Rangoli Paintings (Grades 9-12)

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.

Art Club: Optical Illusions (Grades K-5)

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

Miller Haase Community Room

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

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

STC Creative

Paint one of our pre-cut freestanding wood pumpkins

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Fright Night Flair (Grades 6-12)

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

Miller Haase Community Room

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

Immersive Meeting

Wed, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Study Room 5

Immersive Meeting

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!

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

Jason Kollum's Great Big Bubble Show (Families)

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.

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.

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.

Registration is now closed

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!

Registration is now closed

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

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.

Vinyl Listening Party (Grades 9-12) - Country

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.

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.

One-to-One Resume Review - with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia

Mon, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Study Room 5

Meet with a workNet Batavia Career Coach for a one-to-one review of your resume.

We Love Dogs and Cats! (Grades K-5) - with the Monarch Veterinary Clinic

Mon, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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.

One-to-One Resume Review - with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia

Mon, Oct 13, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

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

Mon, Oct 13, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Study Room 5

Meet with a workNet Batavia Career Coach for a one-to-one review of your resume.

This event is full

PowerPoint 1 - Computer Instruction

Mon, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Miller Haase Community Room

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

Mon, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Computer Lab

Learn to create a colorful presentation.

Flower and Fern Calendar - Craft of the Month

Tue, Oct 14, 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.

Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:30am

Computer Lab,STC Creative

Assemble flower and fern rubbings to create a unique calendar

This event is full

Second Tuesday Book Discussion - Three Days in June by Anne Tyler

Tue, Oct 14, 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.

Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Miller Haase Community Room

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

Second Tuesday Book Discussion - Three Days in June by Anne Tyler

Tue, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 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.

Wed, Oct 15, 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.

Lotería Corazón (Grades 9-12)

Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Miller Haase Community Room

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

Ukulele Strum & Sing

Wed, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Miller Haase Community Room

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

Wed, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

The Loft

Take a chance and choose your fate as you pick a Lotería card to adorn your colorfully-decorated tin Corazón!

LEGO Club (Grades K-5)

Wed, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Carnegie Community Room

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

Registration opens Wednesday, October 15 2025 at 6:00pm

Harvest Crisps & Casseroles - Classroom Kitchen Seasonal Series via Zoom

Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Celebrate the harvest season with comforting dishes that highlight fall's rich flavors. We will make a creamy squash gratin and spiced pear and cranberry crisp, combining savory and sweet.

Barnyard Books (Families)

Thu, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 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

STC Creative 5-Min Make - Freestanding Painted Pumpkin

Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

STC Creative

Paint one of our pre-cut freestanding wood pumpkins

Great Decisions - The Future of NATO and European Security

Thu, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Bisbee Conference Room

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

Forever Young Adult Book Club - Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

Thu, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Study Room 5

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

Friends Book Sale

Fri, Oct 17, 2:30pm - 7:30pm

Huntley Community Room

October Book Sale

Friends Book Sale

Sat, Oct 18, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Huntley Community Room

October Book Sale

Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 11:15am

Miller Haase Community Room

Bring a book or select from ours and read aloud for 15 minutes to a specially-trained therapy dog.

This event is full

Sat, Oct 18, 11:15am - 11:30am

Miller Haase Community Room

Bring a book or select from ours and read aloud for 15 minutes to a specially-trained therapy dog.

Sat, Oct 18, 11:30am - 11:45am

Miller Haase Community Room

Bring a book or select from ours and read aloud for 15 minutes to a specially-trained therapy dog.

This event is full

Tech Help Drop-in - Computer Instruction

Sat, Oct 18, 11:45am - 12:00pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Bring a book or select from ours and read aloud for 15 minutes to a specially-trained therapy dog.

Friends Book Sale

Sun, Oct 19, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Huntley Community Room A

October Book Sale

Sun, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Computer Lab

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

Sunday Concert: Elgin Symphony Orchestra Ensemble - Cello & Piano

Sun, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Carnegie Community Room

The St. Charles Public Library is pleased to announce another concert with an ensemble from the Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO).

Homeschool Hangout (Families)

Mon, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 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 4-8)

Mon, Oct 20, 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 - When I Was Your Age by Keenan Thompson

Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Miller Haase Community Room

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

Mon, Oct 20, 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.

PowerPoint 1 - Computer Instruction

Tue, Oct 21, 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.

Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:30am

Computer Lab

Learn to create a colorful presentation.

Rangoli Paintings (Grades 9-12)

Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Miller Haase Community Room

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

Tue, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

The Loft

Continue celebrating Diwali by creating Rangoli art! Use Chalk, colorful sand, flowers, and paint to design your Rangoil to welcome in good luck during Diwali and throughout the year.

Art Club: Spiderweb Fiber Art (Grades K-5)

Tue, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Drop in and learn about creating art with yarn in this independent program just for kids. Design a unique spiderweb using yarn and foam board. Let's create beautiful art together!