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Community Helpers Storytime-Braidwood Fire Protection District

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime, Other
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us at the Braidwood Fire Protection District for a tour of the fire station. Meet Sparky, the fire dog, and listen to stories read by the firefighters. Registration is require...

Closed
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us at the Braidwood Fire Protection District for a tour of the fire station. Meet Sparky, the fire dog, and listen to stories read by the firefighters. Registration is required, and a caregiver must accompany their child.

Chess Club for All Ages

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
King Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Game
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

*Parents must accompany children* Do you want to learn to play chess?Or are you the most feared player amongst your friends?Or do you want to beat the one who is?Or even if yo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Game
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

*Parents must accompany children*

 

Do you want to learn to play chess?

Or are you the most feared player amongst your friends?

Listen & Create

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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. Please make sure to...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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.

Children's Trunk-or-Treat Pumpkin Decorating

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tween
Event Details:

Trunk or Treat! Decorate a pumpkin! Have fun decorating a fall pumpkin at the library. All supplies are included and limited to 1 per child (Ages 3-12).  Registration is requi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:

Trunk or Treat! Decorate a pumpkin! Have fun decorating a fall pumpkin at the library. All supplies are included and limited to 1 per child (Ages 3-12).  Registration is required. 

Listen & Create

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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. Please make sure to...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

Braidwood Fire Protection District Open House

Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Teens
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teens
Program Type: Other

Half- Day Movie Matinee- IF (2024)

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Tween
Event Details:

Join us for a family movie afternoon, bring your refreshments, or enjoy light snacks. Registration is recommended.IF (2024)-A young girl who goes through a difficult experience beg...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join us for a family movie afternoon, bring your refreshments, or enjoy light snacks. Registration is recommended.

Listen & Create

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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. Please make sure to...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

Kids Can Cook

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children
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 requir...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Listen & Create

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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. Please make sure to...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Prairie Tales- Going Batty

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children, Tween
Event Details:

Join us as the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie brings its prairie programs to Fossil Ridge. Discover why these elusive creatures of the night are so important to us. Learn about...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Join us as the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie brings its prairie programs to Fossil Ridge. Discover why these elusive creatures of the night are so important to us.

Listen & Create

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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. Please make sure to...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

Chess Club for All Ages

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
King Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Game
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

*Parents must accompany children* Do you want to learn to play chess?Or are you the most feared player amongst your friends?Or do you want to beat the one who is?Or even if yo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Game
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

*Parents must accompany children*

 

Do you want to learn to play chess?

Or are you the most feared player amongst your friends?

Listen & Create

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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. Please make sure to...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

No School Movie Matinee-Kung Fu Panda 4

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Tween
Event Details:

Join us for a family movie afternoon, bring your refreshments, or enjoy light snacks. Registration is recommended.After Po is tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Tween
Program Type: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us for a family movie afternoon, bring your refreshments, or enjoy light snacks. Registration is recommended.

Listen & Create

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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. Please make sure to...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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. Please make sure to...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Brookfield Zoo Holiday Magic Bus Trip

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 10:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Bus Trip
Age Group:
Children, Tween, Adults
Event Details:

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with Fossil Ridge! Join us on a bus trip to explore Chicagoland’s longest-running lights festival, featuring over two million twinkling LE...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tween, Adults
Program Type: Bus Trip
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with Fossil Ridge! Join us on a bus trip to explore Chicagoland’s longest-running lights festival, featuring over two million twinkling LED lights.

Kids Can Cook

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children
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 requir...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Thanksgiving

All Day
Fossil Ridge Public Library, Off Site

The library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day.

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

The library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day.

Friday After Thanksgiving

All Day
Fossil Ridge Public Library, Off Site

The library will be closed in observance of the Friday after Thanksgiving.

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

The library will be closed in observance of the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Cookies With Clause

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Performance
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Please stop by and visit with Santa himself before he heads back to the North Pole to prepare for his journey around the world. Bring your wish list and camera so you can grab a pi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Please stop by and visit with Santa himself before he heads back to the North Pole to prepare for his journey around the world. Bring your wish list and camera so you can grab a picture with Santa.

Listen & Create

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Fossil Ridge Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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. Please make sure to...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Fossil Ridge Public Library, Off Site

The library will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve.

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

The library will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve.