Independence Day Closure

In celebration of Independence Day, the library will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025.

Regular library hours will resume on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

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Foxy's Bookmark Challenge: Design Phase

All Day 6/2–7/1
Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12)
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:

From June 2 to July 1 pick up a Foxy’s Bookmark template and design a bookmark for the library showcasing your love of the library. Bookmark designs will be on display from July 7 to July 31 for patrons to vote on their favorite designs!

2025 Summer Reading Challenge: Foxy's Carnival (Ages 0-13)

All Day 6/2–8/9
Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12)
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: Reading Challenge
Event Details:

Come one, come all to Foxy’s Carnival! Register to receive an activity booklet full of fun reading and learning challenges!

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.

Grab and Go: Kawaii Rainbow

All Day 6/30–7/5
Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12)
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.

Children's Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Families
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.

Summer Meals

12:00pm–2:00pm
Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens
Program Type: Community Outreach, Movie, Other
Event Details:

School-aged youth are invited to enjoy a complimentary lunch from the Northern Illinois Food Bank and a movie in the First Floor Meeting Room. Meals are served only until 1:00 pm.

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Wii Sports Challenge

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games, Other
Event Details:

Battle against the Librarians in Tennis, Bowling, and other sports on a classic video game system.  

Summer Meals

12:00pm–2:00pm
Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens
Program Type: Community Outreach, Movie, Other
Event Details:

School-aged youth are invited to enjoy a complimentary lunch from the Northern Illinois Food Bank and a movie in the First Floor Meeting Room. Meals are served only until 1:00 pm.

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Murder Mystery Book Club

10:30am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
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: 

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden.

 

Fiber Arts Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults
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!

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Fox Lake District Library
Description:

In celebration of Independence Day, the library will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025.

Regular library hours will resume on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

Lego Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12)
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

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Other
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 July is "National Blueberry Month"! 

We can't wait to see the amazing dishes everyone creates. 

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Mystery Busters!

All Day
Adults, Seniors
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!” 

Adult/Young Adult Grab & Go Crafts

All Day 7/7–7/12
Teens, Adults, Seniors
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.

Adult/Young Adult Grab and Go Crafts

All Day 7/7–7/12
Teens, Adults, Seniors
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 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.

The July Adult/Young Adult Grab and Go Craft is the Fancy Frog Craft. 

 

Grab and Go: Bottlecap Fish

All Day 7/7–7/12
Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12)
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.

Foxy's Bookmark Challenge: Voting Phase

All Day 7/7–7/31
Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12)
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:

From June 2 to July 1 pick up a Foxy’s Bookmark template and design a bookmark for the library showcasing your love of the library. Bookmark designs will be on display from July 7 to July 31 for patrons to vote on their favorite designs!

Summer Meals

12:00pm–2:00pm
Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens
Program Type: Community Outreach, Movie, Other
Event Details:

School-aged youth are invited to enjoy a complimentary lunch from the Northern Illinois Food Bank and a movie in the First Floor Meeting Room. Meals are served only until 1:00 pm.

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Playtime for Littles

10:00am–6:00pm
Youth, Children (Age 0-4)
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.

Level Up Trivia Challenges

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Boost your trivia game every month by tackling a fresh theme. Fly solo or assemble your dream team!

Our theme for July is : Gamer's delight: Arcade and pixel-powered trivia

Playtime for Littles

10:00am–6:00pm
Youth, Children (Age 0-4)
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.

Summer Meals

12:00pm–2:00pm
Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens
Program Type: Community Outreach, Movie, Other
Event Details:

School-aged youth are invited to enjoy a complimentary lunch from the Northern Illinois Food Bank and a movie in the First Floor Meeting Room. Meals are served only until 1:00 pm.

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Playtime for Littles

10:00am–6:00pm
Youth, Children (Age 0-4)
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.

Video Game Battle Royale

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Challenge your pals and even the library crew to epic battles across video games, from retro classics to the latest hits. Snag the top score and claim your summer's worth of bragging rights!