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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, Aug 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Sat, Aug 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 18 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

Behind the Scenes Library Tour
Sat, Aug 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Carnegie Community Room
Behind the Scenes Tours of Library, hosted by Edith.
LVFV - Tutor Training
Mon, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Huntley Meeting Room
Meeting
Stories at the Nature Center - All Ages
Wed, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children are invited to hear stories at the Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve. After the program, explore the Nature Center and walk the trails.
Board Game Night
Wed, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Carnegie Community Room
Join us to play games like Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, and other modern games.
LVFV - Tutor Training
Wed, Aug 21, 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Huntley Meeting Room
Meeting
Homeschool Toolbox - For Parents who Homeschool
Thu, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Huntley Meeting Room
Join us for a 30 minute overview of everything available at the Library for our homeschooling families: online resources, downloadable materials, collections, programs, and more.
Video Game Night - Grades 6-8
Thu, Aug 22, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Middle schoolers get the chance to play several different video games on several different game systems.
Audit Committee, Library Board
Thu, Aug 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bisbee Room
Audit Committee, Library Board
ALTRUSA
Thu, Aug 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Huntley Meeting Room B
Meeting
St. Charles Writers Group
Sat, Aug 24, 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.
Find Meaningful Employment - Learn & Network with TUG & the Library
Mon, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Huntley Meeting Room
Business Librarian Chris Flood welcomes TUG Career Services.
Seed Saving
Tue, Aug 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Meeting Room
Learn to save seeds and visit our library garden.
Leonardo at 500 - The Art of Leonardo da Vinci
Tue, Aug 27, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Carnegie Community Room
The year 2019 marks the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death.
This event is full
Library Closed - Holiday Observance
Mon, Sep 02, All day
Library is closed for the holiday
Computer & Internet Basics
Tue, Sep 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Technology Center
This orientation to computers is ideal for those who have had little exposure to computers.
Registration opens Sunday, August 18 2019 at 12:00pm
Choose Your Medigap Insurance Wisely
Tue, Sep 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Choosing Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Insurance policies can be confusing.
Registration opens Tuesday, August 20 2019 at 9:00am
Lego Time! - All Ages
Wed, Sep 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Huntley Meeting Room
Use your imagination to design your own LEGO creations and see them on display in the Library!
Computer & Internet Basics
Wed, Sep 04, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Technology Center
This orientation to computers is ideal for those who have had little exposure to computers.
Registration opens Sunday, August 18 2019 at 12:00pm
Knuckleball Comedy - All Ages
Thu, Sep 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Huntley Meeting Room A
Knuckleball Comedy provides an acclaimed two person, highly interactive improv show which will have kids and adults, laughing, acting and wanting more. Shows have everyone engaged and on their feet.
LVFV Board Meeting
Thu, Sep 05, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Bisbee Room
Meeting
Friday Night Free Build - All Ages
Fri, Sep 06, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Services
Stop by and build with KEVA planks. Make crazy structures or see if you can build the tallest tower!
Drop-In Story Time - All Ages
Mon, Sep 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Meeting Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement.
Get up and move BABY! - Ages 0-2 with Caregiver
Mon, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Play, sing, dance, and move with us!
Find Meaningful Employment - Learn & Network with TUG & the Library
Mon, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Huntley Meeting Room
Business Librarian Chris Flood welcomes TUG Career Services.
Introduction to MS Word, Level 1
Mon, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Technology Center
Learn about word processing using Microsoft Word.
Registration opens Sunday, August 18 2019 at 12:00pm
My First Storytime - Ages 0-2 with Caregiver
Tue, Sep 10, 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.
Registration opens Tuesday, August 20 2019 at 9:00am
Second Tuesday Book Discussion
Tue, Sep 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Bisbee Room
The Library offers two book discussion groups: Mornings at 10:00 a.m. and Evenings at 7:00 p.m.
Drop-In Story Time - All Ages
Tue, Sep 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Meeting Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement.
2 & 3 Year Old Story Time - With Caregiver
Tue, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Helen Gale Story Room
Interactive story time for children and their parents/caregivers, which include songs, stories, and play time.
Registration opens Tuesday, August 20 2019 at 9:00am
Anime Club
Tue, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Every second Tuesday of the month get loud and geek out with anime, snacks, and activities! Cosplay is always welcome. DROP IN
LVFV - Tutor Training
Tue, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Huntley Meeting Room
Meeting
Stories and Snacks Drop In Story Time - All Ages
Tue, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
This program is filled with stories, music, movement, and a special bedtime snack. Pajamas are encouraged!
Introduction to MS Word, Level 1
Tue, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Technology Center
Learn about word processing using Microsoft Word.
Registration opens Sunday, August 18 2019 at 12:00pm
Second Tuesday Book Discussion
Tue, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bisbee Room
The Library offers two book discussion groups: Mornings at 10:00 a.m. and Evenings at 7:00 p.m.
Drop-In Story Time - All Ages
Wed, Sep 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Meeting Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement.
Introduction to MS PowerPoint
Wed, Sep 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Technology Center
Learn PowerPoint to easily create effective presentations for many occasions.
Registration opens Sunday, August 18 2019 at 12:00pm
Library Board Meeting
Wed, Sep 11, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Huntley Meeting Room
Monthly Meeting of Library Board
Make Your College Search Count
Wed, Sep 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Get the inside scoop on the college admissions process, campus visits, application tips, financial assistance, and finding the right school for you.
Registration opens Tuesday, August 20 2019 at 9:00am
Drop-In Story Time - All Ages
Thu, Sep 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Meeting Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement.
Sensory Stories and Play - All Ages
Thu, Sep 12, 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.
Event Committee - Foundation Board
Thu, Sep 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bisbee Room
Meeting
Anime Night - Grades 6-8
Thu, Sep 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Just for Middle Schoolers! Nani?!
LVFV - Tutor Training
Thu, Sep 12, 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Huntley Meeting Room A
Meeting
Taboo Business Questions - Marketing Boot Camp
Thu, Sep 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
What are “Taboo Business Questions?”
Registration opens Tuesday, August 20 2019 at 9:00am
Introduction to MS PowerPoint
Thu, Sep 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Technology Center
Learn PowerPoint to easily create effective presentations for many occasions.
Registration opens Sunday, August 18 2019 at 12:00pm
Rescheduled
Taboo Business Questions - Marketing Boot Camp
Thu, Sep 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
New date Thursday, September 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
What are “Taboo Business Questions?”
Little Artists - Ages 4-6
Fri, Sep 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Helen Gale Story Room
Hear a story and make some art!
Registration opens Tuesday, August 20 2019 at 9:00am
Getting the most out of AncestryDNA
Fri, Sep 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Technology Center
You spit in the tube, mailed it to Ancestry, and now you have your AncestryDNA® results...what do they mean? How do you get more out of that list of DNA Matches?
Registration opens Tuesday, August 20 2019 at 9:00am
Find The "Picasso" In You! - Grades 1-5
Fri, Sep 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Come and create your own works of art inspired by history's great artists!
Friday Night Free Build - All Ages
Fri, Sep 13, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Services
Stop by and build with KEVA planks. Make crazy structures or see if you can build the tallest tower!
St. Charles Writers Group
Sat, Sep 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.
Drop-In Story Time - All Ages
Mon, Sep 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 with Caregiver
Mon, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Play, sing, dance, and move with us!
Foodie Kids with Chef Ruth Ann - Grades 3-5
Mon, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Huntley Meeting Room
Have some fun learning about how to cook and prepare yummy recipes with Chef Ruth Ann Seney.
Family Bilingual Story Time/Cuentos Bilingüe para la Familia - All Ages
Mon, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.
Introduction to MS Word, Level 1
Mon, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Technology Center
Learn about word processing using Microsoft Word.
Registration opens Sunday, August 18 2019 at 12:00pm
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