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Baby's First Painting (0-23 Months)
2024-11-15 09:30:00 2024-11-15 10:00:00 America/Chicago Baby's First Painting (0-23 Months) You are the painter; we provide the canvas and the paint! Dress for mess. St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Story Room

Friday, November 15
9:30am - 10:00am

Add to Calendar 2024-11-15 09:30:00 2024-11-15 10:00:00 America/Chicago Baby's First Painting (0-23 Months) You are the painter; we provide the canvas and the paint! Dress for mess. St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Story Room

St. Charles Public Library

Helen Gale Story Room

You are the painter; we provide the canvas and the paint! Dress for mess.

Babies will get to practice painting and mixing colors on their very own canvas. The canvas and paint will be covered by plastic, to limit the mess. Just in case, wear your painting clothes!

A St. Charles Public Library Card is required to register for this event before October 15.

AGE GROUP: | Young Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

TAGS: | Painting | 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.
 

 
We're closed Tuesday December 24
We're closed Wednesday December 25
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.

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