Independence Day Closure

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Friday Night Live Concert Series

4:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach, Performance
Event Details:

The library is looking forward to joining the fun at Friday Night Live, a brand-new summer series hosted by the Village of Fox Lake!

Pokémon Party

1:00pm–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: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Gotta catch ‘em all! Celebrate your favorite monster-catching series at the library! Play Pokémon-themed games, make Pokémon crafts, and meet like-minded Poké-maniacs! Feel free to bring your cards and games to play and trade!

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.

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.

Foxy’s Family Disco Bash

6:30pm–8:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Lace up those boogie boots and hustle over to Foxy’s Disco, the ultimate groovy hotspot in town! 

Disclaimer(s)

After Hours Program

All Main Library services are closed during after-hours programs. Only the Library meeting room and restroom on the 1st floor will be open.

PLEASE ARRIVE 10 to 15 minutes early to the meeting room. The front entrance is locked promptly at 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 5:00 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Guidelines

Photographs may be taken during library programs and events. Please notify library staff if you do not wish to be photographed.

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.

Friday Night Live Concert Series

4:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach, Performance
Event Details:

The library is looking forward to joining the fun at Friday Night Live, a brand-new summer series hosted by the Village of Fox Lake!

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.

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.

Friday Night Live Concert Series

4:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach, Performance
Event Details:

The library is looking forward to joining the fun at Friday Night Live, a brand-new summer series hosted by the Village of Fox Lake!

Rock on Art!

10:00am–11:00am
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:

Stop by the Children’s Activity Center for a rock-ing fun time! Children can paint a rock to bring home or donate to the library’s story garden. While the rocks are drying, prepare yourself for a chalk-full of surprises!

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.

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.

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.

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
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. 

Friday Night Live Concert Series

4:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach, Performance
Event Details:

The library is looking forward to joining the fun at Friday Night Live, a brand-new summer series hosted by the Village of Fox Lake!

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.

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.

Friday Night Live Concert Series

4:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach, Performance
Event Details:

The library is looking forward to joining the fun at Friday Night Live, a brand-new summer series hosted by the Village of Fox Lake!