This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Crochet Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Kids (Age 8-12) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Crochet Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Kids (Age 8-12) Open Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Children's Activity Center Age Group: Kids (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of crochet! Children will learn how to hold a crochet hook, make a slip knot, and start their first chain. Each month we will work together on a new project! 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Foxy's Tater Tots (0-2) 10:00am–10:30am Youth, Children (Age 0-4) This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Feb 10 2026 Tue 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Love Stories From History: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Love Stories From History: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Open Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentation Registration Required Event Details: Award-winning romantic comedy filmmaker Lorrisa Julianus shares true stories to delight and entertain, whether you consider Cupid a bestie or a frenemy.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Foxy's Rockin' Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8) This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Foxy's Rockin' Storytime 10:00am–10:30am 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: Storytime Event Details: A musical storytime where children can learn about and explore using a variety of musical instruments. Get ready for stories, music, and dancing with Foxy! 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 11 2026 Wed After School Snacks 2:00pm–4:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Teens This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 11 2026 Wed After School Snacks 2:00pm–4:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), 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), Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Outreach, Games, Movie, Other Event Details: Enjoy a snack and play games every Wednesday after school. The program runs through May 20, 2026, and is intended for students aged 18 years and underFood provided by Northern Illinois Food Bank. 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group Feb 11 2026 Wed STEM Into Learning: Heart Model 5:30pm–6:30pm Youth, Kids (Age 8-12) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group Feb 11 2026 Wed STEM Into Learning: Heart Model 5:30pm–6:30pm Youth, Kids (Age 8-12) Open Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Children's Activity Center Age Group: Youth, Kids (Age 8-12) Program Type: STEAM Registration Required STEM Into Learning Use simple materials to make various experiments while learning about STEM concepts!
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Foxy's ImagiLab: Valentine's Day Card Printmaking 5:30pm–6:30pm Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Foxy's ImagiLab: Valentine's Day Card Printmaking 5:30pm–6:30pm Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Open 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!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Watercolor Cards 6:30pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Watercolor Cards 6:30pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Waitlist Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Explore the medium of watercolors at this relaxing painting event. You will get the chance to create watercolor greeting cards for your loved ones. Calming music and watercolor supplies will be provided for this unstructured art class. 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Feb 13 2026 Fri You're My Valentine, Baby (Rave)! 10:00am–11:00am Youth, Children (Age 0-4) This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Feb 13 2026 Fri You're My Valentine, Baby (Rave)! 10:00am–11:00am Youth, Children (Age 0-4) Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4) Program Type: Other Event Details: Foxy’s calling all his little Valentines to come get their glow on and dance the morning away with kid friendly music and glow-in-the-dark fun! Come dressed in your sweetheart best in all pinks and reds to celebrate Valentine’s Day! 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Feb 14 2026 Sat Foxy's Little Explorers: The 80's 10:30am–11:30am Youth, Children (Age 0-4) This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Feb 14 2026 Sat Foxy's Little Explorers: The 80's 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group Feb 14 2026 Sat Foxy's Totally Tubular '80s Blast! 2:00pm–3:00pm Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group Feb 14 2026 Sat Foxy's Totally Tubular '80s Blast! 2:00pm–3:00pm Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Open Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Children's Activity Center Age Group: Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Step back in time at the library! Join Foxy for a radical ’80s-themed hour beaming with synth-filled tunes, gnarly ’80s snacks, and an array of throwback activities.
Feb 16 2026 Mon President's Day All Day Closing Feb 16 2026 Mon Closing President's Day All Day Branches: Fox Lake District Library Description: The library is closed on Presidents’ Day (Monday, February 16, 2026).Regular library hours resume on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group Feb 17 - 22 2026 Grab and Go: Cupcake Liner Fish All Day 2/17–2/22 Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group Feb 17 - 22 2026 Grab and Go: Cupcake Liner Fish All Day 2/17–2/22 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group Feb 17 - 28 2026 Foxy in the Field: Books and Libraries All Day 2/17–2/28 Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group Feb 17 - 28 2026 Foxy in the Field: Books and Libraries All Day 2/17–2/28 Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Program Type: Other Event Details: Foxy couldn't hold back his excitement for summer, so he's springing a surprise on his library pals with the Foxy in the Field Challenge! Each month, Foxy will leap with both paws into different topics and he wants you along for the ride!
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Foxy's Little Picassos: Kissing Hand Craft 10:00am–10:30am Youth, Children (Age 0-4) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Foxy's Little Picassos: Kissing Hand Craft 10:00am–10:30am Youth, Children (Age 0-4) Open 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Cozy Corners 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Cozy Corners 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Other Event Details: Banish those winter blues at the snuggest spot in town! Every month, we're serving up steaming drinks, tasty treats, fun games, and coloring galore! Swing by our puzzle swap table to trade one brain-twister for another.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 18 2026 Wed After School Snacks 2:00pm–4:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Teens This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 18 2026 Wed After School Snacks 2:00pm–4:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), 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), Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Outreach, Games, Movie, Other Event Details: Enjoy a snack and play games every Wednesday after school. The program runs through May 20, 2026, and is intended for students aged 18 years and underFood provided by Northern Illinois Food Bank. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Intro to Google Sheets Class 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Intro to Google Sheets Class 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: Learn how to use Google Sheets to organize information in a table. If you want to follow along, please bring your own computer, phone, or device to class and a valid working google email account.
This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Anime Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Anime Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movie, Other Club, Other Event Details: Anime Club Relax after school by watching anime and having snacks.New members are always welcome! Relax after school with anime episodes and snacks!
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Foxy's Junior Picassos: Gummy Bear Squishies 5:30pm–6:30pm Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Foxy's Junior Picassos: Gummy Bear Squishies 5:30pm–6:30pm Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Open 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!
This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 20 2026 Fri Manga Art Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 20 2026 Fri Manga Art Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Draw your own original characters or your favorite characters from manga or anime and even share your drawings with your friends.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Play-Doh Playdates (Ages 2-7) 10:30am–11:30am Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8) This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" group Feb 21 2026 Sat 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Furry Friends Celebration 2:00pm–3:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Furry Friends Celebration 2:00pm–3:00pm All Ages Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: Love comes in all shapes and sizes, especially when it’s wagging its tail!
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group Feb-Mar 2026 Grab and Go: Paper Bag Fairy All Day 2/23–3/1 Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group Feb-Mar 2026 Grab and Go: Paper Bag Fairy All Day 2/23–3/1 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.
