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5-Minute Makes

Paper Collage Art
2025-04-12 13:00:00 2025-04-12 14:30:00 America/Chicago 5-Minute Makes Collage a jumbo stamp. St. Charles Public Library - STC Creative, Computer Lab

Saturday, April 12
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-12 13:00:00 2025-04-12 14:30:00 America/Chicago 5-Minute Makes Collage a jumbo stamp. St. Charles Public Library - STC Creative, Computer Lab

St. Charles Public Library

STC Creative, Computer Lab

Collage a jumbo stamp.

DROP IN to collage a jumbo stamp out of cardstock. Choose from a variety of designs. Supplies are limited. 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Tech Class | Programs |

TAGS: | Spring | 5-Minute Makes |

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

Babysitter Training (Ages 11-15)
Mon, Mar 31, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Carnegie Community Room
DEPOSIT $20. Registration limited to St. Charles Library cardholders only.
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From the Earth to the Moon - An Immersive Celebration - Sensory-Friendly Performance & Drop-In
Mon, Mar 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Huntley Community Room
The Foundation is proud to announce the launch of STC Immersive
Spring Break Kick-Off (K-8)
Mon, Mar 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room,Miller Haase Community Room
Come kick-off Spring Break at the Library! Join us from 10-12 for some fun minute to win it activities!
From the Earth to the Moon - An Immersive Celebration - Sensory-Friendly Performance
Mon, Mar 31, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Huntley Community Room
The Foundation is proud to announce the launch of STC Immersive
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Coding with Bee-Bot (Grades 1-3)
Mon, Mar 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Students grades 1-3 come join us for some beginner coding using Bee-Bot!
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Mon, Mar 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Huntley Community Room
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Hour of Code (Grades 3-5)
Mon, Mar 31, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Kids in grades 3-5 are invited to join us for Tynker’s "Hour of Code" activities. Chromebooks will be provided and no previous coding experience is necessary.
Registration is now closed
From the Earth to the Moon - An Immersive Celebration - of the Visionary Authors that Inspired Space Exploration
Mon, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Huntley Community Room
The Foundation is proud to announce the launch of STC Immersive
From the Earth to the Moon - An Immersive Celebration - **Drop-In Performance**
Mon, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Huntley Community Room
The Foundation is proud to announce the launch of STC Immersive
StoryWalk® (All Ages)
Tue, Apr 01, All day
Come and enjoy the great outdoors and a great story!
Let's Build! (Families)
Tue, Apr 01, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Let’s Build! Stop in to create with our Big Blue Blocks for the biggest of all builds. Have fun while building new friendships!
Babysitter Training (Ages 11-15)
Tue, Apr 01, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Carnegie Community Room
DEPOSIT $20. Registration limited to St. Charles Library cardholders only.
Registration is now closed
From the Earth to the Moon - An Immersive Celebration - **Drop-In Performance**
Tue, Apr 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Huntley Community Room
The Foundation is proud to announce the launch of STC Immersive
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Tue, Apr 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Let’s Build! Join us at the library and build friendships while building your dream park.
From the Earth to the Moon - An Immersive Celebration - of the Visionary Authors that Inspired Space Exploration
Tue, Apr 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Huntley Community Room
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Build Your Dream Park! (Families)
Tue, Apr 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Let’s Build! Join us at the library and build friendships while building your dream park.
Quick Creations: Watercolor Painting (Grades 6-8)
Tue, Apr 01, 5:15pm - 8:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
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Selecting Trees and Shrubs
Tue, Apr 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
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Game Day (Grades K-8)
Wed, Apr 02, 9:30am - 2:30pm
Helen Gale Story Room
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AARP Tax Preparation Appointments - Huntley Room
Wed, Apr 02, 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 Appointments - Huntley Room
Wed, Apr 02, 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, Apr 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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This event is full
Cartoon Drawing (Grades K-5)
Wed, Apr 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Draw your way out of an escape room with Mark Anderson of Andertoons.
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Ukulele Playing, Singing and Teaching-No Experience Needed
Wed, Apr 02, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Carnegie Community Room
Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor)
DIY Stickers (Grades 6-8)
Wed, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Computer Lab,STC Creative
Design stickers for yourself and friends!
LEGO Club (Grades K-8)
Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
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Wed, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Join us for a monthly film on the big screen! This month's film is Young Mr. Lincoln (1939).
Jumbo Drawing (Families)
Thu, Apr 03, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Draw your big ideas on even bigger paper using our colorful collection of crayons and markers. Stop by anytime between 9:30 am and 4:00 pm to unleash your creativity!
STEM and Careers at Fermilab (Grades 3-8)
Thu, Apr 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Miller Haase Community Room
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Hospice / Palliative Care for You or Your Loved One - Rescheduled from January 22
Thu, Apr 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Family Book Tasting (Families)
Thu, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Yarn Tales Book & Craft Club - The Lady and the Unicorn by Tracy Chevalier
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Bisbee Conference Room
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Financial Fitness -- Planning for Retirement - with John Daly
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Registration is now closed
The Great Marble Run (Grades K-8)
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Helen Gale Story Room
Drop in to create marble and domino runs! Use your imagination to create something incredible.
AARP Tax Preparation Appointments - Carnegie Community Room
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This event is full
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Miller Haase Community Room
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Mon, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Helen Gale Story Room
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Introduction to Canva - Free, online design tool
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My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
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Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging storytime session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
Financial Fitness -- Navigating Student Loans - Understanding Your Options
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Join Barbara Ginty, CFP® CEPA®, as she guides you through the complex landscape of student loans, emphasizing how these debts can impact long-term financial goals, including retirement savings. Register
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Tue, Apr 08, 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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Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Carnegie Community Room
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2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Tue, Apr 08, 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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Tue, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Miller Haase Community Room
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Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Tue, Apr 08, 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 - Murder Your Employer by Rupert Holmes
Tue, Apr 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bisbee Conference Room
The Library offers two book discussion sessions on the second Tuesday of each month: Mornings at 10:00 a.m. and Evenings at 7:00 p.m.
The Birth, Life, and Spectacular Death of a Star - Global Astronomy Month
Tue, Apr 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
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My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Wed, Apr 09, 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, Apr 09, 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
Stories at the Nature Center (Families)
Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
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2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Wed, Apr 09, 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, Apr 09, 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, Apr 09, 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, Apr 09, 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, Apr 09, 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!
Craft of the Month - Spring Door Hanger
Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab,STC Creative
Choose a design from our select few choices to cut out of wood using our Glowforge. Proceed to paint and assemble to be taken home and displayed on your front door.
This event is full
BookTalk: Alias Anna (Grades 6-8)
Wed, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
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!
Library Board Meeting
Wed, Apr 09, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Library Board Meeting
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Thu, Apr 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.
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Thu, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Attention all Homeschool Families! Come meet up with other homeschool friends and enjoy a variety of activities for ages Pre-K through 8th grade.
Will You? (Grades 9-12)
Thu, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
The Loft
Make your Promposal poster at the Library. We'll have all the supplies you need; you just need a date!
Mercy Watson Book Bash (Grades K-2)
Thu, Apr 10, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Helen Gale Story Room
You're invited to a Book Bash! Join us for reading, crafts, and snacks while we read and celebrate the Mercy Watson books.
The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson - Illinois Libraries Present
Thu, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platforms, TikTok account alexisnikole and Instagram page blackforager, to celebrate all the edible plants hiding in plain sight. Register
Lit Loot (Grades 4-8)
Thu, Apr 10, 9:00pm - 9:05pm
Lobby
Keep the loot! Return the book! Help us be green! Please return your Lit Loot box, with items removed, to the Youth Services desk for a sticker.
Library Closed - Staff In-Service Day
Fri, Apr 11, All day
Library Closed - Staff In-Service Day
St. Charles Writers Group
Sat, Apr 12, 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.
5-Minute Makes - Paper Collage Art
Sat, Apr 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Computer Lab,STC Creative
Collage a jumbo stamp.
Parking and playing with cars (Ages 0-5 with Caregiver)
Sun, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Attention vehicle obsessed children! Stop by the library anytime from 1pm to 4pm to play with cars on ramps and roadways.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Mon, Apr 14, 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.
One-to-One Resume Review - with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia
Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Study Room 5
Meet with a workNet Batavia Career Coach for a one-to-one review of your resume.
This event is full
One-to-One Resume Review - with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia
Mon, Apr 14, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 5
Meet with a workNet Batavia Career Coach for a one-to-one review of your resume.
This event is full
One-to-One Resume Review - with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia
Mon, Apr 14, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Study Room 5
Meet with a workNet Batavia Career Coach for a one-to-one review of your resume.
This event is full
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Mon, Apr 14, 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. 
Precipice of Freedom - Underground Railroad and the Network to Freedom
Mon, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Join Eric Krupa of the St. Charles History Museum and Zachary Bishop from the Schingoethe Center of Aurora University as they discuss the role of Northern Illinois on the Underground Railroad.
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