Library Closing Friday, January 23

Due to extreme weather conditions, the library will be closed on Friday, January 23.

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 (11/30)	Mon (12/01)	Tue (12/02)	Wed (12/03)	Thu (12/04)	Fri (12/05)	Sat (12/06)
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 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) 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.	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 and Go Crafts: Origami Christmas Tree All Day 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: Adult & Teen Reference Desk - 2nd Floor Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Adult/YA Grab and Go Kits are 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.
	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 Jurassic Jamboree All Day 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) Event Details: Celebrate Dinovember with the Children’s Crew!	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mystery Busters! All Day Adults, Seniors Closed Registration Required 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: Adult & Teen Reference Desk - 2nd Floor Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Sharpen your sleuthing prowess with “Mystery Busters!”
		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 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: Adult & Teen Reference Desk - 2nd Floor Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Adult/YA Grab and Go Kits are 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.
		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) 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.
		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) 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: 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!
		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 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 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 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.
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 (Ages 0-3) 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 (Ages 0-3) 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 (Ages 0-3) 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 "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: Homecoming by Kate Morton
11 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 "Kids (Age 8-12)" group Lego Club 11:00am–12:00pm 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: 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.
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, 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.			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: Other Club 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 "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.
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!
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5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Fantasy Map Making 6:00pm–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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required 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.
7 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group Home for the Holidays 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: 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.