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Playtime for Littles

Playtime for Littles (Ages 0-3)

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 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.

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Snapshot in Time: Biography

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Biography Book Club meets the Last Tuesday of the month at 11:00 am.  For the March 31 meeting, we will discuss the book:  Home Work : a Memoir of My Hollywood Years by Julie Andrews.

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

The Biography Book Club meets the Last Tuesday of the month at 11:00 am.  For the March 31 meeting, we will discuss the book:  Home Work : a Memoir of My Hollywood Years by Julie Andrews.

Minimalist book cover with a white background. The title “The Psychology of Money” is centered in bold text, with the word “Money” in orange and the rest in black. Below it, the subtitle reads “Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness.” The author’s name, Morgan Housel, appears beneath the subtitle in simple black text. The overall design is clean and uncluttered.

Readers In Progress

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Build better habits, a stronger mindset, and steady motivation while sharing real-life takeaways with these monthly self-help picks.

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

Build better habits, a stronger mindset, and steady motivation while sharing real-life takeaways with these monthly self-help picks.

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Foxy in the Field: The Titanic

All Day 4/1 - 4/4
Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12)

Foxy couldn't hold back his excitement for summer, so he's springing a surprise on his library pals with the Foxy in the Field Challenge! Each month, Foxy will leap with both paws into different topics and he wants you along for the ride!

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Foxy couldn't hold back his excitement for summer, so he's springing a surprise on his library pals with the Foxy in the Field Challenge! Each month, Foxy will leap with both paws into different topics and he wants you along for the ride!

Playtime for Littles

Playtime for Littles (Ages 0-3)

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 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 (Ages 0-3)

Thursday, April 2, 2026 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.

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Murder Mystery Book Club

Thursday, April 2, 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: 

 Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala

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: 

 Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala

Fiber Arts Club

Fiber Arts Club

Thursday, April 2, 2026 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!

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!

Lego Club

Lego Club

Saturday, April 4, 2026 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.

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.

Food for Thought Cooking Club

Food For Thought Cooking Club

Saturday, April 4, 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 April is "Apple Month"!

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 April is "Apple Month"!

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.

Easter

All Day
Fox Lake District Library

The library is closed on Easter (Sunday, April 5, 2026).Regular library hours resume Monday, April 6, 2026.

Closing
Branches:
Fox Lake District Library
Description:

The library is closed on Easter (Sunday, April 5, 2026).

Regular library hours resume Monday, April 6, 2026.

Custom Mugs, mugs with handwriting saying "Hug Mug" and "I [heart] tea"

Adult/Young Adult Grab and Go Crafts: Custom Mugs

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 are 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 April Grab and Go Kits will be Afternoon Tea Custom Mugs

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 are 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 April Grab and Go Kits will be Afternoon Tea Custom Mugs

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!” 

Grab & Go Crafts

Grab and Go: Wiggly Bunny

All Day 4/6 - 4/12
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.

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 in the Field: The Titanic

All Day 4/6 - 4/30
Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12)

Foxy couldn't hold back his excitement for summer, so he's springing a surprise on his library pals with the Foxy in the Field Challenge! Each month, Foxy will leap with both paws into different topics and he wants you along for the ride!

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Foxy couldn't hold back his excitement for summer, so he's springing a surprise on his library pals with the Foxy in the Field Challenge! Each month, Foxy will leap with both paws into different topics and he wants you along for the ride!

Children's Storytime

Children's Storytime

Monday, April 6, 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.

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Painting with Foxy

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Kids (Age 8-12)

Join Foxy and friends to paint a nature inspired painting. Children will be provided a canvas, acrylic paints, and paint brushes to make a fox-tastic landscape painting.

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

Join Foxy and friends to paint a nature inspired painting. Children will be provided a canvas, acrylic paints, and paint brushes to make a fox-tastic landscape painting.

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.

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Foxy's Tater Tots (0-2)

Tuesday, April 7, 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)

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!

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.

Chair Yoga Series  (2 part series)

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Chair Yoga Series   

Tuesdays, April 7 & 14 at 11:00 am

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chair Yoga Series   

Tuesdays, April 7 & 14 at 11:00 am

Lemons and Lines

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Spring has sprung, and the library is your ultimate cozy retreat to escape the seasonal hustle! 

Swing by each month for a delightful coloring shindig, where bookmarks await your artistic flair. 

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Spring has sprung, and the library is your ultimate cozy retreat to escape the seasonal hustle! 

Swing by each month for a delightful coloring shindig, where bookmarks await your artistic flair. 

STEM into Learning

STEM Into Learning: Wind Vane

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 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!

Open
Registration Required
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!

A flyer with orange background. The top Text reads "Learn how to play" in white font. There are three boxes in the center of the flyer. The first is the board game "Really Loud Librarians" that include the date March 11 @ 7pm. The next box is the board game "Catan" that inclues the date April 8th @ 7pm. The final box has the board game "AZUL" with the meeting date of May 13th.

How to Board Game

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Ditch the digital and dive into the fun world of board games! In this library series we will walk through how to play popular modern games. It's a great way to meet new people, build critical thinking skills, and have a blast.

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

Ditch the digital and dive into the fun world of board games! In this library series we will walk through how to play popular modern games. It's a great way to meet new people, build critical thinking skills, and have a blast.

Prom Dress and Teen Clothing Swap

All Day 4/9 - 4/16
Adult & Teen Reference Desk - 2nd Floor at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Drop-off: Monday, March 30 to Saturday, April 4
Swap: Thursday, April 9 to April 16

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Adult & Teen Reference Desk - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop-off: Monday, March 30 to Saturday, April 4
Swap: Thursday, April 9 to April 16

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.

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Foxy's ImagiLab: Zoetrope

Thursday, April 9, 2026 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!