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Book cover of ‘Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?’ by Dr. Julie Smith. White background with staggered black text, the word “This” in light blue. A yellow author name line at the bottom. A round purple sticker at the top right reads “Everyday Tools for Life’s Ups & Downs.”

Readers In Progress

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Build better habits, a stronger mindset, and steady motivation while sharing real-life takeaways with these monthly self-help picks.

January 27:
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before
by Dr. Julie Smith

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Build better habits, a stronger mindset, and steady motivation while sharing real-life takeaways with these monthly self-help picks.

January 27:
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before
by Dr. Julie Smith

true crime book club logo

Better Read Than Dead: True Crime Book Club

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
True Crime Book Club:

Pick up a copy of the latest title at the Circulation Desk on the first floor.

Join us for an informal discussion of this month's title: 

The Sinners All Bow by Kate Winkler 

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

True Crime Book Club

Pick up a copy of the latest title at the Circulation Desk on the first floor.

Join us for an informal discussion of this month's title: 

The Sinners All Bow by Kate Winkler 

Clear coaster made from pressed flowers, purple, green, blue, yellow, and pink flowers pressed between 2 clear acrylic squares with rose gold washi tape taping the edges together to form a border.l

Adult/Young Adult Grab and Go Crafts: Pressed Flower Coasters

All Day
Adult & Teen Reference Desk - 2nd Floor at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Adult/YA Grab and Go:

Kits are available on the first Monday of each month and must be picked up in person.Due to limited availability kits cannot be placed on hold.Colors may vary from the sample image...

Our February Grab and Go Kit is a Pressed Flower Coaster.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Adult & Teen Reference Desk - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Adult/YA Grab and Go

Kits are available on the first Monday of each month and must be picked up in person.

Due to limited availability kits cannot be placed on hold.

Colors may vary from the sample image.

Our February Grab and Go Kit is a Pressed Flower Coaster.

Mystery Busters!

All Day
Adult & Teen Reference Desk - 2nd Floor at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Sharpen your sleuthing prowess with “Mystery Busters!” 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Adult & Teen Reference Desk - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sharpen your sleuthing prowess with “Mystery Busters!” 

Docs Program

Intro to Google Docs Class

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

This class teaches the basics on how to use the web-based word processing tool for typing up a letter or other important documents.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

This class teaches the basics on how to use the web-based word processing tool for typing up a letter or other important documents.

Amusement Parks of Chicagoland Remembered

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Let’s discover the history of some of the most endearing amusement parks of our childhood.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Let’s discover the history of some of the most endearing amusement parks of our childhood.

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Murder Mystery Book Club

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Murder Mystery Book Club:

The Murder Mystery Book Club reads mystery and detective fiction.Pick up a copy of the latest title at the Circulation Desk on the first floor. 

Join us for an informal discussion of this month's title: 

Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Murder Mystery Book Club

The Murder Mystery Book Club reads mystery and detective fiction.

Pick up a copy of the latest title at the Circulation Desk on the first floor.

 

Join us for an informal discussion of this month's title: 

Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica

Fiber Arts Club

Fiber Arts Club

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other Club, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Bring your own knitting, crochet, needlework, or other works in progress and projects for a social crafting hour at the library! This is not a class, though participants are welcome to share tips and techniques!

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other Club, Other
Event Details:

Bring your own knitting, crochet, needlework, or other works in progress and projects for a social crafting hour at the library! This is not a class, though participants are welcome to share tips and techniques!

Food for Thought Cooking Club

Food For Thought Cooking Club

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Other Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Food for Thought Cooking Club:

In-Person Registration Required.Bring your creativity and appetite to the Cooking Club. Each month we'll pick a different theme.Your task is to create a dish fitting the theme to s...

Our theme for February is "Snack Food Month"!

We can't wait to see the amazing dishes everyone creates. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Food for Thought Cooking Club

In-Person Registration Required.

Bring your creativity and appetite to the Cooking Club. Each month we'll pick a different theme.

Your task is to create a dish fitting the theme to share at the meeting. Check out the library’s collection of cookbooks for inspiration. 

Visit the Reference Desk on the second floor to register.

For the safety of all members, a copy of the recipe must be brought to each meeting, including a full ingredients list. Any modifications made to the ingredients must be disclosed on the recipe.

Our theme for February is "Snack Food Month"!

We can't wait to see the amazing dishes everyone creates. 

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.

anything goes book club logo

Anything Goes Book Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Anything Goes Book Club:

The Anything Goes Book Club reads a variety of popular fiction and nonfiction titles from all genres.Pick up a copy of the latest title at the Circulation Desk on the First Floor.​

Join us for an informal discussion of this month's title: 

James by Percival Everett 

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Anything Goes Book Club

The Anything Goes Book Club reads a variety of popular fiction and nonfiction titles from all genres.

Pick up a copy of the latest title at the Circulation Desk on the First Floor.​

Join us for an informal discussion of this month's title: 

James by Percival Everett 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Love Stories From History Presentation title and Presenter Lorrisa Julianus pictured against dark/red clouded background

Love Stories From History: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (ZOOM)

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Award-winning romantic comedy filmmaker Lorrisa Julianus shares true stories to delight and entertain, whether you consider Cupid a bestie or a frenemy.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Award-winning romantic comedy filmmaker Lorrisa Julianus shares true stories to delight and entertain, whether you consider Cupid a bestie or a frenemy.

two greeting cards. one with a cactus planted in a brown pot with two red/pink blooms. The other one with a mountain landscape. green blue mountains with a sunset background.

Watercolor Cards

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Explore the medium of watercolors at this relaxing painting event. You will get the chance to create watercolor greeting cards for your loved ones. Calming music and watercolor supplies will be provided for this unstructured art class.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the medium of watercolors at this relaxing painting event. You will get the chance to create watercolor greeting cards for your loved ones. Calming music and watercolor supplies will be provided for this unstructured art class.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Photo Guidelines

Photographs may be taken during library programs and events. Please notify library staff if you do not wish to be photographed.

Cozy Corners

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Banish those winter blues at the snuggest spot in town! Every month, we're serving up steaming drinks, tasty treats, fun games, and coloring galore! Swing by our puzzle swap table to trade one brain-twister for another.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Banish those winter blues at the snuggest spot in town! Every month, we're serving up steaming drinks, tasty treats, fun games, and coloring galore! Swing by our puzzle swap table to trade one brain-twister for another.

Sheets Program

Intro to Google Sheets Class

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn how to use Google Sheets to organize information in a table.  If you want to follow along, please bring your own computer, phone, or device to class and a valid working google email account.  

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Learn how to use Google Sheets to organize information in a table.  If you want to follow along, please bring your own computer, phone, or device to class and a valid working google email account.  

biography book club logo

A Snapshot in Time: Biography

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Biography Book Club meets the Last Tuesday of the month at 11:00 am starting in January 2026.  For the February 24 meeting, we will discuss the book:  Oprah: A Biography by Kitty Kelley.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Biography Book Club meets the Last Tuesday of the month at 11:00 am starting in January 2026.  For the February 24 meeting, we will discuss the book:  Oprah: A Biography by Kitty Kelley.

“The cover of The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest shows a textured beige background with a thin line-art drawing of a mountain. The title appears in large black letters above the illustration, and the subtitle reads, ‘Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery.’”

Readers In Progress

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Build better habits, a stronger mindset, and steady motivation while sharing real-life takeaways with these monthly self-help picks.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Build better habits, a stronger mindset, and steady motivation while sharing real-life takeaways with these monthly self-help picks.

true crime book club logo

Better Read Than Dead: True Crime Book Club

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
True Crime Book Club:

Pick up a copy of the latest title at the Circulation Desk on the first floor.

Join us for an informal discussion of this month's title, 

A Gentleman and a Thief by Dean Jobb

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

True Crime Book Club

Pick up a copy of the latest title at the Circulation Desk on the first floor.

Join us for an informal discussion of this month's title, 

A Gentleman and a Thief by Dean Jobb

An Introduction to Chinese Papercutting

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Spruce up for the Lunar New Year as Yvonne Wolf unveils the magic of Chinese papercutting! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spruce up for the Lunar New Year as Yvonne Wolf unveils the magic of Chinese papercutting! 

Mystery Busters!

All Day
Adult & Teen Reference Desk - 2nd Floor at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Sharpen your sleuthing prowess with “Mystery Busters!” 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Adult & Teen Reference Desk - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sharpen your sleuthing prowess with “Mystery Busters!” 

Mystery Busters!

All Day
Adult & Teen Reference Desk - 2nd Floor at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Sharpen your sleuthing prowess with “Mystery Busters!” 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Adult & Teen Reference Desk - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sharpen your sleuthing prowess with “Mystery Busters!” 

Mystery Busters!

All Day
Adult & Teen Reference Desk - 2nd Floor at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Sharpen your sleuthing prowess with “Mystery Busters!” 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Adult & Teen Reference Desk - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sharpen your sleuthing prowess with “Mystery Busters!”