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Get Carded and Literacy Night
2025-08-20 17:30:00 2025-08-20 19:00:00 America/Chicago Get Carded and Literacy Night Families are encouraged to visit the library to get library cards and visit our literacy stations. St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Story Room

Wednesday, August 20
5:30pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-20 17:30:00 2025-08-20 19:00:00 America/Chicago Get Carded and Literacy Night Families are encouraged to visit the library to get library cards and visit our literacy stations. St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Story Room

St. Charles Public Library

Helen Gale Story Room

Families are encouraged to visit the library to get library cards and visit our literacy stations.

Promoted through D303 schools, the Get Carded and Literacy nights are a great way for families to get their children library cards and to learn how the library can support literacy at home.  

AGE GROUP: | Elementary |

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.

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