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Build Your Own Zoo! (Families)

Duplo and Lego Building
2026-07-01 09:30:00 2026-07-01 16:30:00 America/Chicago Build Your Own Zoo! (Families) It is American Zoo Day! Drop in anytime to make your own Zoo using Duplo blocks and Legos. It will be fun for everyone! St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Room

Wednesday, July 01
9:30am - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-01 09:30:00 2026-07-01 16:30:00 America/Chicago Build Your Own Zoo! (Families) It is American Zoo Day! Drop in anytime to make your own Zoo using Duplo blocks and Legos. It will be fun for everyone! St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Room

St. Charles Public Library

Helen Gale Room

It is American Zoo Day! Drop in anytime to make your own Zoo using Duplo blocks and Legos. It will be fun for everyone!

Drop in anytime to design your own zoo! 

*Big Blocks will be available for little ones to build with when they come in with their families

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Pre-K | Middle School | Family | Elementary | Babies |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs | Passive |

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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.
 

 
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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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