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Take Better Photos

2025-06-04 13:00:00 2025-06-04 14:00:00 America/Chicago Take Better Photos Learn key techniques to help you take stunning pictures you’ll be proud to share, whether you’re printing them or posting online. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

Wednesday, June 04
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-04 13:00:00 2025-06-04 14:00:00 America/Chicago Take Better Photos Learn key techniques to help you take stunning pictures you’ll be proud to share, whether you’re printing them or posting online. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Huntley Community Room

Learn key techniques to help you take stunning pictures you’ll be proud to share, whether you’re printing them or posting online.

Master the skills to elevate your photography and make your travel memories truly unforgettable! Brock Seney will guide you through several important techniques that will help you capture the kind of photos you’ll be proud to share and remember. You may bring your camera or phone to use in the class. REGISTER

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

TAGS: | photos | photography |

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

My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)

Wed, May 21, 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.

This event is full

2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)

Wed, May 21, 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

Ukulele Strum & Sing

Wed, May 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Carnegie Community Room

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

LEGO Club (Grades K-8)

Wed, May 21, 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!

Board Game Night

Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Huntley Community Room

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

5-Minute Makes - Leatherette Flower Keychain

Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Computer Lab,STC Creative

Roll our precut Leatherette roses and make a keychain to take home.

Mediterranean Feast: Flavors of the Sun - Classroom Kitchen Seasonal Series via Zoom

Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Take a culinary journey to the Mediterranean and discover vibrant, healthy dishes inspired by the sun-soaked flavors of the region.

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Thu, May 22, 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.

Laura Ingalls Wilder - All That I Have Told is True

Thu, May 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Carnegie Community Room

In the summer of 1937, Laura Ingalls Wilder and her husband Almanzo moved from the Rock House on their property in Mansfield Mo., back into the farmhouse they loved.

Loft Game Night (Grades 9-12) - Chess Night

Fri, May 23, 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: High School Musical (Grades 6-8)

Fri, May 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Hangout and do activities!

Master Gardener Help Desk

Sat, May 24, 9:00am - 11:00am

Lobby

Master gardeners from the University of Illinois Extension Office will be available in the lobby to answer your garden and landscape questions.

St. Charles Writers Group

Sat, May 24, 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.

Library Closed - Holiday Observance

Mon, May 26, All day

Library Closed - Holiday Observance

It's a Baby Playdate! (Ages 0-23 Months with Caregiver)

Tue, May 27, 10:00am - 11:00am

Helen Gale Story Room

Bring your babies in for a baby animal themed playdate! Explore sensory and motor activities created for babies up to 23 months while connecting with other caregivers.

Exam Cram (Grades 9-12)

Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 9:00pm

Huntley Community Room

Study for finals at the Library! Enjoy a large study space for you and your study group and fuel up on free snacks and drinks provided courtesy of the Friends of the St. Charles Public Library.

It's a Baby Playdate! (Ages 0-23 Months with Caregiver)

Tue, May 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Helen Gale Story Room

Bring your babies in for a baby animal themed playdate! Explore sensory and motor activities created for babies up to 23 months while connecting with other caregivers.

Dewey Dishes Cookbook Club - What's for Dessert by Claire Saffitz

Tue, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Carnegie Community Room

Each month, experience new recipes, sample delicious foods and discover cookbooks with our Cookbook Club.

Proven Ideas on How to Read a Book

Wed, May 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Carnegie Community Room

What if you could quickly learn how to read more and diverse content faster, with better retention? Do you fatigue while reading? Have you ever explored the psychology behind the act of reading?

Block Party (Ages 3-6 with Caregiver)

Wed, May 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Helen Gale Story Room

Enjoy the world of shapes! Use your imagination with a variety of large and small building block sets and get creative with a paper square activity.

Ukulele Strum & Sing - No Experience Needed

Wed, May 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Miller Haase Community Room

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

LEGO Club (Grades K-8)

Wed, May 28, 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!

Exam Cram (Grades 9-12)

Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 9:00pm

Huntley Community Room

Study for finals at the Library! Enjoy a large study space for you and your study group and fuel up on free snacks and drinks provided courtesy of the Friends of the St. Charles Public Library.

Craft of the Month - Woven Hanging Wall Art

Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Computer Lab,STC Creative

Create a woven piece of art to decorate your home.

This event is full

Many Worlds Book Club - The Eyes are the Best Part by Monika Kim

Wed, May 28, 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 horror title: The Eyes are the Best Part by Monika Kim.

Library Board Committee of the Whole

Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Huntley Community Room

Meeting

Fun on the Farm! (Ages 2-3 with Caregiver)

Fri, May 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Helen Gale Story Room

Let’s have some Fun on the Farm! Drop in anytime from 10-12 and participate in fine motor activities meant just for our 2 and 3-year-old friends. Mooo, Baaa, Cluck!

Master Gardener Help Desk

Sat, May 31, 9:00am - 11:00am

Lobby

Master gardeners from the University of Illinois Extension Office will be available in the lobby to answer your garden and landscape questions.

STC Creative Grab 'N' Go - Bucket Hat Kit

Sun, Jun 01, All day

Stop by the Technology Help Desk to grab a ready-to-sew bucket hat.

This event is full

StoryWalk® (All Ages)

Sun, Jun 01, All day

Come and enjoy the great outdoors and a great story!

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Mon, Jun 02, 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.

Mural Dedication - Friends of the Library

Mon, Jun 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Terrace Garden

We invited you to attend the Friends of St. Charles Public Library's dedication ceremony on Monday, June 2, from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Friends Meeting

Mon, Jun 02, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Huntley Community Room

Quarterly Meeting

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Mon, Jun 02, 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.

Rescheduled

Friends Meeting

Mon, Jun 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

New date Monday, June 02, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Quarterly Meeting

Summer Art Club: Finger Painting (Entering Grades K-5)

Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:45am

Miller Haase Community Room

Paint with your hands! Dress for a mess and create a beautiful painting using your fingers in this independent program just for kids entering grades K-5. Supplies are provided, just bring yourself!

Tech Help Drop-in - Computer Instruction

Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:30am

Computer Lab

Stop in to get your tech questions answered.

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Tue, Jun 03, 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.

Quick Creations: Pixel Art (Entering Grades 6-8)

Tue, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Helen Gale Story Room

Take a break for a few minutes or an hour!