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Miss Make Believe's Magic Picnic (K-5)
2026-06-18 14:00:00 2026-06-18 14:45:00 America/Chicago Miss Make Believe's Magic Picnic (K-5) Join Miss Make Believe for mind-bending magic, laugh-aloud fun, and catchy tunes! St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

Thursday, June 18
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-18 14:00:00 2026-06-18 14:45:00 America/Chicago Miss Make Believe's Magic Picnic (K-5) Join Miss Make Believe for mind-bending magic, laugh-aloud fun, and catchy tunes! St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Huntley Community Room

Join Miss Make Believe for mind-bending magic, laugh-aloud fun, and catchy tunes!

Miss Make Believe's show will encourage creative thinking, kindness, and empathy, all while teaching social emotional skills like self awareness and resilience--skills which help children make responsible decisions and manage their behavior.

No Registration. PICK UP a ticket at the Youth Desk starting at 1:30pm.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

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St. Charles Public Library
Phone: 630-584-0076 x1
Fax: 630-584-9262
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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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My First Storytime (0-23 months with Caregiver)
Tue, Apr 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
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2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Tue, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
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Registration is now closed
Art Club: Torn Paper Collage (Grades K-5)
Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Drop in and learn in this independent program just for kids. Design a collage using torn paper. All abilities and interest levels welcome. Let's create beautiful art together!
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Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Miller Haase Community Room
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Miller Haase Community Room
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Miller Haase Community Room
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