Event List

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 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.

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.

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

*Parents must accompany children*

Do you want to learn to play chess?

Or are you the most feared player amongst your friends?

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Join us for our Trunk or Treat event where we will be decorating pumpkins! Come to the library and have some fall fun creating your own unique pumpkin.

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 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.

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

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 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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.