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Crafty Kids Make a Watermelon (Ages 2-3 with Caregiver)
2024-08-23 10:00:00 2024-08-23 10:45:00 America/Chicago Crafty Kids Make a Watermelon (Ages 2-3 with Caregiver) Drop in to make your own colorful watermelon! St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Story Room

Friday, August 23
10:00am - 10:45am

Add to Calendar 2024-08-23 10:00:00 2024-08-23 10:45:00 America/Chicago Crafty Kids Make a Watermelon (Ages 2-3 with Caregiver) Drop in to make your own colorful watermelon! St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Story Room

St. Charles Public Library

Helen Gale Story Room

Drop in to make your own colorful watermelon!

Help your little one work on fine and gross motor skills with a fun watermelon craft!

AGE GROUP: | Young Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

TAGS: | Craft | Art |

St. Charles Public Library
Phone: 630-584-0076 x1
Fax: 630-584-9262
Hours

St. Charles Public Library
scpld.org

MON-THU 9 A.M.-9 P.M.
FRI 9 A.M.-8 P.M.
SAT 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
SUN 12 P.M.-5 P.M.
 

 
Address
One South 6th Avenue
St. Charles
St. Charles, IL 60174
Tel: 630-584-0076 x1
About the branch

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

The Chris White Jazz Trio - STC Jazz Weekend
Sun, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Join Chris and his jazz trio for an afternoon concert of standards and popular songs. The Chris White Trio - Chris White (piano), Mark Sonksen (bass), and Terry Bartolotta (guitar).
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Mon, Sep 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Miller Haase Community Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement! Each week focuses on a new theme. Space is limited.
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Mon, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging storytime session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Tue, Sep 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging storytime session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Tue, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Tue, Sep 17, 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.
Get Carded/Literacy Night (K-5 families)
Tue, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Helen Gale Story Room,Youth Services
Families of D303 elementary schools are invited to attend this event. Come and learn about the D303 Student cards. Already have a library card? Come visit our Literacy stations!
Cancelled
Illinois Libraries Present: An Evening with Neil Gaiman
Tue, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Illinois Libraries Present is thrilled to kick off our fourth season with one of the most celebrated writers of our time, Neil Gaiman.
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Wed, Sep 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging storytime session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
String Art Craft - A pumpkin with flowers.
Wed, Sep 18, 9:30am - 11:30am
STC Creative
Loop string around small nails on a wooden board. Follow the pumpkin design and embellish with artificial flowers.
This event is full
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Wed, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
Ukulele Playing, Singing and Teaching-No Experience Needed
Wed, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor). We will also have a few ukuleles available for you to try.
1:17 at The Loft (Grades 9-12)
Wed, Sep 18, 1:17pm - 3:00pm
The Loft
Craft, game, or hang in The Loft after an Early Release Wednesday.
LEGO Club (Grades K-8)
Wed, Sep 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Drop by the library and build with LEGO. Each Wednesday we will have a different LEGO challenge you can try, or build whatever you want!
Board Game Night
Wed, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Join us to play games like Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, and other modern games.
Career Fair - Meet with Local Employers
Thu, Sep 19, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Drop by our Career Fair, hosted with workNet Batavia, to meet local employers who are hiring for a variety of positions. There will also be a photographer to take LinkedIn headshots.
Career Fair - Meet with Local Employers
Thu, Sep 19, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Drop by our Career Fair, hosted with workNet Batavia, to meet local employers who are hiring for a variety of positions. There will also be a photographer to take LinkedIn headshots.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Thu, Sep 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Miller Haase Community Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement! Each week focuses on a new theme. Space is limited.
Genealogy Research at the Library - Afternoons
Thu, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab
Do you need a few quiet hours to work on your family tree? Are you looking for help breaking down a brick wall?
Get Carded/Literacy Night (K-5 families) - Ferson Creek, Anderson
Thu, Sep 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Helen Gale Story Room,Youth Services
Families of D303 elementary schools are invited to attend this event. Come and learn about the D303 Student cards. Already have a library card? Come visit our Literacy stations!
Great Decisions
Thu, Sep 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bisbee Conference Room
Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs.
Forever Young Adult Book Club - Lightlark by Alex Aster
Thu, Sep 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
A club for adults to read and discuss popular YA titles. This month's title: Lightlark by Alex Aster.
Favorite Character's Club: The Bad Guys (Grades K-5)
Fri, Sep 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Calling all Bad Guys fans! Come play, and talk about your favorite character. Make friends, share interactive games together or learn how to draw Bad Guys characters. Can't wait to see you there!
Makedo Challenge (Grades 6-8)
Fri, Sep 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Participants will be tasked with constructing a mystery challenge with nothing but cardboard and Makedo tools.
It’s Our Fox River Day Scavenger Hunt (Families)
Sat, Sep 21, All day
Youth Services
In support of It’s Our Fox River Day 2024, learn about the Fox River with a scavenger hunt around the lower level of the library. Complete the hunt and receive a small prize.
Voter Registration Drive
Sat, Sep 21, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Kane County residents 18 years and older can register to vote at the Library.
Fine Motor Fun! (Ages 0-5 with Caregiver)
Sun, Sep 22, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Let’s use our hands and practice fine motor skills together! Drop by to try some simple activities that you can replicate at home.
El Mago Magic Show (Families)
Sun, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Join us for a bilingual family magic show with the engaging and hilarious El Mago.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Mon, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Miller Haase Community Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement! Each week focuses on a new theme. Space is limited.
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Mon, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging storytime session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Tue, Sep 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging storytime session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Tue, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
Banned Book, Book Bags (Grades 9-12)
Tue, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Celebrate Banned Books Week by painting your own canvas book bag. Design it to resemble your favorite Banned Book or a book that you love.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Tue, Sep 24, 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.
String Art Craft - A pumpkin with flowers.
Tue, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
STC Creative
Loop string around small nails on a wooden board. Follow the pumpkin design and embellish with artificial flowers.
This event is full
Get Carded/Literacy Night (K-5 families)
Tue, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Helen Gale Story Room,Youth Services
Families of D303 elementary schools are invited to attend this event. Come and learn about the D303 Student cards. Already have a library card? Come visit our Literacy stations!
Dewey Dishes Cookbook Club - Pie Academy by Ken Haedrich
Tue, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Each month, experience new recipes, sample delicious foods and discover cookbooks with our Cookbook Club. This month's cookbook is Pie Academy by Ken Haedrich.
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Wed, Sep 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging storytime session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
Chicago True Stories of the 1920s - with Martina Mathisen
Wed, Sep 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Huntley Community Room
The 1920s are saturated with surprise, sequins, and murder!
This event is full
Ukulele Playing, Singing and Teaching-No Experience Needed
Wed, Sep 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor). We will also have a few ukuleles available for you to try.
LEGO Club (Grades K-8)
Wed, Sep 25, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Drop by the library and build with LEGO. Each Wednesday we will have a different LEGO challenge you can try, or build whatever you want!
Many Worlds Book Club - Infomocracy by Malka Older
Wed, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bisbee Conference Room
Discuss a science fiction, fantasy, or horror title every month with your fellow genre-lovers. This month's sci-fi title: Infomocracy by Malka Older.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Thu, Sep 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Miller Haase Community Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement! Each week focuses on a new theme. Space is limited.
Book Bash: Elephant and Piggie (Grades K-2)
Thu, Sep 26, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Miller Haase Community Room
You're invited to a Piggie and Elephant Book Bash! Join us for reading, crafts, and snacks while we celebrate our favorite book friends! You don't need to read the books to attend.
Mail a Hug Handprint Craft (Ages 0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Fri, Sep 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Create a handprint craft to send to someone who has been missing your little one! We’ll have everything you need including envelopes and stamps. Dress for a mess. Space is limited.
String Art Craft - A pumpkin with flowers.
Fri, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
STC Creative
Loop string around small nails on a wooden board. Follow the pumpkin design and embellish with artificial flowers.
This event is full
Breakout! (Grades 3-5)
Fri, Sep 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Do you enjoy solving problems, puzzles, and codes? Then, come join us as we try to “Breakout”!
St. Charles Writers Group
Sat, Sep 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.
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