Labor Day Closure

The library will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of the holiday.

Regular library hours will resume on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

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Foxy's Frightfully Fuzzy Fashion Show

2:00pm–3:00pm
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: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Calling all spooky scary stuffies and their humans! Dress up your favorite stuffie in a Halloween costume and help them strut their stuff in our frightfully fun fashion show.

Grab and Go: Paper Cup Mummy

All Day 10/27–11/2
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 Haunted Howl-oween

10:00am–8:00pm
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)
Event Details:

Foxy’s favorite holiday is here and he has a week full of spooktacular activities planned for his library friends, including crafts, games, and more!

Foxy's Haunted Howl-oween

10:00am–8:00pm
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)
Event Details:

Foxy’s favorite holiday is here and he has a week full of spooktacular activities planned for his library friends, including crafts, games, and more!

Casa de Cultura

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Presentation
Event Details:

Inviting all teens to come and learn about Hispanic culture! Expect fun discussions, cool crafts and a chance to connect with friends while learning something new!

Sept 2 & 30

Oct 14 & 28

Foxy's Haunted Howl-oween

10:00am–8:00pm
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)
Event Details:

Foxy’s favorite holiday is here and he has a week full of spooktacular activities planned for his library friends, including crafts, games, and more!

Foxy's Haunted Howl-oween

10:00am–8:00pm
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)
Event Details:

Foxy’s favorite holiday is here and he has a week full of spooktacular activities planned for his library friends, including crafts, games, and more!

Brass City Board Game Night

5:00pm–7:00pm
Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Brass City Board Game Nights with Joe Prindle — a free, all-ages event series happening this summer at the library!

Enjoy an evening of board game demos and casual play, featuring:

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.

Baby Monster Mash

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)
Event Details:

Calling all mini monsters! Get your glow on and dance the morning away with kid friendly music and glow-in-the-dark fun! Come dressed in your best Halloween costumes! 

Foxy's Haunted Howl-oween

10:00am–8:00pm
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)
Event Details:

Foxy’s favorite holiday is here and he has a week full of spooktacular activities planned for his library friends, including crafts, games, and more!

Foxy's Jurassic Jamboree

All Day
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)
Event Details:

Celebrate Dinovember with the Children’s Crew!

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.

Foxy's Jurassic Jamboree

All Day
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)
Event Details:

Celebrate Dinovember with the Children’s Crew!

Foxy's Jurassic Jamboree

All Day
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)
Event Details:

Celebrate Dinovember with the Children’s Crew!

Adult/Young Adult Grab & Go Crafts

All Day 11/3–11/8
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.

Grab and Go: Bear

All Day 11/3–11/9
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 Jurassic Jamboree

All Day
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)
Event Details:

Celebrate Dinovember with the Children’s Crew!

Playtime for Littles (Ages 0-3)

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.

Foxy's Jurassic Jamboree

All Day
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)
Event Details:

Celebrate Dinovember with the Children’s Crew!

Playtime for Littles (Ages 0-3)

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.

Foxy's Jurassic Jamboree

All Day
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)
Event Details:

Celebrate Dinovember with the Children’s Crew!

Playtime for Littles (Ages 0-3)

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.

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 Twyford Code by Janice Hallett