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This event is in the "Seniors" group

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

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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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: 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

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

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!” 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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 Fox Wife by Yangszee Choo 

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

Medicare Seminar

9:30am–12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation, Other
Event Details:

Michael Dressendorfer will provide an informative discussion on Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

A Snapshot in Time - Biography Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting 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.​

A Snapshot In Time-Biography
Select Wednesdays at 7:00 pm (NEW TIME)
September 24:American like me : reflections on life between cultures by America Ferrera 
October 29:  Mountains beyond mountains by Tracy Kidder  

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

Brass City Board Game Night

5:00pm–7:00pm
Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Brass City Board Game Nights with Joe Prindle — a free, all-ages event series happening this summer at the library!

Enjoy an evening of board game demos and casual play, featuring:

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

Better Read Than Dead: True Crime Book Club

10:30am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Quiet Reading 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: 

Behind the Door by Amy Price .

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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: 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 November is "Chef's Choice 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

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 November Adult/Young Adult Grab and Go Craft is the Coil Baskets Craft. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Mystery Busters!

All Day
Adults, Seniors
Upcoming
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!” 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Adult/Young Adult Grab & Go Crafts

All Day 11/3–11/8
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Job Search During the Holidays

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation, Workshop, Other
Event Details:

Lake County Job Center Events at the Library:

Job Search During the Holidays

Monday, November 3 at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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 Twyford Code by Janice Hallett

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Autumn Leaf Painting

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a relaxing and creative activity as we transform beautiful fall leaves into art! We will be doing dot paintings on top of real fallen leaves and framing our artwork. Materials will be provided. Register today!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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: 

This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub

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

Crafting Your Career Story

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation, Workshop, Other
Event Details:

Lake County Job Center Events at the Library:

Crafting Your Career Story

Monday, November 17 at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

A Snapshot in Time - Biography Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting 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.​

A Snapshot In Time-Biography
Select Wednesdays at 7:00 pm (NEW TIME)
September 24:American like me : reflections on life between cultures by America Ferrera 
October 29:  Mountains beyond mountains by Tracy Kidder