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Family Book Tasting (Families)
2026-08-20 18:00:00 2026-08-20 18:30:00 America/Chicago Family Book Tasting (Families) 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! St. Charles Public Library - Miller Haase Community Room

Thursday, August 20
6:00pm - 6:30pm

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St. Charles Public Library

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!

This month we will be featuring Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling; a hilarious coming of age mystery about Aven, a girl who has to start all over again (school, friends, everything!) when her parents move her across the country as they take over running an amusement park.  Oh, and did I mention that Aven does all this while being hilarious, upbeat, and yes, she even does it without arms!

Finish reading it as a family and come chat with us about the book!  We'd love to hear what you thought!  Loved the book? Be sure to continue the reading journey with the next book in the series!

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | Family | Elementary | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Programs |

TAGS: | Read | Family |

St. Charles Public Library
Phone: 630-584-0076 x1
Fax: 630-584-9262
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St. Charles, IL 60174
Tel: 630-584-0076 x1
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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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