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Baby Car Wash (Ages 0-23 Months with Caregiver)
2025-04-24 09:00:00 2025-04-24 10:00:00 America/Chicago Baby Car Wash (Ages 0-23 Months with Caregiver) Zoom on in to the library for a baby car wash! Enjoy pretend play with a water-less washing station and car play. St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Story Room

Thursday, April 24
9:00am - 10:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-04-24 09:00:00 2025-04-24 10:00:00 America/Chicago Baby Car Wash (Ages 0-23 Months with Caregiver) Zoom on in to the library for a baby car wash! Enjoy pretend play with a water-less washing station and car play. St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Story Room

St. Charles Public Library

Helen Gale Story Room

Zoom on in to the library for a baby car wash! Enjoy pretend play with a water-less washing station and car play.

We will have four stations to play with your baby:

  • Soft baby play mat with cars and toys
  • "Wash" station with blue scarves and sponges
  • Tunnel to crawl through
  • Cardboard cars to "drive" and wash

AGE GROUP: | Young Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

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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.
 

 
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

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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. 
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Tue, Apr 15, 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. 
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Tue, Apr 15, 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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Introduction to Canva - Free, online design tool
Tue, Apr 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Computer Lab
If you’re new to Canva, this is the perfect place to start. In this class, you’ll learn to navigate Canva and explore some extensive features and tools.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Tue, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
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Archives Research & How to Use Basic Resources Found There - Genealogy Presentation
Tue, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
How do archives differ from libraries?
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Wed, Apr 16, 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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5-Minute Makes - Paper Collage Art
Wed, Apr 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab,STC Creative
Collage a jumbo stamp.
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Wed, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
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Ukulele Playing, Singing and Teaching-No Experience Needed
Wed, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor)
1:17 at The Loft (Grades 9-12)
Wed, Apr 16, 1:17pm - 3:00pm
The Loft
Craft, game, or hang in The Loft after an Early Release Wednesday.
LEGO Club (Grades K-8)
Wed, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
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Barometer Build (Grades 6-12)
Wed, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
STC Underground - 101 S. 2nd St, St. Charles
Dive into the world of weather and join the STCU as we build our very own barometers to help predict spring storms and sunshine!Register
Board Game Night
Wed, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Join us to play games like Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, and other modern games.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Thu, Apr 17, 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.
Cryptanalyst in Chief: Elizebeth Smith Friedman - Rescheduled
Thu, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Huntley Community Room
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Genealogy Research at the Library - Afternoons
Thu, Apr 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?
Attack of the Locks Breakout! (Families K-8)
Thu, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
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Cherry Blossoms Paint & Sip - Waitlist Closed
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Huntley Community Room
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Forever Young Adult Book Club - Sadie by Courtney Summers
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Study Room 5
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Great Decisions - Competition, Cold War, or Conflict
Thu, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Stuffy Sleepover Drop off (Families)
Fri, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Miller Haase Community Room
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Favorite Character's Club (Grades K-5) - HiLo
Fri, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Stuffy Sleepover Pickup and Storytime (Families)
Sat, Apr 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Miller Haase Community Room
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Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
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Miller Haase Community Room
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We Love Kiwis! (Grades K - 5)
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My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
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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, Apr 22, 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. 
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
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Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
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Art Club: Earth Day Recycled Book Page Art (Grades K-5)
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Helen Gale Story Room
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Miller Haase Community Room
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Flowers with Friends (Grades 9-12)
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My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Wed, Apr 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
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2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
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Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
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Ukulele Playing, Singing and Teaching-No Experience Needed
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Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor)
LEGO Club (Grades K-8)
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
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Light and Bright Spring Dinners - Classroom Kitchen Seasonal Series via Zoom
Wed, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Financial Fitness -- Terry Savage Talks Money
Wed, Apr 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Terry Savage will provide a reality check on the volatile economy, financial markets and personal finance topics, and then answer your questions for 45 minutes.
Many Worlds Book Club - The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett
Wed, Apr 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 fantasy title: The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett.
Baby Car Wash (Ages 0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Thu, Apr 24, 9:00am - 10:00am
Helen Gale Story Room
Zoom on in to the library for a baby car wash! Enjoy pretend play with a water-less washing station and car play.
Introduction to Canva - Free, online design tool
Thu, Apr 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab
If you’re new to Canva, this is the perfect place to start. In this class, you’ll learn to navigate Canva and explore some extensive features and tools.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Thu, Apr 24, 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.
Squish and Mix (Grades K-5)
Thu, Apr 24, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Join us for a fun, hands-on sensory experience where kids can "squish and mix" their own cloud dough! Add color, glitter, sprinkles, and more to make a one-of-a-kind creation. Dress for mess!
Baby Car Wash (Ages 0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Thu, Apr 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Zoom on in to the library for a baby car wash! Enjoy pretend play with water-less washing station and car play.
Quantum Science and Human Vibrations
Thu, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
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Friends Book Sale
Fri, Apr 25, 2:30pm - 7:30pm
Huntley Community Room
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Screening Party: Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Grades 6-8)
Fri, Apr 25, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Miller Haase Community Room
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Loft Game Night (Grades 9-12) - Ping Pong and Shuffleboard
Fri, Apr 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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3rd Annual Poetry Reading
Fri, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie Community Room
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Friends Book Sale
Sat, Apr 26, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Huntley Community Room
The book sale will include paperbacks, hardcovers, CDs, DVDs, videos, audiotapes and more. Shoppers are invited to stock up for summer reading at bargain prices.
St. Charles Writers Group
Sat, Apr 26, 9:15am - 12:15pm
Carnegie Community Room
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Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room,Miller Haase Community Room,Youth Services
Drop in and test your Jedi or Sith skills with activities in the Youth Services Department! 
Friends Book Sale
Sun, Apr 27, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Huntley Community Room
The book sale will include paperbacks, hardcovers, CDs, DVDs, videos, audiotapes and more. Shoppers are invited to stock up for summer reading at bargain prices.
5-Minute Makes - Paper Collage Art
Sun, Apr 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Computer Lab,STC Creative
Collage a jumbo stamp.
Sunday Concert: ESO String Quartet
Sun, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
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