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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 book 

A Serial Killer’s Daughter by Kerri Rawson

Intro to Property Tax Assessment

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Outreach, Presentation, Other
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning more about your Property Tax Assessment and the role of the Township Assessor?

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.

Play to Learn: Nursery

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: Hippo

All Day 4/27–5/3
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.

Common Scams and How to Avoid Them

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Consumers can fall prey to many types of fraud and unfair business practices. The Illinois Attorney General’s Office protects consumers’ rights.

Foxy's Curiosity Files: The Titanic

5:30pm–6:30pm
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 (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Delve into discovery with Foxy’s Curiosity Files! Each month, we’ll explore fascinating nonfiction topics through hands-on projects, creative activities, and curious conversations.

Community Care Connection Coach

10:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Outreach, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The Community Care Connection Coach from Rosalind Franklin University Health Clinics will be here to offer free heart health screenings.

Snapshot in Time: Biography

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:

The Biography Book Club meets the Last Tuesday of the month at 11:00 am.  For the April 28 meeting, we will discuss the book:  Wake Up With Purpose! : What I've Learned in My First Hundred Years by Jean Dolores Schmidt.

Readers In Progress

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Build better habits, a stronger mindset, and steady motivation while sharing real-life takeaways with these monthly self-help picks.

Foxy in the Field: Being Unique

All Day 5/1–5/24
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!

Free Comic Book Day

All Day
Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Adult & Teen Reference Desk - 2nd Floor
Age Group: Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pow! Bang! Kaboom! Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the library! Stop by the second-floor reference desk to pick up a free comic book while supplies last. Enjoy comic-themed crafts and snap a photo at our themed photo booth—cosplay encouraged!

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.

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.

Panels to Pages: A Free Comic Book Day Celebration

1:30pm–3:30pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room Side A
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the library with an all-ages, drop-in program featuring comic-inspired crafts and activities. No registration required—just stop by and have fun!

Food For Thought Cooking Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room Side B
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 May is "Citrus Month"!

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.

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!” 

Grab and Go: Po-Up Rainbow Card

All Day 5/4–5/10
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.

RTA Public Transportation Seminar

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

This seminar will highlight accessibility features on buses and trains, trip planning, and safety tips for traveling, along with information on our free one-on-one Travel Training program, Ventra, discounted fare programs, and transportation optio

Foxy's Very Creative Writers

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:

Are you a dreamer or a writer? Ever wondered how to write a short story? Well, look no further because Foxy’s inviting all aspiring authors to visit his writing workshop!

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.

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.

Lake County Digital Growth Initiative Basic Computer Skills Classes  

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation, Technology Class, Workshop
Event Details:

Want to feel more confident using a computer? This free, hands-on workshop will teach you the basics and help you build everyday tech skills in a friendly, supportive environment.

Lemons and Lines

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Spring has sprung, and the library is your ultimate cozy retreat to escape the seasonal hustle! 

Swing by each month for a delightful coloring shindig, where bookmarks await your artistic flair. 

Lake County Digital Growth Initiative Basic Computer Skills Classes  

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Presentation, Technology Class, Workshop
Event Details:

Want to feel more confident using a computer? This free, hands-on workshop will teach you the basics and help you build everyday tech skills in a friendly, supportive environment.

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: 

 IQ by Joe Ide