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Make and Play Puppets (Families)
2026-07-17 11:00:00 2026-07-17 14:00:00 America/Chicago Make and Play Puppets (Families) Do you like puppets? Have you ever wanted to make your own? Stop by to make your own puppet! St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Room

Friday, July 17
11:00am - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-17 11:00:00 2026-07-17 14:00:00 America/Chicago Make and Play Puppets (Families) Do you like puppets? Have you ever wanted to make your own? Stop by to make your own puppet! St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Room

St. Charles Public Library

Helen Gale Room

Do you like puppets? Have you ever wanted to make your own? Stop by to make your own puppet!

Children of all ages are welcome to come make a puppet. There will be a variety of animals to choose from and different levels of difficulty. Caregivers are welcome to stay and help or they may sit in Youth Services to wait for their child/children to complete their puppet. This is a drop in program and due to space limitations, there may be a wait to enter the room. 

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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.
 

 
We're closed Saturday July 04 due to Library Closed - Independence Day
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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.

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