Name: DuPage Children's Museum Popup Program (Ages 2-5)
Start: 2026-08-19T10:00
End: 2026-08-19T11:30:00-05:00
Location: St. Charles Public Library

DuPage Children's Museum Popup Program (Ages 2-5)

Running Behind

2026-08-19 10:00:00 2026-08-19 11:30:00 America/Chicago DuPage Children's Museum Popup Program (Ages 2-5) Join us as DuPage Children's Museum facilitates an early childhood program. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

Wednesday, August 19
10:00am - 11:30am

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St. Charles Public Library

Huntley Community Room

Join us as DuPage Children's Museum facilitates an early childhood program. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Running Behind is designed to engage children in problem-solving, critical thinking, spatial awareness, and cooperative play. Children will play with speed, trial and error, and the scientific process while, most importantly, having fun!

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Pre-K |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

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St. Charles Public Library

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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

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Mon, Jul 27, 10:00am - 10:30am

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Babysitter Training (Ages 11-14)

Tue, Jul 28, 9:30am - 3:30pm

Miller Haase Community Room

NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT $20. Registration limited to St. Charles Library cardholders only.

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Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 10:30am

Huntley Community Room

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Tue, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

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Join us for a weekly mahjong meetup.

Tranquil Seascape Painting

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Relax and enjoy a little serene nautical crafting.

Babysitter Training (Ages 11-14)

Wed, Jul 29, 9:30am - 3:30pm

Miller Haase Community Room

NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT $20. Registration limited to St. Charles Library cardholders only.

This event is full

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

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Huntley Community Room

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

STC Creative 5-Min Makes - Plant a Seed

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Stories Under the Sky (Preschools and Families) - Join us in your neighborhood

Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am

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All Aboard! Build Tracks and Roads (Ages 3-5 with Caregiver)

Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm

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Vinyl Name Decal - Craft of the Month

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The Presidency of George Washington - with Gary Midkiff

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American Mahjong - Open Play

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Watercolor & Paper Stich Art - Craft of the Month

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This event is full

Ukulele Strum & Sing

Wed, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Carnegie Community Room

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Huntley Community Room

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This event is full

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