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Block Party: Build & Play (Ages 0-5 with Caregiver)
2026-04-26 12:00:00 2026-04-26 16:00:00 America/Chicago Block Party: Build & Play (Ages 0-5 with Caregiver) Explore a room full of blocks designed for little learners! Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can build, stack, and play using a mix of play using big and small blocks. Caregivers stay and play! St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Room

Sunday, April 26
12:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-26 12:00:00 2026-04-26 16:00:00 America/Chicago Block Party: Build & Play (Ages 0-5 with Caregiver) Explore a room full of blocks designed for little learners! Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can build, stack, and play using a mix of play using big and small blocks. Caregivers stay and play! St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Room

St. Charles Public Library

Helen Gale Room

Explore a room full of blocks designed for little learners! Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can build, stack, and play using a mix of play using big and small blocks. Caregivers stay and play!

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Pre-K | Babies |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs | Passive |

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St. Charles Public Library
Phone: 630-584-0076 x1
Fax: 630-584-9262
Hours
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St. Charles Public Library
scpld.org

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.
 

 
Address
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.

Upcoming Events

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Star Wars Day (Families)
Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Helen Gale Room,Miller Haase Community Room,Youth Services Desk
May the force be with you!
The Book Fair Cafe
Sat, May 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Browse a curated selection of books while you sip delicious tea. Chat with fellow book lovers or ask the librarian for some recommendations. This month's selection: recent releases.
The Maker Table - DIY Craft
Sun, May 03, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
STC Creative
Paint a variety of plant and garden stakes
Loft Open House (Entering 9th Grade)
Sun, May 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Loft
Check out the Loft before 9th grade! Snack, game, and meet other soon-to-be Freshmen.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Mon, May 04, 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.
Screen Printed Tote Bag - 5 Min Make
Mon, May 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
STC Creative
Screen print a prepared saying and image onto a tote bag.
Vinyl Listening Party (Grades 9-12) - Folk 
Mon, May 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Loft
Each month listen to a different musical genre!  Hang in the Loft as you listen to the Library's vinyl collection. 
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Mon, May 04, 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 05, 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. 
Smartphone Photography Basics - Computer Instruction
Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
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.
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Tue, May 05, 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 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Join us for a weekly mahjong meetup.
Art Club: Hyperrealism (Grades K-5)
Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Is it food? Drop in and learn about hyperrealism in this independent program just for kids. Let your creativity flow and create art that looks like food! Let's create beautiful art!
Craft Night: Book Loom (Grades 6-8)
Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Helen Gale Room
Join us for a drop in craft program!
My First Storytime (0-23 months with Caregiver)
Tue, May 05, 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. 
Invite a Judge - with Mayor Clint Hull
Tue, May 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
The Illinois Judges Association is committed to strengthening public understanding of our legal system through free educational presentations delivered by experienced Illinois judges.
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Wed, May 06, 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. 
Sunglasses Season - Craft of the Month
Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
STC Creative
Sew a fun sunglass case
This event is full
Small Mammals with KARE
Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Huntley Community Room
Ambassadors of Kane Area Rehabilitation and Education for Wildlife introduce us to their small mammal friends.
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Wed, May 06, 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 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Carnegie Community Room
Join the St. Charles Ukulele Strummers! Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor)
LEGO Club (Grades K-5)
Wed, May 06, 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!
Classic Movies at the Library - The Palm Beach Story (1942)
Wed, May 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Join us for a monthly film on the big screen! This month's film is The Palm Beach Story (1942).
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Thu, May 07, 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.
Library Lounge (Grades 6-8)
Thu, May 07, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Helen Gale Room
Middle Schooler only space to study after school!
What, me Worry? (Grades 9-12)  
Thu, May 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Loft
Make a resin worry stone fidget to help in times of worry.
Family Book Tasting (Families)
Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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!
Pressed Flower Bookmarks (Upper Elementary Grades 3-5)
Fri, May 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Helen Gale Room
Stop by the Library to make pressed flower bookmarks! Supplies are limited.
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.
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!
This event is full
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!
This event is full
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.
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, 2:00pm - 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
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.
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. 
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. 
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
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.
Ukulele Strum & Sing
Wed, May 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Carnegie Community Room
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
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