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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.  For the April 28 meeting, we will discuss the book:  Wake Up With Purpose! : What I've Learned in My First Hundred Years by Jean Dolores Schmidt.

Readers In Progress

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Build better habits, a stronger mindset, and steady motivation while sharing real-life takeaways with these monthly self-help picks.

Free Comic Book Day

All Day
Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Adult & Teen Reference Desk - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pow! Bang! Kaboom! Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the library! Stop by the second-floor reference desk to pick up a free comic book while supplies last. Enjoy comic-themed crafts and snap a photo at our themed photo booth—cosplay encouraged!

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 For Thought Cooking Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
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 May is "Citrus Month"!

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.

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!” 

RTA Public Transportation Seminar

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

This seminar will highlight accessibility features on buses and trains, trip planning, and safety tips for traveling, along with information on our free one-on-one Travel Training program, Ventra, discounted fare programs, and transportation optio

Lake County Digital Growth Initiative Basic Computer Skills Classes  

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation, Technology Class, Workshop
Event Details:

Want to feel more confident using a computer? This free, hands-on workshop will teach you the basics and help you build everyday tech skills in a friendly, supportive environment.

Lemons and Lines

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Spring has sprung, and the library is your ultimate cozy retreat to escape the seasonal hustle! 

Swing by each month for a delightful coloring shindig, where bookmarks await your artistic flair. 

Lake County Digital Growth Initiative Basic Computer Skills Classes  

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation, Technology Class, Workshop
Event Details:

Want to feel more confident using a computer? This free, hands-on workshop will teach you the basics and help you build everyday tech skills in a friendly, supportive environment.

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: 

 IQ by Joe Ide

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!

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 

The Heart: Frida Kahlo In Paris by Marc Petijean

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.

Lake County Digital Growth Initiative Basic Computer Skills Classes  

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation, Technology Class, Workshop
Event Details:

Want to feel more confident using a computer? This free, hands-on workshop will teach you the basics and help you build everyday tech skills in a friendly, supportive environment.

Lake County Digital Growth Initiative Basic Computer Skills Classes  

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation, Technology Class, Workshop
Event Details:

Want to feel more confident using a computer? This free, hands-on workshop will teach you the basics and help you build everyday tech skills in a friendly, supportive environment.

Envy Murder Mystery Escape Room

11:00am–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to crack a mystery wide open? Put on your detective hat and dive into the “Envy: Murder Mystery Escape Room” by Lock, Paper, Scissors. 

Lake County Digital Growth Initiative Basic Computer Skills Classes  

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation, Technology Class, Workshop
Event Details:

Want to feel more confident using a computer? This free, hands-on workshop will teach you the basics and help you build everyday tech skills in a friendly, supportive environment.

Brush Calligraphy: Basics

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Revive the art of calligraphy with a modern twist. Instructor Audrey Ra of Audrey Ra Design will teach participants how to write with a brush pen by practicing basic strokes and the lowercase alphabet. 

Lake County Digital Growth Initiative Basic Computer Skills Classes  

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation, Technology Class, Workshop
Event Details:

Want to feel more confident using a computer? This free, hands-on workshop will teach you the basics and help you build everyday tech skills in a friendly, supportive environment.

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.  For the May 26 meeting, we will discuss the book:  House of Sticks : a Memoir by Ly Tran.

Readers In Progress

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Build better habits, a stronger mindset, and steady motivation while sharing real-life takeaways with these monthly self-help picks

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 book 

Unmasked by Paul Holes