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Join us for a magical night at the theater!

Join Illinois Libraries Present for a nostalgic and intimate hour-long conversation with Emmy-nominated actor Steve Burns, best known as ‘Steve’ from the beloved Nickelodeon show Blue’s Clues.

It may be small, but a library card packs a mighty punch. Borrow museum passes, musical instruments, and even tools from your library’s collection. Take part in engaging programs like book clubs, movie nights, crafting classes, and lectures.

National Dog Day is celebrated annually on August 26th to highlight the contributions dogs make to society as loyal companions, service animals, and in the line of duty with law enforcement or military operations.

Soak up the tropical vibes with Grammy-nominated, Gold Record artist Dave Rudolf! Enjoy an evening of original songs and island-inspired covers by Jimmy Buffett, Harry Belafonte, Bob Marley, and more!

Discover how easy graphic design can be with Canva! Learn to create eye-catching social media posts, flyers, and infographics using this free, user-friendly website. Perfect for beginners... no design experience needed!

International Cat Day is celebrated every year on August 8th around the world and is used to raise awareness for cats and learn how to protect them.

A movie night under the stars? Sign us up!

Join us on Wednesday, July 30th for a fascinating evening with Naturalist Kim White as she explores the world of biomimicry—how nature inspires innovative solutions to human challenges.

Cool off and get creative at our Summer Mocktails event!

The Fossil Ridge Public Library will be closed on Friday, July 4th, in observance of the Fourth of July.

We will reopen for normal library hours on Saturday, July 5th.

On December 4, 1956, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins had a chance encounter at Sun Studio in Memphis. What transpired was one of the greatest impromptu jam sessions in music history.

Fossil Ridge Public Library has partnered with the Northern Illinois Food Bank to provide lunch to kids in Grades K-12 during the summer. Individual meals will be delivered every Tuesday and Thursday and will be served from 11:30 a.m.

BOOK SALE!

The Fossil Ridge Public Library is hosting a Book Sale from Friday, June 13th, all the way to Thursday, July 31st, during regular library hours!

The following will be on sale at just one dollar each:
• Hardcovers

I-PASS on Demand is here!

On Thursday, June 12th, pick up an I-PASS Sticker Tag at the library from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. — perfect for any passenger vehicle!