Explore the Bluestem Titles (Grades 3-5)

Library Board Policy Committee Meeting

Mon, Nov 04, 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.

Mon, Nov 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Bisbee Conference Room

Meeting

Autumn Sunset Embroidery Cookies

Mon, Nov 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Huntley Community Room

Let's leap into Fall!

Registration is now closed

ADA Community Session - Library Accessibility Audit

Mon, Nov 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Miller Haase Community Room

You're Invited!

Registration is now closed

ADA Community Session - Library Accessibility Audit

Mon, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging story time session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only.

Mon, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Huntley Community Room

You're Invited!

DiNovember Dino Disco Party (Families)

Tue, Nov 05, 9:30am - 4:00pm

Helen Gale Story Room,Terrace Garden

Stop by for some fun activities, dancing and possible dinosaur sightings throughout the day!

Tue, Nov 05, 9:30am - 10:00am

Miller Haase Community Room

Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging story time session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only.

Tue, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Miller Haase Community Room

Interactive story time for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.

Tue, Nov 05, 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.

Wed, Nov 06, 9:30am - 10:00am

Miller Haase Community Room

Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging story time session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only.

This event is full

Make and Play Puppets (Grades K-2)

Wed, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Miller Haase Community Room

Interactive story time for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.

Kiddieland Remembered

Wed, Nov 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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.

Wed, Nov 06, 4:15pm - 4:45pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Join us to create a paper puppet! Once the puppets are completed we will continue the fun with songs and plays. Space is limited.

LEGO Club (Grades K-8)

Wed, Nov 06, 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!

Classic Movies at the Library - A Matter of Life and Death (1946)

Wed, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Huntley Community Room

Join us for a monthly film on the big screen! This month's film is A Matter of Life and Death (1946).

Making the Most of Social Security -

Thu, Nov 07, 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.

Thu, Nov 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Huntley Community Room

Stacy Bromann, of the Dala Group, will provide details on the various filing strategies available to single individuals, married couples, divorced individuals, and widows.

Yarn Tales Book & Craft Club - The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton

Thu, Nov 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Carnegie Community Room

Drop in! Let's craft & chat! Pick up your copy of "The Miniaturist" by Jessie Burton, one month before the discussion date.

Family Book Tasting (Families)

Thu, Nov 07, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Helen Gale Story 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!

Dino Footprint Fun (Ages 2-3 with Caregiver)

Fri, Nov 08, 10:00am - 10:30am

Miller Haase Community Room

Have a ROARing good time with us making dinosaur footprint art. Dress for mess!

Friday Fun: Dominoes (Grades K-5)

Fri, Nov 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Helen Gale Story Room

Build your own domino tracks and design!

Ramen Noodle Tasting (Grades 9-12)

Fri, Nov 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Carnegie Community Room

Cheese, Carbonara, or Habanero Lime? Try different Ramen flavors while we watch food focused anime.

Rescheduled

Friday Fun: Dominoes (Grades K-5)

Fri, Nov 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

New date Friday, November 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Build your own domino tracks and design!

St. Charles Writers Group

Sat, Nov 09, 9:15am - 12:15pm

Carnegie Community Room

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

The Art of Weaving

Sat, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Huntley Community Room

Meet with members of the Illinois Prairie Weavers Guild, see several different kinds of looms, and try hand-weaving with experienced weavers! All ages and abilities are welcome to stop by.

Lit Loot (Grades 4-8)

Sun, Nov 10, All day

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.

Mon, Nov 11, 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.

Mon, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging story time session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only.

Second Tuesday Book Discussion - Piglet by Lottie Hazell

Tue, Nov 12, 9:30am - 10:00am

Miller Haase Community Room

Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging story time session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only.

Tue, Nov 12, 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 Piglet by Lottie Hazell.

Ukulele Playing, Singing and Teaching-No Experience Needed

Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Miller Haase Community Room

Interactive story time for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.

Tue, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Carnegie Community Room

Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor).

Custom Claw Clips! (Grades 9-12)

Tue, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

The Loft

Grab your emotional support claw clip or pick up a new one during the hour! Then customize your claw clip with a variety of beads and charms.

Second Tuesday Book Discussion - Piglet by Lottie Hazell

Tue, Nov 12, 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.

Tue, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Bisbee Conference 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 Piglet by Lottie Hazell.

Share Photos Online - Presented by Mike Gershbein from VSP

Tue, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Carnegie Community Room

Apple Photos, Google Photos, and Flickr. Which one is right for you?

Wed, Nov 13, 9:30am - 10:00am

Miller Haase Community Room

Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging story time session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only.

Stories at the Nature Center (Families)

Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Miller Haase Community Room

Interactive story time for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.

Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

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

Alzheimer's Workshop for Caregivers - Lunch and Learn

Wed, Nov 13, 11:00am - 1:15pm

Carnegie Community Room

Join fellow caregivers for a brief respite: learn more about behavioral and financial considerations associated with Alzheimer's, and enjoy a light lunch between the two presentations.

LEGO Club (Grades K-8)

Wed, Nov 13, 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!

BookTalk: Mascot (Grades 6-8)

Wed, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Middle schoolers, join in an activity related to a chosen book with a brief book discussion every month!

Cancelled

Library Board Meeting

Wed, Nov 13, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Facilities Committee Meeting and Regular Monthly Library Board Meeting

Library Board Meeting

Wed, Nov 13, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Carnegie Community Room

Regular Monthly Library Board Meeting

Alternative Work Schedule Meeting

Thu, Nov 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.

Thu, Nov 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Bisbee Conference Room

Meeting

No Body, No Crime - YA Book Club (Grades 9-12) - Such Charming Liars by Karen M. McManus

Thu, Nov 14, 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: Such Charming Liars by Karen M. McManus.

Explore the Bluestem Titles (Grades 3-5)

Thu, Nov 14, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Come explore some of the 2025 Bluestem Nominated titles. We will sample some books and do an activity related to one of the books. Register online. Space is limited.

Baby Dino Builders (Ages 0-23 Months with Caregiver)

Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Helen Gale Story Room

Babies and caregivers, drop in for an evening playdate! Learn new songs, explore, and play.

Baby's First Painting (0-23 Months)

Fri, Nov 15, 9:30am - 10:00am

Helen Gale Story Room

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

Pasta Art! (Ages 3-5 with Caregiver)

Fri, Nov 15, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Join us as we create art using pasta, markers, glue and more!

Favorite Character's Club: Owl Diaries (Grades K-5)

Fri, Nov 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Helen Gale Story Room

Attention all Owl Diaries fans! Drop by anytime between 4pm- 6pm for a special event dedicated to all things Owl Diaries.

Rescheduled

Favorite Character's Club: Owl Diaries (Grades K-5)

Fri, Nov 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

New date Friday, November 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Attention all Owl Diaries fans! Drop by anytime between 4pm- 6pm for a special event dedicated to all things Owl Diaries.

Pretend Pizza Party (Ages 0-5 with Caregiver)

Sun, Nov 17, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Helen Gale Story Room

Do you love pizza as much as we do? Stop by the Library to create your own pretend pizza and do some fun pizza activities.

Puzzle Race - Team Registration (All Ages)

Sun, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Huntley Community Room A

Racing against other teams, you’ll have two hours to complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. Register as a team of 4-5 participants.

Puzzle Race - Individual Registration (All Ages)

Sun, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Huntley Community Room B

Racing against other teams, you’ll have two hours to complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. Register as an individual and we will assign you a team the day of the race.

Sunday Concert: Elgin Symphony Orchestra Woodwind Trio

Sun, Nov 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Carnegie Community Room

The St. Charles Public Library is pleased to continue our community partnership with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO). This concert will feature Scott Metlicka, Joshua Fleming, and Patrick Rehker.