Event List

Baby Rave

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Youth, Children (Age 0-4)

Get your glow on and dance the morning away with kid friendly techno music, glow-in-the-dark Play-Doh, and more.

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Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4)

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Get your glow on and dance the morning away with kid friendly techno music, glow-in-the-dark Play-Doh, and more.

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.

Friday Night Live Concert Series

Friday, July 11, 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!

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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-Doh Playdates (Ages 2-7)

Saturday, July 12, 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!

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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.

Pokémon Party

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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, All Ages

Gotta catch ‘em all! Celebrate your favorite monster-catching series at the library! Play Pokémon-themed games, make Pokémon crafts, and meet like-minded Poké-maniacs! Feel free to bring your cards and games to play and trade!

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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, All Ages

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Gotta catch ‘em all! Celebrate your favorite monster-catching series at the library! Play Pokémon-themed games, make Pokémon crafts, and meet like-minded Poké-maniacs! Feel free to bring your cards and games to play and trade!

Grab and Go: S'more

All Day 7/14 - 7/19

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.

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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.

Children's Storytime

Monday, July 14, 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.

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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.

Anything Goes Book Club

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Quiet Reading 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:

The Overstory: A Novel by Richard Powers.

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Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library

Room: Quiet Reading 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:

The Overstory: A Novel by Richard Powers.

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.

Summer Meals

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library

Program Type:

Community Outreach, Movie, Other

Age Group:

Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens

School-aged youth are invited to enjoy a complimentary lunch from the Northern Illinois Food Bank and a movie in the First Floor Meeting Room. Meals are served only until 1:00 pm.

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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

Program Type: Community Outreach, Movie, Other

Event Details:

School-aged youth are invited to enjoy a complimentary lunch from the Northern Illinois Food Bank and a movie in the First Floor Meeting Room. Meals are served only until 1:00 pm.

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Pictionary and Scattergories Challenge

Monday, July 14, 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 Pictionary and Scattergories.

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Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Games, Other

Event Details:

Battle against the Librarians in Pictionary and Scattergories.

Foxy's Tater Tots (0-2)

Tuesday, July 15, 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!

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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.

Foxy’s Family Disco Bash

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

All Ages

Lace up those boogie boots and hustle over to Foxy’s Disco, the ultimate groovy hotspot in town!

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Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Lace up those boogie boots and hustle over to Foxy’s Disco, the ultimate groovy hotspot in town!

Disclaimer(s)

After Hours Program

All Main Library services are closed during after-hours programs. Only the Library meeting room and restroom on the 1st floor will be open.

PLEASE ARRIVE 10 to 15 minutes early to the meeting room. The front entrance is locked promptly at 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 5:00 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Guidelines

Photographs may be taken during library programs and events. Please notify library staff if you do not wish to be photographed.

Summer Meals

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library

Program Type:

Community Outreach, Movie, Other

Age Group:

Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens

School-aged youth are invited to enjoy a complimentary lunch from the Northern Illinois Food Bank and a movie in the First Floor Meeting Room. Meals are served only until 1:00 pm.

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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

Program Type: Community Outreach, Movie, Other

Event Details:

School-aged youth are invited to enjoy a complimentary lunch from the Northern Illinois Food Bank and a movie in the First Floor Meeting Room. Meals are served only until 1:00 pm.

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

STEM Into Learning: Ferris Wheel

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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!

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Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library

Room: Children's Activity Center

Age Group: Youth, Kids (Age 8-12)

Program Type: STEAM

Registration Required

STEM Into Learning

Use simple materials to make various experiments while learning about STEM concepts!

Amphibians, Reptiles, and Insects O My!

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library

Program Type:

Presentation, Other

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Alex will share resources, both book and online, to help identify these often overlooked critters.

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Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Presentation, Other

Event Details:

Alex will share resources, both book and online, to help identify these often overlooked critters.

Woodland Stencil Painting

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Create your own woodland wonder by turning a log into a slice of nature’s art! We've got all the crafty treasures ready for you, but spots are as elusive as a shooting star. So, grab your place today!

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Registration Required

Event Details:

Create your own woodland wonder by turning a log into a slice of nature’s art! We've got all the crafty treasures ready for you, but spots are as elusive as a shooting star. So, grab your place today!

DIY Book Nook

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Is your bookshelf looking a bit blah? Jazz it up with a whimsical book nook that adds a sprinkle of charm! We've got all the goodies you'll need, but hurry—spots are as limited as a bestseller on release day. Register now!

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Is your bookshelf looking a bit blah? Jazz it up with a whimsical book nook that adds a sprinkle of charm! We've got all the goodies you'll need, but hurry—spots are as limited as a bestseller on release day. Register now!

Manga Book Club

Friday, July 18, 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 "Delicious in Dungeon" by Ryoko Kui.

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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 "Delicious in Dungeon" by Ryoko Kui.

Friday Night Live Concert Series

Friday, July 18, 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!

View Details

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: Foxy's Arcade

Saturday, July 19, 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...

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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.

Mario Kart RC Racing

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Youth, Kids (Age 8-12)

Vroom Vroom! Beep Beep! Watch out for that shell! Bring your competitive spirit and see who can navigate the track, go for the gold, and win the coveted Foxy Cup.

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Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, Kids (Age 8-12)

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

Vroom Vroom! Beep Beep! Watch out for that shell! Bring your competitive spirit and see who can navigate the track, go for the gold, and win the coveted Foxy Cup.

Grab and Go: Circus Cookie Elephant

All Day 7/21 - 7/26

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.

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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.

Summer Meals

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library

Program Type:

Community Outreach, Movie, Other

Age Group:

Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens

School-aged youth are invited to enjoy a complimentary lunch from the Northern Illinois Food Bank and a movie in the First Floor Meeting Room. Meals are served only until 1:00 pm.

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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

Program Type: Community Outreach, Movie, Other

Event Details:

School-aged youth are invited to enjoy a complimentary lunch from the Northern Illinois Food Bank and a movie in the First Floor Meeting Room. Meals are served only until 1:00 pm.

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Foxy's ImagiLab: FunHouse Mirrors

Monday, July 21, 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

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

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

Tuesday, July 22, 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.

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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.

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After Hours Program

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STEM Into Learning

Manga Book Club

Play to Learn

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Playtime for Littles

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