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Grab & Go Crafts

Grab and Go: Food Groups

All Day 8/11 - 8/16
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.

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.

Video Game Battle Royale

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Challenge your pals and even the library crew to epic battles across video games, from retro classics to the latest hits. Snag the top score and claim your summer's worth of bragging rights!

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Challenge your pals and even the library crew to epic battles across video games, from retro classics to the latest hits. Snag the top score and claim your summer's worth of bragging rights!

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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Manga Book Club

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Manga Book Club:

The Manga Book Club reads a variety of popular light novels and manga.Pick up a copy of the latest title at the Circulation Desk on the first floor.

This month title is "The Ancient Magus' Bride" by Kore Yamazaki.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Manga Book Club

The Manga Book Club reads a variety of popular light novels and manga.

Pick up a copy of the latest title at the Circulation Desk on the first floor.

This month title is "The Ancient Magus' Bride" by Kore Yamazaki.

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Friday Night Live Concert Series

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Community Outreach, Performance
Age Group:
All Ages

The library is looking forward to joining the fun at Friday Night Live, a brand-new summer series hosted by the Village of Fox Lake!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach, Performance
Event Details:

The library is looking forward to joining the fun at Friday Night Live, a brand-new summer series hosted by the Village of Fox Lake!

Play to Learn

Play to Learn: Camping

Saturday, August 16, 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...

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.

Grab & Go Crafts

Grab and Go: Box of Crayons

All Day 8/18 - 8/23
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.

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.

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Foxy's ImagiLab: Light Painting

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Activity Center at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12)

Inviting all curious minds to explore the fascinating intersection of art and technology! Each month, we’ll investigate different art forms and tools—past or present. Stay curious, get creative, be imaginative!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Children's Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Inviting all curious minds to explore the fascinating intersection of art and technology! Each month, we’ll investigate different art forms and tools—past or present. Stay curious, get creative, be imaginative!

Playtime for Littles

Playtime for Littles

Tuesday, August 19, 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.

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.

Playtime for Littles

Playtime for Littles

Wednesday, August 20, 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.

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.

Playtime for Littles

Playtime for Littles

Thursday, August 21, 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.

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.

Staff In-Service Hours

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Fox Lake District Library

On Friday, August 22nd, the library will be closed to the public from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a mandatory Staff In-Service Day.The library will open at noon and close at 5:00 p.m.R...

Closing
Branches:
Fox Lake District Library
Description:

On Friday, August 22nd, the library will be closed to the public from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a mandatory Staff In-Service Day.

The library will open at noon and close at 5:00 p.m.

Play-Doh® Playdates

Play-Doh Playdates (Ages 2-7)

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Activity Center at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn
Age Group:
Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8)
Play-Doh* Playdates:

It’s time for some Play-Doh® fun! We have all the Play-Doh® and tools,all you need is your imagination!

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Children's Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn

Play-Doh* Playdates

It’s time for some Play-Doh® fun! We have all the Play-Doh® and tools,all you need is your imagination!

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.

Grab & Go Crafts

Grab and Go: National Trail Mix Day

All Day 8/25 - 8/30
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.

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.

Wii Sports Challenge

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Games, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Battle against the Librarians in Tennis, Bowling, and other sports on a classic video game system.  

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games, Other
Event Details:

Battle against the Librarians in Tennis, Bowling, and other sports on a classic video game system.  

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Evening Lego Club

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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)

Special evening edition! Stop by the Children’s Activity Room to build. LEGO creations will be on display in the Children’s Library for the month. 

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
Event Details:

Special evening edition! Stop by the Children’s Activity Room to build. LEGO creations will be on display in the Children’s Library for the month. 

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A Snapshot in Time - Biography Book Club

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Biography Book Club:

The Biography Book Club reads biography titles, new and old.Pick up a copy of the latest title at the Circulation Desk on the First Floor.​

For August 27, will discuss the book: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Biography Book Club

The Biography Book Club reads biography titles, new and old.

Pick up a copy of the latest title at the Circulation Desk on the First Floor.​

For August 27, will discuss the book: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand.

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Let's Make Balloon Art: Balloon Sword

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Activity Center at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Kids (Age 8-12)

Learn new skills and make new friends. Summer sessions will focus on learning how to make art with balloons!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Children's Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Kids (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn new skills and make new friends. Summer sessions will focus on learning how to make art with balloons!

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Good Boy, Good Book

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Activity Center at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families

Hank, a professional therapy dog from the Fox Lake Police Department, will be back to visit his friends this Summer to hear you read your favorite stories to him. 

Open
Registration Required
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: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hank, a professional therapy dog from the Fox Lake Police Department, will be back to visit his friends this Summer to hear you read your favorite stories to him. 

Video Game Battle Royale

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Challenge your pals and even the library crew to epic battles across video games, from retro classics to the latest hits. Snag the top score and claim your summer's worth of bragging rights!

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Challenge your pals and even the library crew to epic battles across video games, from retro classics to the latest hits. Snag the top score and claim your summer's worth of bragging rights!

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.

Brass City Board Game Night

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Join us for Brass City Board Game Nights with Joe Prindle — a free, all-ages event series happening this summer at the library!

Enjoy an evening of board game demos and casual play, featuring:

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Brass City Board Game Nights with Joe Prindle — a free, all-ages event series happening this summer at the library!

Enjoy an evening of board game demos and casual play, featuring:

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, August 29, 2025 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 Lost Tomb by Douglas Preston.

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 Lost Tomb by Douglas Preston.

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Friday Night Live Concert Series

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Community Outreach, Performance
Age Group:
All Ages

The library is looking forward to joining the fun at Friday Night Live, a brand-new summer series hosted by the Village of Fox Lake!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach, Performance
Event Details:

The library is looking forward to joining the fun at Friday Night Live, a brand-new summer series hosted by the Village of Fox Lake!

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Foxy's Little Explorers: Safari

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Activity Center at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Youth, Children (Age 0-4)

Calling all little explorers! Join Foxy for a fun-filled safari adventure! Use your investigative skills to learn more about safari animals and their habitats through a variety of safari-themed early literacy activities.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Children's Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Calling all little explorers! Join Foxy for a fun-filled safari adventure! Use your investigative skills to learn more about safari animals and their habitats through a variety of safari-themed early literacy 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.

Labor Day

All Day
Fox Lake District Library

The library will be closed on Labor Day, September 1, 2025, in observance of the holiday.Regular library hours will resume on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

Closing
Branches:
Fox Lake District Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Labor Day, September 1, 2025, in observance of the holiday.

Regular library hours will resume on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.