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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!

Foxy's Little Explorers: Gardens (Ages 2-6)

11:30am–12:30pm
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
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.

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Fox Lake District Library
Description:

The library is closed on Memorial Day (Monday, May 25, 2026).

Regular library hours resume Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Copy of Foxy in the Field: Being Unique

All Day 5/26–5/31
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!

Grab and Go: Muppet Puppet

All Day 5/26–5/31
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 Gamers: Music Games

10:00am–11:00am
Children (Age 0-4)
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Foxy is excited to announce a new program—Foxy's Little Gamers! Each month will be themed based on different types of gaming. Come bring your little ones and enjoy playing games 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.

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 May 26 meeting, we will discuss the book:  House of Sticks : a Memoir by Ly Tran.

Readers In Progress

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

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

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.

Good Boy, Good Book

1:30pm–2:30pm
Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families
Upcoming
Registration Required
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), Families
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hank, a professional therapy dog from the Fox Lake Police Department, will be back to visit his friends this Spring to hear you read your favorite stories to him. 

Let's Make Perler Bead Crafts: Any Pegboard

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. Winter sessions will focus on learning how to make crafts by finger knitting!

Foxy's ImagiLab: Suncatcher

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!

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 

Unmasked by Paul Holes

Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Fox Lake District Library
Description:

The library is closed on Juneteenth (Friday, June 19, 2026).

Regular library hours resume on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Fox Lake District Library
Description:

The library is closed for Independence Day (Saturday, July 4, 2026).

Regular library hours resume on Monday, July 6, 2026.

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.

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.

Library Card Sign Up Month

All Day 9/1–9/30
All Ages
Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library
Room: Circulation Desk - 1st Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Outreach, Other
Event Details:

One Card. Endless Possibilities.

Each September, libraries across the nation celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, a campaign that highlights the power of a library card.

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Fox Lake District Library
Description:

The library is closed on Labor Day (Monday, September 7, 2026).

Regular library hours resume Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

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.

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.

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.

Thanksgiving Eve

5:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Fox Lake District Library
Description:

The library closes early at 5:00 PM on Thanksgiving Eve (Wednesday, November 25, 2026) and is closed on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26, 2026) to observe the holiday.

Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Fox Lake District Library
Description:

The library will close early at 5:00 PM on Thanksgiving Eve (Wednesday, November 25, 2026) and will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26, 2026) to observe the holiday.