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Curling 101: The Olympic Sport on Ice 
2026-02-12 19:00:00 2026-02-12 20:00:00 America/Chicago Curling 101: The Olympic Sport on Ice  Learn about the fascinating sport of curling—from its origins on frozen Scottish ponds to today’s Olympic ice sheets. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

Thursday, February 12
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-12 19:00:00 2026-02-12 20:00:00 America/Chicago Curling 101: The Olympic Sport on Ice  Learn about the fascinating sport of curling—from its origins on frozen Scottish ponds to today’s Olympic ice sheets. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Huntley Community Room

Learn about the fascinating sport of curling—from its origins on frozen Scottish ponds to today’s Olympic ice sheets.

This session covers the history, rules, how to play, Olympic competition, and how you can get involved in recreational club curling. Presented by Windy City Curling, Villa Park. REGISTER 

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St. Charles Public Library
Phone: 630-584-0076 x1
Fax: 630-584-9262
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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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Genealogy Research at the Library - Afternoons
Thu, Jan 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab
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Thomas Jefferson Reconsidered - with Gary Midkiff
Thu, Jan 29, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Jefferson, authored the Declaration of Independence and advocated for the Louisiana Purchase, which many historians regard as the singular most important Presidential decision in U.S. history.
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Sublimation Mini Tote (Grades 9-12) 
Thu, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab,STC Creative
Design an image with Canva and then use sublimation ink to create a one-of-a-kind tote. 
Noche de Lotería
Thu, Jan 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Aprenda a jugar lotería en familia.
Really Chilly! (Ages 0-5 with Caregiver)
Fri, Jan 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services
Brrrrr, It's Really Chilly out there! Come warm up at the Library anytime during the program. Do some winter-themed activities created for little ones five and under.
Preschool Fair (Families)
Sat, Jan 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Are you ready to start thinking about preschool or childcare in the upcoming year?
Page to Stage 2026 - A Dramatic Staged Reading of Original Literary Works
Sat, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Carnegie Community Room
The St. Charles Writers Group presents Page to Stage: A Dramatic Staged Reading of Original Literary Works performed in the Carnegie Community Room. Register
Board Game Swap
Sat, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Trade your gently used board games for a new-to-you one at our board game exchange.
STC Creative 5-Min Make - Tea Towel Coloring with Sublimation Markers
Sat, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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, Feb 01, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
STC Creative
Embellish a corner bookmark with diamond painting
Page to Stage 2026 - A Dramatic Staged Reading of Original Literary Works
Sun, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Carnegie Community Room
The St. Charles Writers Group presents Page to Stage: A Dramatic Staged Reading of Original Literary Works performed in the Carnegie Community Room. Register
Mini Olympic Tin Skating Rink - Adult Grab ‘N’ Go Kit
Mon, Feb 02, All day
Go for the Gold!
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Mon, Feb 02, 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.
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Mon, Feb 02, 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, Feb 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging story time session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
Alice's Ordinary People - Documentary Screening
Tue, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Carnegie Community Room
This film is a powerful profile of Alice Tregay, an ordinary woman who became a fearless force for civil rights in Chicago.
Adventures in Anime (Grades 9-12)  
Tue, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Loft
Talk all things Anime and Manga as you make Fruits Basket inspired zodiac animals! 
Art Club: Textured Paper Quilts (Grades K-5)
Tue, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Learn about quilts as art and artist Sanford Biggers. Create your own textured paper quilts in this independent program just for kids. Let's create beautiful art together!
Craft Night: Tiny Paintings (Grades 6-8)
Tue, Feb 03, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Helen Gale Room
Join us for a drop in craft program!
My First Storytime (0-23 months with Caregiver)
Tue, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging story time session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Wed, Feb 04, 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. 
AARP Tax Preparation Appointments
Wed, Feb 04, 9:30am - 10:45am
Research & Reading Desk
Trained AARP volunteers will be offering free tax preparation appointments for anyone with individual Federal and State of Illinois returns.
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Lovely Apron - Craft of the Month
Wed, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab,STC Creative
Make an apron using Puff Heat Transfer Vinyl
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2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Wed, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
AARP Tax Preparation Appointments
Wed, Feb 04, 10:45am - 12:00pm
Research & Reading Desk
Trained AARP volunteers will be offering free tax preparation appointments for anyone with individual Federal and State of Illinois returns.
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AARP Tax Preparation Appointments
Wed, Feb 04, 12:30pm - 1:45pm
Research & Reading Desk
Trained AARP volunteers will be offering free tax preparation appointments for anyone with individual Federal and State of Illinois returns.
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Ukulele Strum & Sing
Wed, Feb 04, 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)
Galaxy Fidget (Grades 6-8)
Wed, Feb 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Goo + glitter = hours of brain tingling fun
LEGO Club (Grades K-5)
Wed, Feb 04, 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 - Lifeboat (1944)
Wed, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Join us for a monthly film on the big screen! This month's film is Lifeboat (1944).
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Thu, Feb 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.
Family Book Tasting (Families)
Thu, Feb 05, 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!
Tales and Ales
Thu, Feb 05, 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.
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Secrets of the Wine World
Thu, Feb 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Join Sommelier Timothy Campbell for a fun and fact-filled exploration of the history of wine and recent changes in the world of wine.
AARP Tax Preparation Appointments
Fri, Feb 06, 9:30am - 10:45am
Research & Reading Desk
Trained AARP volunteers will be offering free tax preparation appointments for anyone with individual Federal and State of Illinois returns.
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Twin Leaf Tales (Families)
Fri, Feb 06, 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
AARP Tax Preparation Appointments
Fri, Feb 06, 10:45am - 12:00pm
Research & Reading Desk
Trained AARP volunteers will be offering free tax preparation appointments for anyone with individual Federal and State of Illinois returns.
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AARP Tax Preparation Appointments
Fri, Feb 06, 12:30pm - 1:45pm
Research & Reading Desk
Trained AARP volunteers will be offering free tax preparation appointments for anyone with individual Federal and State of Illinois returns.
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The Book was Better Film Club (Grades 9-12) - Everything, Everything 
Fri, Feb 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Loft
Join other fans of books made into movies. Watch, snack, and talk books!
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Fri, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement! Space is limited.
100 Years of Winter Olympics
Sat, Feb 07, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Huntley Community Room
100 Years of Winter Olympics
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100 Years of Winter Olympics
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Mon, Feb 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.
Vinyl Listening Party (Grades 9-12) - Disco 
Mon, Feb 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Loft
Hang in The Loft as you listen to music from the Library's vinyl collection. 
Maker Monday - Pop Up Cards (Grades K-5)
Mon, Feb 09, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Join us at the library to make a pop-up card for someone special! Supplies are limited.
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Mon, Feb 09, 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, Feb 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging story time session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
Second Tuesday Book Discussion - What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown
Tue, Feb 10, 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.
Introduction to Microsoft Word - Computer Instruction
Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab
Learn the basics of word processing using Microsoft Word 2016.
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Tue, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
American Mahjong
Tue, Feb 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Join us for a weekly mahjong meetup.
One-to-One Resume Review - with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia
Tue, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Study Room 5
Meet with a workNet Batavia Career Coach for a one-to-one review of your resume.
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One-to-One Resume Review - with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia
Tue, Feb 10, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 5
Meet with a workNet Batavia Career Coach for a one-to-one review of your resume.
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Yoshi, Sea Turtle Genius! - Monarch Story and Activity (Grades K-2)
Tue, Feb 10, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Helen Gale Room
Do you like sea turtles? Come learn about Yoshi and make a fun craft.
One-to-One Resume Review - with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia
Tue, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Study Room 5
Meet with a workNet Batavia Career Coach for a one-to-one review of your resume.
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My First Storytime (0-23 months with Caregiver)
Tue, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging story time session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
STC Creative 5-Min Make - Engraved Inspirational Wood Coasters
Tue, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
STC Creative
Engrave a set of 2 wood coasters using our XTool software and machine.
Second Tuesday Book Discussion - What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown
Tue, Feb 10, 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.
Bookish Box (Grades 3-5)
Tue, Feb 10, 9:00pm - 9:05pm
Lobby
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!
Lit Loot (Grades 6-8)
Tue, Feb 10, 9:05pm - 9:10pm
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.
AARP Tax Preparation Appointments
Wed, Feb 11, 9:30am - 10:45am
Research & Reading Desk
Trained AARP volunteers will be offering free tax preparation appointments for anyone with individual Federal and State of Illinois returns.
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My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Wed, Feb 11, 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. 
Stories at the Nature Center (Families)
Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children are invited to hear stories at the Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve.
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
AARP Tax Preparation Appointments
Wed, Feb 11, 10:45am - 12:00pm
Research & Reading Desk
Trained AARP volunteers will be offering free tax preparation appointments for anyone with individual Federal and State of Illinois returns.
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AARP Tax Preparation Appointments
Wed, Feb 11, 12:30pm - 1:45pm
Research & Reading Desk
Trained AARP volunteers will be offering free tax preparation appointments for anyone with individual Federal and State of Illinois returns.
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Ukulele Strum & Sing
Wed, Feb 11, 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)
1:17 Again (Grades 9-12)
Wed, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 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!
Brownies, Blondies, and Brookies - Classroom Kitchen Seasonal Series via Zoom
Wed, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Celebrate the sweetest month of the year with the ultimate trio of bar treats! We'll bake rich, fudgy brownies, chewy blondies, and brookies. Learn tips for customizing textures, flavors, and swirls.
Library Board Meeting
Wed, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Library Board Meeting
Genealogy Research at the Library - Mornings
Thu, Feb 12, 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?
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Thu, Feb 12, 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)
Thu, Feb 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Miller Haase Community Room
We’re excited to welcome homeschooling families for a monthly adventure in learning! Each session features an engaging topic and hands-on activities for children in grades K–8. 
Book Page Votive Candle Holder
Thu, Feb 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Up-cycled crafting fun!
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Tech Help Drop-in - Computer Instruction
Thu, Feb 12, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab
Get help using your device to access eBooks, social media, email, and more. Bring your questions and your device.
Curling 101: The Olympic Sport on Ice 
Thu, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Learn about the fascinating sport of curling—from its origins on frozen Scottish ponds to today’s Olympic ice sheets.
Echoes of Africa: Art and Folktales
Thu, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Celebrate Black History Month with a vibrant program of storytelling, music, and cultural traditions led by Kenyan educator and storyteller Elizabeth Kahura.Register
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