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 Oct 1 - 31 2025 Adopt a Ghost All Day 10/1–10/31 Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) 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 Oct 1 - 31 2025 Adopt a Ghost All Day 10/1–10/31 Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Age Group: Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Event Details: Creep over to the Children’s Desk to adopt a boo-tiful new friend this month–your own tiny ghost! One ghost per child while supplies last.
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 Oct 1 - 31 2025 Two Sentence Spooky Story Story Contest All Day 10/1–10/31 Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) 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 Oct 1 - 31 2025 Two Sentence Spooky Story Story Contest All Day 10/1–10/31 Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Age Group: Youth, Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Event Details: Can you write a two-sentence spooky story to scare the socks off of Foxy? Grab a short story form at the Children’s Desk, craft your two-sentence masterpiece of horror, and Foxy’s favorites will win a prize!
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 Oct 13 - 19 2025 Grab and Go: Popsicle Stick Vampire All Day 10/13–10/19 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 Oct 13 - 19 2025 Grab and Go: Popsicle Stick Vampire All Day 10/13–10/19 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 Oct 20 - 26 2025 Grab and Go: Monster All Day 10/20–10/26 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 Oct 20 - 26 2025 Grab and Go: Monster All Day 10/20–10/26 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 "Families" group Oct 20 2025 Mon Children's Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Families 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 "Families" group Oct 20 2025 Mon 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.
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 Oct 21 2025 Tue Parachute Play (Ages 2-5) 10:30am–11:00am Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8) Cancelled 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 Oct 21 2025 Tue Cancelled Parachute Play (Ages 2-5) 10:30am–11:00am Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8) Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8) Program Type: Games Event Details: Join in on the festivities at our themed parachute play times! You are sure to have a fun time! 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 Oct 21 2025 Tue Beautiful Bats 6:30pm–7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 21 2025 Tue Beautiful Bats 6:30pm–7:30pm All Ages Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Do bats make you uneasy? These misunderstood creatures are vital for the ecosystem. Join the Flying Fox Conservation Fund to learn about bats, debunk myths, and meet a fruit bat at the event. 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. 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. 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 "Kids (Age 8-12)" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Let's Make Rainbow Loom Crafts: Candy Corn 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 Oct 22 2025 Wed Let's Make Rainbow Loom Crafts: Candy Corn 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Learn new skills and make new friends. Fall sessions will focus on learning how to make crafts with the Rainbow Loom!
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 Oct 23 2025 Thu Foxy's ImagiLab: Spirit Photography 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 Oct 23 2025 Thu Foxy's ImagiLab: Spirit Photography 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 "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 "All Ages" group Oct 25 - 29 2025 Stuffie Sleepaway Camp: Halloween Edition Drop Off All Day 10/25–10/29 Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), All Ages 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 "All Ages" group Oct 25 - 29 2025 Stuffie Sleepaway Camp: Halloween Edition Drop Off All Day 10/25–10/29 Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), All Ages Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: Drop your stuffie off at the library any time between October 25-29. Get them ready by filling out their permission slip!
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Oct 25 2025 Sat Foxy's Little Explorers: Haunted House 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 Oct 25 2025 Sat Foxy's Little Explorers: Haunted House 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 "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 Oct 25 2025 Sat Foxy's Frightfully Fuzzy Fashion Show 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 Oct 25 2025 Sat 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 25 2025 Sat Halloween Ball 2:30pm–4:30pm All Ages Open Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 25 2025 Sat Halloween Ball 2:30pm–4:30pm All Ages Open Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movie, Other Registration Required Event Details: Attend the spookiest party of the year! We will be offering henna and jagua tattoos, crafts, coloring, a movie, and tricks and treats for all to enjoy.
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 Oct-Nov 2025 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) 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 Oct-Nov 2025 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.
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 Oct 27 2025 Mon Foxy's Haunted Howl-oween 10:00am–8:00pm 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 Oct 27 2025 Mon 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Medicare Seminar 9:30am–12:30pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Medicare Seminar 9:30am–12:30pm Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Presentation, Other Event Details: Michael Dressendorfer will provide an informative discussion on Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans.
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 Oct 28 2025 Tue Foxy's Haunted Howl-oween 10:00am–8:00pm 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 Oct 28 2025 Tue 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!
This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Casa de Cultura 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 28 2025 Tue 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 & 30Oct 14 & 28
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 Oct 29 2025 Wed Foxy's Haunted Howl-oween 10:00am–8:00pm 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 Oct 29 2025 Wed 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 29 2025 Wed A Snapshot in Time - Biography Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 29 2025 Wed A Snapshot in Time - Biography Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm 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. A Snapshot In Time-BiographySelect Wednesdays at 7:00 pm (NEW TIME)September 24:American like me : reflections on life between cultures by America Ferrera October 29: Mountains beyond mountains by Tracy Kidder
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 Oct 30 2025 Thu Foxy's Haunted Howl-oween 10:00am–8:00pm 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 Oct 30 2025 Thu 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!
This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 30 2025 Thu Brass City Board Game Night 5:00pm–7:00pm Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Oct 30 2025 Thu 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Oct 31 2025 Fri Baby Monster Mash 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 Oct 31 2025 Fri 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!
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 Oct 31 2025 Fri Foxy's Haunted Howl-oween 10:00am–8:00pm 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 Oct 31 2025 Fri 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!
