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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.

Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Other
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.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

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.

Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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. 

Upcoming
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

Upcoming
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

This event is in the "Children" group

Kids Can Cook- Lasagna

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

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.

 

Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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.

 

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

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Little Learners

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers

Let's learn our ABCs! "Little Learners" is a fun, weekly program where preschoolers can master the alphabet through stories, music, and a craft. Join us as we explore the wonderful world of letters, one week at a time.

Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Let's learn our ABCs! "Little Learners" is a fun, weekly program where preschoolers can master the alphabet through stories, music, and a craft. Join us as we explore the wonderful world of letters, one week at a time.

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.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

Thursday, November 27, 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.

Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Other
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.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Listen & Create

Thursday, November 27, 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.

Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
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.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Cookies With Clause

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Come and visit Santa in person before he leaves for the North Pole to get ready for his worldwide journey. Bring your wish list and camera to take a special photo with Santa. Enjoy holiday movies, fun Christmas crafts, and cookie decorating too.

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

Come and visit Santa in person before he leaves for the North Pole to get ready for his worldwide journey. Bring your wish list and camera to take a special photo with Santa. Enjoy holiday movies, fun Christmas crafts, and cookie decorating too.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Play-Doh Playdate

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
King Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Toddlers

Join us for a Play-Doh workshop! Display your creativity using our Play-Doh and tools. This program is for children aged 2-6, and registration is required.

Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a Play-Doh workshop! Display your creativity using our Play-Doh and tools. This program is for children aged 2-6, and registration is required.

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.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Little Learners

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers

Let's learn our ABCs! "Little Learners" is a fun, weekly program where preschoolers can master the alphabet through stories, music, and a craft. Join us as we explore the wonderful world of letters, one week at a time.

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

Let's learn our ABCs! "Little Learners" is a fun, weekly program where preschoolers can master the alphabet through stories, music, and a craft. Join us as we explore the wonderful world of letters, one week at a time.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

Upcoming
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

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

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.

Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

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.

Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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+

Upcoming
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+

This event is in the "Tween" group

Tween Scene- Ugly Christmas Shirts

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
King Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween

These instructor-led programs are a fun, educational, and creative way for Tweens to learn crafts and socialize.

 

Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

These instructor-led programs are a fun, educational, and creative way for Tweens to learn crafts and socialize.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

Upcoming
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

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Little Learners

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers

Let's learn our ABCs! "Little Learners" is a fun, weekly program where preschoolers can master the alphabet through stories, music, and a craft. Join us as we explore the wonderful world of letters, one week at a time.

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

Let's learn our ABCs! "Little Learners" is a fun, weekly program where preschoolers can master the alphabet through stories, music, and a craft. Join us as we explore the wonderful world of letters, one week at a time.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Pony Bead Bracelets

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Get crafty and express your style! In this fun, hands-on class just for teens, you'll learn how to design and create colorful accessories using pony beads. —just bring your creativity and a friend!

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

Get crafty and express your style! In this fun, hands-on class just for teens, you'll learn how to design and create colorful accessories using pony beads. —just bring your creativity and a friend!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

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.

Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Other
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.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

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.

Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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!

Upcoming
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!

This event is in the "Children" group

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.

Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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