Name: Walking Wednesdays
Start: 2026-06-17T18:00
End: 2026-06-17T19:00:00-05:00
Location: St. Charles Public Library

Walking Wednesdays

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Wednesday, June 17
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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St. Charles Public Library

Come discover the walking wonders of St. Charles.

Walking Wednesday is a 13‑week summer library program designed to support the city‑wide walkability and bikeability initiative while encouraging healthy, active living and meaningful engagement with the community.

Walking Wednesday promotes safe, accessible movement for all ages and abilities, supports environmental sustainability, and strengthens community ties. Whether participants join every week or drop in, Walking Wednesday offers an inviting, low‑barrier way to stay active, explore the city, and connect with the library all summer long.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

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St. Charles Public Library

Hours

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.

Upcoming Events

St. Charles Writers Group

Sat, May 09, 9:15am - 12:15pm

Huntley Community Room

The St. Charles Writers Group is a workshop for novice or experienced writers that meets twice a month.

Reading with Rover- DROP IN (Families)

Sat, May 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Youth Services

Drop in and discover the joy of reading with one of the dogs from Fox Valley Therapy Dog Club!

Reading with Rover (Families)

Sat, May 09, 11:30am - 11:45am

Miller Haase Community Room

Discover the joy of reading with one of the dogs from Fox Valley Therapy Dog Club!

Reading with Rover (Families)

Sat, May 09, 11:45am - 12:00pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Discover the joy of reading with one of the dogs from Fox Valley Therapy Dog Club!

Reading with Rover (Families)

Sat, May 09, 12:00pm - 12:15pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Discover the joy of reading with one of the dogs from Fox Valley Therapy Dog Club!

Reading with Rover (Families)

Sat, May 09, 12:15pm - 12:30pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Discover the joy of reading with one of the dogs from Fox Valley Therapy Dog Club!

Smartphone Photography Basics - Computer Instruction

Sun, May 10, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Computer Lab

Transform casual snapshots into polished, professional images using just your smartphone. Discover powerful composition and lighting techniques that make your photos stand out.

Bookish Box (Grades 3-5)

Sun, May 10, 9:00pm - 9:05pm

Lobby

Looking for a way to find your next favorite read? Sign up for our monthly Bookish Box. Each month’s box will have a themed book and goodies!

Registration is now closed

Rising Readers (Grades K-2)

Sun, May 10, 9:00pm - 9:05pm

Help your child fall in love with reading, one story at a time! This is a subscription box for kids who are reading on their own. Each month’s box will have a themed book and goodies!

Registration is now closed

Lit Loot (Grades 6-8)

Sun, May 10, 9:05pm - 9:15pm

Keep the loot! Return the book! Help us be green! Please return your Lit Loot box, with items removed, to the Youth Services desk for a sticker.

Registration is now closed

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Mon, May 11, 10:00am - 10:30am

Miller Haase Community Room

This program is filled with stories, music and movement! Each week focuses on a new theme. Space is limited.

Genealogy Research at the Library - Mornings

Mon, May 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Computer Lab

Do you need a few quiet hours to work on your family tree? Are you looking for help breaking down a brick wall?

Maker Monday - Flower Bouquets (Grades K-5)

Mon, May 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Helen Gale Room

Stop by the library to make a flower bouquet out of pipe cleaners! Supplies are limited.

2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)

Mon, May 11, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.

My First Storytime (0-23 months with Caregiver)

Tue, May 12, 9:30am - 10:00am

Miller Haase Community Room

Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging story time session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only.

Tech Help Drop-in - Computer Instruction

Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 11:30am

Computer Lab

Get help using your device to access eBooks, social media, email, and more. Bring your questions and your device.

Second Tuesday Book Discussion - James by Percival Everett

Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 11:30am

Carnegie Community Room

The Library offers two book discussion sessions on the second Tuesday of each month: Mornings at 10:00 a.m. and Evenings at 7:00 p.m. Registering allows you to show up to either session.

2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)

Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Miller Haase Community Room

Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.

American Mahjong - Open Play

Tue, May 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Carnegie Community Room

Join us for a weekly mahjong meetup.

One-to-One Resume Review - with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia

Tue, May 12, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Study Room 5

Meet with a workNet Batavia Career Coach for a one-to-one review of your resume.

This event is full

One-to-One Resume Review - with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia

Tue, May 12, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Study Room 5

Meet with a workNet Batavia Career Coach for a one-to-one review of your resume.

This event is full

One-to-One Resume Review - with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia

Tue, May 12, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Study Room 5

Meet with a workNet Batavia Career Coach for a one-to-one review of your resume.

This event is full

My First Storytime (0-23 months with Caregiver)

Tue, May 12, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging story time session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only.

Screen Printed Tote Bag - 5 Min Make

Tue, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

STC Creative

Screen print a prepared saying and image onto a tote bag.

Second Tuesday Book Discussion - James by Percival Everett

Tue, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Bisbee Conference Room

The Library offers two book discussion sessions on the second Tuesday of each month: Mornings at 10:00 a.m. and Evenings at 7:00 p.m. Registering allows you to show up to either session.

My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)

Wed, May 13, 9:30am - 10:00am

Miller Haase Community Room

Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging storytime session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only.

Stories at the Nature Center (Families)

Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Children are invited to hear stories at the Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve.

2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)

Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Miller Haase Community Room

Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.

This event is full

Cancelled

Ukulele Strum & Sing

Wed, May 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Join the St. Charles Ukulele Strummers! Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor)

1:17 Again (Grades 9-12)

Wed, May 13, 1:17pm - 3:00pm

The Loft

Visit The Loft after an early release Wednesday to craft, game, or chill after school.

LEGO Club (Grades K-5)

Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Helen Gale Room

Drop by the library and build with LEGO. Each Wednesday we will have a different LEGO challenge you can try, or build whatever you want!

Library Board Meeting

Wed, May 13, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Huntley Community Room

Library Board Meeting

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 10:30am

Miller Haase Community Room

This program is filled with stories, music and movement! Each week focuses on a new theme. Space is limited.

Paint It! - Patriotic Skyline

Thu, May 14, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Huntley Community Room

America the Beautiful!

This event is full

Volunteer Fair - Find A Place Where You Can Help

Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Huntley Community Room

Looking to give back to your community, meet new people, and make a difference? Join us!

Rainbow Weather Wands (K-2)

Fri, May 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Make a colorful rainbow wand to celebrate springtime weather! Kids will craft their own cloud-and-rainbow wand to take home.

Baby Prom (Ages 0-5 with Caregiver)

Fri, May 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Helen Gale Room,Youth Services

Hey Baby, you are up PASTURE bed time! Join us for dancing and activities on this special Farm themed evening. Fancy attire welcome.

Sunglasses Season - Craft of the Month

Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 11:30am

STC Creative

Sew a fun sunglass case

This event is full

The Maker Table - DIY Craft

Sun, May 17, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

STC Creative

Paint a variety of plant and garden stakes

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Mon, May 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Miller Haase Community Room

This program is filled with stories, music and movement! Each week focuses on a new theme. Space is limited.

Matching Mats (PreK Ages 3-5 with Caregiver)

Mon, May 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Helen Gale Room

Families and caregivers, bring your preschoolers to explore Matching Mats! Have fun matching shapes, colors, and sizes while building problem-solving skills in a calm, playful setting.

Smartphone Photography Basics - Computer Instruction

Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Computer Lab

Transform casual snapshots into polished, professional images using just your smartphone. Discover powerful composition and lighting techniques that make your photos stand out.

This event is full

2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)

Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.

Sense of Humor Book Club - What's So Funny? by Tim Conway

Mon, May 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Study Room 5

Join us for a fun book club that revolves around the topic of comedy. Each month we will read a comedian's biography and talk about their stories and writings.

My First Storytime (0-23 months with Caregiver)

Tue, May 19, 9:30am - 10:00am

Miller Haase Community Room

Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging story time session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only.

Sunglasses Season - Craft of the Month

Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 11:30am

STC Creative

Sew a fun sunglass case

This event is full

2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)

Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Miller Haase Community Room

Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.

American Mahjong - Open Play

Tue, May 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Carnegie Community Room

Join us for a weekly mahjong meetup.

Art Club: Doodle Art (Grades K-5)

Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Drop in and learn in this independent program just for kids. Let your creativity flow and create doodle art. All abilities and interest levels welcome. Let's create beautiful art!

My First Storytime (0-23 months with Caregiver)

Tue, May 19, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging story time session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only.

Rescheduled

Babel-On with R.F. Kuang - Illinois Libraries Present

Tue, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

New date Wednesday, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective.

My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)

Wed, May 20, 9:30am - 10:00am

Miller Haase Community Room

Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging storytime session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only.

2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)

Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Miller Haase Community Room

Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.

This event is full

Ukulele Strum & Sing

Wed, May 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Miller Haase Community Room

Join the St. Charles Ukulele Strummers! Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor)

Coasting through Maine

Wed, May 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Huntley Community Room

Rocky bays, cliff-top lighthouses, peaceful harbors, and secluded islands make the shores of Maine one of the most spectacular and attractive coastal areas in America.

Mystery Pop-Up (Grades 6-8)

Wed, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

W 1 Illinois St, St. Charles, IL 60174

Find the middle school librarian out in the wild of St. Charles!

Girls Who Code Club (Grades 9-12)

Wed, May 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Computer Lab

Tackle creative coding projects and build tech skills in a fun computer coding club for all aspiring girls who code.

LEGO Club (Grades K-5)

Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Helen Gale Room

Drop by the library and build with LEGO. Each Wednesday we will have a different LEGO challenge you can try, or build whatever you want!

Board Game Night

Wed, May 20, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Huntley Community Room

Join us to play games like Catan, Ticket to Ride, and other modern games.

Babel-On with R.F. Kuang - Illinois Libraries Present

Wed, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Online via Zoom

R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective.Register

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 10:30am

Miller Haase Community Room

This program is filled with stories, music and movement! Each week focuses on a new theme. Space is limited.

Barnyard Books (Families)

Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 10:30am

Join us at Primrose Farm for Storytime. After the program, walk the trails and explore the farm. This program is in partnership with the St. Charles Park DistrictRegister

Tech Help Drop-in - Computer Instruction

Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 11:30am

Computer Lab

Get help using your device to access eBooks, social media, email, and more. Bring your questions and your device.

Genealogy Research at the Library - Afternoons

Thu, May 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Computer Lab

Do you need a few quiet hours to work on your family tree? Are you looking for help breaking down a brick wall?

Exam Cram (Grades 9-12)

Thu, May 21, 3:00pm - 9:00pm

Huntley Community Room

Ace Finals! Cram those last-minute facts and figures during Exam Cram.