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Foxy's Jurassic Jamboree

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

Celebrate Dinovember with the Children’s Crew!

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

Celebrate Dinovember with the Children’s Crew!

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

Parachute Play (Ages 2-5)

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8)

Join in on the festivities at our themed parachute play times! You are sure to have a fun time! 

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join in on the festivities at our themed parachute play times! You are sure to have a fun time! 

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, November 25, 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 & 30

Oct 14 & 28

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 & 30

Oct 14 & 28

Thanksgiving Eve

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Fox Lake District Library

The library will close early at 3:00 PM on Thanksgiving Eve (November 26, 2025) and will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025) to observe the holida...

Closing
Branches:
Fox Lake District Library
Description:

The library will close early at 3:00 PM on Thanksgiving Eve (November 26, 2025) and will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025) to observe the holiday.

Thanksgiving

All Day
Fox Lake District Library

The library will close early at 5:00 PM on Thanksgiving Eve (November 26, 2025) and will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025) to observe the holida...

Closing
Branches:
Fox Lake District Library
Description:

The library will close early at 5:00 PM on Thanksgiving Eve (November 26, 2025) and will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025) to observe the holiday.

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

Foxy's Jurassic Jamboree

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

Celebrate Dinovember with the Children’s Crew!

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

Celebrate Dinovember with the Children’s Crew!

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 Cake Day

All Day 11/28 - 11/30
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Better Read Than Dead: True Crime Book Club

Friday, November 28, 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: 

Murderabilia by Harold Schechter.

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: 

Murderabilia by Harold Schechter.

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

Foxy's Jurassic Jamboree

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

Celebrate Dinovember with the Children’s Crew!

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

Celebrate Dinovember with the Children’s Crew!

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

Diggin' Dinovember

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Activity Center at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12)

Calling all future paleontologists! We’re wrapping up Dinovember with a celebration of fossilized fun! Work your way through four themed activities to learn all about fossils, bones, and the dinos that made them.

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
Event Details:

Calling all future paleontologists! We’re wrapping up Dinovember with a celebration of fossilized fun! Work your way through four themed activities to learn all about fossils, bones, and the dinos that made them.

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

Foxy's Jurassic Jamboree

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

Celebrate Dinovember with the Children’s Crew!

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

Celebrate Dinovember with the Children’s Crew!

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 12/1 - 12/6
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...

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 "All Ages" group

Home for the Holidays

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
All Ages

The festive season is casting its spell, spreading joy all around! 

Prepare for a cozy night at the library as the enchanting Heather Braodukis serenades us with “Home for the Holidays,” a dazzling set of holiday classics. 

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

The festive season is casting its spell, spreading joy all around! 

Prepare for a cozy night at the library as the enchanting Heather Braodukis serenades us with “Home for the Holidays,” a dazzling set of holiday classics. 

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, December 6, 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...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other Club
Registration Required

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.

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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Anything Goes Book Club

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting 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.​

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

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.​

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.

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Brass City Board Game Night

Thursday, December 18, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Manga Book Club

Friday, December 19, 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.

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

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.

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Fox Lake District Library

The library will be closed on Christmas Eve (December 24, 2025) and Christmas Day (December 25, 2025) in observance of the holiday. Christmas is a time of joy a...

Closing
Branches:
Fox Lake District Library
Description:

The library will be closed on Christmas Eve (December 24, 2025) and Christmas Day (December 25, 2025) in observance of the holiday.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Better Read Than Dead: True Crime Book Club

Friday, December 26, 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.

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

True Crime Book Club

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

New Year

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Fox Lake District Library

The library will be closed on New Year’s Eve (December 31, 2025) and New Year’s Day (January 1, 2026) in observance of the holiday. As we bid farewell to 2025 a...

Closing
Branches:
Fox Lake District Library
Description:

The library will be closed on New Year’s Eve (December 31, 2025) and New Year’s Day (January 1, 2026) in observance of the holiday.

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, January 3, 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...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other Club
Registration Required

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.

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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Fox Lake District Library

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the library will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2026.Regular library hours will resume on Tuesday, January 17, 2026.

Closing
Branches:
Fox Lake District Library
Description:

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the library will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2026.

Regular library hours will resume on Tuesday, January 17, 2026.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Anything Goes Book Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting 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.​

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

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.​

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Better Read Than Dead: True Crime Book Club

Friday, January 30, 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.

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

True Crime Book Club

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