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Read With Rover

Grades 1 and Up
2019-07-25 14:30:00 2019-07-25 14:45:00 America/Chicago Read With Rover St. Charles Public Library

Thursday, July 25
2:30pm - 2:45pm

Add to Calendar 2019-07-25 14:30:00 2019-07-25 14:45:00 America/Chicago Read With Rover Sign-up for a 15 minute time slot. Must be able to read independently. St. Charles Public Library

St. Charles Public Library

Helen Gale Story Room

Sign-up for a 15 minute time slot. Must be able to read independently.

Bring your books or select from ours and read aloud for 15 minutes to a specially-trained therapy dog. The Reading with Rover mission is to inspire children to discover the joy of reading while developing literacy skills and confidence in a positive and fun environment.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

TAGS: | Reading | Dogs |

St. Charles Public Library
Phone: 630-584-0076
Fax: 630-584-9262
Hours
Mon, Dec 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Sat, Dec 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 15 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Address
1 South 6th Avenue
St. Charles
IL 60174
Tel: 630-584-0076

St. Charles Public Library serves a population of approximately 55,092 residents of the Fox River Valley community of St. Charles, Illinois, 35 miles west of Chicago. Although connected to the city by a commuter rail line in nearby Geneva, St. Charles strives to retain its small town heritage. The Library, with a total collection of  approximately 400,000 items, offers a wide variety of information and recreational reading to meet the expectations of both the general public and local businesses. In addition, the Library maintains a full calendar of programs to both entertain and educate children and adults alike.

About the library

St. Charles Public Library serves a population of approximately 55,092 residents of the Fox River Valley community of St. Charles, Illinois, 35 miles west of Chicago. Although connected to the city by a commuter rail line in nearby Geneva, St. Charles strives to retain its small town heritage. The Library, with a total collection of  approximately 400,000 items, offers a wide variety of information and recreational reading to meet the expectations of both the general public and local businesses. In addition, the Library maintains a full calendar of programs to both entertain and educate children and adults alike.

Upcoming events

St. Charles Writers Group
Sat, Dec 14, 9:15am - 12:15pm
Huntley Meeting Room
The St. Charles Writers Group is a workshop for novice or experienced writers that meets the second and the fourth Saturday of each month.
Behind-the-Scenes Library Tour
Sat, Dec 14, 9:30am - 11:00am
Behind-the-Scenes Library Tour, led by director Edith Craig.
Canceled
Family Bilingual Story Time/Cuentos Bilingüe para la Familia - All Ages
Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Family Bilingual Story Time is presented in both English and Spanish. Participen del programa bilingüe para la familia en inglés y español.
Sunday Concert: EYSO
Sun, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra's acclaimed Chamber Music Institute presents the Sterling Brass Quintet and the Maud Powell String Quartet as they perform classical chamber works.
Drop-In Story Time - All Ages
Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Meeting Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement!
Get Up and Move, Baby! - Ages 0-2
Mon, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Helen Gale Story Room
A playtime for meeting other children and caregivers!
My First Storytime - Ages 0-2 with Caregiver
Tue, Dec 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Helen Gale Story Room
Lapsit story time for parents/caregivers and children, which include songs, stories, and play. Simple sign language will also be covered.
This event is full
Drop-In Story Time - All Ages
Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Meeting Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement!
Cozy Winter Cottage - A Painting Workshop
Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Carnegie Community Room
Northern lights soar above a cozy winter cottage nestled in a pine forest.
This event is full
2 & 3 Year Old Story Time
Tue, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Helen Gale Story Room
Interactive story time for children and their parents/caregivers, which include songs, stories, and movement.
Cozy Winter Cottage - A Painting Workshop
Tue, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Carnegie Community Room
Northern lights soar above a cozy winter cottage nestled in a pine forest.
This event is full
Story Time for 4-6 Year Olds
Tue, Dec 17, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Huntley Meeting Room
Interactive story time for independent children who have not yet entered kindergarten including songs, stories, and play.
Exam Cram
Tue, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Huntley Meeting Room
Study for finals with us! Free pizza, snacks, and drinks provided courtesy of the Friends of St. Charles Public Library. We stay open until 10:00 p.m. for the late night crammers. DROP IN
Stories and Snacks Drop In Story Time - All Ages
Tue, Dec 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
This program is filled with stories, music, movement, and a special bedtime snack. Pajamas are encouraged!
Drop-In Story Time - All Ages
Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Meeting Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement!
Stories at the Nature Center - All Ages
Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve
Children are invited to hear stories and make nature crafts at the Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve.
2 & 3 Year Old Story Time
Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Helen Gale Story Room
Interactive story time for children and their parents/caregivers, which include songs, stories, and movement.
Exam Cram
Wed, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Huntley Meeting Room
Study for finals with us! Free pizza, snacks, and drinks provided courtesy of the Friends of St. Charles Public Library. We stay open until 10:00 p.m. for the late night crammers. DROP IN
My First Storytime - Ages 0-2 with Caregiver
Thu, Dec 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Helen Gale Story Room
Lapsit story time for parents/caregivers and children, which include songs, stories, and play. Simple sign language will also be covered. This is a repeat of the Tuesday session.
Drop In Story Time - All Ages
Thu, Dec 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Meeting Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement
Sensory Stories and Play - All Ages
Thu, Dec 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Join us for an extra wiggly story time followed by a time to play with other children and meet other caregivers. Designed with sensory differences in mind, and open to all.
Exam Cram
Thu, Dec 19, 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Huntley Meeting Room
Study for finals with us! Free pizza, snacks, and drinks provided courtesy of the Friends of St. Charles Public Library. We stay open until 10:00 p.m. for the late night crammers. DROP IN
Full STEAM Ahead - Grades 1-3 (without Caregiver)
Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
We will learn by doing! This is an interactive, independent program where students grades 1-3 will work together to create and learn.
This event is full
Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Drop Off
Fri, Dec 20, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Youth Services
The stuffed animals go wild!
Movie Night SPECIAL! - Grades 4-8
Fri, Dec 20, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Huntley Meeting Room
Join us for a special Movie Night! We will be watching Elf (PG) while working on gingerbread creations.
This event is full
Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Pick Up
Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Helen Gale Story Room
The stuffed animals go wild!
Canceled
Find Meaningful Employment - Learn & Network with TUG & the Library
Mon, Dec 23, 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Business Librarian Chris Flood welcomes TUG Career Services.
Library Closed - Holiday Observance
Tue, Dec 24, All day
Library is closed due to holiday
Library Closed - Holiday Observance
Wed, Dec 25, All day
Library is closed due to holiday
Jim Gill's Sing-a-thon of Celebrated Songs! - All Ages
Fri, Dec 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Huntley Meeting Room
Get ready to sing, clap, dance and spin along during this visit by award-winning musician and crowd-favorite Jim Gill.
This event is full
St. Charles Writers Group
Sat, Dec 28, 9:15am - 12:15pm
Huntley Meeting Room
The St. Charles Writers Group is a workshop for novice or experienced writers that meets the second and the fourth Saturday of each month.
Glowing Noon Year's Party - For Children and Families
Tue, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Huntley Meeting Room
Bring in the new year with a glow-in-the-dark dance party, complete with a countdown to noon!
Library Closes Early - Holiday Observance
Tue, Dec 31, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Library closes early due to holiday
Babysitter Training - Ages 11-15
Thu, Jan 02, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Carnegie Community Room
FEE $45 in library district/$65 outside library district
Be Internet Awesome! - Grades 3-6
Thu, Jan 02, 9:30am - 11:00am
Technology Center
Learn how to be internet awesome in this two day session about internet safety and digital citizenship and then test your skills in Google's Interland game.
This event is full
Babysitter Training - Ages 11-15
Fri, Jan 03, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Carnegie Community Room
FEE $45 in library district/$65 outside library district
Be Internet Awesome! - Grades 3-6
Fri, Jan 03, 9:30am - 11:00am
Technology Center
Learn how to be internet awesome in this two day session about internet safety and digital citizenship and then test your skills in Google's Interland game.
This event is full
Diverse Voices Story Time - All Ages with Caregiver
Sat, Jan 04, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Huntley Meeting Room
Join us to read stories about people from diverse backgrounds; best for ages 4 to 8 with caregiver.
Drop-In Story Time - All Ages
Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Meeting Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement!
Ozobot Coding - Grades 2-3
Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Carnegie Community Room
Learn simple line coding using colors with our fun mini robots!
This event is full
Ozobot Coding - Grades 4-6
Mon, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Learn to code with color using our fun mini robots!
Get Up and Move, Baby! - Ages 0-2
Mon, Jan 06, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Helen Gale Story Room
A playtime for meeting other children and caregivers!
Introduction to MS Excel, Level 1
Mon, Jan 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Technology Center
Learn how to create useful spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel.
Registration opens Sunday, December 15 2019 at 12:00pm
My First Storytime - Ages 0-2 with Caregiver
Tue, Jan 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Helen Gale Story Room
Lapsit story time for parents/caregivers and children, which include songs, stories, and play. Simple sign language will also be covered.
This event is full
Drop-In Story Time - All Ages
Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Meeting Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement!
2 & 3 Year Old Story Time
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Helen Gale Story Room
Interactive story time for children and their parents/caregivers, which include songs, stories, and movement.
Story Time for 4-6 Year Olds
Tue, Jan 07, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Huntley Meeting Room
Interactive story time for independent children who have not yet entered kindergarten including songs, stories, and play.
Foodie Kids with Chef Ruth Ann - Grades K-2
Tue, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Huntley Meeting Room
Have some fun learning about how to cook and prepare yummy recipes with Chef Ruth Ann Seney, a family and Consumer Science teacher for over 30 years, who has taught hundreds of students how to cook.
This event is full
Stories and Snacks Drop In Story Time - All Ages
Tue, Jan 07, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
This program is filled with stories, music, movement, and a special bedtime snack. Pajamas are encouraged!
Computer & Internet Basics
Tue, Jan 07, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Technology Center
This orientation to computers is ideal for those who have had little exposure to computers.
Registration opens Sunday, December 15 2019 at 12:00pm
Trivia Night - at Pollyanna Brewing Company, 106 S. Riverside Ave
Tue, Jan 07, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Pollyanna Brewing Company
Here's your chance to showcase your wealth of random knowledge and flex your brain muscles. Join the Library for Pollyanna Brewing Company's trivia night.
Drop-In Story Time - All Ages
Wed, Jan 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Meeting Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement!
2 & 3 Year Old Story Time
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Helen Gale Story Room
Interactive story time for children and their parents/caregivers, which include songs, stories, and movement.
Foodie Kids with Chef Ruth Ann - Grades 3-5
Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Huntley Meeting Room
Have some fun learning about how to cook and prepare yummy recipes with Chef Ruth Ann Seney, a family and Consumer Science teacher for over 30 years, who has taught hundreds of students how to cook.
This event is full
Big Sibling Boot Camp - Ages 1-5 with Caregiver
Wed, Jan 08, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Carnegie Community Room
Practice becoming a big sibling! Learn with baby dolls, read stories about being a good helper, and make a small "gift" for your new sibling! Open to anyone who has or will have a new sibling.
Computer & Internet Basics
Wed, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Technology Center
This orientation to computers is ideal for those who have had little exposure to computers.
Registration opens Sunday, December 15 2019 at 12:00pm
Library Board Meeting
Wed, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Huntley Meeting Room
Monthly Meeting of Library Board
My First Storytime - Ages 0-2 with Caregiver
Thu, Jan 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Helen Gale Story Room
Lapsit story time for parents/caregivers and children, which include songs, stories, and play. Simple sign language will also be covered. This is a repeat of the Tuesday session.
Drop In Story Time - All Ages
Thu, Jan 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Meeting Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement
Sensory Stories and Play - All Ages
Thu, Jan 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Join us for an extra wiggly story time followed by a time to play with other children and meet other caregivers. Designed with sensory differences in mind, and open to all.
Taming the Teardown Trend
Thu, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
The Chicago area has been an epicenter of the teardown trend: the replacement of first-generation housing with newer and larger homes.
Full Steam Ahead - Ages 3 - Grade K with Caregiver
Thu, Jan 09, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Huntley Meeting Room
We will learn by doing! Please only register for one date. This same exact program is offered on three different dates to help accommodate all participants.
This event is full
Anime Night - Grades 6-8
Thu, Jan 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Nani?! Middle schoolers have their own night of anime! Each month we will watch anime while sampling some Asian snacks.
Introduction to MS Excel, Level 1
Thu, Jan 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Technology Center
Learn how to create useful spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel.
Registration opens Sunday, December 15 2019 at 12:00pm
Pursuing a Better Investment Experience
Thu, Jan 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Carnegie Community Room
Learn the ten decisions that you can make as an investor to target long-term wealth in the markets.
Behind-the Scenes Library Tour
Thu, Jan 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Behind-the-Scenes of the Library, led by Director Edith Craig.
Little Artist - Ages 4-6
Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Helen Gale Story Room
Children will listen to a story then create an exciting art project.
This event is full
Friends' Magazine Sale & Used Children's Book Sale
Sat, Jan 11, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Huntley Meeting Room A
St. Charles Writers Group
Sat, Jan 11, 9:15am - 12:15pm
Carnegie Community Room
The St. Charles Writers Group is a workshop for novice or experienced writers that meets the second and the fourth Saturday of each month.
Family Bilingual Story Time/Cuentos Bilingüe para la Familia - All Ages
Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Helen Gale Story Room
Family Bilingual Story Time is presented in both English and Spanish. Participen del programa bilingüe para la familia en inglés y español.
Sunday Concert - Lakeshore Rush
Sun, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Lakeshore Rush is comprised of extraordinary musicians from Chicago who delight audiences of all ages with riveting contemporary and classical standards and forgotten masterpieces.
Drop-In Story Time - All Ages
Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Meeting Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement!
Get Up and Move, Baby! - Ages 0-2
Mon, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Helen Gale Story Room
A playtime for meeting other children and caregivers!
Find Meaningful Employment - Learn & Network with TUG & the Library
Mon, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Huntley Meeting Room
Business Librarian Chris Flood welcomes TUG Career Services.
Introduction to MS Word, Level 1
Mon, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Technology Center
Learn about word processing using Microsoft Word.
Registration opens Sunday, December 15 2019 at 12:00pm
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