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Oversized Games: Cards and Dice (Entering Grades 6-8)
2025-07-18 14:00:00 2025-07-18 16:00:00 America/Chicago Oversized Games: Cards and Dice (Entering Grades 6-8) Play with an oversized deck of cards or dice! St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Story Room

Friday, July 18
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-18 14:00:00 2025-07-18 16:00:00 America/Chicago Oversized Games: Cards and Dice (Entering Grades 6-8) Play with an oversized deck of cards or dice! St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Story Room

St. Charles Public Library

Helen Gale Story Room

Play with an oversized deck of cards or dice!

Bring a friend, or make a new one, while trying your hand at a card or dice game.

Try out matching, Go Fish, War, Yahtzee, and more!

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

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

Glow Rods & Giant Bricks (Families)
Wed, Jul 30, 9:30am - 7:30pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Stop by the Helen Gale Story Room for an "enlightening" experience with Glow Rods and Giant Bricks on loan from DuPage Children's Museum.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Wed, Jul 30, 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.
1,000 Cuts (Entering Grades 9-12)
Wed, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
The Loft
Learn the art of "Drawing with Scissors." Paint, cut, and then glue together an original collage.
Ukulele Strum & Sing - No Experience Needed
Wed, Jul 30, 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)
Library Board Committee of the Whole and Special Meetings
Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Library Board Committee of the Whole Meeting
Glow Rods & Giant Bricks (Families)
Thu, Jul 31, 9:30am - 7:30pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Stop by the Helen Gale Story Room for an "enlightening" experience with Glow Rods and Giant Bricks on loan from DuPage Children's Museum.
Decoupage Serving Tray - STC Creative Craft of the Month
Thu, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
STC Creative
Cut out images using our Brother Scan N cut to decoupage onto a wooden serving tray
This event is full
StoryWalk® (All Ages)
Fri, Aug 01, All day
Come and enjoy the great outdoors and a great story!
Glow Rods & Giant Bricks (Families)
Fri, Aug 01, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Stop by the Helen Gale Story Room for an "enlightening" experience with Glow Rods and Giant Bricks on loan from DuPage Children's Museum.
Twin Leaf Tales (Families)
Fri, Aug 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for nature-inspired stories, music and movement at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center. Please register with the St. Charles Park District.Register
LoftFlix (Entering Grades 9-12) - Wicked
Fri, Aug 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Loft
Stop by The Loft for a movie night on the 1st Friday of the month. Bring a blanket, some friends, and watch all together!
Music & Movement: A Sensory Seeking Storytime (Families)
Fri, Aug 01, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Music and Movement Storytime is a highly interactive Storytime featuring instrument exploration, songs, fingerplays, dance and books for children of all ages.
Glow Rods & Giant Bricks (Families)
Sat, Aug 02, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Stop by the Helen Gale Story Room for an "enlightening" experience with Glow Rods and Giant Bricks on loan from DuPage Children's Museum.
Sublimation Tote - 5-Minute Make
Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
STC Creative
Create a summer tote bag using sublimation inks
Glow Rods & Giant Bricks (Families)
Sun, Aug 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Stop by the Helen Gale Story Room for an "enlightening" experience with Glow Rods and Giant Bricks on loan from DuPage Children's Museum.
Tech Help Drop-in - Computer Instruction
Mon, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab
Stop in to get your tech questions answered.
Summer Art Club: Pixel Art (Entering Grades K-5)
Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 10:45am
Miller Haase Community Room
Level up the end of summer! Design a cool pixel themed drawing using graphed paper and a variety of coloring supplies in this independent program just for kids entering grades K-5.
Quick Creations: Tiny Terrariums (Grades 6-8)
Tue, Aug 05, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Take a break for a few minutes or an hour!
Engraved Ball Cap Patch With Glowforge - STC Creative Craft of the Month
Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab,STC Creative
Design, engrave and apply a patch to a ball cap
This event is full
Ukulele Strum & Sing - No Experience Needed
Wed, Aug 06, 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)
Lakota Hoop Dancing with Starr Chief Eagle (Families)
Wed, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Learn about and participate in Lakota hoop dancing and storytelling. The presentation will be fun and informative.
Making it! (Entering Grades 9-12) - Painted Zip Pouch
Thu, Aug 07, 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, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
STC Creative
Paint with watercolor on our pre-printed card with foil touches
This event is full
Family Book Tasting (Families)
Thu, Aug 07, 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!
Tales and Ales
Thu, Aug 07, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Never book discussion as usual! Join us as we discuss uncommon selections over brews at our book discussion geared toward people in their 20s-40s.
The Trail of Tears and the Politics of Indian Removal
Thu, Aug 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
In the early 19th century, the federal government wanted all eastern Native American tribes to surrender their tribal lands. The Cherokee nation responded with great shrewdness.
This event is full
Teen Open Mic Night (Grades 9-12)
Fri, Aug 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie Community Room
Preform your music, poetry, or show off your other amazing talents during Open Mic Night! You do not have to register to attend, only to perform.
Movie in the Park: Wild Robot (PG)(All Ages)
Fri, Aug 08, 8:20pm - 10:00pm
Pottawatomie Park
Watch a movie on our giant 24-foot inflatable screen!
St. Charles Writers Group
Sat, Aug 09, 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.
Tiny Art Show Opening (Families)
Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Join us for the opening of the 2025 Tiny Art Show! All art was created by participants in our Summer 2025 programs and will be shown throughout the Youth Services Department until August 28th.
Lit Loot (Grades 4-8)
Sun, Aug 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.
Cancelled
One-to-One Resume Review - with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia
Mon, Aug 11, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meet with a workNet Batavia Career Coach for a one-to-one review of your resume.
Cancelled
One-to-One Resume Review - with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia
Mon, Aug 11, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Meet with a workNet Batavia Career Coach for a one-to-one review of your resume.
Cancelled
One-to-One Resume Review - with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia
Mon, Aug 11, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Meet with a workNet Batavia Career Coach for a one-to-one review of your resume.
A Beginner’s Guide to Online Grocery Shopping - Computer Instruction
Mon, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab
New to grocery shopping online? We can help.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation (With Caregiver)
Mon, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Finishers of our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program are invited to a Graduation Party! 
Second Tuesday Book Discussion - The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali
Tue, Aug 12, 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. and Evenings at 7:00 p.m. This month's title is: The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali.
D&D Open Play (Entering Grades 9-12)
Tue, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Loft
Join other D&D enthusiasts for an afternoon of adventures in the Loft. Bring your own D&D set or use The Loft's set as you and your fellow adventurers play D&D.
Sublimation Tote - 5-Minute Make
Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
STC Creative
Create a summer tote bag using sublimation inks
Second Tuesday Book Discussion - The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali
Tue, Aug 12, 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. and Evenings at 7:00 p.m. This month's title is: The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali.
Watercolor Card with Foil Touches - Summer Craft
Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
STC Creative
Paint with watercolor on our pre-printed card with foil touches
This event is full
Not Yet Back to School! (Young Children with Caregiver)
Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room,Youth Services
Are your little ones feeling left out because your 'big kid' went back to school? Bring them to the Library on District 303's first day back to school. We will have special activities for young ones!
Stories at the Nature Center (Families)
Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children are invited to hear stories at the Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve.
Ukulele Strum & Sing - No Experience Needed
Wed, Aug 13, 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)
Summer Tapas - Classroom Kitchen Seasonal Series via Zoom
Wed, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Celebrate the flavors of late summer with a tapas-style small bites class featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients. You'll learn how to make Spanish-inspired appetizers perfect for appetizers or a meal.
Library Board Meeting
Wed, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Library Board Meeting
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