All AARP Tax Appointments at Fox Lake Library Have Been Filled

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President's Day Closure

The library is closed on Presidents’ Day (Monday, February 16, 2026).

Regular library hours resume on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

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Lake County Digital Growth Initiative Basic Computer Skills Classes  

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Want to feel more confident using a computer? This free, hands-on workshop will teach you the basics and help you build everyday tech skills in a friendly, supportive environment.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation, Technology Class, Workshop
Event Details:

Want to feel more confident using a computer? This free, hands-on workshop will teach you the basics and help you build everyday tech skills in a friendly, supportive environment.

Lake County Digital Growth Initiative Basic Computer Skills Classes  

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Want to feel more confident using a computer? This free, hands-on workshop will teach you the basics and help you build everyday tech skills in a friendly, supportive environment.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation, Technology Class, Workshop
Event Details:

Want to feel more confident using a computer? This free, hands-on workshop will teach you the basics and help you build everyday tech skills in a friendly, supportive environment.

STEM into Learning

STEM Into Learning: Worm Farm

Wednesday, May 13, 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!

Upcoming
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!

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Foxy's Junior Picassos: Dali Melting Clocks

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Activity Center at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12)

Designed for budding artists this hands-on program encourages the Junior Picasso in you to create a masterpiece!

Upcoming
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Designed for budding artists this hands-on program encourages the Junior Picasso in you to create a masterpiece!

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Baby Prom

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4)

Foxy’s calling all his little friends to come get their glow on and dance the morning away with kid friendly music and glow-in-the-dark fun! Come dressed in your fancy formal wear! 

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Event Details:

Foxy’s calling all his little friends to come get their glow on and dance the morning away with kid friendly music and glow-in-the-dark fun! Come dressed in your fancy formal wear! 

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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Manga Art Club

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Draw your own original characters or your favorite characters from manga or anime and even share your drawings with your friends.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Draw your own original characters or your favorite characters from manga or anime and even share your drawings with your friends.

Play-Doh® Playdates

Play-Doh Playdates (Ages 2-7)

Saturday, May 16, 2026 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.

Children's Storytime

Children's Storytime

Monday, May 18, 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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Foxy's Curiosity Files: Being Unique

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Activity Center at Fox Lake District Library
Age Group:
Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12)

Delve into discovery with Foxy’s Curiosity Files! Each month, we’ll explore fascinating nonfiction topics through hands-on projects, creative activities, and curious conversations.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Children's Activity Center
Age Group: Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Delve into discovery with Foxy’s Curiosity Files! Each month, we’ll explore fascinating nonfiction topics through hands-on projects, creative activities, and curious conversations.

Lake County Digital Growth Initiative Basic Computer Skills Classes  

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Want to feel more confident using a computer? This free, hands-on workshop will teach you the basics and help you build everyday tech skills in a friendly, supportive environment.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation, Technology Class, Workshop
Event Details:

Want to feel more confident using a computer? This free, hands-on workshop will teach you the basics and help you build everyday tech skills in a friendly, supportive environment.

Playtime for Littles

Playtime for Littles (Ages 0-3)

Tuesday, May 19, 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.

Lake County Digital Growth Initiative Basic Computer Skills Classes  

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Want to feel more confident using a computer? This free, hands-on workshop will teach you the basics and help you build everyday tech skills in a friendly, supportive environment.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation, Technology Class, Workshop
Event Details:

Want to feel more confident using a computer? This free, hands-on workshop will teach you the basics and help you build everyday tech skills in a friendly, supportive environment.

Playtime for Littles

Playtime for Littles (Ages 0-3)

Wednesday, May 20, 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, May 21, 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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Foxy's Little Explorers: Gardens (Ages 2-5)

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
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 different fun-filled adventure each month! Use your investigative skills to learn more about various topics through a variety of 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 different fun-filled adventure each month! Use your investigative skills to learn more about various topics through a variety of 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.

Memorial Day

All Day
Fox Lake District Library

The library is closed on Memorial Day (Monday, May 25, 2026).Regular library hours resume Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Closing
Branches:
Fox Lake District Library
Description:

The library is closed on Memorial Day (Monday, May 25, 2026).

Regular library hours resume Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

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Foxy's Little Gamers: Music Games

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4)

Foxy is excited to announce a new program—Foxy's Little Gamers! Each month will be themed based on different types of gaming. Come bring your little ones and enjoy playing games with Foxy!

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Foxy is excited to announce a new program—Foxy's Little Gamers! Each month will be themed based on different types of gaming. Come bring your little ones and enjoy playing games with Foxy!

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, May 26, 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 May 26 meeting, we will discuss the book:  House of Sticks : a Memoir by Ly Tran.

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 May 26 meeting, we will discuss the book:  House of Sticks : a Memoir by Ly Tran.

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Foxy's Rockin' Storytime

Wednesday, May 27, 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)

A musical storytime where children can learn about and explore using a variety of musical instruments. Get ready for stories, music, and dancing with Foxy!

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

A musical storytime where children can learn about and explore using a variety of musical instruments. Get ready for stories, music, and dancing with Foxy!

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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Good Boy, Good Book

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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 Spring to hear you read your favorite stories to him. 

Upcoming
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 Spring to hear you read your favorite stories to him. 

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Foxy's ImagiLab: Suncatcher

Thursday, May 28, 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!

Upcoming
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!

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Better Read Than Dead: True Crime Book Club

Friday, May 29, 2026 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 book 

Unmasked by Paul Holes

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 book 

Unmasked by Paul Holes

Juneteenth

All Day
Fox Lake District Library

The library is closed on Juneteenth (Friday, June 19, 2026).Regular library hours resume on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

Closing
Branches:
Fox Lake District Library
Description:

The library is closed on Juneteenth (Friday, June 19, 2026).

Regular library hours resume on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

Independence Day

All Day
Fox Lake District Library

The library is closed for Independence Day (Saturday, July 4, 2026).Regular library hours resume on Monday, July 6, 2026.

Closing
Branches:
Fox Lake District Library
Description:

The library is closed for Independence Day (Saturday, July 4, 2026).

Regular library hours resume on Monday, July 6, 2026.