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Turtle Craft (Families)
2025-06-26 10:00:00 2025-06-26 12:00:00 America/Chicago Turtle Craft (Families) Make your own turtle to look like our racing friends from Hickory Knolls! St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Story Room

Thursday, June 26
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-26 10:00:00 2025-06-26 12:00:00 America/Chicago Turtle Craft (Families) Make your own turtle to look like our racing friends from Hickory Knolls! St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Story Room

St. Charles Public Library

Helen Gale Story Room

Make your own turtle to look like our racing friends from Hickory Knolls!

Stop by Helen Gale any time to create your very own turtle using craft supplies.

AGE GROUP: | Young Children | Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

TAGS: | Craft |

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.

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Fri, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Foundation Directory Online - Discover Grants for Your Non-Profit
Fri, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Tiny Canvases (Entering Grades K-8)
Fri, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Fri, Jun 13, 8:25pm - 10:00pm
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Sat, Jun 14, 9:00am - 11:00am
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Sat, Jun 14, 9:15am - 12:15pm
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The St. Charles Writers Group is a workshop for novice or experienced writers that meets twice a month.
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Sun, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Impressionist 3D Art Magnet - Adult Grab 'n' Go Kit
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Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
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Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Make your own turtle to look like our racing friends from Hickory Knolls!
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