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10 am
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Lap-Sit

10:00am - 10:30am
Toddlers
Storytime
Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Let's instill a love of books in children from birth to 3 years. This program is designed to introduce your child to the wonderful world of books. Caregiver participation and guidance are required as we read, sing, and do finger plays.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Toddlers
Other
Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

We welcome toddlers and their caregivers to join us every week for an exciting exploration of various toys and sensory materials.

11 am
12 pm
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Braidwood Fire Protection District Open House

12:30pm - 4:00pm
Children, Tween, Teens
Other
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tween, Teens
Program Type: Other
1 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Well Read Book Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us in reading and discussing books designed to make you question everything.

 

Frankenstein Block Craft

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

No scary monsters here, only smiles as you easily paint your Frankenstein to life. All supplies included. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Half- Day Movie Matinee- IF (2024)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tween
Movie
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.

2 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Young At Heart: Movie

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Movie
Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Join us for a viewing of The Help based on the National Bestselling book of the same title by author, Kathryn Stockett! 

Food, Drinks, and Dessert will be provided! 

3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Tween Scene

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tween
Arts & Crafts, Tween Scene
Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: King Room
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Tween Scene
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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

 

09/16/24- Glass Pebble Magnets 

10/14/24- Spooky Halloween Candles

6 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cook the Book Club

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

How Corn Changed Itself and Everything Else

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Performance
Open
Required
Library Branch: Fossil Ridge Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

In this lecture, Cynthia Clampitt will present the history of corn and how it transformed the Americas before First Contact, how it traveled the world after First Contact, and its stunning impact on the creation of not only the historic Midwest bu

This event is in the "Children" group.

Listen & Create

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
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.