This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Reading with the Wolves: Winter Reading Challenge 12/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 01/31/2026 @ 5:00pm Adult & Teen Reference Desk - 2nd Floor at Fox Lake District Library Program Type: Reading Challenge Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Clever as a Fox, Fierce as a Wolf — Winter Reading Starts Here!Sign up by visiting the second floor December 1 - January 31. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec-Jan 2025 Reading with the Wolves: Winter Reading Challenge 12/01/2025 @ 9:00am–01/31/2026 @ 5:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Adult & Teen Reference Desk - 2nd Floor Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Reading Challenge Event Details: Clever as a Fox, Fierce as a Wolf — Winter Reading Starts Here!Sign up by visiting the second floor December 1 - January 31.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Murder Mystery Book Club Friday, January 2, 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. Our January meeting has been moved to Friday, 01/02, due to the New Year's Holiday. Join us for an informal discussion of this month's title: Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Murder Mystery Book Club 10:30am–11:30am Adults, Seniors 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. Our January meeting has been moved to Friday, 01/02, due to the New Year's Holiday. Join us for an informal discussion of this month's title: Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Food For Thought Cooking Club Saturday, January 3, 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 January is "Apple Month"!We can't wait to see the amazing dishes everyone creates. Open View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Food For Thought Cooking Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Open 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 January is "Apple 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult/Young Adult Grab and Go Crafts: Sock Kitten 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 January Grab and Go Kit is a Sock Kitten. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Adult/Young Adult Grab and Go Crafts: Sock Kitten All Day Teens, Adults, Seniors 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 January Grab and Go Kit is a Sock Kitten.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Mystery Busters! All Day Adults, Seniors Open 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!”
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Weiss Ratings: Library Database Monday, January 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adults, Seniors Start out a new year with a new library database resource that will help you get your finances in order! We will go over how to navigate the Weiss Ratings database to help you research your investing, finances, and banking needs. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Weiss Ratings: Library Database 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: Start out a new year with a new library database resource that will help you get your finances in order! We will go over how to navigate the Weiss Ratings database to help you research your investing, finances, and banking needs.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group New Year, New Vision Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Vision boards combine images, words and dreams into one place as a reminder to ourselves of what we want to achieve. Whether you’re envisioning new health, school, financial or life goals we’re here to help you manifest them in 2026! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue New Year, New Vision 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Open Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Vision boards combine images, words and dreams into one place as a reminder to ourselves of what we want to achieve. Whether you’re envisioning new health, school, financial or life goals we’re here to help you manifest them in 2026!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Winter Sowing Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentation, Workshop Age Group: Teens, Adults This informative and interactive presentation introduces the affordable and easy gardening method of WINTER SOWING—a technique using recycled containers to start seeds outdoors during the winter months. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Winter Sowing 11:00am–12:30pm Teens, Adults Waitlist Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentation, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: This informative and interactive presentation introduces the affordable and easy gardening method of WINTER SOWING—a technique using recycled containers to start seeds outdoors during the winter months.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Anything Goes Book Club Monday, January 12, 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: Vera Wang's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Santana View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Anything Goes Book Club 11:00am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors 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: Vera Wang's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Santana 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jack the Ripper Tour Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adults, Seniors Step into the infamous shoes of Jack the Ripper! Join our digital watch party with Tours by Foot London’s “Jack the Ripper Tour - A Virtual London Walk.” View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Jack the Ripper Tour 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Step into the infamous shoes of Jack the Ripper! Join our digital watch party with Tours by Foot London’s “Jack the Ripper Tour - A Virtual London Walk.”
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Basic Computer Class Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adults, Seniors Are you interested in learning how to use a computer? This entry level basic computer class will teach you how a computer works, basic navigation, and how to search the internet. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Basic Computer Class 10:00am–11:00am Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: Are you interested in learning how to use a computer? This entry level basic computer class will teach you how a computer works, basic navigation, and how to search the internet.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cozy Corners Tuesday, January 20, 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Cozy Corners 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Social Security and Retirement Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adults, Seniors Jonathan Pfisterer from Pfisterer Retirement & Insurance will present a session on how Social Security works. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Social Security and Retirement 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Jonathan Pfisterer from Pfisterer Retirement & Insurance will present a session on how Social Security works.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Winter Themed Book Vases Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults, Seniors Sprinkle a dash of winter wonder onto your shelves by crafting your very own book vases. Toss in some flowers and greenery, and voilà—a masterpiece is born! Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Winter Themed Book Vases 10:30am–11:30am Adults, Seniors Full Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Sprinkle a dash of winter wonder onto your shelves by crafting your very own book vases. Toss in some flowers and greenery, and voilà—a masterpiece is born!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Pastel Sunset Art Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Using soft pastels and a charcoal pencil create a striking sunset. No art experience required to create your original art piece. All supplies are provided. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Pastel Sunset Art 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Open Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Using soft pastels and a charcoal pencil create a striking sunset. No art experience required to create your original art piece. All supplies are provided. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group A Snapshot in Time: Biography Tuesday, January 27, 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 January 27 meeting, we will discuss the book: Bing Crosby: A Pocketful of Dreams by Gary Giddins. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 27 2026 Tue A Snapshot in Time: Biography 11:00am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors 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 January 27 meeting, we will discuss the book: Bing Crosby: A Pocketful of Dreams by Gary Giddins.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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 Beforeby Dr. Julie Smith View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Readers In Progress 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults 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 Beforeby Dr. Julie Smith
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group 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 View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Better Read Than Dead: True Crime Book Club 10:30am–11:30am Adults, Seniors 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
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group All About Orchids Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library Program Type: Community Outreach, Presentation Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Join us for a special presentation on one of the most diverse families of flowering plants on Earth — orchids! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 31 2026 Sat All About Orchids 2:00pm–3:15pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Open Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Community Outreach, Presentation Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a special presentation on one of the most diverse families of flowering plants on Earth — orchids!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Adult/Young Adult Grab and Go Crafts: Pressed Flower Coasters All Day Teens, Adults, Seniors 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Mystery Busters! All Day Adults, Seniors Open 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!”
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Intro to Google Docs Class 10:00am–11:00am Adults, Seniors 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Amusement Parks of Chicagoland Remembered 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group 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 View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Murder Mystery Book Club 10:30am–11:30am Adults, Seniors 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