Name: Sunday Concert: Robert Chen and Josh Graham
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Sunday Concert: Robert Chen and Josh Graham

St. Charles Public Library

Dr. Josh Graham, Assistant Professor and Percussion Program Coordinator at University of Illinois performs with the Chen String Quartet, led by Chicago Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Robert Chen.

Robert Chen is the concertmaster of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He and his wife, violinist Laura Park Chen, and their children, violist Beatrice Chen and cellist Noah Chen, have been making music together for years. Special guest Dr. Graham joins the Chens for the premiere of a new version of "Stream" by Pulitzer Prize winner Shulamit Ran, arranged from its original form for clarinet and string quartet to marimba. DROP IN

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

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St. Charles Public Library

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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

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am

Huntley 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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Ukulele Strum & Sing - No Experience Needed

Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Join the St. Charles Ukulele Strummers! Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor)

Craft Along... (Entering Grades 9-12)

Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

The Loft

Craft along as you listen to your latest audiobook. Sip on ice coffee, craft something from our various supplies, and share about your current read!

Come On Down! (Entering Grades 6-8)

Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:15pm

Miller Haase Community Room

The stakes are high! Who will win the candy pot?

Board Game Night

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Huntley Community Room

Join us to play games like Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, and other modern games.

Mario Kart 8 (Families, Ages 6+ with Caregiver)

Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Miller Haase Community Room

Here we go! Drop in and practice your driving skills racing other players with Mario Kart 8 for Nintendo Switch. Spectators are welcomed and encouraged! Cheer signs will be provided.

Tech Help Drop-in - Computer Instruction

Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 11:30am

Computer Lab

Stop in to get your tech questions answered.

Baby Rave (0-23 w/ Caregiver)

Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Helen Gale Story Room

Come to the library to move and groove with your little one at our Baby Rave! Get your wiggles out with music, dancing, and play!

Genealogy Research at the Library - Afternoons

Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Computer Lab

Do you need a few quiet hours to work on your family tree? Are you looking for help breaking down a brick wall?

Decorative Pressed Flower Cutting Board

Thu, Jul 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Huntley Community Room

Lovely décor for you kitchen or dining room!

This event is full

Video Game WORKOUT and Obstacle Course! (Families)

Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Miller Haase Community Room,Terrace Garden

Do you have what it takes to be a character in a video game? Join us for this drop-in event in the Miller-Haase and Terrace Garden from 10am-12pm.

Baby Rave (0-23 w/ Caregiver)

Thu, Jul 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Helen Gale Story Room

Come to the library to move and groove with your little one at our Baby Rave! Get your wiggles out with music, dancing, and play!

Photo Magnet - 5-Minute Make

Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

STC Creative

Turn your own photos into magnets

Forever Young Adult Book Club - Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce

Thu, Jul 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Study Room 5

A club for adults to read and discuss popular YA titles.

Oversized Games: Cards and Dice (Entering Grades 6-8)

Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Helen Gale Story Room

Play with an oversized deck of cards or dice!

Design your own Board Game (Entering Grades 9-12)

Fri, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

The Loft

Design the board game of your dreams during this DIY program. We'll have all the supplies you need to create the perfect board game.

The Wild Robot Book vs. Movie Trivia (Families)

Fri, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Roz, Pinktail, Thorn, Fink, and Brightbill... it’s all about who YOU know! Join us for a fast paced trivia program with Peter Brown’s book The Wild Robot taking on The Wild Robot movie.

Solving the Rubik's Cube (Grades 3 and up)

Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Level up and learn how to solve the Rubik’s Cube!

Digital Library Resources - Computer Instruction

Sun, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Computer Lab

Make the most of your library card by learning how to access the digital content.

Babysitter Training (Ages 11-15)

Mon, Jul 21, 9:30am - 3:30pm

Carnegie Community Room

DEPOSIT $20. Registration limited to St. Charles Library cardholders only.

This event is full

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 10:30am

Huntley Community Room

This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Each week focuses on a new theme. Space is limited.

Genealogy Research at the Library - Mornings

Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Computer Lab

Do you need a few quiet hours to work on your family tree? Are you looking for help breaking down a brick wall?

Checkmate Chess Club (Entering Grades 9-12)

Mon, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

The Loft

Every 3rd Monday in The Loft, join other chess players as you go head-to-head during Checkmate Chess Club.

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Mon, Jul 21, 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.

Sense of Humor Book Club - A Very Punchable Face by Colin Jost

Mon, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Study Room 5

Join us for a fun new book club that involves everyone’s favorite book topic: comedy! Each month we will read a comedian's biography and talk about their stories and writings

Babysitter Training (Ages 11-15)

Tue, Jul 22, 9:30am - 3:30pm

Carnegie Community Room

DEPOSIT $20. Registration limited to St. Charles Library cardholders only.

This event is full

Level Up Your Photography: Smartphone Photo Tips and Tricks - Computer Instruction

Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:30am

Computer Lab

Ready to take your smartphone photography to the next level? Join our summer class and discover tips and tricks to level up your photo-taking skills.

This event is full

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:30am

Huntley Community Room

This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Each week focuses on a new theme. Space is limited.

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Huntley Community Room

This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Each week focuses on a new theme. Space is limited.

Ukulele Strum & Sing - No Experience Needed

Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Carnegie Community Room

Join the St. Charles Ukulele Strummers! Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor)

Many Worlds Book Club - Baby X by Kira Piekoff

Wed, Jul 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Bisbee Conference Room

Discuss a science fiction, fantasy, or horror title every month with your fellow genre-lovers. This month's science fiction title: Baby X by Kira Piekoff.

Hickory Knolls Surprise Visitors (Families)

Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Huntley Community Room

Join us for a special visit from Hickory Knolls Discovery Center with some of their animals.

School of Rock Concert & Instrument Petting Zoo (Families)

Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Huntley Community Room

Let’s Rock and Roll! Join us as we listen to the School of Rock’s House Band at the library!

Watercolor Card with Foil Touches - Summer Craft

Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:30am

STC Creative

Paint with watercolor on our pre-printed card with foil colors

This event is full

Giant Games (Grades K-8)

Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Helen Gale Story Room

Giant games equals giant fun! Stop in to play with large-sized stacking cups, Jenga, and more.

Loft Game Night (Entering Grades 9-12) - Dice and Chance Games

Fri, Jul 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

The Loft

Play different types of games in The Loft during game night one Friday a month.

Screening Party: Pixels (PG-13) (Grades 6-8)

Fri, Jul 25, 5:45pm - 7:30pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Join us for a movie screening! Free popcorn and simple activities will be available during the movie.

St. Charles Writers Group

Sat, Jul 26, 9:15am - 12:15pm

Huntley Community Room

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

Photo Magnet - 5-Minute Make

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 11:30am

STC Creative

Turn your own photos into magnets

Glow Rods (Families)

Mon, Jul 28, 9:30am - 7:30pm

Helen Gale Story Room

Stop by the Helen Gale Story Room for an "enlightening" experience with Glow Rods on loan from DuPage Children's Museum.

Giant Bricks (Families)

Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 7:00pm

Youth Services Desk

Stop in for Big Fun with Giant Bricks on loan from DuPage Children's Museum.

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 10:30am

Huntley Community Room

This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Each week focuses on a new theme. Space is limited.

Digital Library Resources - Computer Instruction

Mon, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Computer Lab

Make the most of your library card by learning how to access the digital content.

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Mon, Jul 28, 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.

Glow Rods (Families)

Tue, Jul 29, 9:30am - 7:30pm

Helen Gale Story Room

Stop by the Helen Gale Story Room for an "enlightening" experience with Glow Rods on loan from DuPage Children's Museum.

Giant Bricks (Families)

Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 7:00pm

Youth Services Desk

Stop in for Big Fun with Giant Bricks on loan from DuPage Children's Museum.

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:30am

Huntley Community Room

This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Each week focuses on a new theme. Space is limited.

Build a Fort! (Entering Grades 6-8)

Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Who didn't love building a fort when they were younger?

Brain Hack: The Science of Influence

Tue, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Huntley Community Room

William Pack returns with a new program full of interactive games and experiments designed to mess with your mind and reveal the inner workings of your brain.

Glow Rods (Families)

Wed, Jul 30, 9:30am - 7:30pm

Helen Gale Story Room

Stop by the Helen Gale Story Room for an "enlightening" experience with Glow Rods on loan from DuPage Children's Museum.

Giant Bricks (Families)

Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 7:00pm

Youth Services Desk

Stop in for Big Fun with Giant Bricks on loan from DuPage Children's Museum.

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am

Huntley Community Room

This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Each week focuses on a new theme. Space is limited.