All AARP Tax Appointments at Fox Lake Library Have Been Filled

For assistance in finding an alternative tax preparation location, please visit https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp-taxaide/locations/ or call the Adult Services Reference Desk.

President's Day Closure

The library is closed on Presidents’ Day (Monday, February 16, 2026).

Regular library hours resume on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

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 (3/01)	Mon (3/02)	Tue (3/03)	Wed (3/04)	Thu (3/05)	Fri (3/06)	Sat (3/07)
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: Paper Bag Fairy All Day 2/23–3/1 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 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: 3D Paper Daffodil Craft 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 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 March Grab and Go Kit is a 3D Paper Daffodil Craft.
		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mystery Busters! All Day Adults, Seniors Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Open 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!”
10 am			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 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 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 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 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: Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew Sullivan
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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 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 Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Open 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 March is "Noodles Month"! 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.