New Year Holiday Closure

The library is closed on New Year’s Eve (Wednesday, December 31, 2025) and New Year’s Day (Thursday, January 1, 2026) in observance of the holiday.

Regular library hours resume on Friday, January 2, 2026.

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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.

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

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
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 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.

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
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!” 

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.  

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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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

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.” 

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. 

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.

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.

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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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.

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 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

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 

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
Registration Required
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.

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
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!” 

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.

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.

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

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