thursday, December 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.

Open
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.

Listen & Create-Santa Searchers

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
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, 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.

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