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Library Lovers Bingo

All Day 2/1–3/1
Teens, Adults
Other
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.

Braidwood B.A.T.S

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Teen
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love your library and want to help make it even better?

Puzzle Swap

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Other
Open
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

1:30pm–3:00pm
Children, Tween, Adults
Movie
Open
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

Cricut Valentines Mugs

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Full
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.

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art Bus Trip

8:30am–1:00pm
Children, Tween, Adults
Bus Trip
Open
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 Lizzadro 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.

The Graphic Gather Tween Book Club

5:00pm–5:45pm
Tween
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our tween graphic novel book club. We meet on the first Monday of the month, to talk about the graphic novel, share favorite moments from the book, and enjoy some tasty snacks.

Decorative Napkin Candles

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Light up your creativity at the library!

Braidwood B.A.T.s

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Teen
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love your library and want to help make it even better?

Half- Day Movie Matinee- Smurfs (2025)

1:30pm–3:00pm
Children, Tween, Adults
Movie
Open
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

Exam Cram

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Teen
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Event Details:

Need a boost before exams? Join us for Exam Cram—a chill study session where you can focus, review with friends, and grab some snacks along the way. Fuel your brain, crush your prep, and power through your finals with us!

K-Pop Night

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Teen
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a night of music, dancing, and all things K-pop!

Device Drop In

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Technology Class
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Do you need a little help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop or e-reader? Bring your device and your questions to this drop-in event. Staff will help you navigate your device and the library's digital resources.

Braidwood B.A.T.s

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Teen
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love your library and want to help make it even better?

Bunny Butt Flower Pots

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

Hop into spring with a fun Easter craft!

Make-Up Basics 101 for Tweens

1:30pm–2:30pm
Tween
Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beginner Makeup 101 for Tweens by GlamBat Studios 

The Graphic Gather Tween Book Club

5:00pm–5:45pm
Tween
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our tween graphic novel book club. We meet on the first Monday of the month, to talk about the graphic novel, share favorite moments from the book, and enjoy some tasty snacks.

Shimmer and Spine- Diamond Art Bookmarks

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

Add sparkle to your reading with Shimmer & Spine! Create your own diamond art bookmarks using colorful gems and easy templates. Learn to design, apply rhinestones, and seal your masterpiece for everyday use or gifting.

2026 Reed-Custer Student Art Show

04/17/2026 @ 9:00am–04/26/2026 @ 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 Friday, April 17th, through Sunday, April 26th!

Grogru's may the 4th be with you birthday party

5:30pm–7:00pm
Toddlers, Children, Tween
Other
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tween
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

We invite families and fans of all ages to join us for a truly out-of-this-world celebration as we mark our pet iguana, Grogru's 4th birthday.

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens

Spamalot Bus Trip

4:00pm–10:00pm
Teens, Adults
Bus Trip, Performance
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Bus Trip, Performance
Event Details:

Join us for a hilarious adventure to see Monty Python’s Spamalot! This side-splitting musical comedy is packed with laughs, unforgettable songs, and plenty of “knights” you won’t soon forget.

Game Time! Chicago Sports Outside the Lines

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Performance
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hut!...Strike!...Swish! Sports history in Chicago is loaded with athletes, teams, and their combined virtues and shortcomings. But there are legends that aren't limited to the playing surface.