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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Wii Sports Challenge

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games, Other
Event Details:

Battle against the Librarians in Tennis, Bowling, and other sports on a classic video game system.  

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 Housemaid by Freida McFadden.

 

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: Book Club, Other
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 July is "National Blueberry Month"! 

We can't wait to see the amazing dishes everyone creates. 

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.

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!” 

Adult/Young Adult Grab & Go Crafts

All Day 7/7–7/12
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.

Adult/Young Adult Grab and Go Crafts

All Day 7/7–7/12
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 July Adult/Young Adult Grab and Go Craft is the Fancy Frog Craft. 

 

Level Up Trivia Challenges

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Boost your trivia game every month by tackling a fresh theme. Fly solo or assemble your dream team!

Our theme for July is : Gamer's delight: Arcade and pixel-powered trivia

Anything Goes Book Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Quiet Reading 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 Overstory: A Novel by Richard Powers.

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.

Pictionary and Scattergories Challenge

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games, Other
Event Details:

Battle against the Librarians in Pictionary and Scattergories.  

 

Amphibians, Reptiles, and Insects O My!

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation, Other
Event Details:

Alex will share resources, both book and online, to help identify these often overlooked critters.  

Woodland Stencil Painting

11:30am–12:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own woodland wonder by turning a log into a slice of nature’s art! We've got all the crafty treasures ready for you, but spots are as elusive as a shooting star. So, grab your place today!

 

DIY Book Nook

10:30am–11:30am
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:

Is your bookshelf looking a bit blah? Jazz it up with a whimsical book nook that adds a sprinkle of charm! We've got all the goodies you'll need, but hurry—spots are as limited as a bestseller on release day. Register now! 

 

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 title: 

Five Days at Memorial by Sheri Fink.

Wii Sports Challenge

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games, Other
Event Details:

Battle against the Librarians in Tennis, Bowling, and other sports on a classic video game system.  

A Snapshot in Time - Biography Book Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Quiet Reading 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.​

For July 30, will discuss the book: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.  

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 August Adult/Young Adult Grab and Go Craft is the Fuzzy Fox Craft. 

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!” 

Adult/Young Adult Grab & Go Crafts

All Day 8/4–8/9
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.

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 Butterfly Garden by Dot Hutchinson.

Anything Goes Book Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Quiet Reading 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: 

In The Midst Of Winter: A Novel by Isabel Allende.

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.

Pictionary and Scattergories Challenge

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games, Other
Event Details:

Battle against the Librarians in Pictionary and Scattergories.  

 

Level Up Trivia Challenges

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Boost your trivia game every month by tackling a fresh theme. Fly solo or assemble your dream team!

Our theme for August is : Thrill Rides and Quirky Game History Trivia!

Wii Sports Challenge

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games, Other
Event Details:

Battle against the Librarians in Tennis, Bowling, and other sports on a classic video game system.  

A Snapshot in Time - Biography 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:

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.​

For August 27, will discuss the book: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand.