Name: Escaping the College Maze: Navigating & Paying for College
Start: 2026-09-10T18:00
End: 2026-09-10T19:00:00-05:00
Location: St. Charles Public Library

Escaping the College Maze: Navigating & Paying for College

(Teens and Adults)

2026-09-10 18:00:00 2026-09-10 19:00:00 America/Chicago Escaping the College Maze: Navigating & Paying for College This college planning presentation helps parents and teens navigate the complex path to smarter and more affordable college decisions. Via Zoom -

Thursday, September 10
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Via Zoom

This college planning presentation helps parents and teens navigate the complex path to smarter and more affordable college decisions.

Families will gain a deeper understanding of how financial aid really works—including new Reconciliation bill changes taking effect—while learning practical strategies to reduce college costs and avoid common costly mistakes. The session also highlights the importance of finding the right-fit college and provides a clear roadmap through the college search, application, and admissions process so families can make informed decisions while protecting their financial future.

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

TAGS: | college |

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

Huntley Community Room

This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Space is limited.

Pressed Flower Candles (Grades 9-12)

Mon, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

The Loft

Decorate candles with pressed flowers as you add a bit of nature to your spaces.

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Miller Haase Community Room

This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Space is limited.

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.

This event is full

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)

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

Huntley Community Room

This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Space is limited.

American Mahjong - Open Play

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

Carnegie Community Room

Join us for a weekly mahjong meetup.

Tranquil Seascape Painting

Tue, Jul 28, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Huntley Community Room

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)

Wed, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:30am

Huntley Community Room

This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Space is limited.

Ukulele Strum & Sing

Wed, Jul 29, 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)

STC Creative 5-Min Makes - Plant a Seed

Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

STC Creative

Choose a 3D‑printed pot and plant a seed in celebration of our summer reading theme.

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Walking Wednesdays

Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Come discover the walking wonders of St. Charles.

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

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

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.

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

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

Helen Gale Room

Calling all transportation fans! Stop by the library anytime between 10:00am to Noon to create a track-tastic world with our cars, trains, tracks, ramps and roadways.

Vinyl Name Decal - Craft of the Month

Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:30am

Computer Lab,STC Creative

Cool off with a Cricut craft by creating a vinyl name decal.

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The Presidency of George Washington - with Gary Midkiff

Thu, Jul 30, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Huntley Community Room

George Washington shaped the presidency by establishing lasting powers and precedents that continue to influence how Americans view the office and how the executive branch functions today.

Library Board, Committee of the Whole

Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Carnegie Community Room

Library Board, Committee of the Whole

Bubble Dance Party (Families)

Fri, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Terrace Garden

Celebrate 250th! Stop by any time during the program to dance to patriotic music while bubbles fill the air!

StoryWalk® at LeRoy Oakes (All Ages)

Sat, Aug 01, All day

Come and enjoy the great outdoors and a great story all month long!

StoryWalk® at Tekakwitha Woods (All Ages)

Sat, Aug 01, All day

Come and enjoy the great outdoors and a great story all month long!

STC Creative 5-Min Makes - Pressed Flower Cabochon Magnets

Mon, Aug 03, 10:00am - 11:30am

STC Creative

Create simple, nature‑inspired magnets using dried flowers and glass cabochon

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation (With Caregiver)

Mon, Aug 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Helen Gale Room,Miller Haase Community Room

Finishers of our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program are invited to a Graduation Party!

American Mahjong - Open Play

Tue, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Carnegie Community Room

Join us for a weekly mahjong meetup.

Urban Sketching Workshop: Crafternoon (Grades 6-12)

Tue, Aug 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Miller Haase Community Room,Parking Lot

It's Craft Night in the afternoon! Please arrive on time for this event as we follow instructions to create art.

Watercolor & Paper Stich Art - Craft of the Month

Wed, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:30am

Computer Lab,STC Creative

Capture the colors of summer with this mixed-media project.

This event is full

Ukulele Strum & Sing

Wed, Aug 05, 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)

Summertime Watercolor

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

Huntley Community Room

Let go of detail and lean into color, movement, and light. This is a relaxed watercolor class focused on painting the feeling of summer rather than perfect realism.

This event is full

Walking Wednesdays

Wed, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Come discover the walking wonders of St. Charles.

Inicie Su Negocio en Illinois: - Hágalo Bien Desde el Principio

Wed, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Huntley Community Room

¿Está pensando en iniciar un negocio en Illinois, pero no sabe por dónde empezar? Únase a nosotros para obtener claridad, confianza y una base sólida para el éxito.

Block Party (Families)

Thu, Aug 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Helen Gale Room

Enjoy the world of shapes! Use your imagination with a variety of jumbo and small building block sets, and get creative with a paper square activity.

Tech Help Drop In - Computer Instruction

Thu, Aug 06, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Computer Lab

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

Butterfly Life Cycle Discovery Station (Grades K-5)

Thu, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Terrace Garden

Kids drop in to create a simple craft showing the four stages of a butterfly’s life cycle—egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and butterfly—while learning how butterflies grow and change.

Crafts con Chisme - Bilingüe / Bilingual

Thu, Aug 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Huntley Community Room

Creatividad y communidad | Creativity and community

Tales and Ales

Thu, Aug 06, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Never book discussion as usual! Join us to discuss uncommon selections over brews at our book discussion for people in their 20s-40s.

Twin Leaf Tales (Families)

Fri, Aug 07, 10:00am - 10:30am

Join us for nature-inspired stories, music and movement at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center. Please register with the St. Charles Park District.Register

St. Charles Writers Group

Sat, Aug 08, 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.

The Maker Table - DIY Craft

Sun, Aug 09, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

STC Creative

Assemble colorful beads and charms to create a unique bracelet.

Voter Registration

Sun, Aug 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Bisbee Conference Room

Kane County residents 18 years and older can register to vote at the Library. 