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 Grab and Go: National Taco Day All Day 9/29 - 10/5 Youth Reference Desk - 1st Floor at Fox Lake District Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Come and pick up a fun craft kit to make at home! Supplies are limited! Craft changes weekly. 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 Sep-Oct 2025 Grab and Go: National Taco Day All Day 9/29–10/5 Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Youth Reference Desk - 1st Floor Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come and pick up a fun craft kit to make at home! Supplies are limited! Craft changes weekly.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Playtime for Littles (Ages 0-3) Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm Children's Activity Center at Fox Lake District Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4) Playtime for Littles: Drop-in unstructured play for ages up to 3 years old with an adult caregiver. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Playtime for Littles (Ages 0-3) 10:00am–6:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4) Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Children's Activity Center Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4) Program Type: Play & Learn Playtime for Littles Drop-in unstructured play for ages up to 3 years old with an adult caregiver. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Casa de Cultura Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Presentation Age Group: Teens Inviting all teens to come and learn about Hispanic culture! Expect fun discussions, cool crafts and a chance to connect with friends while learning something new!Sept 2 & 30Oct 14 & 28 View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Casa de Cultura 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Presentation Event Details: Inviting all teens to come and learn about Hispanic culture! Expect fun discussions, cool crafts and a chance to connect with friends while learning something new!Sept 2 & 30Oct 14 & 28
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group Adopt a Ghost All Day 10/1 - 10/31 Fox Lake District Library Age Group: Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Creep over to the Children’s Desk to adopt a boo-tiful new friend this month–your own tiny ghost! One ghost per child while supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group Oct 1 - 31 2025 Adopt a Ghost All Day 10/1–10/31 Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Age Group: Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Event Details: Creep over to the Children’s Desk to adopt a boo-tiful new friend this month–your own tiny ghost! One ghost per child while supplies last.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group Two Sentence Spooky Story Story Contest All Day 10/1 - 10/31 Fox Lake District Library Age Group: Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Can you write a two-sentence spooky story to scare the socks off of Foxy? Grab a short story form at the Children’s Desk, craft your two-sentence masterpiece of horror, and Foxy’s favorites will win a prize! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group Oct 1 - 31 2025 Two Sentence Spooky Story Story Contest All Day 10/1–10/31 Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Age Group: Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Event Details: Can you write a two-sentence spooky story to scare the socks off of Foxy? Grab a short story form at the Children’s Desk, craft your two-sentence masterpiece of horror, and Foxy’s favorites will win a prize!
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Playtime for Littles (Ages 0-3) Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm Children's Activity Center at Fox Lake District Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4) Playtime for Littles: Drop-in unstructured play for ages up to 3 years old with an adult caregiver. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Oct 1 2025 Wed Playtime for Littles (Ages 0-3) 10:00am–6:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4) Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Children's Activity Center Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4) Program Type: Play & Learn Playtime for Littles Drop-in unstructured play for ages up to 3 years old with an adult caregiver. 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Playtime for Littles (Ages 0-3) Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm Children's Activity Center at Fox Lake District Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4) Playtime for Littles: Drop-in unstructured play for ages up to 3 years old with an adult caregiver. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Oct 2 2025 Thu Playtime for Littles (Ages 0-3) 10:00am–6:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4) Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Children's Activity Center Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4) Program Type: Play & Learn Playtime for Littles Drop-in unstructured play for ages up to 3 years old with an adult caregiver. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Murder Mystery Book Club Thursday, October 2, 2025 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: The Lost Village by Camilla Sten. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 2 2025 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: The Lost Village by Camilla Sten.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Fiber Arts Club Thursday, October 2, 2025 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! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 2 2025 Thu Fiber Arts Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens, Adults 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!
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 Lego Club Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Children's Activity Center at Fox Lake District Library Program Type: Other Club Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Lego Club: Love LEGO®? Let your imagination run wild! Creations will be on display for the month. 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 Oct 4 2025 Sat Lego Club 11:00am–12:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) 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) Program Type: Other Club Lego Club Love LEGO®? Let your imagination run wild! Creations will be on display for the month.
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, October 4, 2025 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 October is "Vegetarian 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 Oct 4 2025 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 October is "Vegetarian 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 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... The October Adult/Young Adult Grab and Go Craft is the Felt Skulls Craft. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Adult/Young Adult Grab and Go Crafts 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 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. The October Adult/Young Adult Grab and Go Craft is the Felt Skulls Craft.
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 Oct 6 2025 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult/Young Adult Grab & Go Crafts All Day 10/6 - 10/11 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... View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 6 - 11 2025 Adult/Young Adult Grab & Go Crafts All Day 10/6–10/11 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 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.
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 Grab and Go: Zombie Cat Puppet All Day 10/6 - 10/12 Youth Reference Desk - 1st Floor at Fox Lake District Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Come and pick up a fun craft kit to make at home! Supplies are limited! Craft changes weekly. 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 Oct 6 - 12 2025 Grab and Go: Zombie Cat Puppet All Day 10/6–10/12 Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Youth Reference Desk - 1st Floor Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come and pick up a fun craft kit to make at home! Supplies are limited! Craft changes weekly.
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 "Families" group Children's Storytime Monday, October 6, 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. 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 "Families" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Children's Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Families 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Red Cross Blood Drive Monday, October 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults, Seniors Make a lifesaving donation today and become someone's hero! As a thank-you, all generous donors will snag a free book from the fabulous Friends of the Library book sale room. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Red Cross Blood Drive 11:00am–4:00pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Make a lifesaving donation today and become someone's hero! As a thank-you, all generous donors will snag a free book from the fabulous Friends of the Library book sale room.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Foxy's Tater Tots (0-2) Tuesday, October 7, 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) For ages 0-2 with a guardian.Bring your little tater tots over to the Children’s Activity Center and join Foxy, our mascot, for storytime and movement activities! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Foxy's Tater Tots (0-2) 10:00am–10:30am Youth, Children (Age 0-4) Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Children's Activity Center Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4) Program Type: Storytime Event Details: For ages 0-2 with a guardian.Bring your little tater tots over to the Children’s Activity Center and join Foxy, our mascot, for storytime and movement activities! 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Happiness is … : Celebrating 75 Years of Peanuts! Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: All Ages Brace yourself for some Snoopy shenanigans as the Peanuts gang gears up to celebrate their 75th birthday bash! Dive into the wacky world of Peanuts history and test your knowledge in a trivia showdown. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Happiness is … : Celebrating 75 Years of Peanuts! 7:00pm–8:00pm All Ages Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Brace yourself for some Snoopy shenanigans as the Peanuts gang gears up to celebrate their 75th birthday bash! Dive into the wacky world of Peanuts history and test your knowledge in a trivia showdown.
This event is in the "Teens" group Relatable Reads Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Teens Relatable Reads is a teen book club where we explore some of the most reoccurring topics in teen lives.*Pick up a copy of the latest title at the Circulation Desk on the first floor*September 9: Turtles All the Way Down View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Relatable Reads 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Relatable Reads is a teen book club where we explore some of the most reoccurring topics in teen lives.*Pick up a copy of the latest title at the Circulation Desk on the first floor*September 9: Turtles All the Way Down
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group STEM Into Learning: Oobleck Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Children's Activity Center at Fox Lake District Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Youth, Kids (Age 8-12) STEM Into Learning: Use simple materials to make various experiments while learning about STEM concepts! PLEASE NOTE: The start time for this program has been moved from a 3:30 start time to a 5:30 start time! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group Oct 8 2025 Wed STEM Into Learning: Oobleck 5:30pm–6:30pm Youth, Kids (Age 8-12) Open Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Children's Activity Center Age Group: Youth, Kids (Age 8-12) Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: STEM Into Learning Use simple materials to make various experiments while learning about STEM concepts! PLEASE NOTE: The start time for this program has been moved from a 3:30 start time to a 5:30 start time!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Get Your Docs in a Row: Estate Planning Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library Program Type: Presentation, Workshop Age Group: Adults, Seniors This presentation provides an intro to estate planning fundamentals such as wills, trusts, and Powers of Attorney. Presented by Caren and Alan from Shire Law Group. This is a walk-in event. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Get Your Docs in a Row: Estate Planning 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Presentation, Workshop Event Details: This presentation provides an intro to estate planning fundamentals such as wills, trusts, and Powers of Attorney. Presented by Caren and Alan from Shire Law Group. This is a walk-in event.
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 Play to Learn: Paranormal Investigator Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm Children's Activity Center at Fox Lake District Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8) Play to Learn: Drop-in play for children 2-6 years old with a caregiver.Each themed event will feature hands-on activities to spark your child’s imagination and engage their literacy, math, and s... 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 Oct 11 2025 Sat Play to Learn: Paranormal Investigator 12:00pm–4:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8) Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Children's Activity Center Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8) Program Type: Play & Learn Play to Learn Drop-in play for children 2-6 years old with a caregiver.Each themed event will feature hands-on activities to spark your child’s imagination and engage their literacy, math, and social skills. 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Cosmic Romantics Seance Program Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library Program Type: Performance, Presentation Age Group: All Ages Elizabeth and Eric of Cosmic Romantics present a theatrical séance show filled with surprises and humor. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 11 2025 Sat Cosmic Romantics Seance Program 2:00pm–3:00pm All Ages Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performance, Presentation Event Details: Elizabeth and Eric of Cosmic Romantics present a theatrical séance show filled with surprises and humor.
