Labor Day Closure

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

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

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Casa de Cultura

Tuesday, September 2, 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

The Golden Girls

Thank You for Being a Friend : 40 Years of the Golden Girls

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages

We’re giving a fabulous shout-out to our cherished Miami ladies as we roll out the golden carpet! 

Join us on a glittery journey through the show’s sparkling past and flex those trivia muscles. 

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

We’re giving a fabulous shout-out to our cherished Miami ladies as we roll out the golden carpet! 

Join us on a glittery journey through the show’s sparkling past and flex those trivia muscles. 

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.

A dark background with gold text reading "Mariachi internacional de oro" surrounded by two violins

Mariachi Concert

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
All Ages

Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with Mariachi Internacional De Oro! Move your feet to the vibrant beats of this local group! Enjoy refreshments while immersing yourself in the culture and community Fox Lake has to offer!
 

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

Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with Mariachi Internacional De Oro! Move your feet to the vibrant beats of this local group! Enjoy refreshments while immersing yourself in the culture and community Fox Lake has to offer!
 

Alpine Thunder

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
All Ages

Prost! 

Get ready to raise your steins as Alpine Thunder returns to rock Oktoberfest with a mix of classic German tunes and favorite hits! 

Sip on some refreshing beverages, enjoy tasty snacks, and join the festivities!

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

Prost! 

Get ready to raise your steins as Alpine Thunder returns to rock Oktoberfest with a mix of classic German tunes and favorite hits! 

Sip on some refreshing beverages, enjoy tasty snacks, and join the festivities!

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.

Casa de Cultura

Tuesday, September 30, 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

Happiness is … : Celebrating 75 Years of Peanuts!

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

Brace yourself for some Snoopy shenanigans as the Peanuts gang gears up to celebrate their 75th birthday bash! 

Dive into the wacky world of Peanuts history and test your knowledge in a trivia showdown.

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

Brace yourself for some Snoopy shenanigans as the Peanuts gang gears up to celebrate their 75th birthday bash! 

Dive into the wacky world of Peanuts history and test your knowledge in a trivia showdown.

Get Your Docs in a Row: Estate Planning 

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

This presentation provides an intro to estate planning fundamentals such as wills, trusts, and Powers of Attorney. Presented by Caren and Alan from Shire Law Group. This is a walk-in event.

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

This presentation provides an intro to estate planning fundamentals such as wills, trusts, and Powers of Attorney. Presented by Caren and Alan from Shire Law Group. This is a walk-in event.

Cosmic Romantics Seance Program

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Performance, Presentation
Age Group:
All Ages

Elizabeth and Eric of Cosmic Romantics present a theatrical séance show filled with surprises and humor. 

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

Elizabeth and Eric of Cosmic Romantics present a theatrical séance show filled with surprises and humor. 

Casa de Cultura

Tuesday, October 14, 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

Beautiful Bats logo

Beautiful Bats

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
All Ages

Do bats make you uneasy? These misunderstood creatures are vital for the ecosystem. 

Join the Flying Fox Conservation Fund to learn about bats, debunk myths, and meet a fruit bat at the event. 

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

Do bats make you uneasy? These misunderstood creatures are vital for the ecosystem. 

Join the Flying Fox Conservation Fund to learn about bats, debunk myths, and meet a fruit bat at the event. 

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.

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.

Photo Guidelines

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

Medicare Seminar

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Michael Dressendorfer will provide an informative discussion on Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans.

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

Michael Dressendorfer will provide an informative discussion on Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans.

Casa de Cultura

Tuesday, October 28, 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

Job Search During the Holidays

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Lake County Job Center Events at the Library:

Job Search During the Holidays

Monday, November 3 at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

Lake County Job Center Events at the Library:

Job Search During the Holidays

Monday, November 3 at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Singing Bird and the Native Women of Illinois

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
All Ages

Kim Sigafus takes us on a time-traveling adventure, spotlighting the incredible Native women of Illinois like the legendary Singing Bird and Hononegah. 

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

Kim Sigafus takes us on a time-traveling adventure, spotlighting the incredible Native women of Illinois like the legendary Singing Bird and Hononegah. 

Foxy's Birthday Extravaganza logo

Foxy’s Birthday Extravaganza

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Games, Presentation
Age Group:
All Ages

Guess what? It’s Foxy’s Birthday, and he’s throwing a party that’s set to be the wildest bash in fox history! 

Everyone's invited! There will be oodles of exciting activities and delicious snacks galore. 

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

Guess what? It’s Foxy’s Birthday, and he’s throwing a party that’s set to be the wildest bash in fox history! 

Everyone's invited! There will be oodles of exciting activities and delicious snacks galore. 

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.

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.

Crafting Your Career Story

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Lake County Job Center Events at the Library:

Crafting Your Career Story

Monday, November 17 at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

Lake County Job Center Events at the Library:

Crafting Your Career Story

Monday, November 17 at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Foxy’s Stand Up Showcase

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
All Ages

Laugh at the Library rolls out the chuckles with Foxy’s Stand Up Showcase! 

Get ready for a side-splitting hour as three comedians tickle your funny bone with their hilarity. 

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

Laugh at the Library rolls out the chuckles with Foxy’s Stand Up Showcase! 

Get ready for a side-splitting hour as three comedians tickle your funny bone with their hilarity. 

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

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.