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STEM Into Learning: Pufferfish Balloons

5:30pm–6:30pm
Youth, Kids (Age 8-12)
Open
Registration Required
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!

Foxy's Junior Picassos: Chalk Pastel Leaves

5:30pm–6:30pm
Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Children's Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Designed for budding artists this hands-on program encourages the Junior Picasso in you to create a masterpiece!

Play-Doh Playdates (Ages 2-7)

10:30am–11:30am
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: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn

Play-Doh* Playdates

It’s time for some Play-Doh® fun! We have all the Play-Doh® and tools,all you need is your imagination!

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.

Good Grief! Let's Make Comics

2:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12)
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Children's Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the beloved world of Charles Schulz’s Peanuts with us!

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.

Grab and Go: Crow

All Day 9/22–9/28
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.

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.

Parachute Play (Ages 2-5)

10:30am–11:30am
Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8)
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join in on the festivities at our themed parachute play times! You are sure to have a fun time! 

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.

Let's Make Rainbow Loom Crafts: Bracelet

5:30pm–6:30pm
Youth, Kids (Age 8-12)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Children's Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Kids (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn new skills and make new friends. Summer sessions will focus on learning how to make crafts with the Rainbow Loom!

Foxy's ImagiLab: Faux Marimo Balls

5:30pm–6:30pm
Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Children's Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Inviting all curious minds to explore the fascinating intersection of art and technology! Each month, we’ll investigate different art forms and tools—past or present. Stay curious, get creative, be imaginative!

Foxy's Little Explorers: Autumn

10:30am–11:30am
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: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Calling all little explorers! Join Foxy for a different fun-filled adventure each month! Use your investigative skills to learn more about various topics through a variety of themed early literacy 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.

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.

Playtime for Littles

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.

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. 

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! 

Playtime for Littles

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.

Playtime for Littles

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

STEM Into Learning: Oobleck

5:30pm–6:30pm
Youth, Kids (Age 8-12)
Upcoming
Registration Required
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!

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.

Grab and Go: Popsicle Stick Vampire

All Day 10/13–10/19
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.

Foxy's Little Picassos: Ghost Handprints

10:00am–10:30am
Youth, Children (Age 0-4)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Children's Activity Center
Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your little ones to Foxy’s Little Picassos where they can create their own little masterpieces!

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.