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We Love Jellyfish! (Grades 1-5)
2025-02-24 16:00:00 2025-02-24 16:45:00 America/Chicago We Love Jellyfish! (Grades 1-5) Go on a deep-dive into the squishy world of jellyfish! We will research, explore, and craft a jellyfish together! St. Charles Public Library - Miller Haase Community Room

Monday, February 24
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-24 16:00:00 2025-02-24 16:45:00 America/Chicago We Love Jellyfish! (Grades 1-5) Go on a deep-dive into the squishy world of jellyfish! We will research, explore, and craft a jellyfish together! St. Charles Public Library - Miller Haase Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Miller Haase Community Room

Go on a deep-dive into the squishy world of jellyfish! We will research, explore, and craft a jellyfish together!

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

AGE GROUP: | Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

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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

My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Tue, Feb 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging storytime session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
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Live in the Library: Michal Lupa
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lobby
Pianist Michal Lupa will fill our library with music on this second Tuesday of the month.
Second Tuesday Book Discussion - Bear by Julia Phillips
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Carnegie Community Room
The Library offers two book discussion groups: Mornings at 10:00 a.m. and Evenings at 7:00 p.m. This month's title is Bear by Julia Phillips.
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
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5-Minute Make: Forever Valentine Card
Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
STC Creative
Create a Valentine card that is durable, flexible, and fits easily in a wallet.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Tue, Feb 11, 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.
Second Tuesday Book Discussion - Bear by Julia Phillips
Tue, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bisbee Conference Room
The Library offers two book discussion groups: Mornings at 10:00 a.m. and Evenings at 7:00 p.m. This month's title is Bear by Julia Phillips.
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Wed, Feb 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging storytime session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
AARP Tax Preparation Appointments
Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Trained AARP volunteers will be offering free tax preparation appointments for anyone with individual Federal and State of Illinois returns.
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Stories at the Nature Center (Families)
Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children are invited to hear stories at the Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve.
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
AARP Tax Preparation Appointments
Wed, Feb 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Trained AARP volunteers will be offering free tax preparation appointments for anyone with individual Federal and State of Illinois returns.
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AARP Tax Preparation Appointments
Wed, Feb 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Trained AARP volunteers will be offering free tax preparation appointments for anyone with individual Federal and State of Illinois returns.
This event is full
Ukulele Playing, Singing and Teaching-No Experience Needed
Wed, Feb 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Carnegie Community Room
Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor)
1:17 at The Loft (Grades 9-12)
Wed, Feb 12, 1:17pm - 3:00pm
The Loft
Craft, game, or hang in The Loft after an Early Release Wednesday.
LEGO Club (Grades K-8)
Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 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: Amari and the Night Brothers (Grades 6-8)
Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Maybe you read it, maybe you didn’t.  Maybe you will, maybe you won’t.  Either way, you are welcome! This is not your parent’s book club!
Chocolate Lovers Workshop - Classroom Kitchen Seasonal Series via Zoom
Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
​Indulge in the rich, luxurious world of chocolate. Learn the techniques for tempering chocolate, making ganache, and crafting chocolate desserts that will enchant your special someone.
Library Board Meeting
Wed, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Library Board Meeting
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Thu, Feb 13, 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.
Historic Downtown St. Charles - A Virtual Walking Tour
Thu, Feb 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Huntley Community Room
St. Charles History Museum Historian Steve Gibson regularly leads visitors on engaging walking tours of St. Charles. Now, he will bring this virtual edition of the walking tour to the library!
This event is full
No Body, No Crime - YA Book Club (Grades 9-12) - The Rosewood Hunt by Mackenzie Reed
Thu, Feb 13, 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: The Rosewood Hunt by Mackenzie Reed
Book Bash - Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea (Grades K-2)
Thu, Feb 13, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
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.
Friendship Fun (Ages 0-5 with Caregiver)
Fri, Feb 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services
Celebrate the day with themed activities just for little ones 5 and under. Try out fine and gross motor skills and get creative. Stop by any time during the program to participate.
AARP Tax Preparation Appointments
Fri, Feb 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Trained AARP volunteers will be offering free tax preparation appointments for anyone with individual Federal and State of Illinois returns.
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AARP Tax Preparation - Room Reserve
Fri, Feb 14, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Trained volunteers will be offering free tax preparation help for anyone with individual Federal and State of Illinois returns.
AARP Tax Preparation Appointments
Fri, Feb 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Trained AARP volunteers will be offering free tax preparation appointments for anyone with individual Federal and State of Illinois returns.
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Fri, Feb 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Trained AARP volunteers will be offering free tax preparation appointments for anyone with individual Federal and State of Illinois returns.
This event is full
Friday Fun (K-5) - Dominoes
Fri, Feb 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Challenge yourself to master new building techniques and test your skills in domino toppling!
Breakout: Happy Hearts Sweet Shop (Grades 1-3)
Fri, Feb 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
It's Valentine's Day, and the Happy Hearts Sweets Shop is in chaos! Treats are mixed up and missing. Can you help get the bakery back on track in this fun breakout challenge?
It's Not You, It's Me (Grades 9-12)
Fri, Feb 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Loft
Join us for a not-so-happy Valentines in the Loft with snacks, crafts, and a few rounds of the less-than-perfect match game.
Puzzle Collection (Families)
Sat, Feb 15, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Trade your gently used puzzle for a new one at our puzzle exchange. Starting today, drop off puzzles until February 21 for an early entry ticket to the exchange on February 22.
Big Blue Block Reading Forts (Grades 1-8)
Sat, Feb 15, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
It's the last weekend of Winter Reading! Celebrate the end of your reading adventure by building a fort to read in! Drop in anytime to play and read.
Seed Swap & Seed Library Kickoff
Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Join us to swap seeds with local gardeners. This will also be your first chance to get seeds from our heirloom seed library.
Sunday Concert: Black Willow Brass Quintet
Sun, Feb 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Closed - Holiday Observance
Mon, Feb 17, All day
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My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Tue, Feb 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging storytime session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
Book Blast (Families)
Tue, Feb 18, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
If you love books, drop by the Helen Gale room anytime between 9:30 - 4:00 for a variety of relaxing, bookish activities for all ages.
5-Minute Make: Forever Valentine Card
Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
STC Creative
Create a Valentine card that is durable, flexible, and fits easily in a wallet.
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Tue, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
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Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
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Miller Haase Community Room
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Tue, Feb 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
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An Immigrant's Journey
Tue, Feb 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Follow the journey of a young man who emigrated from Sicily to the United States in the late 1890s. Explore the difficulties he encountered getting to the U.S. and the unexpected hurdles.
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Wed, Feb 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging storytime session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
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Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
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2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Wed, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
This event is full
AARP Tax Preparation Appointments
Wed, Feb 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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AARP Tax Preparation Appointments
Wed, Feb 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Trained AARP volunteers will be offering free tax preparation appointments for anyone with individual Federal and State of Illinois returns.
This event is full
Ukulele Playing, Singing and Teaching-No Experience Needed
Wed, Feb 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor)
LEGO Club (Grades K-8)
Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 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!
St. Charles Canoe Club
Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
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LVFV Beginner Class
Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Join us to play games like Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, and other modern games.
Slowing Down with Amy Tan - Illinois Libraries Present
Wed, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
National Humanities Medal winner and bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan joins us to share on her body of work and reflect on the wonder of slowing down and savoring the quiet moments. Register
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Thu, Feb 20, 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.
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Homeschool Hangout
Thu, Feb 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Come hang out with other homeschool families. Activities for ages Pre-K through 8th grade.
Sweet Treats with Chef Maddox (Gr. 3-8)
Thu, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Chef Michael Maddox returns for another culinary program, this time making delicious sweet treats. Students in Grades 3-8 will be invited to sample custards and desserts as they learn about cooking.
Great Decisions - America at a Global Crossroads
Thu, Feb 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bisbee Conference Room
Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. February's topic is "America at a Global Crossroads" from the 2025 booklet.
Forever Young Adult Book Club - Anatomy: A Love Story by Sana Schwartz
Thu, Feb 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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AARP Tax Preparation Appointments
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Trained AARP volunteers will be offering free tax preparation appointments for anyone with individual Federal and State of Illinois returns.
This event is full
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Fri, Feb 21, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Trained volunteers will be offering free tax preparation help for anyone with individual Federal and State of Illinois returns.
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Fri, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Trained AARP volunteers will be offering free tax preparation appointments for anyone with individual Federal and State of Illinois returns.
This event is full
AARP Tax Preparation Appointments
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Trained AARP volunteers will be offering free tax preparation appointments for anyone with individual Federal and State of Illinois returns.
This event is full
Favorite Character's Club (K-5) - Bad Kitty
Fri, Feb 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
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St. Charles Writers Group
Sat, Feb 22, 9:15am - 12:15pm
Huntley Community Room
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Loose Parts Play (Ages 0-5 with Caregiver)
Sat, Feb 22, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
New date Sunday, February 23, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
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Puzzle Exchange (All Ages)
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Huntley Community Room
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Helen Gale Story Room
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We Love Jellyfish! (Grades 1-5)
Mon, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Go on a deep-dive into the squishy world of jellyfish! We will research, explore, and craft a jellyfish together!
Tall Tales and Silly Songs (Ages 0-5 with Caregiver)
Tue, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Miller Haase Community Room
Join Todd Downing for a lively show of kids' tunes, wild dancing, and fun for all.
Fund Those Brushes - Find Ways to Monetize Your Art
Tue, Feb 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Huntley Community Room
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Art Club: Craft Foam Masquerade Masks (Grades K-5)
Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Drop by and learn about different masks created by artists. Create and decorate your own masquerade mask using craft foam. All abilities and interest levels welcome. Let's create beautiful art!
Dewey Dishes Cookbook Club - Bite-Sized Desserts (NO BOOK)
Tue, Feb 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Each month, experience new recipes, sample delicious foods and discover cookbooks. NOTE: There is no book for this month. Instead, participants are encouraged to make their own bite-sized desserts.
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