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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
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 "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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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: Ice Skating Pond
All Day
1/12–1/18
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 "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
Jan
12
2026
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
Jan
13
2026
Tue
Foxy's Little Picassos: Foot Print Penguins
10:00am–10:30am
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:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Bring your little ones to Foxy’s Little Picassos where they can create their own little masterpieces!
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
17
2026
Sat
Foxy's Little Explorers: Arctic Animals
10:30am–11:30am
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
Event Details:
Calling all little explorers! Join Foxy for a different fun-filled adventure each month! Use your investigative skills to learn more about various topics through a variety of themed early literacy 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.
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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
12
2026
Mon
Anything Goes Book Club
11:00am–12:00pm
Adults,
Seniors
Library Branch:
Fox Lake District Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Anything Goes Book Club
The Anything Goes Book Club reads a variety of popular fiction and nonfiction titles from all genres. 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: Vera Wang's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Santana
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.
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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
14
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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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jan
17
2026
Sat
A Conversation with Steen Metz: Surviving the Holocaust
Library Branch:
Fox Lake District Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Presentation
Event Details:
On October 2, 1943, eight-year-old Steen Metz and his family were forcibly taken from their home in German-occupied Denmark to the desolate Theresienstadt Concentration Camp.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan
16
2026
Fri
Library Branch:
Fox Lake District Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Draw your own original characters or your favorite characters from manga or anime and even share your drawings with your friends.
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group
Jan
14
2026
Wed
STEM Into Learning: Snowstorm in a Jar
5:30pm–6:30pm
Youth,
Kids (Age 8-12)
Library Branch:
Fox Lake District Library
Room:
Children's Activity Center
Age Group:
Youth,
Kids (Age 8-12)
Program Type:
STEAM
STEM Into Learning
Use simple materials to make various experiments while learning about STEM concepts!
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This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" group
This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group
Youth,
Youth (Age 5-8),
Kids (Age 8-12)
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Youth (Age 5-8)" group
This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group
Jan
15
2026
Thu
Foxy's Junior Picassos: Northern Lights
5:30pm–6:30pm
Youth,
Youth (Age 5-8),
Kids (Age 8-12)
Library Branch:
Fox Lake District Library
Room:
Children's Activity Center
Age Group:
Youth,
Youth (Age 5-8),
Kids (Age 8-12)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Designed for budding artists this hands-on program encourages the Junior Picasso in you to create a masterpiece!
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