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Quick Creations: Pixel Art (Entering Grades 6-8)
2025-06-03 17:30:00 2025-06-03 20:00:00 America/Chicago Quick Creations: Pixel Art (Entering Grades 6-8) Take a break for a few minutes or an hour! St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Room

Tuesday, June 03
5:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-03 17:30:00 2025-06-03 20:00:00 America/Chicago Quick Creations: Pixel Art (Entering Grades 6-8) Take a break for a few minutes or an hour! St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Room

St. Charles Public Library

Helen Gale Room

Take a break for a few minutes or an hour!

Drop in throughout the program time to try your hand at something new. An activity, a game, a craft... each month we're doing something different!

This month we'll have supplies for making pixel art of some of your favorite characters using Perler Beads!

Staff will be on hand with design ideas and a heat press.

AGE GROUP: | Middle School |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

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St. Charles Public Library
Phone: 630-584-0076 x1
Fax: 630-584-9262
Hours
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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

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My First Storytime (0-23 months with Caregiver)
Tue, May 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging story time session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
Registration is now closed
Sunglasses Season - Craft of the Month
Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 11:30am
STC Creative
Sew a fun sunglass case
Registration is now closed
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
Registration is now closed
American Mahjong - Open Play
Tue, May 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Join us for a weekly mahjong meetup.
Registration is now closed
Art Club: Doodle Art (Grades K-5)
Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Drop in and learn in this independent program just for kids. Let your creativity flow and create doodle art. All abilities and interest levels welcome. Let's create beautiful art!
My First Storytime (0-23 months with Caregiver)
Tue, May 19, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging story time session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
Rescheduled
Babel-On with R.F. Kuang - Illinois Libraries Present
Tue, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Wednesday, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective.
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Wed, May 20, 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)
Wed, May 20, 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
Coasting through Maine
Wed, May 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Rocky bays, cliff-top lighthouses, peaceful harbors, and secluded islands make the shores of Maine one of the most spectacular and attractive coastal areas in America.
Ukulele Strum & Sing
Wed, May 20, 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)
Mystery Pop-Up (Grades 6-8)
Wed, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
W 1 Illinois St, St. Charles, IL 60174
Find the middle school librarian out in the wild of St. Charles!
LEGO Club (Grades K-5)
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Helen Gale 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 20, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Join us to play games like Catan, Ticket to Ride, and other modern games.
Babel-On with R.F. Kuang - Illinois Libraries Present
Wed, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Online via Zoom
R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective.Register
Tech Help Drop-in - Computer Instruction
Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab
Get help using your device to access eBooks, social media, email, and more. Bring your questions and your device.
Barnyard Books (Families)
Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us at Primrose Farm for Storytime. After the program, walk the trails and explore the farm. This program is in partnership with the St. Charles Park DistrictRegister
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Thu, May 21, 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.
Genealogy Research at the Library - Afternoons
Thu, May 21, 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?
Exam Cram (Grades 9-12)
Thu, May 21, 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Ace Finals! Cram those last-minute facts and figures during Exam Cram. 
Library Lounge (Grades 6-8)
Thu, May 21, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Helen Gale Room
Middle Schooler only space to study after school!
Screen Printed Tote Bag - 5 Min Make
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
STC Creative
Screen print a prepared saying and image onto a tote bag.
Great Decisions - Today's Nuclear Age
Thu, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bisbee Conference Room
Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs.
Forever Young Adult Book Club - Under the Same Stars by Libba Bray
Thu, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Study Room 5
A club for adults to read and discuss popular YA titles.
St. Charles Writers Group
Sat, May 23, 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
Sun, May 24, All day
Library Closed
Library Closed
Mon, May 25, All day
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Parking & Playing with Cars (Toddler Ages 2-3 w/Caregiver)
Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Attention vehicle obsessed toddlers! Stop by the Library anytime from 10 - 11am to play with cars on our pretend ramps and roadways.
American Mahjong - Open Play
Tue, May 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Join us for a weekly mahjong meetup.
Dewey Dishes Cookbook Club - Mexican Cuisine! (Choose any Mexican recipe/cookbook)
Tue, May 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Each month, experience new recipes, sample delicious foods and discover cookbooks with our Cookbook Club.
Ukulele Strum & Sing
Wed, May 27, 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)
Sunglasses Season - Craft of the Month
Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
STC Creative
Sew a fun sunglass case
This event is full
Many Worlds Book Club - The Lamb by Lucy Rose
Wed, May 27, 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 title:
Library Board, Committee of the Whole
Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Library Board, Committee of the Whole
Fort Building (Families)
Fri, May 29, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Helen Gale Room
Build forts using our large magnetic panels and poles with connectors. See what structures you can create!
Loft Game Night (Grades 9-12) - Ping-Pong 
Fri, May 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Loft
Play different types of games in The Loft during game night one Friday a month.
Rescheduled
TMNT Movie & Pizza Party (Grades 6-8)
Fri, May 29, 5:45pm - 7:30pm
New date Friday, June 19, 5:45pm - 7:30pm
Let's watch a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie and eat pizza!
Screen Printed Tote Bag - 5 Min Make
Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
STC Creative
Screen print a prepared saying and image onto a tote bag.
The Maker Table - DIY Craft
Sun, May 31, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
STC Creative
Paint a variety of plant and garden stakes
StoryWalk® (All Ages)
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Come and enjoy the great outdoors and a great story all month long!
STC Creative 5-Min Make - Firework Salt Painting
Mon, Jun 01, 10:00am - 11:30am
STC Creative
Create bright, textured firework art using glue, salt, and watercolor for a fun, colorful hands‑on craft.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Mon, Jun 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Community Room A
This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Space is limited.
Build A Plant (Grades 9-12)
Mon, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Loft
Build a Lego Mini Plant to take home. No water needed!
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Mon, Jun 01, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Space is limited.
Public Bid Opening
Tue, Jun 02, 9:00am - 11:00am
Bisbee Conference Room
Public Bid Opening for Roofing Restoration
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Community Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Space is limited.
American Mahjong - Open Play
Tue, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Join us for a weekly mahjong meetup.
Perler Plants: Crafternoon (Grades 6-8)
Tue, Jun 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Helen Gale Room
It's Craft Night but in the afternoon! Join us for a drop in craft program.
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