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Preparing for a Financial Emergency
2025-10-23 18:30:00 2025-10-23 20:00:00 America/Chicago Preparing for a Financial Emergency Are you financially prepared for the unexpected? Join us to learn the essential steps to building a financial safety net. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

Thursday, October 23
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-23 18:30:00 2025-10-23 20:00:00 America/Chicago Preparing for a Financial Emergency Are you financially prepared for the unexpected? Join us to learn the essential steps to building a financial safety net. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Huntley Community Room

Are you financially prepared for the unexpected? Join us to learn the essential steps to building a financial safety net.

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Join Luis Woo, Financial Center Manager at Fifth Third Bank, to learn how to create and maintain an emergency fund; manage debt during a crisis; prioritize expenses and cut costs; and understand financial tools and resources available in emergencies. 

Whether you're just starting out or looking to strengthen your financial foundation, this program offers practical advice to help you feel more secure and confident in uncertain times. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

TAGS: | Personal Finance |

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.
 

 
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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.

Upcoming Events

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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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Cancelled
One-to-One Resume Review - with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia
Mon, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meet with a workNet Batavia Career Coach for a one-to-one review of your resume.
Cancelled
One-to-One Resume Review - with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia
Mon, Oct 13, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Meet with a workNet Batavia Career Coach for a one-to-one review of your resume.
Cancelled
One-to-One Resume Review - with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia
Mon, Oct 13, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Meet with a workNet Batavia Career Coach for a one-to-one review of your resume.
PowerPoint 1 - Computer Instruction
Mon, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab
Learn to create a colorful presentation.
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Mon, Oct 13, 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 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. 
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.
Flower and Fern Calendar - Craft of the Month
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
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
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 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging storytime session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
Second Tuesday Book Discussion - Three Days in June by Anne Tyler
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.
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
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. 
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
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)
Lotería Corazón (Grades 9-12)
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
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
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
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.
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
Reading with Rover (Grades K-8)
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
Reading with Rover (Grades K-8)
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.
Reading with Rover (Grades K-8)
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
Reading with Rover (Grades K-8)
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
Tech Help Drop-in - Computer Instruction
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).
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
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.
Homeschool Hangout (Families)
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.
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
Sense of Humor Book Club - When I Was Your Age by Keenan Thompson
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.
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
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. 
PowerPoint 1 - Computer Instruction
Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab
Learn to create a colorful presentation.
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
Rangoli Paintings (Grades 9-12)
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!
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Tue, Oct 21, 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. 
Preparándose para una emergencia financiera
Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
¿Está preparado financieramente para lo inesperado? Acompáñenos para aprender los pasos esenciales para construir una red de seguridad financiera.
Beyond the Screen: A “Wicked” Conversation with Marissa Bode - Illinois Libraries Present
Tue, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Prepare for a magical evening as Illinois Libraries Present welcomes actress Marissa Bode. Bode made her feature film debut as Nessarose in Academy Award-winning blockbuster, Wicked.Register
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Wed, Oct 22, 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)
Wed, Oct 22, 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
Scale Up Your Small Business - Udemy Database Demonstration
Wed, Oct 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online via Zoom
Udemy takes a learner-first approach so that users can select the content that best addresses their skills, needs, and learning preferences. This will focus on marketing, budgeting, and sales.Register
Ukulele Strum & Sing
Wed, Oct 22, 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)
LEGO Club (Grades K-5)
Wed, Oct 22, 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!
Flower and Fern Calendar - Craft of the Month
Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab,STC Creative
Assemble flower and fern rubbings to create a unique calendar
This event is full
Paleontological History of the Upper Midwest
Wed, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Journey back into Earth's ancient history and discover the life that once lived in the Upper Midwest with geologist/paleontologist Jason Rehorst.
Many Worlds Book Club - The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones
Wed, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bisbee Conference Room
Discuss a science fiction, fantasy, or horror title every month with your fellow genre-lovers. This month's horror title: The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Thu, Oct 23, 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 - Afternoons
Thu, Oct 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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?
Italian Ruscus & Wood Bead Wreath - "Bellissima!"
Thu, Oct 23, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Create a lovely Italian inspired wreath perfect for inside or out!
This event is full
Preparing for a Financial Emergency
Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Are you financially prepared for the unexpected? Join us to learn the essential steps to building a financial safety net.
STC Creative 5-Min Make - Freestanding Painted Pumpkin
Fri, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
STC Creative
Paint one of our pre-cut freestanding wood pumpkins
Loft Game Night (Grades 9-12) - Classic Card Game Tournament
Fri, Oct 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Loft
Play different types of games in The Loft during game night one Friday a month.
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