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Bingocize

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

LOOKING FOR A FUN, NEW WAY

TO BE MORE ACTIVE?

Bingo + Exercise = Bingocize®

BINGOCIZE® is a health promotion program that combines the game

Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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

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Bingocize

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

LOOKING FOR A FUN, NEW WAY

TO BE MORE ACTIVE?

Bingo + Exercise = Bingocize®

BINGOCIZE® is a health promotion program that combines the game

Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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

Well- Read Book Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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.

 

 January Title: To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee

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

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

 

 January Title: To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee

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Bingocize

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

LOOKING FOR A FUN, NEW WAY

TO BE MORE ACTIVE?

Bingo + Exercise = Bingocize®

BINGOCIZE® is a health promotion program that combines the game

Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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

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Mugs Up for Winter Bingo

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Game
Age Group:
Adults

Bundle up for a blizzard of fun! Join us for Winter Bingo, where snowflakes, cocoa mugs, and cozy vibes fill your cards and the room. Shout “BINGO!” to win cool prizes, sip hot chocolate, and share some frosty laughs with friends and family.

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

Bundle up for a blizzard of fun! Join us for Winter Bingo, where snowflakes, cocoa mugs, and cozy vibes fill your cards and the room. Shout “BINGO!” to win cool prizes, sip hot chocolate, and share some frosty laughs with friends and family.

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Black Sox, Billy Goats& da Monstas of da Midway: Chicago Team Sports History

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Whether you're ready to do the Super Bowl shuffle or sing Go Cubs Go!, Chicago's sports scene is loaded with legends, lore, and laughs.

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

Whether you're ready to do the Super Bowl shuffle or sing Go Cubs Go!, Chicago's sports scene is loaded with legends, lore, and laughs.

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Paint Your Pets with a Graphite Transfer

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Bring your beloved pet to life on canvas in this fun and beginner-friendly painting workshop!

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

Bring your beloved pet to life on canvas in this fun and beginner-friendly painting workshop!

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Bingocize

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

LOOKING FOR A FUN, NEW WAY

TO BE MORE ACTIVE?

Bingo + Exercise = Bingocize®

BINGOCIZE® is a health promotion program that combines the game

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

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Disney 101: Everything You Need to Know to Plan Your Family's Disney Vacation

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Planning a Disney vacation requires careful attention to detail, but using a complimentary Disney Travel Planner can significantly reduce the stress of the process.

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

Planning a Disney vacation requires careful attention to detail, but using a complimentary Disney Travel Planner can significantly reduce the stress of the process.

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Bingocize

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

LOOKING FOR A FUN, NEW WAY

TO BE MORE ACTIVE?

Bingo + Exercise = Bingocize®

BINGOCIZE® is a health promotion program that combines the game

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

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Library Lovers Bingo

All Day 2/1 - 3/1
Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Celebrate Library Lovers Month with a fun library-themed bingo game! Complete activities on your card: like checking out a book, attending a program, or exploring our resources to mark off squares.

Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Celebrate Library Lovers Month with a fun library-themed bingo game! Complete activities on your card: like checking out a book, attending a program, or exploring our resources to mark off squares.

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Love on the Rocks (Without the Spirits): A Mocktail Workshop

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Get ready to shake things up this Valentine’s Day! We’re serving four love-struck mocktails that are sure to make hearts skip a beat at your next party.

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

Get ready to shake things up this Valentine’s Day! We’re serving four love-struck mocktails that are sure to make hearts skip a beat at your next party.

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Bingocize

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

LOOKING FOR A FUN, NEW WAY

TO BE MORE ACTIVE?

Bingo + Exercise = Bingocize®

BINGOCIZE® is a health promotion program that combines the game

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

Well- Read Book Club

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 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.

 

 February Title: Elvis is Vegas Richard Zoglin

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

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

 

 February Title: Elvis is Vegas Richard Zoglin

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Puzzle Swap

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Feeling puzzled? Come connect the pieces with fellow jigsaw lovers at our Library Puzzle Swap!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Feeling puzzled? Come connect the pieces with fellow jigsaw lovers at our Library Puzzle Swap!

Half- Day Movie Matinee- Zootopia 2

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Adults

Spend your half-days/ no school days with us at our family movie afternoons. Enjoy light refreshments or bring your favorite snacks along. Registration is recommended to reserve your spot. 

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

Spend your half-days/ no school days with us at our family movie afternoons. Enjoy light refreshments or bring your favorite snacks along. Registration is recommended to reserve your spot. 

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

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Cricut Valentines Mugs

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Get crafty this Valentine’s Day and design your own custom mug using a decals and infusible ink designs made by a Cricut cutting machine.

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

Get crafty this Valentine’s Day and design your own custom mug using a decals and infusible ink designs made by a Cricut cutting machine.

Lizzardo Museum of Lapidary Art Bus Trip

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 8:30am - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Bus Trip
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Adults

Join the Children's Department on a fascinating trip to the Lizzardo Museum of Lapidary Art, where geology meets artistry. Children will explore stunning gemstone carvings, intricate jade sculptures, dazzling minerals, and ancient fossils.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tween, Adults
Program Type: Bus Trip
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Children's Department on a fascinating trip to the Lizzardo Museum of Lapidary Art, where geology meets artistry. Children will explore stunning gemstone carvings, intricate jade sculptures, dazzling minerals, and ancient fossils.

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.

Lake Placid Olympic Museum

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults

In 1974, shortly after the 1980 Olympic Winter Games were awarded to Lake Placid, members of the community decided to create a collection of materials pertaining to the Games for future use in a museum/research facility.

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

In 1974, shortly after the 1980 Olympic Winter Games were awarded to Lake Placid, members of the community decided to create a collection of materials pertaining to the Games for future use in a museum/research facility.

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Bingocize

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

LOOKING FOR A FUN, NEW WAY

TO BE MORE ACTIVE?

Bingo + Exercise = Bingocize®

BINGOCIZE® is a health promotion program that combines the game

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