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Braidwood B.A.T.s

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Do you love your library and want to help make it even better?

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

Do you love your library and want to help make it even better?

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Bunny Butt Flower Pots

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Hop into spring with a fun Easter craft!

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

Hop into spring with a fun Easter craft!

Good Friday

All Day
Fossil Ridge Public Library

Closed for Good Friday holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Fossil Ridge Public Library
Description:

Closed for Good Friday holiday.

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Shimmer and Spine- Diamond Art Bookmarks

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Add sparkle to your reading with Shimmer & Spine! Create your own diamond art bookmarks using colorful gems and easy templates. Learn to design, apply rhinestones, and seal your masterpiece for everyday use or gifting.

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

Add sparkle to your reading with Shimmer & Spine! Create your own diamond art bookmarks using colorful gems and easy templates. Learn to design, apply rhinestones, and seal your masterpiece for everyday use or gifting.

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Petals & Patterns: A Spring Needlepoint Workshop

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

  Celebrate spring with some cozy crafting! Beginner or pro, join fellow Fossil Ridge patron Amanda Wilczak for a cheerful needlepoint session where we’ll create a bright, spring-inspired coaster using plastic canvas.

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

  Celebrate spring with some cozy crafting! Beginner or pro, join fellow Fossil Ridge patron Amanda Wilczak for a cheerful needlepoint session where we’ll create a bright, spring-inspired coaster using plastic canvas.

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2026 Reed-Custer Student Art Show

04/17/2026 @ 9:00am to 04/26/2026 @ 2:00pm
Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Teens

The Reed-Custer Student Art Show will be displayed at the Fossil Ridge Public Library during library hours from Friday, April 17th, through Sunday, April 26th!

Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Reed-Custer Student Art Show will be displayed at the Fossil Ridge Public Library during library hours from Friday, April 17th, through Sunday, April 26th!

In-Service Day

All Day
Fossil Ridge Public Library

The Fossil Ridge Public Library will be closed for a staff in-service day on Friday, May 8th.

Closing
Branches:
Fossil Ridge Public Library
Description:

The Fossil Ridge Public Library will be closed for a staff in-service day on Friday, May 8th.

book page photo display

Booked & Beautiful :Upcycled Page Display Art

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

Get creative and give old books a totally new vibe in this teen- focused DIY workshop!

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

Get creative and give old books a totally new vibe in this teen- focused DIY workshop!

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Spamalot Bus Trip

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Bus Trip, Performance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for a hilarious adventure to see Monty Python’s Spamalot! This side-splitting musical comedy is packed with laughs, unforgettable songs, and plenty of “knights” you won’t soon forget.

Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Bus Trip, Performance
Event Details:

Join us for a hilarious adventure to see Monty Python’s Spamalot! This side-splitting musical comedy is packed with laughs, unforgettable songs, and plenty of “knights” you won’t soon forget.

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Game Time! Chicago Sports Outside the Lines

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Hut!...Strike!...Swish! Sports history in Chicago is loaded with athletes, teams, and their combined virtues and shortcomings. But there are legends that aren't limited to the playing surface.

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

Hut!...Strike!...Swish! Sports history in Chicago is loaded with athletes, teams, and their combined virtues and shortcomings. But there are legends that aren't limited to the playing surface.