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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
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
Grab and Go: National Cake Day
All Day
11/28–11/30
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.
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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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
1
2025
Mon
Adult/Young Adult Grab and Go Crafts: Origami Christmas Tree
All Day
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Library Branch:
Fox Lake District Library
Room:
Adult & Teen Reference Desk - 2nd Floor
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.
Our December Kit is a Origami Christmas Craft.
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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
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
Nov
30
2025
Sun
Foxy's Jurassic Jamboree
All Day
Youth,
Children (Age 0-4),
Youth (Age 5-8),
Kids (Age 8-12)
Library Branch:
Fox Lake District Library
Age Group:
Youth,
Children (Age 0-4),
Youth (Age 5-8),
Kids (Age 8-12)
Event Details:
Celebrate Dinovember with the Children’s Crew!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
1
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Fox Lake District Library
Room:
Adult & Teen Reference Desk - 2nd Floor
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Sharpen your sleuthing prowess with “Mystery Busters!”
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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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adult/Young Adult Grab & Go Crafts
All Day
12/1–12/6
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Library Branch:
Fox Lake District Library
Room:
Adult & Teen Reference Desk - 2nd Floor
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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.
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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
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
Grab and Go: Gnome
All Day
12/1–12/7
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.
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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
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
Foxy in the Field: Cryptids
All Day
12/1–12/23
Youth,
Children (Age 0-4),
Youth (Age 5-8),
Kids (Age 8-12)
Library Branch:
Fox Lake District Library
Age Group:
Youth,
Children (Age 0-4),
Youth (Age 5-8),
Kids (Age 8-12)
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Foxy couldn't hold back his excitement for summer, so he's springing a surprise on his library pals with the Foxy in the Field Challenge! Each month, Foxy will leap with both paws into different topics and he wants you along for the ride!
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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
12/01/2025 @ 9:00am–01/31/2026 @ 5:00pm
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
Dec-Jan
2025
Reading with the Wolves: Winter Reading Challenge
12/01/2025 @ 9:00am–01/31/2026 @ 5:00pm
Youth,
Children (Age 0-4),
Youth (Age 5-8),
Kids (Age 8-12),
Families,
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors,
All Ages
Library Branch:
Fox Lake District Library
Room:
Adult & Teen Reference Desk - 2nd Floor
Age Group:
Youth,
Children (Age 0-4),
Youth (Age 5-8),
Kids (Age 8-12),
Families,
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors,
All Ages
Program Type:
Reading Challenge
Event Details:
Clever as a Fox, Fierce as a Wolf — Winter Reading Starts Here! Sign up by visiting the second floor December 1 - January 31.
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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
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
Dec
1
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group
Youth,
Children (Age 0-4)
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group
Dec
2
2025
Tue
Playtime for Littles (Ages 0-3)
10:00am–6:00pm
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
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group
Youth,
Children (Age 0-4)
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group
Dec
3
2025
Wed
Playtime for Littles (Ages 0-3)
10:00am–6:00pm
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
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.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group
Youth,
Children (Age 0-4)
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group
Dec
4
2025
Thu
Playtime for Littles (Ages 0-3)
10:00am–6:00pm
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
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
4
2025
Thu
Murder Mystery Book Club
10:30am–11:30am
Adults,
Seniors
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: Homecoming by Kate Morton
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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
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
Dec
6
2025
Sat
Lego Club
11:00am–12:00pm
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:
Other Club
Lego Club
Love LEGO®? Let your imagination run wild! Creations will be on display for the month.
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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
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
Dec
3
2025
Wed
After School Snacks
2:00pm–4:00pm
Youth,
Children (Age 0-4),
Youth (Age 5-8),
Kids (Age 8-12),
Teens
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,
Movie,
Other
Event Details:
Enjoy a snack and play games every Wednesday after school. The program runs through May 20, 2026, and is intended for students aged 18 years and under
Food provided by Northern Illinois Food Bank.
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.
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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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
6
2025
Sat
Food For Thought Cooking Club
2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Library Branch:
Fox Lake District Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Other Club
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 "Root Vegetable Month"! We can't wait to see the amazing dishes everyone creates.
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.
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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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
1
2025
Mon
Fantasy Map Making
6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Library Branch:
Fox Lake District Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Have you ever dreamed of creating your own fantasy world? Well look no further, because this program will help you create your very own fantasy map through a guided demonstration.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Dec
2
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Fox Lake District Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Performance
Event Details:
The festive season is casting its spell, spreading joy all around! Prepare for a cozy night at the library as the enchanting Heather Braodukis serenades us with “Home for the Holidays,” a dazzling set of holiday classics.
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