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Microsoft Word Basics

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the essentials of Microsoft Word in this beginner-friendly, hands-on class! You'll practice creating and formatting documents, adjusting margins, working with fonts, and using helpful tools like spell check and copy/paste.

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

Learn the essentials of Microsoft Word in this beginner-friendly, hands-on class! You'll practice creating and formatting documents, adjusting margins, working with fonts, and using helpful tools like spell check and copy/paste.

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Bingocize

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

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

Thrill Seeker's Book Club

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
King Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

A book club for fans of mysteries, thrillers, and adventures–both fiction and non-fiction

November Title: His and Hers by Alice Feeney

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

A book club for fans of mysteries, thrillers, and adventures–both fiction and non-fiction

November Title: His and Hers by Alice Feeney

The letters Bingocize in different colors on a white background

Bingocize

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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, November 11, 2025 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.

 

 November Title: Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann

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.

 

 November Title: Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann

I-PASS on Demand

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

FREE I-PASS stickers tags available for every passenger vehicle

Once activated, the Sticker Tag is ready to use on the Illinois Tollway and E-ZPass roadways 24 hours after activation 

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

FREE I-PASS stickers tags available for every passenger vehicle

Once activated, the Sticker Tag is ready to use on the Illinois Tollway and E-ZPass roadways 24 hours after activation 

Cutting the Cable

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Thinking about cancelling your cable subscription? This lecture-style class will walk you through the basics of cutting the cord and preparing your home for streaming.

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

Thinking about cancelling your cable subscription? This lecture-style class will walk you through the basics of cutting the cord and preparing your home for streaming.

The letters Bingocize in different colors on a white background

Bingocize

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

Thanksgiving Bingo

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Game
Age Group:
Adults

Let's be thankful for our friends and grab one or two in a friendly game of Bingo! Light refreshments will be served.

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

Let's be thankful for our friends and grab one or two in a friendly game of Bingo! Light refreshments will be served.

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.

AARP

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

A program for individuals 55+ to teach them safe driving techniques. 

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

A program for individuals 55+ to teach them safe driving techniques. 

AARP

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

A program for individuals 55+ to teach them safe driving techniques. 

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

A program for individuals 55+ to teach them safe driving techniques. 

The letters Bingocize in different colors on a white background

Bingocize

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
King Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

Thrill Seeker's Book Club

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
King Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

A book club for fans of mysteries, thrillers, and adventures–both fiction and non-fiction

December Title: The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

A book club for fans of mysteries, thrillers, and adventures–both fiction and non-fiction

December Title: The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf

Creativity Connections: Winter Wreath

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Just like snowflakes, each of us is one-of-a-kind, beautiful and unique in our own way. Join us to create your own personalized snowflake wreath-no two will be the same! Space is limited and registration is required. Adults Ages 60+

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

Just like snowflakes, each of us is one-of-a-kind, beautiful and unique in our own way. Join us to create your own personalized snowflake wreath-no two will be the same! Space is limited and registration is required. Adults Ages 60+

Well-Read Book Club

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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.

 

 December Title: The Storied Life of AJ Fikry Gabrielle Zevin

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.

 

 December Title: The Storied Life of AJ Fikry Gabrielle Zevin

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!

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It's A Wonderful Life Bus Trip

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Bus Trip
Age Group:
Adults

5:30 PM BUS LEAVES THE LIBRARY 

6:20 PM BUS ARRIVES AT THE RIALTO

7:00 PM SHOWTIME

9:30 PM BUS RETURNS TO THE LIBRARY 

 REGISTER IN PERSON ONLY

COST: 30.00 PER PERSON 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Bus Trip
Event Details:

5:30 PM BUS LEAVES THE LIBRARY 

6:20 PM BUS ARRIVES AT THE RIALTO

7:00 PM SHOWTIME

9:30 PM BUS RETURNS TO THE LIBRARY 

 REGISTER IN PERSON ONLY

COST: 30.00 PER PERSON 

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

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Movie: The Family Stone

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

A stuffy careerist gets more than she bargained for when she visits her fiancé’s quirky, free-spirited family over the Christmas holidays.

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

A stuffy careerist gets more than she bargained for when she visits her fiancé’s quirky, free-spirited family over the Christmas holidays.