Thanksgiving Holiday Closure

The library will close early at 5:00 PM on Thanksgiving Eve (Wednesday, November 26, 2025) and will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 27, 2025) to observe the holiday.

Regular library hours will resume on Friday, November 28, 2025.

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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.

Children's Storytime

Children's Storytime

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Activity Center at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Families
Children's Storytime:

Storytimes feature lots of singing, stories, and fun! Each Storytime session will have a different theme and is open to all ages with a guardian in attendance.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Children's Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Families
Program Type: Storytime

Children's Storytime

Storytimes feature lots of singing, stories, and fun! Each Storytime session will have a different theme and is open to all ages with a guardian in attendance.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Home for the Holidays

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
All Ages

The festive season is casting its spell, spreading joy all around! 

Prepare for a cozy night at the library as the enchanting Heather Braodukis serenades us with “Home for the Holidays,” a dazzling set of holiday classics. 

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

The festive season is casting its spell, spreading joy all around! 

Prepare for a cozy night at the library as the enchanting Heather Braodukis serenades us with “Home for the Holidays,” a dazzling set of holiday classics. 

Taylor Swift Party Logo

Taylor Swift Party

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Come “Shake It Off” and celebrate Taylor Swift’s Birthday where we will be listening to music, making friendship bracelets, and other fun filled Taylor Swift themed activities.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come “Shake It Off” and celebrate Taylor Swift’s Birthday where we will be listening to music, making friendship bracelets, and other fun filled Taylor Swift themed activities.

Yeti Fest Logo

Yeti Fest

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Library Mountain's buzzing with excitement over some sneaky footprints! Our buddy Foxy is whipping up a "frosty" shindig with his new Yeti pal! Get ready for a Yeti-tastic extravaganza with games, crafts, and all sorts of fun!

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Library Mountain's buzzing with excitement over some sneaky footprints! Our buddy Foxy is whipping up a "frosty" shindig with his new Yeti pal! Get ready for a Yeti-tastic extravaganza with games, crafts, and all sorts of fun!

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.

Children's Storytime

Children's Storytime

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Activity Center at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Families
Children's Storytime:

Storytimes feature lots of singing, stories, and fun! Each Storytime session will have a different theme and is open to all ages with a guardian in attendance.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Children's Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Families
Program Type: Storytime

Children's Storytime

Storytimes feature lots of singing, stories, and fun! Each Storytime session will have a different theme and is open to all ages with a guardian in attendance.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

A Conversation with Steen Metz: Surviving the Holocaust

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
All Ages

On October 2, 1943, eight-year-old Steen Metz and his family were forcibly taken from their home in German-occupied Denmark to the desolate Theresienstadt Concentration Camp. 

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

On October 2, 1943, eight-year-old Steen Metz and his family were forcibly taken from their home in German-occupied Denmark to the desolate Theresienstadt Concentration Camp. 

Children's Storytime

Children's Storytime

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Activity Center at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Families
Children's Storytime:

Storytimes feature lots of singing, stories, and fun! Each Storytime session will have a different theme and is open to all ages with a guardian in attendance.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Children's Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Families
Program Type: Storytime

Children's Storytime

Storytimes feature lots of singing, stories, and fun! Each Storytime session will have a different theme and is open to all ages with a guardian in attendance.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Storytime with Mr. Malcolm Logo

Storytime with Mr. Malcolm

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Activity Center at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families

Foxy is super excited to welcome local picture book author and awesome library patron, Mr. Malcolm Newsome to share his latest book, The Daddy-Daughter Dance, with all of Foxy’s library friends!

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Children's Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Foxy is super excited to welcome local picture book author and awesome library patron, Mr. Malcolm Newsome to share his latest book, The Daddy-Daughter Dance, with all of Foxy’s library friends!

Children's Storytime

Children's Storytime

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Activity Center at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Families
Children's Storytime:

Storytimes feature lots of singing, stories, and fun! Each Storytime session will have a different theme and is open to all ages with a guardian in attendance.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Children's Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Families
Program Type: Storytime

Children's Storytime

Storytimes feature lots of singing, stories, and fun! Each Storytime session will have a different theme and is open to all ages with a guardian in attendance.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Furry Friends Celebration

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Love comes in all shapes and sizes, especially when it’s wagging its tail! 

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Love comes in all shapes and sizes, especially when it’s wagging its tail! 

Children's Storytime

Children's Storytime

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Activity Center at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Families
Children's Storytime:

Storytimes feature lots of singing, stories, and fun! Each Storytime session will have a different theme and is open to all ages with a guardian in attendance.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Children's Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Families
Program Type: Storytime

Children's Storytime

Storytimes feature lots of singing, stories, and fun! Each Storytime session will have a different theme and is open to all ages with a guardian in attendance.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

September is Library Card Sign Up Month

Library Card Sign Up Month

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Circulation Desk - 1st Floor at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Community Outreach, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Circulation Desk - 1st Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach, Other
Event Details:

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

September is Library Card Sign Up Month

Library Card Sign Up Month

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Circulation Desk - 1st Floor at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Community Outreach, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Circulation Desk - 1st Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach, Other
Event Details:

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

September is Library Card Sign Up Month

Library Card Sign Up Month

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Circulation Desk - 1st Floor at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Community Outreach, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Circulation Desk - 1st Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach, Other
Event Details:

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

September is Library Card Sign Up Month

Library Card Sign Up Month

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Circulation Desk - 1st Floor at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Community Outreach, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Circulation Desk - 1st Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach, Other
Event Details:

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

September is Library Card Sign Up Month

Library Card Sign Up Month

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Circulation Desk - 1st Floor at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Community Outreach, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Circulation Desk - 1st Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach, Other
Event Details:

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

September is Library Card Sign Up Month

Library Card Sign Up Month

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Circulation Desk - 1st Floor at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Community Outreach, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Circulation Desk - 1st Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach, Other
Event Details:

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

September is Library Card Sign Up Month

Library Card Sign Up Month

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Circulation Desk - 1st Floor at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Community Outreach, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Circulation Desk - 1st Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach, Other
Event Details:

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

September is Library Card Sign Up Month

Library Card Sign Up Month

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Circulation Desk - 1st Floor at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Community Outreach, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Circulation Desk - 1st Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach, Other
Event Details:

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

September is Library Card Sign Up Month

Library Card Sign Up Month

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Circulation Desk - 1st Floor at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Community Outreach, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Circulation Desk - 1st Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach, Other
Event Details:

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

September is Library Card Sign Up Month

Library Card Sign Up Month

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Circulation Desk - 1st Floor at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Community Outreach, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Circulation Desk - 1st Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach, Other
Event Details:

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

September is Library Card Sign Up Month

Library Card Sign Up Month

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Circulation Desk - 1st Floor at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Community Outreach, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Circulation Desk - 1st Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach, Other
Event Details:

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.