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Stories Under the Sky (Preschools and Families)

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2026-06-11 10:00:00 2026-06-11 10:30:00 America/Chicago Stories Under the Sky (Preschools and Families) Bring your picnic blankets, chairs, and sunscreen for Storytime in a park near you! Follow the Stories Under the Sky sign when you get to the park to see where we will gather near the playground. Kehoe Park 901 Howard St, St. Charles, IL 60174 -

Thursday, June 11
10:00am - 10:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-06-11 10:00:00 2026-06-11 10:30:00 America/Chicago Stories Under the Sky (Preschools and Families) Bring your picnic blankets, chairs, and sunscreen for Storytime in a park near you! Follow the Stories Under the Sky sign when you get to the park to see where we will gather near the playground. Kehoe Park 901 Howard St, St. Charles, IL 60174 -

Bring your picnic blankets, chairs, and sunscreen for Storytime in a park near you! Follow the Stories Under the Sky sign when you get to the park to see where we will gather near the playground.

Storytime will have the same books, songs, and activities at each park for the month. Join us at a park near you. In case of inclement weather, Storytime may be cancelled. Check the Library website for information the day of the Storytime. Storytime is designed for young children and adult supervision of children is required.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Outreach |

TAGS: | Outreach |

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

 
We're closed Monday May 25 due to Library Closed - Memorial Day
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.

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