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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: Books and Libraries
All Day
2/1–2/15
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: Puppy
All Day
2/2–2/8
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: Valentine Cactus
All Day
2/9–2/15
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
Feb
9
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
Feb
10
2026
Tue
Foxy's Tater Tots (0-2)
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:
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.
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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
Feb
11
2026
Wed
Foxy's Rockin' Storytime
10:00am–10:30am
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:
Storytime
Event Details:
A musical storytime where children can learn about and explore using a variety of musical instruments. Get ready for stories, music, and dancing with Foxy!
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
Feb
13
2026
Fri
You're My Valentine, Baby (Rave)!
10:00am–11:00am
Youth,
Children (Age 0-4)
Library Branch:
Fox Lake District Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Foxy’s calling all his little Valentines to come get their glow on and dance the morning away with kid friendly music and glow-in-the-dark fun! Come dressed in your sweetheart best in all pinks and reds to celebrate Valentine’s Day!
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
Feb
14
2026
Sat
Foxy's Little Explorers: The 80's
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
Feb
9
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: James by Percival Everett
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 "Families" group
Youth,
Children (Age 0-4),
Youth (Age 5-8),
Kids (Age 8-12),
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 "Kids (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Feb
8
2026
Sun
Storytime with Mr. Malcolm
2:00pm–3:00pm
Youth,
Children (Age 0-4),
Youth (Age 5-8),
Kids (Age 8-12),
Families
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),
Families
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Foxy is super excited to welcome local picture book author and awesome library patron, Mr. Malcolm Newsome to share his latest book, The Daddy-Daughter Dance, with all of Foxy’s library friends!
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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
Feb
11
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 "Kids (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group
Feb
9
2026
Mon
Crochet Club
5:30pm–6:30pm
Kids (Age 8-12)
Library Branch:
Fox Lake District Library
Room:
Children's Activity Center
Age Group:
Kids (Age 8-12)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Learn the basics of crochet! Children will learn how to hold a crochet hook, make a slip knot, and start their first chain. Each month we will work together on a new project!
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 "Kids (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Kids (Age 8-12)" group
Feb
11
2026
Wed
STEM Into Learning: Heart Model
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
Feb
12
2026
Thu
Foxy's ImagiLab: Valentine's Day Card Printmaking
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,
STEAM
Event Details:
Inviting all curious minds to explore the fascinating intersection of art and technology! Each month, we’ll investigate different art forms and tools—past or present. Stay curious, get creative, be imaginative!
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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
Feb
12
2026
Thu
Watercolor Cards
6:30pm–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:
Explore the medium of watercolors at this relaxing painting event. You will get the chance to create watercolor greeting cards for your loved ones. Calming music and watercolor supplies will be provided for this unstructured art class.
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.
Photo Guidelines
Photographs may be taken during library programs and events. Please notify library staff if you do not wish to be photographed.
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