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Wednesday's Escape (Grades 6-8)
2026-01-07 15:30:00 2026-01-07 16:30:00 America/Chicago Wednesday's Escape (Grades 6-8) “If you hear me scream bloody murder, there's a good chance I'm just enjoying myself.” St. Charles Public Library - Miller Haase Community Room

Wednesday, January 07
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-07 15:30:00 2026-01-07 16:30:00 America/Chicago Wednesday's Escape (Grades 6-8) “If you hear me scream bloody murder, there's a good chance I'm just enjoying myself.” St. Charles Public Library - Miller Haase Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Miller Haase Community Room

“If you hear me scream bloody murder, there's a good chance I'm just enjoying myself.”

Put on your funeral best and join us for a stoic mystery escape game revolving around all things Wednesday Addams. 

Snacks for those who win. 

AGE GROUP: | Middle School |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

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St. Charles Public Library
Phone: 630-584-0076 x1
Fax: 630-584-9262
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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.

Upcoming Events

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Library Closed - Holiday Observance
Wed, Dec 24, All day
Library Closed - Holiday Observance
Library Closed - Holiday Observance
Thu, Dec 25, All day
Library Closed - Holiday Observance
Giant Games (Grades K-8)
Fri, Dec 26, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Helen Gale Room
Giant games equals giant fun! Stop in to play with large-sized stacking cups, Jenga, and more.
Loft Game Night (Grades 9-12) - Summer Yard Games
Fri, Dec 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Loft
Play different types of games in The Loft during game night one Friday a month.  
STC Creative 5-Min Make - Gnome Ornament
Sat, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
STC Creative
Piece together a gnome by layering colors of vinyl on a wood ornament. Gnome's images may vary.
Winter Reading Shellabration (Families)
Mon, Dec 29, 9:00am - 7:30pm
Youth Services
We’re halfway through Winter Reading! Stop by the library to create crafts, play games, and pick up your Winter Reading prizes!
Baby Beach Bonanza (Ages 0-23 months w/ Caregiver)
Mon, Dec 29, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Helen Gale Room
Get ready to giggle and groove at the cutest beach bonanza! This event is designed for little ones and their grown-ups to enjoy a day full of “sun”, smiles, and sensory fun!
My Little Soda Pop! (Grades 9-12) 
Mon, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Loft
Try unique flavors of soda pop while listening to the K-Pop Demon Hunters soundtrack! 
Cozy Board Games (Families)
Tue, Dec 30, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Room
Unplug and play a board game together or by yourself!
American Mahjong
Tue, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Join us for a weekly mahjong meetup.
Dewey Dishes Cookbook Club - Pasta Party! (Choose any pasta recipe/cookbook)
Tue, Dec 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Each month, experience new recipes, sample delicious foods and discover cookbooks with our Cookbook Club.
Noon Year's Eve Bash (Families)
Wed, Dec 31, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Helen Gale Room
Drop in to celebrate the New Year with crafts, games, music, and dancing!
Sun Print Garland - Craft of the Month
Wed, Dec 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
STC Creative
Learn the art of cyanotype printing using sun-print paper, a light box, and 3D shapes to craft a unique holiday garland.
This event is full
Library Early Closure - New Year's Eve
Wed, Dec 31, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Library Early Closure - New Year's Eve
Library Closed
Thu, Jan 01, All day
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Twin Leaf Tales (Families)
Fri, Jan 02, 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
Shell Charm Candles (Grades 9-12)
Fri, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Loft
Relive those summer days by making shell charm candles! Customize your candle with summer charms. 
Pocket Circus performs Planet Circus (Families)
Fri, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Join the fun for an interactive performance of juggling, magic, acrobatics, and comedy! Show is bilingual. Space is limited.
Music & Movement: A Sensory Seeking Storytime (Families)
Fri, Jan 02, 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.
STC Creative 5-Min Make - Tea Towel Coloring with Sublimation Markers
Sat, Jan 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
STC Creative
Color in a pre-printed design on a tea towel than heat press to set the ink and make permanent
The Maker Table: Diamond Painting - Drop In
Sun, Jan 04, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
STC Creative
Embellish a corner bookmark with diamond painting
Domino Free Build (Families)
Mon, Jan 05, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Room
Challenge yourself to learn new building techniques and test our domino accessories. Stop by anytime during the program to build.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Mon, Jan 05, 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) - Surf Rock
Mon, Jan 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Loft
Hang in The Loft as you listen to music from the Library's vinyl collection. 
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Mon, Jan 05, 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, Jan 06, 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, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
American Mahjong
Tue, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Join us for a weekly mahjong meetup.
Art Club: Mindful Art (Grades K-5)
Tue, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Take a moment to reflect on your day while creating art just by feeling in this independent program just for kids. Let's create beautiful art together!
Craft Night: Junk Journal (Grades 6-8)
Tue, Jan 06, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Helen Gale Room
Join us for a drop in craft program!
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Tue, Jan 06, 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. 
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Wed, Jan 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. 
Reversible Coffee Sleeve - Craft of the Month
Wed, Jan 07, 10:00am - 11:30am
STC Creative
Sew together a reversible coffee sleeve
This event is full
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Wed, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
Cancelled
Ukulele Strum & Sing
Wed, Jan 07, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Join the St. Charles Ukulele Strummers! Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor)
Wednesday's Escape (Grades 6-8)
Wed, Jan 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
“If you hear me scream bloody murder, there's a good chance I'm just enjoying myself.”
LEGO Club (Grades K-5)
Wed, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Helen Gale 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!
Classic Movies at the Library - Bad Day at Black Rock (1955)
Wed, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Join us for a monthly film on the big screen! This month's film is Bad Day at Black Rock (1955).
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