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Breakout! (Grades 3-5)
2024-09-27 16:30:00 2024-09-27 17:30:00 America/Chicago Breakout! (Grades 3-5) Do you enjoy solving problems, puzzles, and codes? Then, come join us as we try to “Breakout”! St. Charles Public Library - Miller Haase Community Room

Friday, September 27
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-27 16:30:00 2024-09-27 17:30:00 America/Chicago Breakout! (Grades 3-5) Do you enjoy solving problems, puzzles, and codes? Then, come join us as we try to “Breakout”! St. Charles Public Library - Miller Haase Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Miller Haase Community Room

Do you enjoy solving problems, puzzles, and codes? Then, come join us as we try to “Breakout”!

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EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

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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

My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Tue, Oct 08, 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. 
Registration is now closed
Second Tuesday Book Discussion: One Book, One Community 2024 - The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin
Tue, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Carnegie Community Room
The Library offers two meeting times for the Second Tuesday book club: Mornings at 10:00 a.m. and Evenings at 7:00 p.m. This month's title is The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin.
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
Registration is now closed
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Tue, Oct 08, 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: One Book, One Community 2024 - The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin
Tue, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Carnegie Community Room
The Library offers two meeting times for the Second Tuesday book club: Mornings at 10:00 a.m. and Evenings at 7:00 p.m. This month's title is The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin.
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Wed, Oct 09, 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. 
This event is full
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
Stories at the Nature Center (Families)
Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children are invited to hear stories at the Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve.
Sublimation Craft - Make a garden flag
Wed, Oct 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
STC Creative
Drop by STC Creative to make your own garden flag.
Ukulele Playing, Singing and Teaching-No Experience Needed
Wed, Oct 09, 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.
LEGO Club (Grades K-8)
Wed, Oct 09, 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!
Breakout: Hour of the Bees (Grades 6-8)
Wed, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Miller Haase Community Room
It’s all about bees and community this month! Read Hour of the Bees and compete in a Breakout challenge.
Library Board Meeting
Wed, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Facilities Committee Meeting and Regular Monthly Library Board Meeting
Being Imperfect with Erika Sanchez - Illinois Libraries Present
Wed, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Illinois Libraries Present and Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. Register
LEGO and Train Build (Families)
Thu, Oct 10, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Create a town using train tracks and LEGOs! Build on the floor or on a table. Join anytime during the program.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Thu, Oct 10, 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.
Bee Bots Build and Crash (Families)
Thu, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Celebrate One Book, One Community with our Bee Bots! Build block towers and program Bee Bot robots to knock them down.
No Body, No Crime - YA Book Club (Grades 9-12) - The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson
Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 5
Meet up on the 2nd Thursday of the month for a YA book club focused on murders and mysteries. This month's title: The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson.
Baby Obstacle Course (Ages 0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Buzz over with your little bee and have fun in a baby obstacle course.
Eerie Zombie & Ghoul Makeup - Workshop for Patrons (18+)
Thu, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room A
Hands-on Makeup Tutorial
Lit Loot (Grades 4-8)
Thu, Oct 10, 9:00pm - 9:05pm
Lobby
Keep the loot! Return the book! Help us be green! Please return your Lit Loot box, with items removed, to the Youth Services desk for a sticker.
Registration is now closed
National Book Award Month (Grades K-8)
Fri, Oct 11, 9:30am - 3:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
October is National Book Month! What was your favorite so far this year? Stop by to "nominate" a book!
Crochet Bees (Grades 9-12) - One Book, One Community 2024
Fri, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Learn crochet basics as you make a kawaii bee keychain!
Friday Fun Big Blue Blocks (Grades K-5)
Fri, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Build with the Library's Big Blue Blocks!
Savory Apple Appetizers and Cider Mocktails - One Book, One Community 2024
Fri, Oct 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Looking to elevate your appetizers menu?
Rescheduled
Friday Fun Big Blue Blocks (Grades K-5)
Fri, Oct 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Friday, October 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Build with the Library's Big Blue Blocks!
St. Charles Writers Group
Sat, Oct 12, 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.
Haunted Stacks (All Ages)
Sat, Oct 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Huntley Community Room ,Lobby,Miller Haase Community Room,Terrace Garden,Youth Services,Helen Gale Story Room
Welcome to the 3rd annual Haunted Stacks! Join us for this special after-hours event.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Mon, Oct 14, 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.
The Bee Movie! (PG) (Grades K-5 and Family)
Mon, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Day off school! Elementary students and their families are invited to join us for a showing of “The Bee Movie” (PG). We will have an intermission and popcorn!
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Mon, Oct 14, 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, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 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.
Sublimation Craft - Make a garden flag
Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
STC Creative
Drop by STC Creative to make your own garden flag.
Sublimation Craft - Make a garden flag
Wed, Oct 16, 9:00am - 11:00am
STC Creative
Drop by STC Creative to make your own garden flag.
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Wed, Oct 16, 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. 
This event is full
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Wed, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 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.
1:17 at The Loft (Grades 9-12)
Wed, Oct 16, 1:17pm - 3:00pm
The Loft
Craft, game, or hang in The Loft after an Early Release Wednesday.
LEGO Club (Grades K-8)
Wed, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Carnegie Community Room
Join us to play games like Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, and other modern games.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Thu, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 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?
Bees Are Nuts for Honey (Grades 6-8)
Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Build a mini hive with hex nuts and taste test some different flavors of honey!
Great Decisions
Thu, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bisbee Conference Room
Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. October's topic is "Understanding Indonesia." 
Forever Young Adult Book Club - Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood
Thu, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Study Room 5
A club for adults to read and discuss popular YA titles. This month's title is Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood.
Friends Book Sale
Fri, Oct 18, 2:30pm - 7:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Semi Annual Book Sale
Buzzing Bees Dance Party (Families)
Fri, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Miller Haase Community Room
All buzzy bee dancers will have a chance to show off their moves through a variety of music!
Favorite Character's Club: The Bad Guys (Grades K-5)
Fri, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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!
Rescheduled
Favorite Character's Club: The Bad Guys (Grades K-5)
Fri, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Friday, October 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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!
Friends Book Sale
Sat, Oct 19, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Semi Annual Book Sale
Friends Book Sale
Sun, Oct 20, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Semi Annual Sale
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Mon, Oct 21, 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 - Mornings
Mon, Oct 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm
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?
Sublimation Craft - Make a garden flag
Mon, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
STC Creative
Drop by STC Creative to make your own garden flag.
Cancelled
One-to-One Resume Review - with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia
Mon, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meet with a workNet Batavia Career Coach for a one-to-one review of your resume.
Cancelled
One-to-One Resume Review - with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia
Mon, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Meet with a workNet Batavia Career Coach for a one-to-one review of your resume.
Cancelled
One-to-One Resume Review - with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia
Mon, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Meet with a workNet Batavia Career Coach for a one-to-one review of your resume.
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Mon, Oct 21, 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, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
LEGO Tiny Plants (Grades 9-12) - One Book, One Community 2024
Tue, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Loft
Stop by The Loft and build a tiny plant from the LEGO Botanical Collection. When you're done, take it home with you and enjoy your new LEGO decorative plant!
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Tue, Oct 22, 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.
Baking with Honey - One Book, One Community 2024
Tue, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Bill Reichman, aka Bill the Baker, will share the secrets to making decadent Yemeni honeycomb bread which is considered more of a pastry rather than a bread.
This event is full
Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds - Illinois Libraries Present
Tue, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Welcome Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor, and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Register
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