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Plant a Succulent! (Grades K-2)
2026-06-25 10:00:00 2026-06-25 10:45:00 America/Chicago Plant a Succulent! (Grades K-2) Celebrate our summer reading theme, “Plant a Seed, Read,” with a hands-on planting activity! St. Charles Public Library - Miller Haase Community Room

Thursday, June 25
10:00am - 10:45am

Add to Calendar 2026-06-25 10:00:00 2026-06-25 10:45:00 America/Chicago Plant a Succulent! (Grades K-2) Celebrate our summer reading theme, “Plant a Seed, Read,” with a hands-on planting activity! St. Charles Public Library - Miller Haase Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Miller Haase Community Room

Celebrate our summer reading theme, “Plant a Seed, Read,” with a hands-on planting activity!

Children will plant their own small succulent to take home and learn how to care for it. Caregivers are encouraged to attend. Registration required. 

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 April 15. 

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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
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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.

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Miller Haase Community Room
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Miller Haase Community Room
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Bring your picnic blankets, chairs, and sunscreen for Storytime in a park near you! Follow the Stories Under the Sky sign when you get to the park to see where we will gather near the playground.
Plant a Succulent! (Grades K-2)
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:45am
Miller Haase Community Room
Celebrate our summer reading theme, “Plant a Seed, Read,” with a hands-on planting activity!
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