Name: We Love Dogs and Cats! (Grades K-5)
Start: 2025-10-13T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-13T16:45:00-05:00
Location: St. Charles Public Library

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We Love Dogs and Cats! (Grades K-5)

with the Monarch Veterinary Clinic

2025-10-13 16:00:00 2025-10-13 16:45:00 America/Chicago We Love Dogs and Cats! (Grades K-5) We love dogs and cats! Join us as local veterinarians Charlie and Andrea Benson From Monarch Veterinary Clinic teach us all about dogs and cats. St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Story Room, Miller Haase Community Room

Monday, October 13
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-13 16:00:00 2025-10-13 16:45:00 America/Chicago We Love Dogs and Cats! (Grades K-5) We love dogs and cats! Join us as local veterinarians Charlie and Andrea Benson From Monarch Veterinary Clinic teach us all about dogs and cats. St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Story Room, Miller Haase Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Helen Gale Story Room, Miller Haase Community Room

We love dogs and cats! Join us as local veterinarians Charlie and Andrea Benson From Monarch Veterinary Clinic teach us all about dogs and cats.

Learn all about caring for your dog and/or cat! Local veterinarians will share all the tips, tricks, information on how to care for a dog and cat. Meet a dog and/or cat from Monarch Veterinary Clinic when you attend the program! Space is limited.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Programs |

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St. Charles Public Library

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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

Book Cafe (Grades 3-5)

Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Come join our book cafe and discover a new world of books. No prior reading is necessary to attend! Share your favorite book and hear recommendations from others. September: Space & Science Fiction

Book Cafe (Grades 6-8)

Mon, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Come join our book café & discover a new world of books. No prior reading is necessary to attend! Share your favorite book and hear recommendations from others. September: Space & Science Fiction

Firefly Family Theatre (Ages 0-5 with Caregiver) - The Harvest Moon

Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 10:45am

Huntley Community Room

Join us as the Firefly Family Theater presents The Harvest Moon.

Fingerpaint with Cool Whip (Ages 0-23 Months with Caregiver)

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

Miller Haase Community Room

Let’s experiment with some taste safe paint. You play, we clean up! Dress for a mess.

Dewey Dishes Cookbook Club - Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables by Joshua McFadden

Tue, Sep 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Huntley Community Room

Each month, experience new recipes, sample delicious foods, and discover cookbooks with our Dewey Dishes Cookbook Club.

STC Creative Take and Make Project - Fall Fabric Wreath

Wed, Oct 01, All day

Technology Help Desk

Take home a fun DIY project to make your own fall decor.

This event is full

StoryWalk® (All Ages)

Wed, Oct 01, All day

Come and enjoy the great outdoors and a great story all month long!

Fingerpaint with Cool Whip (Ages 0-23 Months with Caregiver)

Wed, Oct 01, 9:30am - 10:00am

Miller Haase Community Room

Let’s experiment with some taste safe paint. You play, we clean up! Dress for a mess.

Flower and Fern Calendar - Craft of the Month

Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:30am

Computer Lab,STC Creative

Assemble flower and fern rubbings to create a unique calendar

This event is full

Ukulele Strum & Sing

Wed, Oct 01, 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)

Mystery Pop-Up (Grades 6-8)

Wed, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Ghoulish Mortals

Find our middle school librarian out in the wild of St. Charles!

LEGO Club (Grades K-5)

Wed, Oct 01, 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!

Gimme a Gimmick!: The Films of William Castle

Wed, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Huntley Community Room

Step right up for a wild ride through the outrageous, spine-tingling world of William Castle, the undisputed master of the movie gimmick!

Library Board Committee of the Whole Meeting

Wed, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Carnegie Community Room

Library Board Committee of the Whole Meeting

Classic Movies at the Library (**Special Time: 7:00 PM**) - 13 Ghosts (1960)

Wed, Oct 01, 7:30pm - 8:45pm

Huntley Community Room

Join us for a monthly film on the big screen! This month's film is 13 Ghosts (1960). The movie will start promptly at 7:00 PM.

Making It! (Grades 9-12) - Reading Journals

Thu, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

The Loft

Each month lend your personal touch to a different project as you make something new.

SAT/ACT Success (Teens and Adults)

Thu, Oct 02, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

This comprehensive webinar workshop will answer all of your questions about college entrance exams. This webinar is best for high school students and parents.Register

Family Book Tasting (Families)

Thu, Oct 02, 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!

Yarn Tales Book & Craft Club - A Single Thread by Marie Bostwick

Thu, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Bisbee Conference Room

Drop in! Let's craft & chat! This month's title is A Single Thread by Marie Bostwick.

An Italian Immigrant's Journey - Family History Month

Thu, Oct 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Carnegie Community Room

Celebrate family history as we follow the journey of a young man who emigrated from Sicily to the United States in the late 1890s.

Tales and Ales

Thu, Oct 02, 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.

Registration is now closed

Twin Leaf Tales (Families)

Fri, Oct 03, 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

Music & Movement: A Sensory Seeking Storytime (Families)

Fri, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Music and Movement Storytime is a highly active Storytime featuring instrument exploration, songs, fingerplays, and dance for children of all ages.

Tournament of Terror - After Hours (Grades 6-8)

Fri, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Huntley Community Room

Join for a special after hours middle school event where YOU become the things that go bump in the night at this spooky fun Halloween party!

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Friends Meeting

Sat, Oct 04, 9:30am - 11:00am

Quarterly Meeting

STC Creative 5-Min Make - Freestanding Painted Pumpkin

Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 11:30am

STC Creative

Paint one of our pre-cut freestanding wood pumpkins

PowerPoint 1 - Computer Instruction

Sun, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Computer Lab

Learn to create a colorful presentation.

Banned Books Fair (Grades 9-12) - Censorship Is So 1984

Sun, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

The Loft

Kick-off Banned Books Week by visiting the Banned Books Fair! Paint bookmarks, make buttons, and check out some Banned Books.

Sunday Concert: Daniela Bisenius and Bobby Schiff

Sun, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Carnegie Community Room

The Sunday Concert Series features violinist Daniela Bisenius and pianist Bobby Schiff. The public is welcome to enjoy this performance from two very special artists.

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Mon, Oct 06, 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.

Genealogy Research at the Library - Mornings

Mon, Oct 06, 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?

Tech Help Drop-in - Computer Instruction

Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Computer Lab

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

2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)

Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Miller Haase Community Room

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

My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)

Tue, Oct 07, 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.

2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)

Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Miller Haase Community Room

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

Art Club: Optical Illusions (Grades K-5)

Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Drop in and learn about optical illusion art; art that tricks the eyes by looking like something else. Let's make beautiful art together in this independent program just for kids!

Craft Night: Horror Movie Buttons (Grades 6-8)

Tue, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Helen Gale Story Room

Join us for a drop in craft program. All supplies will be provided.

STC Creative 5-Min Make - Freestanding Painted Pumpkin

Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

STC Creative

Paint one of our pre-cut freestanding wood pumpkins

My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)

Tue, Oct 07, 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.

A Spin Around the Globe: Left Split - Travel with Brian Michalski

Tue, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Huntley Community Room

Seasoned traveler Brian Michalski shares two distinct parallel paths of his journey to over 30 countries across six continents.

My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)

Wed, Oct 08, 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.

Medicare Supplement Insurance - How to Pick the Right Medigap Plan & Get the Best Rate

Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Huntley Community Room

Join Tom Kilkenny from Weiss Ratings for a discussion about Medicare and Medicare Supplement Insurance and how Weiss Ratings can help you navigate the Medicare & Medigap maze.

2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)

Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Miller Haase Community Room

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

Stories at the Nature Center (Families)

Wed, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 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)

1:17 Again (Grades 9-12)

Wed, Oct 08, 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-5)

Wed, Oct 08, 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!

Fright Night Flair (Grades 6-12)

Wed, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

STC Underground

Meet us at the STC Underground!

Library Board Meeting

Wed, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Huntley Community Room

Library Board Meeting

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Thu, Oct 09, 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.

Jason Kollum's Great Big Bubble Show (Families)

Thu, Oct 09, 11:00am - 11:45am

Huntley Community Room

A super funny comedy indoor Bubble Stage Show with some of the coolest and biggest bubble tricks kids have ever seen!

Earl and Worm Book Bash (Grades K-2)

Thu, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 6:15pm

Helen Gale Story Room

You're invited to an Earl and Worm Book Bash! Join us for crafts, reading, and snacks while we chat about about the new series by Greg Pizzoli. We will read the first book together.

Noche de Loteria

Thu, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Huntley Community Room

Aprenda a jugar lotería en familia.

Fall Immersive Setup & Teardown

Fri, Oct 10, 9:00am - 8:00pm

Huntley Community Room

Fall Immersive Setup & Teardown

Flower and Fern Calendar - Craft of the Month

Fri, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Computer Lab,STC Creative

Assemble flower and fern rubbings to create a unique calendar

This event is full

Friday Family Fun - Dominoes (Families)

Fri, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Helen Gale Story Room

Unleash your creativity with the library's domino 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) - Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

Fri, Oct 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

The Loft

Join other fans of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children as we watch the movie. We'll have snacks, drinks, and chances to win your own copy of the book!

Lit Loot (Grades 6-8)

Fri, Oct 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.

Bookish Box (Grades 3-5)

Fri, Oct 10, 9:10pm - 9:15pm

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!

St. Charles Writers Group

Sat, Oct 11, 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.

Second Saturday Book Nook (Families)

Sat, Oct 11, 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. Each month will feature themed titles to browse, read, and checkout!

Falling Into Autumn

Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 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 enjoying seasonal crafts.

Fun on the Farm (Ages 0-5 with Caregiver)

Sun, Oct 12, 12:30pm - 4:00pm

Helen Gale Story Room

Let’s have some Fun on the Farm! Drop in anytime from 12:30-4 and participate in fine motor activities meant just for our younger friends. Mooo, Baaa, Cluck!

Falling Into Autumn

Sun, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

Fall Immersive Setup & Teardown

Mon, Oct 13, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Huntley Community Room

Fall Immersive Setup & Teardown

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Mon, Oct 13, 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.

Vinyl Listening Party (Grades 9-12) - Country

Mon, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

The Loft

Listen to a different musical genre each month! Hang in the Loft and listen to the Library's very own vinyl collection.