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Homeschool Club: Computer Smarts (grades 4-8)
2026-04-16 14:30:00 2026-04-16 15:15:00 America/Chicago Homeschool Club: Computer Smarts (grades 4-8) Homeschoolers come expand your computer knowledge in this fun, hands-on activity. St. Charles Public Library - Miller Haase Community Room

Thursday, April 16
2:30pm - 3:15pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-16 14:30:00 2026-04-16 15:15:00 America/Chicago Homeschool Club: Computer Smarts (grades 4-8) Homeschoolers come expand your computer knowledge in this fun, hands-on activity. St. Charles Public Library - Miller Haase Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Miller Haase Community Room

Homeschoolers come expand your computer knowledge in this fun, hands-on activity.

Hey homeschoolers! In this Computer Smarts session, you have the opportunity choose your computing adventure! Choose from Internet Safety, YouVille, Media Literacy, or Coding. This session is open for all children in grades 4-8.  Registration is required, you do not need to bring a device. If you are unable to attend an event, please cancel your registration so that a patron from the waitlist can join the event. This program requires a St. Charles Public Library card to register before March 15th. 

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | Tech Class | 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 Sunday April 05 due to Library Closed - Easter
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One South 6th Avenue
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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