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Precipice of Freedom

Underground Railroad and the Network to Freedom
2025-04-14 18:00:00 2025-04-14 20:00:00 America/Chicago Precipice of Freedom 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. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

Monday, April 14
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-14 18:00:00 2025-04-14 20:00:00 America/Chicago Precipice of Freedom 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. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

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.

They will also discuss how to nominate local sites for the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom program. REGISTER

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

TAGS: | Underground Railroad | History |

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

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)
Wed, Apr 23, 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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Ukulele Playing, Singing and Teaching-No Experience Needed
Wed, Apr 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Carnegie Community Room
Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor)
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LEGO Club (Grades K-8)
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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Wed, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Thu, Apr 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Baby Car Wash (Ages 0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Thu, Apr 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Friends Book Sale
Fri, Apr 25, 2:30pm - 7:30pm
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