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Book Bash - Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea (Grades K-2)
2025-02-13 17:30:00 2025-02-13 18:15:00 America/Chicago Book Bash - Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea (Grades K-2) You're invited to a Book Bash! Join us for reading, crafts, and snacks while we explore a few of the Narwhal and Jelly books and share a laugh. St. Charles Public Library - Miller Haase Community Room

Thursday, February 13
5:30pm - 6:15pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-13 17:30:00 2025-02-13 18:15:00 America/Chicago Book Bash - Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea (Grades K-2) You're invited to a Book Bash! Join us for reading, crafts, and snacks while we explore a few of the Narwhal and Jelly books and share a laugh. St. Charles Public Library - Miller Haase Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Miller Haase Community Room

You're invited to a Book Bash! Join us for reading, crafts, and snacks while we explore a few of the Narwhal and Jelly books and share a laugh.

Join as we read Ben Clanton's Narwahl and Jelly book, Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea and explore some other early reader graphic novels.  When the program is over, you will be given an opportunity to check the books out as well as other fun books to read. You don't need to read the books in advance.

This program requires a St. Charles Public Library card to register before January 15, 2025.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

TAGS: | Book Bash |

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.

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