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2025 Reed-Custer Student Art Show

04/28/2025 @ 9:00am - 05/04/2025 @ 2:00pm
Children, Tween, Teens
Arts & Crafts
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 Monday, April 28th, through Sunday, May 4th!

Fiction Addiction Book Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

The book club meets monthly on the fourth Monday at 5:30 PM to discuss a book selected by one of the members. This group discusses a wide variety of books. Copies of the monthly book selections are available at the front desk for checkout.

Cocktail Umbrella Wreath

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to usher in the summer with a simple,  yet festive holiday wreath made of cocktail umbrellas! Join us for the craft but stay for the mocktails and conversation! 

In-Service Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Fossil Ridge Public Library
Description:

The Fossil Ridge Public Library will be closed for a staff in-service day on Friday, May 9th.

Trivia Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Game
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ms. Quiz as she tests you and your team on all kinds of knowledge. Prizes will be awarded. Alcohol can be purchased at the American Legion. Food may be brought into the establishment. Please register in teams of 5-8 people.

Kids Can Cook

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children, Tween
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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

Well-Read Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Book Club
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.

 

 May Title: The Forgotten Bookshop of Paris by Daisy Wood.

Chess Club for All Ages

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tween, Teens, Adults
Game
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Game
Registration Required
Event Details:

*Parents must accompany children*

 

Do you want to learn to play chess?

Or are you the most feared player amongst your friends?

Play That Hot Fiddle

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Born in 1916 in southern Indiana from a southeastern Illinois family, the child prodigy fiddler and singer Wade Ray, developed into one of the most endearing entertainers in country and western swing music.

Cook the Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on the Third Tuesday of every month for our cookbook-meets-potluck. Each member chooses a recipe from the same cookbook voted on by the group and brings a dish to share at the following meeting.  

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

Smash Rockets

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to learn about jet propulsion and the life of an astronaut from a real NASA educator. You can also create your very own rocket! This event is perfect for teens who love science, space and hands-on fun.

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Fossil Ridge Public Library, Off Site
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Bingocize

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Health & Wellness
Upcoming
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

Bingocize

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Health & Wellness
Upcoming
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

Bingocize

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Health & Wellness
Upcoming
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

Bingocize

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Health & Wellness
Upcoming
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

I-PASS on Demand

9:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Workshop
Upcoming
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 

Bingocize

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Health & Wellness
Upcoming
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

Bingocize

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Health & Wellness
Upcoming
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

Bingocize

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Health & Wellness
Upcoming
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