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 Sep-Oct 2025 Grab and Go: National Taco Day All Day 9/29–10/5 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 Sep-Oct 2025 Grab and Go: National Taco Day All Day 9/29–10/5 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 Sep 30 2025 Tue Playtime for Littles (Ages 0-3) 10:00am–6:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4) This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Playtime for Littles (Ages 0-3) 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Casa de Cultura 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Casa de Cultura 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens 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 & 30Oct 14 & 28
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 Oct 1 - 31 2025 Adopt a Ghost All Day 10/1–10/31 Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) 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 Oct 1 - 31 2025 Adopt a Ghost All Day 10/1–10/31 Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Age Group: Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Event Details: Creep over to the Children’s Desk to adopt a boo-tiful new friend this month–your own tiny ghost! One ghost per child while supplies last.
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 Oct 1 - 31 2025 Two Sentence Spooky Story Story Contest All Day 10/1–10/31 Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) 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 Oct 1 - 31 2025 Two Sentence Spooky Story Story Contest All Day 10/1–10/31 Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Age Group: Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Event Details: Can you write a two-sentence spooky story to scare the socks off of Foxy? Grab a short story form at the Children’s Desk, craft your two-sentence masterpiece of horror, and Foxy’s favorites will win a prize!
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Oct 1 2025 Wed Playtime for Littles (Ages 0-3) 10:00am–6:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4) This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Oct 1 2025 Wed Playtime for Littles (Ages 0-3) 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Oct 2 2025 Thu Playtime for Littles (Ages 0-3) 10:00am–6:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4) This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Oct 2 2025 Thu Playtime for Littles (Ages 0-3) 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 2 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 Oct 2 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 Lost Village by Camilla Sten.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 2 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 Oct 2 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!
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 Oct 4 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 Oct 4 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 Oct 4 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 Oct 4 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: Other Club 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 October is "Vegetarian Month"! We can't wait to see the amazing dishes everyone creates. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Adult/Young Adult Grab and Go Crafts All Day Teens, Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Adult/Young Adult Grab and Go Crafts All Day 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 October Adult/Young Adult Grab and Go Craft is the Felt Skulls Craft.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 6 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 Oct 6 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 Oct 6 - 11 2025 Adult/Young Adult Grab & Go Crafts All Day 10/6–10/11 Teens, Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 6 - 11 2025 Adult/Young Adult Grab & Go Crafts All Day 10/6–10/11 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.
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 Oct 6 - 12 2025 Grab and Go: Zombie Cat Puppet All Day 10/6–10/12 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 Oct 6 - 12 2025 Grab and Go: Zombie Cat Puppet All Day 10/6–10/12 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.
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 Oct 6 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 Oct 6 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Red Cross Blood Drive 11:00am–4:00pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Red Cross Blood Drive 11:00am–4:00pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Make a lifesaving donation today and become someone's hero! As a thank-you, all generous donors will snag a free book from the fabulous Friends of the Library book sale room.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Foxy's Tater Tots (0-2) 10:00am–10:30am Youth, Children (Age 0-4) This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Foxy's Tater Tots (0-2) 10:00am–10:30am 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: Storytime Event Details: For ages 0-2 with a guardian.Bring your little tater tots over to the Children’s Activity Center and join Foxy, our mascot, for storytime and movement activities! 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 "All Ages" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Happiness is … : Celebrating 75 Years of Peanuts! 7:00pm–8:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Happiness is … : Celebrating 75 Years of Peanuts! 7:00pm–8:00pm All Ages 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Relatable Reads 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Relatable Reads 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Relatable Reads is a teen book club where we explore some of the most reoccurring topics in teen lives.*Pick up a copy of the latest title at the Circulation Desk on the first floor*September 9: Turtles All the Way Down
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group Oct 8 2025 Wed STEM Into Learning: Oobleck 5:30pm–6:30pm 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 Oct 8 2025 Wed STEM Into Learning: Oobleck 5:30pm–6:30pm 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: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: STEM Into Learning Use simple materials to make various experiments while learning about STEM concepts! PLEASE NOTE: The start time for this program has been moved from a 3:30 start time to a 5:30 start time!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Get Your Docs in a Row: Estate Planning 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Get Your Docs in a Row: Estate Planning 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors 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.
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 Oct 11 2025 Sat Play to Learn: Paranormal Investigator 12:00pm–4:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8) 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 Oct 11 2025 Sat Play to Learn: Paranormal Investigator 12:00pm–4:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8) Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Children's Activity Center Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8) Program Type: Play & Learn Play to Learn Drop-in play for children 2-6 years old with a caregiver.Each themed event will feature hands-on activities to spark your child’s imagination and engage their literacy, math, and social skills. 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 "All Ages" group Oct 11 2025 Sat Cosmic Romantics Seance Program 2:00pm–3:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 11 2025 Sat Cosmic Romantics Seance Program 2:00pm–3:00pm All Ages 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.
