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Southern Illinois Travel & Lore
2025-06-24 19:00:00 2025-06-24 20:00:00 America/Chicago Southern Illinois Travel & Lore Illinois traveler John Kokoris will share secrets to a successful visit to the Shawnee National Forest, including landmarks, trails, lodging, and food. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

Tuesday, June 24
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-24 19:00:00 2025-06-24 20:00:00 America/Chicago Southern Illinois Travel & Lore Illinois traveler John Kokoris will share secrets to a successful visit to the Shawnee National Forest, including landmarks, trails, lodging, and food. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Huntley Community Room

Illinois traveler John Kokoris will share secrets to a successful visit to the Shawnee National Forest, including landmarks, trails, lodging, and food.

John will share a bit of the region's fascinating history. From waterfalls to BBQ to the Big Muddy Monster, Southern Illinois has something for everyone.

John has lived in Illinois his whole life. He grew up camping in Northern Illinois, went to school downstate, and travels across the state with his family whenever he can.  His mission is to spread his love for the Land of Lincoln far and wide. REGISTER

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

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.
 

 
We're closed Friday July 04 due to CLOSED
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

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Wed, Jul 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.
Decoupage Serving Tray - STC Creative Craft of the Month
Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
STC Creative
Cut out images using our Brother Scan N cut to decoupage onto a wooden serving tray
Registration is now closed
Ukulele Strum & Sing - No Experience Needed
Wed, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Carnegie Community Room
Join the St. Charles Ukulele Strummers! Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor)
Registration is now closed
Jumping Cups (Ages 3-5 with Caregiver)
Thu, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Stop by any time between 2 to 3pm and create a jumping cup toy with your grown-up! Choose from a frog or a rabbit.
Family Book Tasting (Families)
Thu, Jul 03, 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!
Library Closed - Holiday Observance
Fri, Jul 04, All day
Library Closed - Holiday Observance
LEGO Build - (Families)
Sat, Jul 05, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Follow a LEGO Level Up Challenge and build your favorite video game character/level or build whatever you want! Join us anytime during the program.
Photo Magnet - 5-Minute Make
Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
STC Creative
Turn your own photos into magnets
Senior Senior Outreach Meeting
Mon, Jul 07, 9:30am - 10:30am
Study Room 5
Meeting
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Mon, Jul 07, 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.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Mon, Jul 07, 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 - The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan
Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Carnegie Community Room
The Library offers two book discussion sessions on the second Tuesday of each month: Mornings at 10:00 a.m. & Evenings at 7:00 p.m. This month's title is The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Tue, Jul 08, 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.
Penguin BINGO (Families)
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Helen Gale Story Room
It may be hot outside, but it's cool at the library! Stop by anytime between 10:30-12:30 pm to play BINGO by watching a livestream of penguins at the zoo.
D&D Open Play (Entering Grades 9-12)
Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Loft
Join other D&D enthusiasts for an afternoon of adventures in the Loft. Bring your own set or use our Loft set as you and your fellow adventurers play D&D.
Photo Magnet - 5-Minute Make
Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
STC Creative
Turn your own photos into magnets
Second Tuesday Book Discussion - The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan
Tue, Jul 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. & Evenings at 7:00 p.m. This month's title is The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Wed, Jul 09, 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.
Stories at the Nature Center (Families)
Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children are invited to hear stories at the Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve.
Cancelled
Ukulele Strum & Sing - No Experience Needed
Wed, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Join the St. Charles Ukulele Strummers! Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor)
Tiny Canvas Painting (Entering Grades 3-8)
Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Join us for a tiny canvas art program. You won't believe what you can create!
Lavender and Honey - Classroom Kitchen Seasonal Series via Zoom
Wed, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Experience the delicate balance of floral and sweet in our Lavender & Honey cooking class. We'll explore the enchanting flavors of lavender and golden honey in both savory and sweet dishes.
Library Board Meeting
Wed, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Library Board Meeting
Digital Library Resources - Computer Instruction
Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab
Make the most of your library card by learning how to access the digital content.
This event is full
Make and Play Puppets (Families)
Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Helen Gale Story Room
Do you like puppets? Have you ever wanted to make your own? Stop by to make your own puppet!
Make and Play Puppets (Families)
Thu, Jul 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Do like puppets? Have you ever wanted to make your own? Stop by to make your own puppet!
Making it! (Entering Grades 9-12) - Personalized Mini Janga
Thu, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Loft
Each month lend your personal touch to a different project as you make something new.
Watercolor Card with Foil Touches - Summer Craft
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
STC Creative
Paint with watercolor on our pre-printed card with foil colors
This event is full
Lit Loot (Grades 4-8)
Thu, Jul 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.
Do-it-yourself Pac Man game (Families)
Fri, Jul 11, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Come make your own Pac Man themed game! Families stop by and create your own game to take home!
Movie in the Park: Wild Robot (PG)(All Ages)
Fri, Jul 11, 8:20pm - 10:00pm
Pottawatomie Park
Watch a movie on our giant 24-foot inflatable screen!
St. Charles Writers Group
Sat, Jul 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.
Beginners Chess (Entering Grades 1-8)
Sat, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Let's play chess! Join instructors from Elite Chess to learn how to play the game and then have a chance to play chess with other students.
Intermediate Chess (Entering Grades 1-8)
Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Let's play chess! Join instructors from Elite Chess to learn more strategic play in chess and then have a chance to play with some other students.
Tech Help Drop-in - Computer Instruction
Sun, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Computer Lab
Stop in to get your tech questions answered.
Pet Party (Young Children with Caregiver)
Sun, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room,Youth Services
It's raining cats and dogs! Join us for a drop-in program all about your favorite pets. Stuffed animals are invited!
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Mon, Jul 14, 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.
Cars and Trains! (Ages 2-3 with a Caregiver)
Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Miller Haase Community Room
Choo choo! Beep beep! Practice parking cars and moving trains on various ramps, roadways, and tracks.
One-to-One Resume Review - with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia
Mon, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 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
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Mon, Jul 14, 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.
Summer Art Club: Pattern to Picture (Entering Grades K-5)
Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
Miller Haase Community Room
Design different types of patterns and create an interesting piece of art in this independent program just for kids entering grades K-5. Supplies are provided, just bring yourself!
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Tue, Jul 15, 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.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Wed, Jul 16, 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.
Cancelled
Ukulele Strum & Sing - No Experience Needed
Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Join the St. Charles Ukulele Strummers! Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor)
Craft Along... (Entering Grades 9-12)
Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
The Loft
Craft along as you listen to your latest audiobook. Sip on ice coffee, craft something from our various supplies, and share about your current read!
Come On Down! (Entering Grades 6-8)
Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Miller Haase Community Room
The stakes are high! Who will win the candy pot?
Board Game Night
Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Join us to play games like Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, and other modern games.
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