Art Club: Alebrijes Fantastic Pets (Grades K-5)

Computer Basics 101 - Computer Instruction

Tue, Sep 09, 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.

Registration is now closed

Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:30am

Computer Lab

Learn mouse usage, keyboard navigation, opening programs, basic file management, and internet browsing.

Registration is now closed

Second Tuesday Book Discussion - The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez

Tue, Sep 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.

Art Club: Watercolor Spirals (Grades K-5)

Tue, Sep 09, 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

Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Drop in and design a cool spiral using markers and practice blending colors using watercolor paints in this independent program just for kids. Let's create beautiful art together!

STC Creative 5-Min Make - Pressed Flower Sun Catcher

Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

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.

Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

STC Creative

Piece together your one-of-a-kind sun catcher with our variety of pressed flowers

Second Tuesday Book Discussion - The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez

Tue, Sep 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.

Beaded Huichol Art - Craft of the Month

Wed, Sep 10, 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.

Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 11:30am

STC Creative

Create an ornamental hanging piece inspired by Huichol Art style

This event is full

Stories at the Nature Center (Families)

Wed, Sep 10, 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

Wed, Sep 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, Sep 10, 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)

Greed in the Gilded Age - The Brilliant Con of Cassie Chadwick

Wed, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Huntley Community Room

Cassie Chadwick came from nothing and had no education. But she managed to face down the richest man in the world in open court, live like a queen, and take down a banking system.

1:17 Again (Grades 9-12)

Wed, Sep 10, 1:17pm - 3:00pm

The Loft

Visit The Loft after an early release Wednesday to craft, game, or chill after school.

LEGO Club (Grades K-8)

Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Helen Gale Story 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!

Library Board Meeting

Wed, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Huntley Community Room

Library Board Meeting

Lit Loot (Grades 6-8)

Wed, Sep 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.

Registration is now closed

Bookish Box (Grades 3-5)

Wed, Sep 10, 9:10pm - 9:15pm

Lobby

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!

Registration is now closed

Hello Hedgehog Book Bash (Grades K-2)

Thu, Sep 11, 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.

Thu, Sep 11, 5:30pm - 6:15pm

Miller Haase Community Room

You're invited to a Book Bash! Join us as we read, have snacks and do a craft from the book Do You Like My Bike from the Hello Hedgehog series by Norm Feuti.

Pretend Nail Salon (Ages 2-3 with Caregiver)

Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Miller Haase Community Room

Stop by and pretend with us! Become a Nail Stylist for a day by using washable paint to paint a set of nails on big paper. Then try painting real nails (with water)! Space is limited.

Birds of Prey

Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Huntley Community Room

Soar to new heights as the avian ambassadors of Kane Area Rehabilitation and Education for Wildlife introduce us to their feathered friends.

This event is full

Friday Family Fun - Marble Run (Families)

Fri, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Helen Gale Story Room

Unleash your creativity with the library's marble run set! Bring your family and friends to the library and make some wonderful memories together. Drop-by anytime between 4pm-7pm.

The Book was Better Film Club (Grades 9-12) - Twilight

Fri, Sep 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

The Loft

Join other fans of Twilight as we watch the movie. We'll have snacks, drinks, and chances to win your own copy of the book!

St. Charles Writers Group

Sat, Sep 13, 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.

STC Creative 5-Min Make - Pressed Flower Sun Catcher

Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 11:30am

STC Creative

Piece together your one-of-a-kind sun catcher with our variety of pressed flowers

Second Saturday Book Nook (Families)

Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Helen Gale Story Room

Calling all young readers and families! Join us every second Saturday to relax, get comfy, and discover your new favorite book. This month will feature space and sci-fi to browse, read, and checkout!

Puzzle Swap - with the Greater Chicagoland Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange group

Sat, Sep 13, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Huntley Community Room

Trade your gently used puzzle for a new-to-you one at our puzzle exchange.

Computer Basics 101 - Computer Instruction

Sun, Sep 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Computer Lab

Learn mouse usage, keyboard navigation, opening programs, basic file management, and internet browsing.

Elaine Dame Trio - STC Jazz Weekend

Sun, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Carnegie Community Room

The Elaine Dame Trio headlines, featuring pianist Chris White and bassist Joe Policastro.

Oktoberfest Gingerbread Felt Heart - Adult Grab 'n' Go Kit

Mon, Sep 15, All day

A lovely German tradition!

This event is full

Homeschool Hangout (Families)

Mon, Sep 15, 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.

Mon, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Homeschooling families are invited to join us for a new topic each month. There will be an informational segment and hands-on activities designed for grades K-8.

Hour of Code with Tynker (Grades 4-7)

Mon, Sep 15, 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Helen Gale Story Room

Are you interested in learning more about computer coding? If you are in grades 4th-6th come spend an hour coding using Tynker.

Sense of Humor Book Club - Yearbook by Seth Rogen

Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.

Mon, Sep 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Study Room 5

Join us for a fun book club that revolves around the topic of comedy. Each month we will read a comedian's biography and talk about their stories and writings.

Beaded Huichol Art - Craft of the Month

Tue, Sep 16, 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.

Registration opens Tuesday, September 16 2025 at 9:30am

Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:30am

STC Creative

Create an ornamental hanging piece inspired by Huichol Art style

This event is full

Before or After? Trivia Night (Grades 9-12)

Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Miller Haase Community Room

Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.

Tue, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Carnegie Community Room

Which came first? Tree-shaped air fresheners or roll-on deodorant? Gather a team and compete against others during Trivia Night.

Looking for European Roots - with Caron Brennan

Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

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.

Tue, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Huntley Community Room

If you are ready to "cross the pond" in your research, this presentation will provide ideas of where to find records for European records online. 

Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns - Illinois Libraries Present

Tue, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join Illinois Libraries Present for a nostalgic and intimate hour-long conversation with Emmy-nominated actor Steve Burns, best known as ‘Steve’ from the beloved Nickelodeon show Blue’s Clues.Register

Wed, Sep 17, 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.

Hearty Handhelds - Classroom Kitchen Seasonal Series via Zoom

Wed, Sep 17, 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

Ukulele Strum & Sing

Wed, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Huntley Community Room

Join the St. Charles Ukulele Strummers! Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor)

LEGO Club (Grades K-8)

Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Helen Gale Story 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, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Huntley Community Room

Join us to play games like Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, and other modern games.

Wed, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Get ready for the ultimate comfort food experience, perfect for cozy nights and game-day weekends. Learn to make a Nashville hot chicken, a classic patty melt, and a bold Cuban sandwich.

Barnyard Books (Families)

Thu, Sep 18, 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

Career Fair - Meet with Local Employers

Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Huntley Community Room

Drop by our Career Fair, hosted with workNet Batavia, to meet local employers hiring for a variety of positions.

Tech Help Drop-in - Computer Instruction

Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:30am

Computer Lab

Get help using your device to access eBooks, social media, email, and more. Bring questions and your device.

Genealogy Research at the Library - Afternoons

Thu, Sep 18, 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.

Cancelled

Thu, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Do you need a few quiet hours to work on your family tree? Are you looking for help breaking down a brick wall?

STC Creative 5-Min Make - Pressed Flower Sun Catcher

Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

STC Creative

Piece together your one-of-a-kind sun catcher with our variety of pressed flowers

Great Decisions - International Climate Cooperation in an Era of Turmoil

Thu, Sep 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Bisbee Conference Room

Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs.

Forever Young Adult Book Club - Chaos & Flame by Justina Ireland and Tessa Gratton

Thu, Sep 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Study Room 5

A club for adults to read and discuss popular YA titles.

Talk Like a Pirate Day (Families)

Fri, Sep 19, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Youth Services Desk

Ahoy, Matey! September 19th be International "Talk Like a Pirate Day" and we be ready to celebrate! Join us for a pirate-themed scavenger hunt, photo opportunities, and stickers in Youth Services.

Teddy Bear Bash (Ages 3-5 with Caregiver)

Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 10:30am

Miller Haase Community Room

Join us for a Teddy Bear Bash! Enjoy songs and stories about one of our favorite animals. Bring a stuffed bear friend with you if you'd like.

The Women of Cantigny - with Historian Laurie Russell

Fri, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Carnegie Community Room

Historian Laurie Russell discusses how a lack of male heirs propelled the women in the Medill, McCormick, and Patterson families to do amazing things.

This event is full

S'more Movie Night: Princess Bride (Grades 6-8)

Fri, Sep 19, 5:45pm - 7:30pm

Miller Haase Community Room,Terrace Garden

Join us for a cozy movie out in our Terrace Garden!

Falling Into Autumn

Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Huntley Community Room

Celebrate the arrival of fall with a cozy, creative experience at your library! Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the season with our immersive screen while enjoying seasonal crafts.

Sat, Sep 20, 12:00pm - 12:15pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Bring a book or select one of ours. Read aloud for 15 minutes to a specially-trained therapy dog.

Sat, Sep 20, 12:15pm - 12:30pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Bring a book or select one of ours. Read aloud for 15 minutes to a specially-trained therapy dog.

Sat, Sep 20, 12:30pm - 12:45pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Bring a book or select one of ours. Read aloud for 15 minutes to a specially-trained therapy dog.

Tech Help Drop-in - Computer Instruction

Sat, Sep 20, 12:45pm - 1:00pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Bring a book or select one of ours. Read aloud for 15 minutes to a specially-trained therapy dog.

Sun, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Computer Lab

Get help using your device to access eBooks, social media, email, and more. Bring questions and your device.

Falling into Autumn

Sun, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Huntley Community Room

Celebrate the arrival of fall with a cozy, creative experience at your library! Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the season with our immersive screen, while creating seasonal crafts.

Computer Basics 101 - Computer Instruction

Mon, Sep 22, 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.

Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Computer Lab

Learn mouse usage, keyboard navigation, opening programs, basic file management, and internet browsing.

Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.

Tue, Sep 23, 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.

Registration opens Tuesday, September 23 2025 at 9:30am

Art Club: Alebrijes Fantastic Pets (Grades K-5)

Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Miller Haase Community Room

Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.

Tue, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Drop in and learn about Alebrijes, beautiful Mexican sculptures in this independent program designed just for kids. Create your own design based on your pet or favorite animal using colorful clay.