Veterans Day Closure

In honor of Veterans Day, the library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

Regular library hours will resume on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (12/01)	Mon (12/02)	Tue (12/03)	Wed (12/04)	Thu (12/05)	Fri (12/06)	Sat (12/07)
All Day	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 "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 Annual Mitten Tree \| Santa's Socks All Day 11/30–12/23 Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, 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 "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 All Day 11/30–12/23 Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: Optimal Drop off Period: 11/30 - 12/12 Special Item Request: Socks
		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult/Young Adult Grab & Go Crafts All Day 12/2–12/7 Teens, Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: 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. The December Adult/Young Adult Grab and Go Craft is a Waterless Snowglobe.
		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 Grab and Go: Handprint Snowman All Day 12/2–12/7 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library 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 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 Detective Foxy and the Case of the Slushy Snowman All Day 12/2–12/23 Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, 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 "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 All Day 12/2–12/23 Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: Check in at the Youth Services desk to receive a detective casebook and lend a helping paw to Detective Foxy as he interrogates suspects, collects clues, and examines evidence to solve a fun interactive mystery for 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 Winter Reading: Whodunnit? All Day 12/2–12/23 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Program Type: Reading Challenge Event Details: Children can register at the Youth Services Desk and pick up a reading log. Create your own reading goal and track your minutes. If you meet your goal you’ll be entered into our drawing prizes.
10 am		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 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Murder Mystery Book Club 10:30am–11:30am Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Christmas Murder Game by Alexandra Benedict.
11 am		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Red Cross Blood Drive 11:00am–3:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other Event Details: Make a lifesaving donation today and become a hero! As a thank-you, all generous donors will snag a free book from the fabulous Friends of the Library book sale room.					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 "Families" group This event is in the "Teens" group LEGO® Club 11:00am–12:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, 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 "Families" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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, Teens Program Type: Play & Learn, STEAM, Workshop, Other Club Event Details: Love LEGOS? Stop by the Children’s Activity Room to build! LEGO creations will be displayed in the Children’s Library for the month.
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm				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 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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, Other Event Details: Dive into our Early Release Library Program - kids and teens will be served a snack. Chill with friends, and play epic games right after school. The library is the ultimate hangout spot to unwind and have a blast! 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Food for Thought Cooking Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club, Other 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 December is "Delicious Gifts for the Holiday Season"! We can't wait to see the amazing dishes everyone creates. 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.
3 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Fiber Arts Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other Club, Other Event Details: Bring your own knitting, crochet, needlework, or other works in progress and projects for a social crafting hour at the library! This is not a class, though participants are welcome to share tips and techniques!	This event is in the "Teens" group The Book Nook 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Connect with other like minded bookworms in our teen-only book club, where YOU have the freedom to choose the books the group reads. 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.
4 pm
5 pm			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 Good Boy, Good Book 5:00pm–6:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12) Closed Registration Required 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Registration Required Event Details: Hank, a professional therapy dog from the Fox Lake Police Department, will be back to visit his friends this winter to hear you read your favorite stories to him.
6 pm
7 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group Festive Singers Caroling Concert 7:00pm–8:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performance Event Details: Come together and let the holiday spirit enchant you! The Festive Singers are ready to serenade you with a delightful blend of classic songs and new holiday favorites.

Veterans Day Closure

Week Calendar

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Adult/YA Grab and Go

Children's Storytime

Murder Mystery Book Club

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Accessibility

Food Allergies

Food for Thought Cooking Club

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Accessibility

Food Allergies

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies