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J. Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library

Join award-winning cookbook author, New York Times food columnist, and Serious Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join award-winning cookbook author, New York Times food columnist, and Serious Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration.

Toddler Time

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
King Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Toddlers

We welcome toddlers and their caregivers to join us every week for an exciting exploration of various toys and sensory materials.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

We welcome toddlers and their caregivers to join us every week for an exciting exploration of various toys and sensory materials.

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.

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.

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

Toddler Time

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
King Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Toddlers

We welcome toddlers and their caregivers to join us every week for an exciting exploration of various toys and sensory materials.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

We welcome toddlers and their caregivers to join us every week for an exciting exploration of various toys and sensory materials.

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.

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.

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

Toddler Time

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
King Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Toddlers

We welcome toddlers and their caregivers to join us every week for an exciting exploration of various toys and sensory materials.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

We welcome toddlers and their caregivers to join us every week for an exciting exploration of various toys and sensory materials.

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.

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.