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 Jun-Jul 2025 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) 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 Jun-Jul 2025 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!
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 Jun-Aug 2025 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) 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 Jun-Aug 2025 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.
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 Jun 23 - 28 2025 Grab and Go: Bottle Cap Ocean Critters All Day 6/23–6/28 Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) 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 Jun 23 - 28 2025 Grab and Go: Bottle Cap Ocean Critters All Day 6/23–6/28 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 25 2025 Wed A Snapshot in Time - Biography Book Club 11:00am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 25 2025 Wed A Snapshot in Time - Biography Book Club 11:00am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Quiet Reading Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Biography Book Club The Biography Book Club reads biography titles, new and old.Pick up a copy of the latest title at the Circulation Desk on the First Floor. For June 25, will discuss the book: Barracoon by Zora Hurston.
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 This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Summer Meals 12:00pm–2:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 25 2025 Wed 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Let's Make Balloon Art: Balloon Dog 3:30pm–4:30pm Youth, Kids (Age 8-12) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Let's Make Balloon Art: Balloon Dog 3:30pm–4:30pm Youth, Kids (Age 8-12) Open Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Children's Activity Center Age Group: Youth, Kids (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Learn new skills and make new friends. Summer sessions will focus on learning how to make art with balloons!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 26 2025 Thu ICASH: Discover What's Yours 10:00am–2:00pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 26 2025 Thu ICASH: Discover What's Yours 10:00am–2:00pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Presentation, Other Event Details: The treasurer's office has $5 billion in unclaimed property owed to Illinois residents. Join Senator Wilcox and the Illinois Treasurer's Office to see if you are owed money, and to receive help filing a claim.
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 Jun 26 2025 Thu Good Boy, Good Book 3:30pm–4:30pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families Open Registration Required 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 Jun 26 2025 Thu Good Boy, Good Book 3:30pm–4:30pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families Open 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 Summer to hear you read your favorite stories to him.
This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Video Game Battle Royale 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 26 2025 Thu 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 27 2025 Fri Better Read Than Dead: True Crime Book Club 10:30am–11:30am Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 27 2025 Fri Better Read Than Dead: True Crime 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: 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: The Man Who Loved Books Too Much by Allison Hoover Bartlett.
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 Jun 27 2025 Fri Spy Camp (Ages 6-12) 11:00am–1:00pm Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Open Registration Required 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 Jun 27 2025 Fri Spy Camp (Ages 6-12) 11:00am–1:00pm Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Open Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Children's Activity Center Age Group: Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Become a secret agent and study the fascinating and covert world of spies! Dust for prints, study famous spies, learn about covert operations, and solve puzzles!
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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 28 2025 Sat Tie Dye Creations 2:00pm–3:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, All Ages 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 28 2025 Sat Tie Dye Creations 2:00pm–3:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, All Ages 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, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Splash some color into your world with a drop in Tie-Dye workshop fun for the whole crew! Bring a plain T-shirt or white fabric item along with your imagination and we’ll provide the dyes and guidance! *Dress to be messy! 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 "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 Jun-Jul 2025 Grab and Go: Kawaii Rainbow All Day 6/30–7/5 Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) 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 Jun-Jul 2025 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.
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 "Families" group Jun 30 2025 Mon Children's Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Families 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 "Families" group Jun 30 2025 Mon 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.
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 This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 30 2025 Mon Summer Meals 12:00pm–2:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 30 2025 Mon 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 30 2025 Mon Wii Sports Challenge 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jun 30 2025 Mon 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.
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 This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Summer Meals 12:00pm–2:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 2 2025 Wed 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Murder Mystery Book Club 10:30am–11:30am Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 3 2025 Thu 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Fiber Arts Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 3 2025 Thu 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!
Jul 4 2025 Fri Independence Day All Day Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Independence Day All Day 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.
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 Jul 5 2025 Sat Lego Club 11:00am–12:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) 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 Jul 5 2025 Sat 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 5 2025 Sat Food For Thought Cooking Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 5 2025 Sat Food For Thought Cooking Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Open 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Mystery Busters! All Day Adults, Seniors Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Mystery Busters! All Day Adults, Seniors Open 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!”
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 7 - 12 2025 Adult/Young Adult Grab & Go Crafts All Day 7/7–7/12 Teens, Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 7 - 12 2025 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.
