All AARP Tax Appointments at Fox Lake Library Have Been Filled

For assistance in finding an alternative tax preparation location, please visit https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp-taxaide/locations/ or call the Adult Services Reference Desk.

Easter Closure

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

Regular library hours resume Monday, April 6, 2026.

Event List

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This event is in the "Teens" group

Prom Dress and Teen Clothing Swap Drop Off

All Day 3/30 - 4/4
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.

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 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!

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

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!

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 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!

This event is in the "Teens" group

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.

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

Basic Self Defense for Adults

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Gain confidence and a better understanding of how to protect yourself in an emergency at the "Basic Self-Defense for Adults" class. 

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

Gain confidence and a better understanding of how to protect yourself in an emergency at the "Basic Self-Defense for Adults" class. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Plant Parenting 101

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Bring nature indoors! Spring is a great time to learn a new skill, beautify your room, and meet other plant enthusiasts. We’ll teach you the basics and you’ll get to take home your very own houseplant.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring nature indoors! Spring is a great time to learn a new skill, beautify your room, and meet other plant enthusiasts. We’ll teach you the basics and you’ll get to take home your very own houseplant.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Anime Club

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Movie, Other Club, Other
Age Group:
Teens
Anime Club:

Relax after school by watching anime and having snacks.New members are always welcome!

Relax after school with anime episodes and snacks!

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie, Other Club, Other
Event Details:

Anime Club

Relax after school by watching anime and having snacks.

New members are always welcome!

Relax after school with anime episodes and snacks!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Mobile Passport Event

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Community Outreach, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

If you need to renew or apply for a new passport, the staff at the Lake County Circuit Court Clerk's office will be available to help you.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach, Other
Event Details:

If you need to renew or apply for a new passport, the staff at the Lake County Circuit Court Clerk's office will be available to help you.

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
This event is in the "Families" group

Good Boy, Good Book

Wednesday, April 22, 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. 

Open
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. 

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

Healthy Teen Relationships

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Presentation, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Let’s talk about healthy teen relationships, and how to begin candid conversations about building respectful connections.

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

Let’s talk about healthy teen relationships, and how to begin candid conversations about building respectful connections.

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

Intro to Property Tax Assessment

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Community Outreach, Presentation, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Are you interested in learning more about your Property Tax Assessment and the role of the Township Assessor?

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

Are you interested in learning more about your Property Tax Assessment and the role of the Township Assessor?

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 "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 in the Field: Being Unique

All Day 5/1 - 5/24
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!

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

Fiber Arts Club

Thursday, May 7, 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!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Anime Club

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Movie, Other Club, Other
Age Group:
Teens
Anime Club:

Relax after school by watching anime and having snacks.New members are always welcome!

Relax after school with anime episodes and snacks!

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie, Other Club, Other
Event Details:

Anime Club

Relax after school by watching anime and having snacks.

New members are always welcome!

Relax after school with anime episodes and snacks!

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

Copy of Foxy in the Field: Being Unique

All Day 5/26 - 5/31
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!

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
This event is in the "Families" group

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. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Library Card Sign Up Month

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Circulation Desk - 1st Floor at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Community Outreach, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Circulation Desk - 1st Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach, Other
Event Details:

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Library Card Sign Up Month

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Circulation Desk - 1st Floor at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Community Outreach, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Circulation Desk - 1st Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach, Other
Event Details:

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Library Card Sign Up Month

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Circulation Desk - 1st Floor at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Community Outreach, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Circulation Desk - 1st Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach, Other
Event Details:

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Library Card Sign Up Month

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Circulation Desk - 1st Floor at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Community Outreach, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Circulation Desk - 1st Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach, Other
Event Details:

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Library Card Sign Up Month

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Circulation Desk - 1st Floor at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Community Outreach, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Circulation Desk - 1st Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach, Other
Event Details:

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Library Card Sign Up Month

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Circulation Desk - 1st Floor at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Community Outreach, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Circulation Desk - 1st Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach, Other
Event Details:

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Library Card Sign Up Month

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Circulation Desk - 1st Floor at Fox Lake District Library
Program Type:
Community Outreach, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Circulation Desk - 1st Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach, Other
Event Details:

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.