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Mystery Bookmarks (Grades K-8)
2027-01-07 15:30:00 2027-01-07 19:30:00 America/Chicago Mystery Bookmarks (Grades K-8) Work on your own color by number or mystery pixel bookmark! What will it be? It's a surprise! Coloring and laminating supplies provided. St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Room

Thursday, January 07
3:30pm - 7:30pm

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St. Charles Public Library

Helen Gale Room

Work on your own color by number or mystery pixel bookmark! What will it be? It's a surprise! Coloring and laminating supplies provided.

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Programs |

TAGS: | Art |

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 Friday November 13 due to Library Closed - Staff In-Service 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.

Upcoming Events

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Drop-In Family Storytime (with Caregiver)
Mon, Nov 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Miller Haase Community Room
Family Storytime welcomes children of all ages and their caregivers for a shared learning experience. Together, we enjoy books, songs, and movement activities.
Immsersive Spring 27
Mon, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Bisbee Conference Room
Content Meeting
Maker Monday - Leaf Wreaths (Grades K-5)
Mon, Nov 09, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Helen Gale Room
Stop by the library to make a wreath out of leaves for fall! Supplies are limited.
2-3-Year-Old Toddler Storytime (with Caregiver)
Mon, Nov 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Join us for this interactive storytime designed for toddlers and their parents/caregivers. The program will include songs and movement, followed by a story. Please register child only.
Registration is now closed
Bookish Box (Grades 3-5)
Tue, Nov 10, 9:00am - 9:05am
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!
Registration is now closed
0–2-Year-Old Baby Storytime (with Caregiver)
Tue, Nov 10, 9:30am - 10:15am
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby in this interactive and engaging storytime designed for early bonding and shared discovery. Please register baby only. 
Second Tuesday Book Discussion - The Eights by Joanna Miller
Tue, Nov 10, 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.
2-3 Year-Old Toddler Storytime (with Caregiver)
Tue, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Join us for this interactive storytime designed for toddlers and their parents/caregivers.
This event is full
American Mahjong - Open Play
Tue, Nov 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Join us for a weekly mahjong meetup.
Autumn Oven Mitt - Craft of the Month
Tue, Nov 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Computer Lab,STC Creative
Festive fall in the kitchen!
This event is full
4–5-Year-Old Preschooler Storytime (Independent)
Tue, Nov 10, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Helen Gale Room
In this independent storytime, we will build social-emotional skills, increase attention span, and encourage active participation! Please register child only.
Library Lounge (Grades 6-8)
Tue, Nov 10, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Helen Gale Room
A study and hangout space specifically for middle schoolers.
Run Turkey Run-Escape Boxes (Lower Elementary K-2)
Tue, Nov 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Register to join us as we help the Turkey escape Thanksgiving. This escape box program is for K-2.
Second Tuesday Book Discussion - The Eights by Joanna Miller
Tue, Nov 10, 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.
Lit Loot (Grades 6-8)
Tue, Nov 10, 9:00pm - 9:05pm
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.
Registration is now closed
Rising Readers (Grades K-2)
Tue, Nov 10, 9:00pm - 9:05pm
Lobby
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!
Registration is now closed
0–2-Year-Old Baby Storytime (with Caregiver)
Wed, Nov 11, 9:30am - 10:15am
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby in this interactive and engaging storytime designed for early bonding and shared discovery. Please register baby only. 
This event is full
2-3 Year-Old Toddler Storytime (with Caregiver)
Wed, Nov 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Join us for this interactive storytime designed for toddlers and their parents/caregivers.
This event is full
Stories at the Nature Center (Families)
Wed, Nov 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children are invited to hear stories at the Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve.
4–5-Year-Old Preschooler Storytime (Independent)
Wed, Nov 11, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Helen Gale Room
In this independent storytime, we will build social-emotional skills, increase attention span, and encourage active participation! Please register child only.
Ukulele Strum & Sing
Wed, Nov 11, 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)
From Hearth to Hardcover - The Evolution of the American Cookbook
Wed, Nov 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Travel through three centuries of American cooking, from the first cookbooks of the 1700s to the legends of Betty Crocker and Julia Child, and into today's modern culinary voices.
Library Lounge (Grades 6-8)
Wed, Nov 11, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Helen Gale Room
A study and hangout space specifically for middle schoolers.
0–2-Year-Old Baby Storytime (with Caregiver)
Wed, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby in this interactive and engaging storytime designed for early bonding and shared discovery. Please register baby only. 
Library Board Meeting
Wed, Nov 11, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Library Board Meeting
Rescheduled
Genealogy Research at the Library - Mornings
Thu, Nov 12, 10:00am - 1:00pm
New date Tuesday, November 03, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Do you need a few quiet hours to work on your family tree? Are you looking for help breaking down a brick wall?
Drop-In Family Storytime (with Caregiver)
Thu, Nov 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Miller Haase Community Room
Family Storytime welcomes children of all ages and their caregivers for a shared learning experience. Together, we enjoy books, songs, and movement activities.
Smashed Can Floral Wall Pocket - Crafter's Workshop
Thu, Nov 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Unique Fall Decor!
This event is full
Alternatives to Microsoft 365 - Computer Instruction
Thu, Nov 12, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab
Explore free or lower-cost alternatives to Microsoft office tools, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation tools.
Rewind (Grades 9-12) - Make Oversized Origami
Thu, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Loft
Relive those childhood programs from the Library! Make your faves in the Loft every month.
Art Club: Water Color Spiral (Grades K-5)
Thu, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Helen Gale Room
Drop in and learn about water color spiral in this independent program just for kids. Let's create beautiful art together!
True Crime Book Club - The Monsters We Make by Rachel Corbett
Thu, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Study Room 5
Join us monthly to discuss a nonfiction book exploring the world of true crime.
Esperanza en los días festivos
Thu, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Este programa, diseñado para adultos, es especialmente valioso para aquellos que pueden estar enfrentando los días festivos sin su ser querido.
Library Closed
Fri, Nov 13, All day
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St. Charles Writers Group
Sat, Nov 14, 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.
Planner and Journaling Meetup
Sat, Nov 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
Carnegie Community Room
Connect with other planners and journaling enthusiasts in the area. Learn from each other, be inspired, and show off your planners.
The Maker Table - DIY Craft
Sun, Nov 15, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
STC Creative
Fresh rosemary and oranges combine to make fragrant and beautiful table decor.
Sunday Concert: WWII Radio Hour
Sun, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Step back in time with Matt, Cynthia, and a special guest performer as they bring the spirit of the 1940s to life in The WWII Radio Hour! This trio will delight audiences with beloved hits.
T-Rexplorers: Dinosaur Discovery (Families)
Sun, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Get kids excited about science and nature while learning about dinosaurs! Stop by to meet Ranger the T-Rex outside the Library at 1:45 p.m.
Drop-In Family Storytime (with Caregiver)
Mon, Nov 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Miller Haase Community Room
Family Storytime welcomes children of all ages and their caregivers for a shared learning experience. Together, we enjoy books, songs, and movement activities.
2-3-Year-Old Toddler Storytime (with Caregiver)
Mon, Nov 16, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Join us for this interactive storytime designed for toddlers and their parents/caregivers. The program will include songs and movement, followed by a story. Please register child only.
Sense of Humor Book Club - Love, Lucy by Lucille Ball
Mon, Nov 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Study Room 5
Join us for a fun book club that revolves around the topic of comedy. Each month we will read a comedian's biography and talk about their stories and writings.
0–2-Year-Old Baby Storytime (with Caregiver)
Tue, Nov 17, 9:30am - 10:15am
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby in this interactive and engaging storytime designed for early bonding and shared discovery. Please register baby only. 
2-3 Year-Old Toddler Storytime (with Caregiver)
Tue, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Join us for this interactive storytime designed for toddlers and their parents/caregivers.
Holiday Tech Gifts
Tue, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Huntley Community Room
Discover holiday tech gifts, from budget gadgets to bold picks, with expert Mike Gershbein.
4–5-Year-Old Preschooler Storytime (Independent)
Tue, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Helen Gale Room
In this independent storytime, we will build social-emotional skills, increase attention span, and encourage active participation! Please register child only.
American Mahjong - Open Play
Tue, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 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, Nov 17, 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, Nov 17, 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, Nov 17, 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
Library Lounge (Grades 6-8)
Tue, Nov 17, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Helen Gale Room
A study and hangout space specifically for middle schoolers.
Smashed Can Floral Wall Pocket - Crafter's Workshop
Tue, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Unique Fall Decor!
This event is full
Sunrise on the Reaping Reading Party (Grades 9-12)
Tue, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie Community Room
Read, make Hunger Games crafts, and answer trivia questions about the book!
0–2-Year-Old Baby Storytime (with Caregiver)
Wed, Nov 18, 9:30am - 10:15am
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby in this interactive and engaging storytime designed for early bonding and shared discovery. Please register baby only. 
This event is full
2-3 Year-Old Toddler Storytime (with Caregiver)
Wed, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Join us for this interactive storytime designed for toddlers and their parents/caregivers.
This event is full
4–5-Year-Old Preschooler Storytime (Independent)
Wed, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Helen Gale Room
In this independent storytime, we will build social-emotional skills, increase attention span, and encourage active participation! Please register child only.
Cancelled
Ukulele Strum & Sing
Wed, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Join the St. Charles Ukulele Strummers! Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor)
Ukulele Strum & Sing
Wed, Nov 18, 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)
Library Lounge (Grades 6-8)
Wed, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Helen Gale Room
A study and hangout space specifically for middle schoolers.
International Snack Tasting (Grades 4-8)
Wed, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Try different snacks from around the world.
0–2-Year-Old Baby Storytime (with Caregiver)
Wed, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby in this interactive and engaging storytime designed for early bonding and shared discovery. Please register baby only. 
Board Game Night
Wed, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Join us to play games like Catan, Ticket to Ride, and other modern games.
Drop-In Family Storytime (with Caregiver)
Thu, Nov 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Miller Haase Community Room
Family Storytime welcomes children of all ages and their caregivers for a shared learning experience. Together, we enjoy books, songs, and movement activities.
Alternatives to Microsoft 365 - Computer Instruction
Thu, Nov 19, 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab
Explore free or lower-cost alternatives to Microsoft office tools, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation tools.
Homeschool Hangout (Families)
Thu, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Helen Gale Room,Miller Haase Community Room
Homeschool families come learn about our monthly topic with an informational segment and hands-on activities. Suitable for grades K-8.
Art Club: Alebrijes Fantastic Pets (Grades K-5)
Thu, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Drop in and learn about Alebrijes Fantastic Pets in this independent program just for kids. Let's create beautiful art together!
Family Book Tasting (Families) - Illinois Family Reading Night
Thu, Nov 19, 5:45pm - 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!
STC Creative 5-Min Makes - Sublimated Frosted Mug
Thu, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
STC Creative
Choose from a selection of pre‑printed designs, then watch your artwork come to life as it’s sublimated on to your mug. A quick, fun, and personalized craft.
Great Decisions - U.S. Engagement with Africa
Thu, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bisbee Conference Room
Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs.
Forever Young Adult Book Club - Legendary Frybread Drive-In: Intertribal Stories
Thu, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Study Room 5
A club for adults to read and discuss popular YA titles.
Barnyard Books (Families)
Fri, Nov 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us at Primrose Farm for Storytime. After the program, walk the trails and explore the farm. This program is in partnership with the St. Charles Park DistrictRegister
Autumn Oven Mitt - Craft of the Month
Fri, Nov 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Computer Lab,STC Creative
Festive fall in the kitchen!
This event is full
LEGO Club (Grades K-5)
Fri, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Helen Gale Room
Drop in any time between 4-7pm to build with the library’s LEGOs and meet other LEGO fans!
Casting Fossils (Elementary Grades K-5)
Sat, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Calling all dinosaurs enthusiasts and kids interested in geology! Learn how to create your own cast fossil .
Quiet Coloring (Families)
Mon, Nov 23, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Room
Calm down and cozy up while coloring at the library. Make yourself comfortable and color along with quiet music and dimmed lighting.
Genealogy Research at the Library - Mornings
Mon, Nov 23, 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?
Bee Bots (Lower Elementary K-2)
Mon, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Come join us learning how to code with Bee Bots. This is a registered program.
Native American History Craft (Families)
Mon, Nov 23, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Celebrate Native American History Month with us here at the Library. We will craft a traditional Teepee out of paper and learn about this Native American dwelling while we craft.
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