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Echoes of Hiroshima: A Survivor’s Story

Learning from the Past, Inspiring the Future
2026-02-26 19:00:00 2026-02-26 20:00:00 America/Chicago Echoes of Hiroshima: A Survivor’s Story Join us for a moving program commemorating the Hiroshima bombing. This event pays tribute to those affected by nuclear war while sharing an urgent message of peace. Online via Zoom -

Thursday, February 26
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-26 19:00:00 2026-02-26 20:00:00 America/Chicago Echoes of Hiroshima: A Survivor’s Story Join us for a moving program commemorating the Hiroshima bombing. This event pays tribute to those affected by nuclear war while sharing an urgent message of peace. Online via Zoom -

Join us for a moving program commemorating the Hiroshima bombing. This event pays tribute to those affected by nuclear war while sharing an urgent message of peace.

Clinton Fairbanks, co-author, and Kaoru Fairbanks, translator of Ninety Seconds Past Midnight: An Atomic Survivor’s Story, will lead this peace-focused program honoring Masakazu Saito, a 101-year-old Hiroshima survivor.

At the age of twenty, Masakazu Saito was serving as a squad leader in the Imperial Army’s Communications Division when the atomic bomb was dropped. His barracks were just 1,800 meters from the epicenter, making him one of the closest survivors of the blast. Gravely injured but resilient, he went on to dedicate his life to advocating for peace and the abolition of nuclear weapons. His witness account is preserved in Ninety Seconds Past Midnight: An Atomic Survivor’s Story, and his extraordinary journey is also captured through a series of watercolor paintings. In 2024, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, the Japanese organization representing Hibakusha (atomic bomb survivors), in recognition of voices like his.

This program also reflects on the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, observed on August 6, 2025.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

TAGS: | hiroshima |

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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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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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!
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.
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
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.
AARP Tax Preparation Appointments
Fri, Feb 13, 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
Happy Hearts (Ages 0-5 with Caregiver)
Fri, Feb 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services
Celebrate the day with themed activities just for little ones 5 and under. Try out fine and gross motor skills and get creative. Stop by any time during the program to participate.
AARP Tax Preparation Appointments
Fri, Feb 13, 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 13, 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
Lovely Apron - Craft of the Month
Fri, Feb 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab,STC Creative
Make an apron using Puff Heat Transfer Vinyl
This event is full
St. Charles Writers Group
Sat, Feb 14, 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.
STC Creative 5-Min Make - Engraved Inspirational Wood Coasters
Sat, Feb 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
STC Creative
Engrave a set of 2 wood coasters using our XTool software and machine.
We Love Minecraft! (Grades K-5)
Sat, Feb 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
Miller Haase Community Room
Love Minecraft and want to show it off? Come make your own Minecraft magnet or keychain with Perler beads!
We Love Minecraft! (Grades K-5)
Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Love Minecraft and want to show it off? Come make your own Minecraft magnet or keychain with Perler beads!
The Maker Table: Diamond Painting - Drop In
Sun, Feb 15, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
STC Creative
Embellish a corner bookmark with diamond painting
Loose Parts (Ages 0-5 w/ Caregiver)
Sun, Feb 15, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Room
Join us for some open ended play for children under aged five. Little ones will explore activities while grown ups get ideas for simple screen free fun!
Introduction to Microsoft Word - Computer Instruction
Sun, Feb 15, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab
Learn the basics of word processing using Microsoft Word 2016.
Sunday Concert: The Heart Strings Duo - Forgotten Women of the American Songbook
Sun, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
When guitarist Casey Nielsen and vocalist Christy Bennett get together, their music is a varied and energetic reimagining of songs from across the musical spectrum.
Library Closed
Mon, Feb 16, All day
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Rescheduled
Genealogy Research at the Library - Mornings
Mon, Feb 16, 10:00am - 1:00pm
New date Monday, February 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Do you need a few quiet hours to work on your family tree? Are you looking for help breaking down a brick wall?
Cancelled
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Mon, Feb 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
My First Storytime (0-23 months with Caregiver)
Tue, Feb 17, 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. 
Winter Olympic Activities (Families)
Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Helen Gale Room,Youth Services
Drop by and celebrate Winter Olympic sports! Learn about the games, design your own flag and try your hand in a variety of themed activities.
Lovely Apron - Craft of the Month
Tue, Feb 17, 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)
Tue, Feb 17, 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
American Mahjong
Tue, Feb 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Join us for a weekly mahjong meetup.
My First Storytime (0-23 months with Caregiver)
Tue, Feb 17, 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. 
Rescheduled
Career Conversations - Audiobook Narrator Jeannie Sheneman
Tue, Feb 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Thursday, February 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online via Zoom, https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83569483619
Contemplating a mid-career change, a side-hustle, or just starting out? Gain first-hand insights from someone doing the job.
Online Night with a Museum - Lake Placid Olympic Museum
Tue, Feb 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
In 1974, after the 1980 Olympic Winter Games were awarded to Lake Placid, the community decided to create a collection of materials about the Games for future use in a museum/research facility.Register
AARP Tax Preparation Appointments
Wed, Feb 18, 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 18, 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. 
This event is full
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Wed, Feb 18, 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
AARP Tax Preparation Appointments
Wed, Feb 18, 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 18, 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
Homeschool Club: Intro to Media Literacy (Families)
Wed, Feb 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Helen Gale Room
How Do You Know What's True on the Internet? Can you spot a fake website? Do you know where to go for factual information? Come learn about media literacy.
Ukulele Strum & Sing
Wed, Feb 18, 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)
LEGO Club (Grades K-5)
Wed, Feb 18, 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!
Board Game Night
Wed, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Join us to play games like Catan, Ticket to Ride, and other modern games.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Thu, Feb 19, 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.
Barnyard Books (Families)
Thu, Feb 19, 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
Tech Help Drop-in - Computer Instruction
Thu, Feb 19, 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.
STC Creative 5-Min Make - Engraved Inspirational Wood Coasters
Thu, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
STC Creative
Engrave a set of 2 wood coasters using our XTool software and machine.
Anti-Crash Out Yoga (Grades 9-12)
Thu, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
From warm up to cool down, learn yoga basics to help you destress this year. 
Forever Young Adult Book Club - Reggie and Delilah's Year of Falling by Elise Bryant
Thu, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Study Room 5
A club for adults to read and discuss popular YA titles.
Great Decisions - America and the World: Trump 2.0 Policy
Thu, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bisbee Conference Room
Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. February topic will be America and the World: Trump 2.0 Policy article.
Career Conversations - Audiobook Narrator Jeannie Sheneman
Thu, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online via Zoom, https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83569483619
Contemplating a mid-career change, a side-hustle, or just starting out? Gain first-hand insights from someone doing the job.
AARP Tax Preparation Appointments
Fri, Feb 20, 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
Preschool Math Fun (Ages 3-5 with Caregiver)
Fri, Feb 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Helen Gale Room
Numbers are all around us. Let's explore some simple math concepts together.
AARP Tax Preparation Appointments
Fri, Feb 20, 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 20, 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
Glow-in-the-Dark Party (Grades 6-8)
Fri, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Party in the dark!
The Book Fair Cafe - Discover new reads and sip soothing tea!
Sat, Feb 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Browse a curated selection of books while you sip delicious tea. Chat with fellow book lovers or ask the librarian for some recommendations. This month’s genre spotlight: speculative fiction.
Dinosaur Dimensions (Families)
Sat, Feb 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Celebrate Dinovember! Curt Strutz and his herd of dinosaurs will be at the library for an interactive show where families can meet realistic-looking dinosaurs up close!
Rescheduled
Genealogy Research at the Library - Mornings
Mon, Feb 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm
New date Thursday, February 12, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Do you need a few quiet hours to work on your family tree? Are you looking for help breaking down a brick wall?
Davis Kindergarten Night at the Library (Families)
Mon, Feb 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Helen Gale Room,Miller Haase Community Room
Davis Kindergarten Teachers host "Night at the Library"
Introduction to Microsoft Word - Computer Instruction
Mon, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab
Learn the basics of word processing using Microsoft Word 2016.
Sense of Humor Book Club - The Chris Farley Show by Tom Farley
Mon, Feb 23, 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.
Mini Music Makers (Ages 2-3 with Caregiver)
Tue, Feb 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Helen Gale Room
Shake, tap, and play with toddler-safe instruments!
American Mahjong
Tue, Feb 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Join us for a weekly mahjong meetup.
Art Club: Geometric Designs (Grades K-5)
Tue, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Learn about art with geometric shapes and then use stencils to design your own in this independent program just for kids. Let's create beautiful art together!
Baby Tummy Time Painting (Ages 0-23 months with Caregiver)
Tue, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Come join us for a no-mess baby painting activity! Babies will have the chance to play with toys and create their own mess-free painting to take home and admire. Supplies are limited.
Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine - Illinois Libraries Present
Tue, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Witty, creepy, and compulsively readable, bestselling author R.L. Stine defined horror for a generation of young readers. Register
Dewey Dishes Cookbook Club - Jubilee by Toni Tipton-Martin
Tue, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Each month, experience new recipes, sample delicious foods and discover cookbooks with our Cookbook Club.
Baby Tummy Time Painting (Ages 0-23 months with Caregiver)
Wed, Feb 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Come join us for a no-mess baby painting activity! Babies will have the chance to play with toys and create their own mess-free painting to take home and admire. Supplies are limited.
AARP Tax Preparation Appointments
Wed, Feb 25, 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
AARP Tax Preparation Appointments
Wed, Feb 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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)
Lovely Apron - Craft of the Month
Wed, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab,STC Creative
Make an apron using Puff Heat Transfer Vinyl
This event is full
LEGO Club (Grades K-5)
Wed, Feb 25, 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!
When Families Converge: How Free Is Free
Wed, Feb 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
This presentation traces the achievements and challenges of two families with distinctively different beginnings in 19th-century America.
Many Worlds Book Club - The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman
Wed, Feb 25, 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 fantasy title:The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman.
Public Bid Opening
Thu, Feb 26, 9:00am - 11:00am
Carnegie Community Room
Public Bid opening for 2026 Site ADA Assessment project
Genealogy Research at the Library - Afternoons
Thu, Feb 26, 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?
Do Art, Comic Book Workshop (Grades 1-5)
Thu, Feb 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Join our comic book workshop on an afternoon off school. You will work on drawing and writing your own story.
Echoes of Hiroshima: A Survivor’s Story - Learning from the Past, Inspiring the Future
Thu, Feb 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for a moving program commemorating the Hiroshima bombing. This event pays tribute to those affected by nuclear war while sharing an urgent message of peace. Register
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