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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 "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: Gingerbread House
All Day
1/2–1/4
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
Jan
5
2026
Mon
Adult/Young Adult Grab and Go Crafts: Sock Kitten
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 January Grab and Go Kit is a Sock Kitten.
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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: Arctic Animals
All Day
1/2–1/18
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jan
5
2026
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 "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: Cotton Snowman
All Day
1/5–1/11
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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| 10 am |
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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
Jan
6
2026
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
Jan
7
2026
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
Jan
8
2026
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.
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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
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
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Play-Doh Playdates (Ages 2-7)
10:30am–11:30am
Youth,
Children (Age 0-4),
Youth (Age 5-8)
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan
10
2026
Sat
Winter Sowing
11:00am–12:30pm
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Fox Lake District Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Presentation,
Workshop
Event Details:
This informative and interactive presentation introduces the affordable and easy gardening method of WINTER SOWING—a technique using recycled containers to start seeds outdoors during the winter months. The program will emphasize the
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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
Jan
7
2026
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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