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100 Years of Winter Olympics
2026-02-07 10:00:00 2026-02-07 16:00:00 America/Chicago 100 Years of Winter Olympics 100 Years of Winter Olympics St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

Saturday, February 07
10:00am - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-07 10:00:00 2026-02-07 16:00:00 America/Chicago 100 Years of Winter Olympics 100 Years of Winter Olympics St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Huntley Community Room

100 Years of Winter Olympics

Celebrate 100 Years of Winter Olympic Magic! 


Join us in honoring a century of unforgettable moments. From the first Games in Chamonix in 1924 to today’s dazzling performances, explore the speed, artistry, and courage that have defined winter sports for generations. 
Relive legendary figure skating routines, daring ski jumps, thrilling hockey victories, and record-breaking runs on the slopes. This event is a tribute to 100 years of resilience, unity, and the pursuit of dreams. 

DROP-IN

Step into history — and feel the Olympic spirit come alive! 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

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St. Charles Public Library
Phone: 630-584-0076 x1
Fax: 630-584-9262
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FRI 9 A.M.-8 P.M.
SAT 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
SUN 12 P.M.-5 P.M.
 

 
We're closed Friday January 23 due to Closed due to inclement weather.
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St. Charles, IL 60174
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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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St. Charles Writers Group
Sat, Jan 24, 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.
Shape Up! (Ages 0-5 with Caregiver)
Sun, Jan 25, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Room
Head to the library and shape up! Parents bring your youngsters in for activities that help them develop their motor skills while working on shape matching and identification.
Voter Registration Event
Sun, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Kane County residents 18 years and older can register to vote at the Library.
Sunday Concert: Alba Quintet - Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Sun, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
The Alba Quintet features a flute with four amazingly talented string players to perform all Four Seasons by Vivaldi.
Baby Rave (0-23 months w/ Caregiver)
Mon, Jan 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Come to the library to move and groove with your little one at our Baby Rave! Get your wiggles out with music, dancing, and play!
Baby Rave (0-23 months w/ Caregiver)
Tue, Jan 27, 9:30am - 10:30am
Miller Haase Community Room
Come to the library to move and groove with your little one at our Baby Rave! Get your wiggles out with music, dancing, and play!
Google Photos - Computer Instruction
Tue, Jan 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab
Learn how to backup, store, and share photos with family and friends using Google Photos.
Toddler Techno (Ages 2-5)
Tue, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Helen Gale Room
Let’s turn up the tempo for tiny toes—it's techno time! Come to the library to boogie during our toddler techno dance party!
American Mahjong
Tue, Jan 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Join us for a weekly mahjong meetup.
Decoden Art! (Grades 9-12)
Tue, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Loft
Decorate with Decoden frosting cream as you add embellishments to photo frames and trinket boxes. 
Escape Boxes! (Grades K-2) - Fred's Ruff Day
Tue, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Do you like to solve puzzles? Have you wanted to be a part of an escape room? This is your chance! Come help Fred get his toy out of the box. Grades K-2.
Paying for College: What's Changing & What You Can Do - (Teens and Adults)
Tue, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
This workshop will explore recent changes in financial aid that may impact how much parents will pay for college and how they can adjust to these shifts.Register
Civic Awareness Series – An Evening with Paul Lisnek
Tue, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
WGN-TV's Paul Lisnek will discuss Illinois politics, as well as help prepare participants for the upcoming midterm elections in November 2026.Register
Dewey Dishes Cookbook Club - Easy Weeknight Dinners by New York Times
Tue, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Each month, experience new recipes, sample delicious foods and discover cookbooks with our Cookbook Club.
All Aboard! Build Tracks and Roads (Ages 2-3 with Caregiver)
Wed, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Calling all transportation fans! Stop by the library anytime between 10:00-11:00 a.m. to create a track-tastic world with our cars, trains, tracks, ramps and roadways.
Ukulele Strum & Sing
Wed, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 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!
Reversible Coffee Sleeve - Craft of the Month
Wed, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
STC Creative
Sew together a reversible coffee sleeve
This event is full
Many Worlds Book Club - The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K Le Guin
Wed, Jan 28, 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 science fiction title: The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K Le Guin.
Genealogy Research at the Library - Afternoons
Thu, Jan 29, 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?
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.
This event is full
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
Helen Gale Room,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?
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
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.
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
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. 
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.
This event is full
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. 
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
This event is full
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.
This event is full
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.
This event is full
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.
This event is full
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.
This event is full
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.
This event is full
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.
This event is full
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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