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National Book Award Month (Grades K-8)
2024-10-11 09:30:00 2024-10-11 15:00:00 America/Chicago National Book Award Month (Grades K-8) October is National Book Month! What was your favorite so far this year? Stop by to "nominate" a book! St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Story Room

Friday, October 11
9:30am - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-11 09:30:00 2024-10-11 15:00:00 America/Chicago National Book Award Month (Grades K-8) October is National Book Month! What was your favorite so far this year? Stop by to "nominate" a book! St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Story Room

St. Charles Public Library

Helen Gale Story Room

October is National Book Month! What was your favorite so far this year? Stop by to "nominate" a book!

This month-long celebration focuses on the importance of reading, writing, and literature while honoring the country’s best books and authors. 

What book do you want to nominate? 

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

TAGS: | reading | nominations | books |

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, 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

Block Party (Ages 0-5 with Caregiver)
Sat, Dec 21, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Winter weather got you feeling blocked in? Then join us for our Block Party! Build with Big Blue Blocks, Soft Blocks, Lego Duplos, and more!
Slime Time: Pudding Slime (Grades 3-5)
Sun, Dec 22, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Love slime? Learn how to make slime from pudding! You’ll get to make your own slime and take it home. Parents, this slime is both taste-safe and kid-friendly!
Library Closed - Christmas Eve
Tue, Dec 24, All day
Library Closed
Giant Game Day (Families)
Thu, Dec 26, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Drop into the library anytime between 9:30am and 4pm to enjoy jumbo versions of your favorite games!
Matching Games (Families)
Fri, Dec 27, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Do you have a good memory?  Stop by the library and test your skills with family and friends at our Matching Games drop-in program. All ages are welcome.
Loft Game Night (Grades 9-12) - Board Games
Fri, Dec 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Loft
Play different types of games in The Loft during game night one Friday a month. DROP IN.
St. Charles Writers Group
Sat, Dec 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.
Coloring Corner: Bookmarks (Families)
Sat, Dec 28, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Never lose your place when reading again! Drop into the library to color your own bookmark!
A New Year’s "Eve Eve" Cooking Celebration - Classroom Kitchen Seasonal Series via Zoom
Mon, Dec 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
In this class, we will prepare dishes that embody the spirit of the season—think luxurious, lucky, and downright delicious!
Noon Year's Eve Party (Families)
Tue, Dec 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Come party at the library as we ring in the new year! We will end the party with a countdown to Noon Year’s! Space is limited.
Library Early Closure - New Year's Eve
Tue, Dec 31, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Library Early Closure
Library Closed - Holiday Observance
Wed, Jan 01, All day
Library Closed - Holiday Observance
Hidden Gingerbread Man (Families)
Thu, Jan 02, All day
Get here, get here, as fast as you can! Will you find the gingerbread man?
Big Blue Blocks (Families)
Thu, Jan 02, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Get creative with our Big Blue Blocks! What will you build?
Polymer Clay Sweet Treat Charms (Grades 9-12)
Thu, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Loft
Start off Winter Reading on a sweet note by making polymer clay mini sweet treat charms!
Domino Toppling (Families)
Fri, Jan 03, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Build a domino run! Challenge yourself with learning new building techniques and testing our building accessories.
Twin Leaf Tales (Families)
Fri, Jan 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for nature-inspired stories, music and movement at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center. Please register with the St. Charles Park District.Register
Smarty Pants Big Balloon Show (Families)
Fri, Jan 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
Huntley Community Room
Join us for the Big Balloon Show featuring magic, comedy, and balloon props!
Music & Movement: A Sensory Seeking Storytime (Families)
Fri, Jan 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Music and Movement Storytime is a highly interactive storytime featuring instrument exploration, songs, fingerplays, dance and books for children of all ages.
Friends Magazine Sale
Sat, Jan 04, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Magazine Sale
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