Independence Day Closure

In celebration of Independence Day, the library will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025.

Regular library hours will resume on Saturday, July 5, 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 (6/08)	Mon (6/09)	Tue (6/10)	Wed (6/11)	Thu (6/12)	Fri (6/13)	Sat (6/14)
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 Foxy's Bookmark Challenge: Design Phase All Day 6/2–7/1 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 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: From June 2 to July 1 pick up a Foxy’s Bookmark template and design a bookmark for the library showcasing your love of the library. Bookmark designs will be on display from July 7 to July 31 for patrons to vote on their favorite designs!
	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 2025 Summer Reading Challenge: Foxy's Carnival (Ages 0-13) All Day 6/2–8/9 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 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: Reading Challenge Event Details: Come one, come all to Foxy’s Carnival! Register to receive an activity booklet full of fun reading and learning challenges! 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.
		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: Father's Day All Day 6/9–6/14 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 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.
10 am			This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Foxy's Tater Tots 10:00am–10:30am Youth, Children (Age 0-4) This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" 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) 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.				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 Play-Doh Playdates (Ages 2-7) 10:30am–11:30am Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8) 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 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) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn Play-Doh* Playdates It’s time for some Play-Doh® fun! We have all the Play-Doh® and tools,all you need is your imagination! 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.
11 am
12 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 "Families" group This event is in the "Teens" group Summer Meals 12:00pm–2:00pm 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: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens Program Type: Community Outreach, Movie, Other Event Details: School-aged youth are invited to enjoy a complimentary lunch from the Northern Illinois Food Bank and a movie in the First Floor Meeting Room. Meals are served only until 1:00 pm. 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 "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 Summer Meals 12:00pm–2:00pm 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: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families, Teens Program Type: Community Outreach, Movie, Other Event Details: School-aged youth are invited to enjoy a complimentary lunch from the Northern Illinois Food Bank and a movie in the First Floor Meeting Room. Meals are served only until 1:00 pm. 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.
1 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 "Families" group Storytime at Lakefront Park 1:00pm–2:00pm Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families Offsite Event 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Offsite Age Group: Youth, Children (Age 0-4), Youth (Age 5-8), Kids (Age 8-12), Families Program Type: Community Outreach, Storytime Event Details: Come one, come all to our special Carnival Storytime! Listen to carnival-themed books, get your face painted, and take home your very own balloon animal in this celebration of our Summer Reading Program! 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.
2 pm
3 pm				This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group STEM Into Learning: Roller Coaster 3:30pm–4:30pm Youth, Kids (Age 8-12) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" 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, Kids (Age 8-12) Program Type: STEAM Registration Required STEM Into Learning Use simple materials to make various experiments while learning about STEM concepts!
4 pm
5 pm					This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" group Shuffle Art 5:30pm–6:30pm Youth, Youth (Age 5-8) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" 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, Youth (Age 5-8) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come on by the Children’s Activity Center for an artistic twist on musical chairs—musical painting!
6 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 "Families" group Stuffies and Stories 6:00pm–6:30pm 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 Event Details: It’s a Pajama Party at the library! Come dressed in your coziest PJs and bring your snuggly plush friends along for a night of slumbering stories, rousing lullabies, and party-ready activities! We promise this event won’t be a snooze-fest!