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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec-Jan 2025 Reading with the Wolves: Winter Reading Challenge 12/01/2025 @ 9:00am–01/31/2026 @ 5:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec-Jan 2025 Reading with the Wolves: Winter Reading Challenge 12/01/2025 @ 9:00am–01/31/2026 @ 5:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Adult & Teen Reference Desk - 2nd Floor Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Reading Challenge Event Details: Clever as a Fox, Fierce as a Wolf — Winter Reading Starts Here!Sign up by visiting the second floor December 1 - January 31.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Anything Goes Book Club 11:00am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Anything Goes Book Club 11:00am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Anything Goes Book Club The Anything Goes Book Club reads a variety of popular fiction and nonfiction titles from all genres.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: Wishin' and Hopin' by Wally Lamb 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Cozy Corners 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Cozy Corners 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Other Event Details: Banish those winter blues at the snuggest spot in town! Every month, we're serving up steaming drinks, tasty treats, fun games, and coloring galore! Swing by our puzzle swap table to trade one brain-twister for another.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Christmas Truck Painting 6:30pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Christmas Truck Painting 6:30pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Full Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Sip and Paint with us and create a simple acrylic painting with step by step guidance. All supplies provided and no art experience is needed. We will be serving non-alcoholic beverages. 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 This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Taylor Swift Party 2:00pm–4:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Taylor Swift Party 2:00pm–4:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages 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, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: Come “Shake It Off” and celebrate Taylor Swift’s Birthday where we will be listening to music, making friendship bracelets, and other fun filled Taylor Swift themed activities.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Ardently Admiring Austen 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Ardently Admiring Austen 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other Event Details: Raise your teacups, folks! It's Jane Austen's 250th birthday bash—Regency style! Swing by the library for an evening of crafting, munching, and merrymaking. 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 "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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Yeti Fest 2:00pm–4:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Yeti Fest 2:00pm–4:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages 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, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: Library Mountain's buzzing with excitement over some sneaky footprints! Our buddy Foxy is whipping up a "frosty" shindig with his new Yeti pal! Get ready for a Yeti-tastic extravaganza with games, crafts, and all sorts of fun! 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Snowman Ornament Craft 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Snowman Ornament Craft 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors Open Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Paint a snowman winter scene on a recycled log ornament. All supplies provided. Register Required.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 26 2025 Fri Canceled 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 Dec 26 2025 Fri Canceled 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. No True Crime Book Club Meeting in December! Happy Holidays!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Murder Mystery Book Club 10:30am–11:30am Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 2 2026 Fri 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. Our January meeting has been moved to Friday, 01/02, due to the New Year's Holiday. Join us for an informal discussion of this month's title: Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 3 2026 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 Jan 3 2026 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 January is "Apple 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 Jan 5 2026 Mon Adult/Young Adult Grab and Go Crafts: Sock Kitten 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 Jan 5 2026 Mon Adult/Young Adult Grab and Go Crafts: Sock Kitten 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 are 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. Our January Grab and Go Kit is a Sock Kitten.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Mystery Busters! All Day Adults, Seniors Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 5 2026 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Weiss Ratings: Library Database 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Weiss Ratings: Library Database 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: Start out a new year with a new library database resource that will help you get your finances in order! We will go over how to navigate the Weiss Ratings database to help you research your investing, finances, and banking needs.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue New Year, New Vision 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue New Year, New Vision 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Open Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Vision boards combine images, words and dreams into one place as a reminder to ourselves of what we want to achieve. Whether you’re envisioning new health, school, financial or life goals we’re here to help you manifest them in 2026!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Winter Sowing 11:00am–12:30pm Teens, Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Winter Sowing 11:00am–12:30pm Teens, Adults Open Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentation, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: This informative and interactive presentation introduces the affordable and easygardening method of WINTER SOWING—a technique using recycled containers tostart seeds outdoors during the winter months. The program will emphasize the
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Anything Goes Book Club 11:00am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Anything Goes Book Club 11:00am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Anything Goes Book Club The Anything Goes Book Club reads a variety of popular fiction and nonfiction titles from all genres.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: Vera Wang's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Santana 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 Jan 13 2026 Tue Jack the Ripper Tour 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Jack the Ripper Tour 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Step into the infamous shoes of Jack the Ripper! Join our digital watch party with Tours by Foot London’s “Jack the Ripper Tour - A Virtual London Walk.”
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Basic Computer Class 10:00am–11:00am Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Basic Computer Class 10:00am–11:00am Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: Are you interested in learning how to use a computer? This entry level basic computer class will teach you how a computer works, basic navigation, and how to search the internet.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Cozy Corners 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Cozy Corners 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Other Event Details: Banish those winter blues at the snuggest spot in town! Every month, we're serving up steaming drinks, tasty treats, fun games, and coloring galore! Swing by our puzzle swap table to trade one brain-twister for another.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Social Security and Retirement 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Social Security and Retirement 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Jonathan Pfisterer from Pfisterer Retirement & Insurance will present a session on how Social Security works.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Winter Themed Book Vases 10:30am–11:30am Adults, Seniors Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Winter Themed Book Vases 10:30am–11:30am Adults, Seniors Open Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Sprinkle a dash of winter wonder onto your shelves by crafting your very own book vases. Toss in some flowers and greenery, and voilà—a masterpiece is born!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Pastel Sunset Art 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Pastel Sunset Art 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Open Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Using soft pastels and a charcoal pencil create a striking sunset. No art experience required to create your original art piece. All supplies are provided. 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 Jan 27 2026 Tue A Snapshot in Time: Biography 11:00am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 27 2026 Tue A Snapshot in Time: Biography 11:00am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: The Biography Book Club meets the Last Tuesday of the month at 11:00 am starting in January 2026. For the January 27 meeting, we will discuss the book: Bing Crosby: A Pocketful of Dreams by Gary Giddins.
