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3rd Annual Poetry Reading
2025-04-25 18:00:00 2025-04-25 19:30:00 America/Chicago 3rd Annual Poetry Reading Join us as we celebrate National Poetry Month with a poetry reading by talented local poets. St. Charles Public Library - Carnegie Community Room

Friday, April 25
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-25 18:00:00 2025-04-25 19:30:00 America/Chicago 3rd Annual Poetry Reading Join us as we celebrate National Poetry Month with a poetry reading by talented local poets. St. Charles Public Library - Carnegie Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Carnegie Community Room

Join us as we celebrate National Poetry Month with a poetry reading by talented local poets.

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

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