Name: Kiddieland Remembered
Start: 2024-11-06T13:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-11-06T14:00:00-06:00
Location: St. Charles Public Library

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Kiddieland Remembered

2024-11-06 13:00:00 2024-11-06 14:00:00 America/Chicago Kiddieland Remembered From 1929 to 2009, Kiddieland in Melrose Park was Chicago’s favorite and one of the last family-owned amusement parks in the country. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

Wednesday, November 06
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-06 13:00:00 2024-11-06 14:00:00 America/Chicago Kiddieland Remembered From 1929 to 2009, Kiddieland in Melrose Park was Chicago’s favorite and one of the last family-owned amusement parks in the country. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Huntley Community Room

From 1929 to 2009, Kiddieland in Melrose Park was Chicago’s favorite and one of the last family-owned amusement parks in the country.

Join us for a fun presentation that will take you back in time. Relive the past with historian Cheryl Brown, as she revisits the history of the park with vintage photos. Re-experience the park through videos of the park on a busy summer day. Learn about the final auction of the rides, why the park had to close, and where the rides are today. REGISTER

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

TAGS: | Chicago History |

St. Charles Public Library

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The award-winning St. Charles Public Library District is located in the scenic Fox River Valley, 35 miles west of Chicago. The Library serves a district population of 55,092 residents and has a staff of 101. The St. Charles Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

Upcoming Events

St. Charles Writers Group

Sat, Jun 28, 9:15am - 12:15pm

Huntley Community Room

The St. Charles Writers Group is a workshop for novice or experienced writers that meets twice a month.

UNO Tournament (Entering Grades 4-8)

Sat, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Become the UNO Master!

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Mon, Jun 30, 10:00am - 10:30am

Huntley Community Room

This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Each week focuses on a new theme. Space is limited.

Andy Head's Comedy Juggling Show (Families)

Mon, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Huntley Community Room

Join us for a wonderful, wacky show! With a truck full of tricks and some help from the audience, Andy will have everyone smiling and laughing.

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Mon, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Miller Haase Community Room

This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Each week focuses on a new theme. Space is limited.

D&D Character Creation (Entering Grades 9-12)

Mon, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Bisbee Conference Room

Need help creating characters? RPG rules intimidating? We've got the books and the character sheets; you just bring your imagination!

StoryWalk® (All Ages)

Tue, Jul 01, All day

Come and enjoy the great outdoors and a great story!

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 10:30am

Huntley Community Room

This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Each week focuses on a new theme. Space is limited.

Summer Art Club: Fireworks Painting (Entering Grades K-5)

Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 10:45am

Miller Haase Community Room

Dress for a mess and create a beautiful painting using cut paper towel tubes as a brush in this independent program just for kids entering grades K-5. Supplies are provided, just bring yourself!

Origami drop-in (Entering Grades K-8)

Tue, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Helen Gale Story Room

Do you like to make fun things out of paper? We will have a variety of origami projects available for children of all ages!

Quick Creations: Card Deck Design (Entering Grades 6-8)

Tue, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Take a break for a few minutes or an hour!

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 10:30am

Huntley Community Room

This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Each week focuses on a new theme. Space is limited.

Decoupage Serving Tray - STC Creative Craft of the Month

Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 11:30am

STC Creative

Cut out images using our Brother Scan N cut to decoupage onto a wooden serving tray

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Ukulele Strum & Sing - No Experience Needed

Wed, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Carnegie Community Room

Join the St. Charles Ukulele Strummers! Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor)

Jumping Cups (Ages 3-5 with Caregiver)

Thu, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Helen Gale Story Room

Stop by any time between 2 to 3pm and create a jumping cup toy with your grown-up! Choose from a frog or a rabbit.

Family Book Tasting (Families)

Thu, Jul 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Stop by for a snack and a quick “taste” of the featured book as our Librarian reads aloud the first few chapters. If you like it, make sure to take home a copy to continue the reading fun at home!

Library Closed - Holiday Observance

Fri, Jul 04, All day

Library Closed - Holiday Observance

LEGO Build - (Families)

Sat, Jul 05, 9:30am - 4:00pm

Helen Gale Story Room

Follow a LEGO Level Up Challenge and build your favorite video game character/level or build whatever you want! Join us anytime during the program.

Photo Magnet - 5-Minute Make

Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 11:30am

STC Creative

Turn your own photos into magnets

Senior Senior Outreach Meeting

Mon, Jul 07, 9:30am - 10:30am

Study Room 5

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Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 10:30am

Huntley Community Room

This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Each week focuses on a new theme. Space is limited.

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Mon, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Miller Haase Community Room

This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Each week focuses on a new theme. Space is limited.

Second Tuesday Book Discussion - The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan

Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:30am

Carnegie Community Room

The Library offers two book discussion sessions on the second Tuesday of each month: Mornings at 10:00 a.m. & Evenings at 7:00 p.m. This month's title is The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan.

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 10:30am

Huntley Community Room

This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Each week focuses on a new theme. Space is limited.

Penguin BINGO (Families)

Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Helen Gale Story Room

It may be hot outside, but it's cool at the library! Stop by anytime between 10:30-12:30 pm to play BINGO by watching a livestream of penguins at the zoo.

D&D Open Play (Entering Grades 9-12)

Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

The Loft

Join other D&D enthusiasts for an afternoon of adventures in the Loft. Bring your own set or use our Loft set as you and your fellow adventurers play D&D.

Photo Magnet - 5-Minute Make

Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

STC Creative

Turn your own photos into magnets

Second Tuesday Book Discussion - The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan

Tue, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Bisbee Conference Room

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Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 10:30am

Huntley Community Room

This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Each week focuses on a new theme. Space is limited.

Stories at the Nature Center (Families)

Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Children are invited to hear stories at the Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve.

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Ukulele Strum & Sing - No Experience Needed

Wed, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Join the St. Charles Ukulele Strummers! Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor)

Tiny Canvas Painting (Entering Grades 3-8)

Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Helen Gale Story Room

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Lavender and Honey - Classroom Kitchen Seasonal Series via Zoom

Wed, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Experience the delicate balance of floral and sweet in our Lavender & Honey cooking class. We'll explore the enchanting flavors of lavender and golden honey in both savory and sweet dishes.

Library Board Meeting

Wed, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Huntley Community Room

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Make and Play Puppets (Families)

Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Helen Gale Story Room

Do you like puppets? Have you ever wanted to make your own? Stop by to make your own puppet!

Digital Library Resources - Computer Instruction

Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 11:30am

Computer Lab

Make the most of your library card by learning how to access the digital content.