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¡Decora calaveritas de azúcar!

2026-10-28 18:00:00 2026-10-28 20:00:00 America/Chicago ¡Decora calaveritas de azúcar! Acompáñanos a decorar calaveritas de azúcar. Nosotros ponemos las calaveritas y el glaseado; ¡solo faltas tú para ayudar a decorarlas! St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

Wednesday, October 28
6:00pm - 8:00pm

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St. Charles Public Library

Huntley Community Room

Acompáñanos a decorar calaveritas de azúcar. Nosotros ponemos las calaveritas y el glaseado; ¡solo faltas tú para ayudar a decorarlas!

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

TAGS: | Spanish | Español | Culture |

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

 
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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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Shake-A-Shelf - Crafter's Workshop
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Care Packs (Grades 9-12)
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Give back and gain volunteer hours as you make care packages for individuals experiencing homelessness.  
Fun with Playdough (Ages 0-5 with Caregiver)
Wed, Sep 30, 9:30am - 12:30pm
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Free play with Playdough, tool sets, and accessories. Drop in anytime between 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Space is limited.
Ukulele Strum & Sing
Wed, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Wed, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
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STC Creative 5-Min Makes - Laminated Pressed Flower Bookmark
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Create a beautiful custom bookmark using pre‑cut cardstock, dried pressed flowers, and a protective laminate finish.
Smart Charitable Giving in a New Tax Landscape
Wed, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Whether you're building a charitable legacy, supporting causes you care about today, or planning for the future, understanding the tax implications of giving can help maximize your impact.
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Thu, Oct 01, 10:00am - 1:00pm
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Show your pride at the library and move and groove with your little one at our Rainbow Rave! Get your wiggles out with music, dancing, and play!
Art Club: Balloon Painting Art (Grades K-5)
Thu, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Mexican Cuisine with Susan Maddox - One Book One Community
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Thu, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
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Twin Leaf Tales (Families)
Fri, Oct 02, 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
Lucky Horseshoe - Craft of the Month & One Book One Community Event
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Hispanic Heritage Celebrations (Families) - One Book One Community
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First Chapter Friday (Grades 9-12) - Salvación by Sandra Proudman. One Book One Community
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Western Bandana Embroidery! - One Book One Community
Sat, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Huntley Community Room
Learn how to embroider a bandana with fun patterns and simple stitches.
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El Mago Magic Show (Families) - One Book One Community
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Huntley Community Room
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Sun, Oct 04, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
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Pet Party! (Ages 0-5 with Caregiver)
Sun, Oct 04, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
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An afternoon of classical guitar with Brad Conroy.
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Mon, Oct 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Mon, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Great Graves of Illinois - Illinois' Most Storied Cemeteries
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Fri, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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St. Charles Writers Group
Sat, Oct 10, 9:15am - 12:15pm
Huntley Community Room
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Huntley Community Room
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Miller Haase Community Room
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Huntley Community Room
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Mon, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Oct 12, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Huntley Community Room
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Huntley Community Room
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Tue, Oct 13, 9:30am - 10:15am
Miller Haase Community Room
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Helen Gale Room
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