Name: We Love Axolotls! (Grades 1-5)
Start: 2025-03-10T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-03-10T16:45:00-05:00
Location: St. Charles Public Library

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We Love Axolotls! (Grades 1-5)

2025-03-10 16:00:00 2025-03-10 16:45:00 America/Chicago We Love Axolotls! (Grades 1-5) We love axolotls! Join us as we read books and investigate facts about these intriguing salamanders. St. Charles Public Library - Miller Haase Community Room

Monday, March 10
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-10 16:00:00 2025-03-10 16:45:00 America/Chicago We Love Axolotls! (Grades 1-5) We love axolotls! Join us as we read books and investigate facts about these intriguing salamanders. St. Charles Public Library - Miller Haase Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Miller Haase Community Room

We love axolotls! Join us as we read books and investigate facts about these intriguing salamanders.

Together we will read and research all about these friendly faced salamanders.

This program requires a St. Charles Public Library card to register before February 15th.

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EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

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St. Charles Public Library

Hours

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

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!

Registration is now closed

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

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.

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."

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!

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

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 - 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.

This event is full

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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).

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.

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 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

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 - 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.

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.

Genealogy Research at the Library - Mornings

Mon, Mar 10, 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?

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Mon, Mar 10, 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.

Cómo iniciar su negocio en IL (ofrecido en español e inglés) - Presentado por Centro de Desarrollo Empresarial de la Mujer

Mon, Mar 10, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Carnegie Community Room

Mujeres: ¿Listas para iniciar tu propio negocio? Obtenga una evaluación para ayudarlo a identificar las fortalezas de su startup, y revisar las entidades legales recomendadas para las startups.

Senior iPad/iPhone Basics - In-person Computer Instruction

Mon, Mar 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Computer Lab

Learn how to use the internet and apps. Please bring your iPad or iPhone, create an Apple account before class and bring your login and password.

We Love Axolotls! (Grades 1-5)

Mon, Mar 10, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Miller Haase Community Room

We love axolotls! Join us as we read books and investigate facts about these intriguing salamanders.

One-to-One Resume Review - with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia

Mon, Mar 10, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Study Room 5

Meet with a workNet Batavia Career Coach for a one-to-one review of your resume.