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Your Car Bumper to Bumper
2025-08-20 18:30:00 2025-08-20 20:00:00 America/Chicago Your Car Bumper to Bumper Retired College Automotive Instructor Bill O’Connell, provides tips on how to be a knowledgeable automotive consumer. St. Charles Public Library - Carnegie Community Room

Wednesday, August 20
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-20 18:30:00 2025-08-20 20:00:00 America/Chicago Your Car Bumper to Bumper Retired College Automotive Instructor Bill O’Connell, provides tips on how to be a knowledgeable automotive consumer. St. Charles Public Library - Carnegie Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Carnegie Community Room

Retired College Automotive Instructor Bill O’Connell, provides tips on how to be a knowledgeable automotive consumer.

Topics include: The purchase, fuel requirements, your check engine light, tires and pressuring monitoring, driving habits, finding and keeping a good mechanic, I.M. monitors and emissions testing, DIY repairs, Google and YouTube resources. REGISTER

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

TAGS: | car repair | automotive |

St. Charles Public Library
Phone: 630-584-0076 x1
Fax: 630-584-9262
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St. Charles Public Library
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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 Monday May 25 due to Library Closed - Memorial Day
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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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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® at Tekakwitha Woods (All Ages)
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Come and enjoy the great outdoors and a great story all month long!
StoryWalk® at LeRoy Oakes (All Ages)
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Come and enjoy the great outdoors and a great story all month long!
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.
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.
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.
Art Club-N'debele (Grades K-5)
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:45am
Miller Haase Community Room
This program introduces children to the colorful world of the N'debele people of South Africa and their vibrant patterns.
Pickleball Cover - Craft of the Month
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab,STC Creative
Customize a pickleball cover using Canva software and Sublimation printer
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Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Community Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Space is limited.
Ukulele Strum & Sing
Wed, Jun 03, 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)
Jeanie B! Concert (Families)
Thu, Jun 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Enjoy Jeanie B! while she plays old and new songs. Space is limited! 
Strategies for Claiming Social Security Benefits - with Karen Chan
Thu, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Learn Social Security rules and strategies for singles and married couples, how other income can affect your Social Security benefits, and special options available to widows and widowers.
Tales and Ales
Thu, Jun 04, 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.
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Twin Leaf Tales (Families)
Fri, Jun 05, 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
First Chapter Friday (Grades 9-12) - Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid
Fri, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Loft
Craft as you listen to the first few chapters of a YA book each month. 
St. Charles Writers Group
Sat, Jun 06, 9:15am - 12:15pm
Carnegie Community Room
The St. Charles Writers Group is a workshop for novice or experienced writers that meets twice a month.
Summer Reading Kick-Off
Sat, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bisbee Conference Room,Carnegie Community Room,Helen Gale Room,Huntley Community Room ,Lobby,Miller Haase Community Room,Parking Lot,Terrace Garden,Youth Services
Get ready to dig into Summer Reading! Join us for complimentary fun including an ice cream truck, pop-up games, crafts, music, and more!
AccuQuilt: Dutchman's Puzzle Quilt Block - STC Creative Take & Make
Sun, Jun 07, All day
Technology Help Desk
Pick up pre-cut fabric pieces to sew an 8” quilt block with pieces cut using the AccuQuilt fabric cutting machine.
This event is full
STC Creative 5-Min Make - Firework Salt Painting
Sun, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
STC Creative
Create bright, textured firework art using glue, salt, and watercolor for a fun, colorful hands‑on craft.
Genealogy Research at the Library - Mornings
Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 1:00pm
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?
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Community Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Space is limited.
Maker Monday: Melted Crayons (Grades K-5)
Mon, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Helen Gale Room
Join us at the library to make a melted crayon craft with wax paper! Registration required.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Mon, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Space is limited.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Community Room A
This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Space is limited.
Second Tuesday Book Discussion - A Family Matter by Claire Lynch
Tue, Jun 09, 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.
Tech Help Drop In - Computer Instruction
Tue, Jun 09, 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.
American Mahjong - Open Play
Tue, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Join us for a weekly mahjong meetup.
Tie-Dye (Families)
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Celebrate 250 years of America in Red, White, and Blue! Bring 1 cotton item per person to tie-dye!
One-to-One Resume Review - with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Study Room 5
Meet with a workNet Batavia Career Coach for a one-to-one review of your resume.
One-to-One Resume Review - with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia
Tue, Jun 09, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 5
Meet with a workNet Batavia Career Coach for a one-to-one review of your resume.
One-to-One Resume Review - with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia
Tue, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Study Room 5
Meet with a workNet Batavia Career Coach for a one-to-one review of your resume.
This event is full
Pride Trivia Night - Individual Registration
Tue, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Celebrate Pride Month with trivia, snacks, prizes, and drinks at a Riverlands Brewery. Register solo or with a team.
Pride Trivia Night - Team Registration
Tue, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Celebrate Pride Month with trivia, snacks, prizes, and drinks at a Riverlands Brewery. Register solo or with a team.
Pickleball Cover - Craft of the Month
Tue, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab,STC Creative
Customize a pickleball cover using Canva software and Sublimation printer
This event is full
Starting a Business in Illinois - Get It Right from Day One
Tue, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Are you thinking about starting a business in Illinois but unsure where to begin? Join us to gain clarity, confidence, and a solid foundation for success.
Second Tuesday Book Discussion - A Family Matter by Claire Lynch
Tue, Jun 09, 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.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Community Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Space is limited.
Stories at the Nature Center (Families)
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children are invited to hear stories at the Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve.
Ukulele Strum & Sing
Wed, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Join the St. Charles Ukulele Strummers! Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor)
Own the Job Interview - Preparation That Reduces Anxiety
Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Carnegie Community Room
Career Coach Rosie Zilinskas will teach you a practical way to prepare so you can stop blanking, stop rambling, and start answering with more clarity and confidence.
New Big Sibling Party! (Ages 0-5 with Caregiver)
Wed, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Helen Gale Room,Youth Services
Have you welcomed a new member to your family recently? Practice becoming a big sibling! Learn with baby dolls, practice using gentle hands, and so much more! Stop by the library and celebrate.
Library Board Meeting
Wed, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Library Board Meeting
Lit Loot (Grades 6-8)
Wed, Jun 10, 9:00pm - 9:05pm
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.
Rising Readers (Grades K-2)
Wed, Jun 10, 9:00pm - 9:05pm
Lobby
Help your child fall in love with reading, one story at a time! This is a subscription box for kids who are reading on their own. Each month’s box will have a themed book and goodies!
Bookish Box (Grades 3-5)
Wed, Jun 10, 9:05pm - 9:10pm
Looking for a way to find your next favorite read? Sign up for our monthly Bookish Box. Each month’s box will have a themed book and goodies!
Fish Tales (Ages 3-5)
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Miller Haase Community Room
Join us for a story about a fish and a craft! Supplies are limited.
Stories Under the Sky (Preschools and Families) - Join us in your neighborhood
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Bring your picnic blankets, chairs, and sunscreen for Storytime in a park near you! Follow the Stories Under the Sky sign when you get to the park to see where we will gather near the playground.
Computer Basics - Computer Instruction
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab
Learn to navigate computer hardware, software, files, and settings to confidently perform essential everyday computing tasks.
Rescheduled
Fish Tales (Ages 3-5)
Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
New date Thursday, June 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for a story about a fish and a craft! Supplies are limited.
Pride & Being You Creative Hour (Grades 3-5)
Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Celebrate Pride Month with a relaxed creative session focused on kindness, belonging, and being yourself.
Rewind (Grades 9-12) - Rainbow Looms 
Thu, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Loft
Relive those childhood programs from the Library! Make your faves in the Loft every month.
Inicie Su Negocio en Illinois: - Hágalo Bien Desde el Principio
Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
¿Está pensando en iniciar un negocio en Illinois, pero no sabe por dónde empezar? Únase a nosotros para obtener claridad, confianza y una base sólida para el éxito.
Deep Dive into the Declaration of Independence - Just What Does It Say?
Thu, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
What does our most famous document say, and why? What did “all men are created equal” mean to the Revolutionary generation?
Book Bling (Grades 9-12)
Fri, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Make your books shine! Add diamond art embellishments to your favorite books. 
Movie in the Park: A Minecraft Movie (PG) (All Ages)
Fri, Jun 12, 8:20pm - 10:00pm
8 North Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174
Watch a movie on our giant 24-foot inflatable screen!
Planner and Journaling Meetup
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Huntley Community Room
Connect with other planners and journaling enthusiasts in the area. Learn from each other, be inspired, and show off your planners.
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