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 (7/13)	Mon (7/14)	Tue (7/15)	Wed (7/16)	Thu (7/17)	Fri (7/18)	Sat (7/19)
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 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 Foxy's Bookmark Challenge: Voting Phase All Day 7/7–7/31 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 Grab and Go: S'more All Day 7/14–7/19 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 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 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 Foxy's Tater Tots (0-2) 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 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.
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 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 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 Arcade 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 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.
1 pm
2 pm							This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group Mario Kart RC Racing 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 Open Library Branch: Fox Lake District Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Kids (Age 8-12) Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Vroom Vroom! Beep Beep! Watch out for that shell! Bring your competitive spirit and see who can navigate the track, go for the gold, and win the coveted Foxy Cup.
3 pm				This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group STEM Into Learning: Ferris Wheel 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 Open 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!