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 (6/15)	Mon (6/16)	Tue (6/17)	Wed (6/18)	Thu (6/19)	Fri (6/20)	Sat (6/21)
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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Stuffie Sleepaway Camp Drop Off All Day 6/16–6/18 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 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), All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: Drop your stuffie off at the library any time between June 16-June 18. Get them ready by filling out their permission slip!			Closing Juneteenth All Day Branches: Fox Lake District Library Description: In honor of Juneteenth, the library will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Regular library hours will resume on Friday, June 20, 2025.
		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: Newsprint Shark All Day 6/16–6/21 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 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. 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 Playtime for Littles 10:00am–6:00pm 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: 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.	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Playtime for Littles 10:00am–6:00pm 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: 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.
11 am							This event is in the "All Ages" group Furry Friend Festival 11:00am–1:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts, Other Event Details: Dreaming of adding a furry friend to your life? Drop by to dive into the world of adoption and explore nearby shelters!
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.			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 to Learn: Foxy's Carnival 12:00pm–4:00pm 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: Play & Learn Play to Learn Drop-in play for children 2-6 years old with a caregiver. Each themed event will feature hands-on activities to spark your child’s imagination and engage their literacy, math, and social skills. 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.
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3 pm						This event is in the "Teens" group Manga Book Club 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: Manga Book Club The Manga Book Club reads a variety of popular light novels and manga. Pick up a copy of the latest title at the Circulation Desk on the first floor. This month title is "Cells at Work" by Akane Shimizu.
4 pm						This event is in the "All Ages" group Friday Night Live Concert Series 4:00pm–7:00pm All Ages Offsite Event 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: Offsite Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Outreach, Performance Event Details: The library is looking forward to joining the fun at Friday Night Live, a brand-new summer series hosted by the Village of Fox Lake!
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Pictionary and Scattergories Challenge 5:00pm–6:00pm 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: Games, Other Event Details: Battle against the Librarians in Pictionary and Scattergories.		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Juneteenth - A Celebration of Freedom! 5:30pm–6:30pm 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: Presentation Event Details: Celebrate Juneteenth with Storyteller Velma Gladney. Reflect on the history of African Americans through storytelling, songs, and chants.
6 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Drag Makeup for Beginners 6:30pm–8:00pm 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: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Unleash your fabulousness with Drag Makeup Magic. Dive into “Drag Makeup for Beginners” and unlock the secrets of dazzling makeup artistry! Disclaimer(s) After Hours Program All Main Library services are closed during after-hours programs. Only the Library meeting room and restroom on the 1st floor will be open. PLEASE ARRIVE 10 to 15 minutes early to the meeting room. The front entrance is locked promptly at 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 5:00 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays. Photo Guidelines Photographs may be taken during library programs and events. Please notify library staff if you do not wish to be photographed.

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