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Sunrise art using soft pastels. sun, then the sky is yellow, to orange, to pink, to purple to blue, to dark. Silhouette of trees and leaves.

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.

Upcoming
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.

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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 will be 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 i...

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 will be 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!” 

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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

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.

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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.

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.

Upcoming
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.

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

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!”