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Retro Wood Flower Pot & Seed Starter Kit

Adult Grab n’ Go
2025-03-03 00:00:00 2025-03-03 23:59:00 America/Chicago Retro Wood Flower Pot & Seed Starter Kit A decorative way to sow seeds is in a lovely DIY wood flower pot. St. Charles Public Library -

Monday, March 03
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-03-03 00:00:00 2025-03-03 23:59:00 America/Chicago Retro Wood Flower Pot & Seed Starter Kit A decorative way to sow seeds is in a lovely DIY wood flower pot. St. Charles Public Library -

A decorative way to sow seeds is in a lovely DIY wood flower pot.

Take pride in assembling your own seedling pot; then give it some flare by adding retro seed packet art. Your seeds will have a special home for the growing season.  Kit includes all supplies to construct one pot, plus seeds. Open to SCPL cardholders ages 18 and older. Patrons must register individually with own card. REGISTER MARCH 3 DATE.  Pick-up kit March 3-14 at Reading & Research desk

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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.
 

 
We're closed Monday February 17
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

St. Charles Writers Group
Sat, Feb 22, 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.
Rescheduled
Loose Parts Play (Ages 0-5 with Caregiver)
Sat, Feb 22, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
New date Sunday, February 23, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
'Loose Parts' is using random items for open ended play. Come play with us and learn more about some screen free fun!
Puzzle Exchange (All Ages)
Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Pick a puzzle at our Puzzle Exchange! Early entry tickets start at 2:00. All others may select from 2:45-4:00. *See details on how to gain an early entry ticket at the link below.
Loose Parts Play (Ages 0-5 with Caregiver)
Sun, Feb 23, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
'Loose Parts' is using random items for open ended play. Come play with us and learn more about some screen free fun!
Library Board Audit Committee Meeting
Mon, Feb 24, 9:30am - 11:00am
Bisbee Conference Room
Library Board Audit Committee Meeting
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
Business assistance for creatives: You've tried selling your work, but business isn't your specialty. You make a product people like and want to make more of it, but it's time to think bigger.
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.
AARP Tax Preparation Appointments
Wed, Feb 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
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
Wed, Feb 26, 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
Wed, Feb 26, 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 26, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Carnegie Community Room
Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor)
LEGO Club (Grades K-8)
Wed, Feb 26, 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!
Cancelled
LVFV Beginner Class
Wed, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LVFV
Craft of the Month: Sublimation Mug
Wed, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab,STC Creative
Join us for a fun and creative workshop where you'll design and create your own personalized mug using sublimation printing.
This event is full
Too Good to Be True - Learn How to Spot and Stop Genealogy Fraud
Wed, Feb 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
The genealogy world has a long history of fraudsters and fabricated facts. Good family historians want to create truthful trees and avoid being conned by information that looks "too good to be true."
Many Worlds Book Club - The Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei
Wed, Feb 26, 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: The Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei.
Pretend Nail Salon (Ages 2-3 with Caregiver)
Thu, Feb 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Stop by and pretend with us! Become a Nail Stylist for a day by using washable paint to paint your own set of nails on paper. Then try painting real nails (with water)! Space is limited.
Half Day of School! Build with Big Blue Blocks (Grades 1-5)
Thu, Feb 27, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Celebrate your half day! Why go home when you can head to the library and have fun with other people? Stop by to try out the big blue blocks and create giant buildings.
Penguin Watch Party (Families)
Fri, Feb 28, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Waddle over to the library for a penguin live stream! Watch their playful antics and enjoy penguin-themed crafts and activities!
5-Minute Make: Forever Valentine Card
Fri, Feb 28, 10:00am - 11:30am
STC Creative
Create a Valentine card that is durable, flexible, and fits easily in a wallet.
AARP Tax Preparation Appointments
Fri, Feb 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
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 - Room Reserve
Fri, Feb 28, 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 28, 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
Fri, Feb 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Trained AARP volunteers will be offering free tax preparation appointments for anyone with individual Federal and State of Illinois returns.
Loft Game Night (Grades 9-12) - Retro Video Games
Fri, Feb 28, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Loft
Play different types of games in The Loft during game night one Friday a month. DROP IN.
Screening Party: Black Panther (Grades 6-8)
Fri, Feb 28, 5:30pm - 7:40pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Join us for a movie screening! Free popcorn and simple activities will be available during the movie.
5-Minute Makes - Screenprint Silhouette
Sun, Mar 02, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Computer Lab,STC Creative
Screen print one of our ready to go silhouettes of a woman from our history.
Puzzle Race - Individual Registration - Cosmic Lights
Sun, Mar 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Huntley Community Room B
Racing against other teams, you’ll have two hours to complete a space-themed 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. Register as an individual and we will assign you a team the day of the race.
Puzzle Race - Team Registration - Cosmic Lights
Sun, Mar 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Huntley Community Room A
Racing against other teams, you’ll have two hours to complete a space-themed 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. Register as a team of 4-5 participants.
This event is full
Retro Wood Flower Pot & Seed Starter Kit - Adult Grab n’ Go
Mon, Mar 03, All day
A decorative way to sow seeds is in a lovely DIY wood flower pot.
This event is full
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Mon, Mar 03, 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.
Monday Makes! (Grades 9-12)
Mon, Mar 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Loft
Drop-in and make! Spend the hour crafting something new in The Loft.
We Love Basking Sharks (Grades 1-5)
Mon, Mar 03, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Explore, learn, and research the fascinating and freaky-looking Basking Shark with us!
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Mon, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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. 
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Tue, Mar 04, 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. 
Library Board Policy Committee Meeting
Tue, Mar 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
Carnegie Community Room
Library Board Policy Committee Meeting
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Tue, Mar 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
Art Club: Blind Contour Drawing (Grades K-5)
Tue, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Ever tried to draw without looking at your paper? Drop by and learn about the technique of blind contour drawing and try it yourself. Let's create beautiful art together!
Quick Creations: Good Luck Charms (Grades 6-8)
Tue, Mar 04, 5:15pm - 8:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Take a study break for a few minutes or an hour!
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Tue, Mar 04, 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.
Designing a Flower Bed with Seasonal Interest
Tue, Mar 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
How do you design a garden that offers visual interest through the seasons? This lesson will walk you through the design process step-by-step.
Exploring Science with Coralie Adam - Illinois Libraries Present
Tue, Mar 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Get an inside look at the space industry with Illinois’ own Coralie Adam. Register
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Wed, Mar 05, 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. 
Craft of the Month - Heat Pad
Wed, Mar 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab,STC Creative
Create a spring-inspired heat pad.
This event is full
AARP Tax Preparation Appointments - Huntley Room
Wed, Mar 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Trained AARP volunteers will be offering free tax preparation appointments for anyone with individual Federal and State of Illinois returns.
This event is full
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Wed, Mar 05, 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 - Huntley Room
Wed, Mar 05, 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 - Huntley Room
Wed, Mar 05, 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, Mar 05, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor)
Cryptanalyst in Chief: Elizebeth Smith Friedman - Women's History Month
Wed, Mar 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Elizebeth Smith Friedman was a pioneer in code-breaking and one of the nation’s foremost cryptanalysts.
LEGO Club (Grades K-8)
Wed, Mar 05, 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!
Cancelled
LVFV Beginner Class
Wed, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LVFV
Classic Movies at the Library - Imitation of Life (1934)
Wed, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Join us for a monthly film on the big screen! This month's film is Imitation of Life (1934).
Computer Basics 101 - In-person Computer Instruction
Thu, Mar 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab
Learn the basics of how to use a computer, even if you have never touched a computer before.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Thu, Mar 06, 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.
Family Book Tasting (Families)
Thu, Mar 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Miller Haase Community 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!
Yarn Tales Book & Craft Club - Seams Deadly by Maggie Bailey
Thu, Mar 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bisbee Conference Room
Drop in! Let's craft & chat! Pick-up your copy of "Seams Deadly" by Maggie Bailey, one month before discussion date.
AARP Tax Preparation Appointments - Carnegie Room
Fri, Mar 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
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 - Room Reserve
Fri, Mar 07, 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.
Twin Leaf Tales (Families)
Fri, Mar 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for nature-inspired stories, music and movement at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center. Please register with the St. Charles Park District.Register
AARP Tax Preparation Appointments - Carnegie Room
Fri, Mar 07, 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 - Carnegie Room
Fri, Mar 07, 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
LoftFlix (Grades 9-12) - Barbie Movie
Fri, Mar 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Loft
Stop by The Loft for a movie night on the 1st Friday of the month. Bring a blanket, some friends, and watch all together!
Music & Movement: A Sensory Seeking Storytime (Families)
Fri, Mar 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Music and Movement Storytime is a highly interactive Storytime featuring instrument exploration, songs, fingerplays, dance and books for children of all ages.
St. Charles Writers Group
Sat, Mar 08, 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.
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