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Shredding Event

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2021-06-19 10:00:00 2021-06-19 13:00:00 America/Chicago Shredding Event Protect your identity and help the environment by shredding up to three boxes or bags of paper.  St. Charles Public Library - Parking Lot

Saturday, June 19
10:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-06-19 10:00:00 2021-06-19 13:00:00 America/Chicago Shredding Event Protect your identity and help the environment by shredding up to three boxes or bags of paper.  St. Charles Public Library - Parking Lot

Protect your identity and help the environment by shredding up to three boxes or bags of paper. 

Recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees, 380 gallons of oil, 3 cubic yards of landfill space, 4,000 kilowatts of energy, 7,000 gallons of water, and 60 pounds of air pollution.  ProShred will shred your documents onsite:  no need to remove staples, paperclips or rubber bands.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

TAGS: | Personal Finance | Identity Theft |

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

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.
 

Sunday, 25, May 2025 4:51PM
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

Library Closed - Holiday Observance
Mon, May 26, All day
Library Closed - Holiday Observance
It's a Baby Playdate! (Ages 0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Tue, May 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Helen Gale Story Room
Bring your babies in for a baby animal themed playdate! Explore sensory and motor activities created for babies up to 23 months while connecting with other caregivers.
Exam Cram (Grades 9-12)
Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Study for finals at the Library! Enjoy a large study space for you and your study group and fuel up on free snacks and drinks provided courtesy of the Friends of the St. Charles Public Library.
It's a Baby Playdate! (Ages 0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Tue, May 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Bring your babies in for a baby animal themed playdate! Explore sensory and motor activities created for babies up to 23 months while connecting with other caregivers.
Dewey Dishes Cookbook Club - What's for Dessert by Claire Saffitz
Tue, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Each month, experience new recipes, sample delicious foods and discover cookbooks with our Cookbook Club.
Block Party (Ages 3-6 with Caregiver)
Wed, May 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Enjoy the world of shapes! Use your imagination with a variety of large and small building block sets and get creative with a paper square activity.
Proven Ideas on How to Read a Book
Wed, May 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Carnegie Community Room
What if you could quickly learn how to read more and diverse content faster, with better retention? Do you fatigue while reading? Have you ever explored the psychology behind the act of reading?
Ukulele Strum & Sing - No Experience Needed
Wed, May 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Join the St. Charles Ukulele Strummers! Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor)
Exam Cram (Grades 9-12)
Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Study for finals at the Library! Enjoy a large study space for you and your study group and fuel up on free snacks and drinks provided courtesy of the Friends of the St. Charles Public Library.
LEGO Club (Grades K-8)
Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Drop by the library and build with LEGO. Each Wednesday we will have a different LEGO challenge you can try, or build whatever you want!
Craft of the Month - Woven Hanging Wall Art
Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab,STC Creative
Create a woven piece of art to decorate your home.
This event is full
Many Worlds Book Club - The Eyes are the Best Part by Monika Kim
Wed, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bisbee Conference Room
Discuss a science fiction, fantasy, or horror title every month with your fellow genre-lovers. This month's horror title: The Eyes are the Best Part by Monika Kim.
Library Board Committee of the Whole
Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Meeting
Fun on the Farm! (Ages 2-3 with Caregiver)
Fri, May 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Let’s have some Fun on the Farm!  Drop in anytime from 10-12 and participate in fine motor activities meant just for our 2 and 3-year-old friends. Mooo, Baaa, Cluck!
Master Gardener Help Desk
Sat, May 31, 9:00am - 11:00am
Lobby
Master gardeners from the University of Illinois Extension Office will be available in the lobby to answer your garden and landscape questions.
StoryWalk® (All Ages)
Sun, Jun 01, All day
Come and enjoy the great outdoors and a great story!
STC Creative Grab 'N' Go - Bucket Hat Kit
Sun, Jun 01, All day
Stop by the Technology Help Desk to grab a ready-to-sew bucket hat.
This event is full
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Community Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Each week focuses on a new theme. Space is limited.
Friends Meeting
Mon, Jun 02, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Quarterly Meeting
Mural Dedication - Friends of the Library
Mon, Jun 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Terrace Garden
We invited you to attend the Friends of St. Charles Public Library's dedication ceremony on Monday, June 2, from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Each week focuses on a new theme. Space is limited.
Rescheduled
Friends Meeting
Mon, Jun 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Monday, June 02, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Quarterly Meeting
Tech Help Drop-in - Computer Instruction
Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab
Stop in to get your tech questions answered.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Community Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Each week focuses on a new theme. Space is limited.
Summer Art Club: Finger Painting (Entering Grades K-5)
Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 10:45am
Miller Haase Community Room
Paint with your hands! Dress for a mess and create a beautiful painting using your fingers in this independent program just for kids entering grades K-5. Supplies are provided, just bring yourself!
Quick Creations: Pixel Art (Entering Grades 6-8)
Tue, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Take a break for a few minutes or an hour!
3D Prints (Entering Grades 9-12) - 3D Dice
Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab,STC Creative
Level up your game night with a custom 3D print! Learn the basics of 3D printing as you customize a six-sided die to bring home.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Huntley Community Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement. Each week focuses on a new theme. Space is limited.
Framed Punched Metal Art - STC Creative Craft of the Month
Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
STC Creative
Pierce intricate designs onto tin panel sheets All materials will be provided.
This event is full
Take Better Photos
Wed, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Learn key techniques to help you take stunning pictures you’ll be proud to share, whether you’re printing them or posting online.
Ukulele Strum & Sing - No Experience Needed
Wed, Jun 04, 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)
Explore with Paint (Ages 2-3 with a Caregiver)
Thu, Jun 05, 10:00am - 10:45am
Miller Haase Community Room
2 & 3 year olds will discover their artistic side and explore different ways to paint using cotton balls, brushes, and more on our giant paper! Dress for mess and drop in!
Bee Bots drop-in (Entering Grades K-2)
Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Do you enjoy learning to code? Drop-in the Miller-Haase between 2-4 p.m. and learn to use our BEE BOTS!
Family Book Tasting (Families)
Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 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!
Tales and Ales
Thu, Jun 05, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Never book discussion as usual! Join us as we discuss uncommon selections over brews.
Bold and Bright Watercolor Class
Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Huntley Community Room
Escape & create in this 1.5 hour delightful bold and bright watercolor class! Taught by Rosalie White of Waterstreet Studios. Register for one session only.
This event is full
Twin Leaf Tales (Families)
Fri, Jun 06, 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
Bold and Bright Watercolor Class
Fri, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Escape & create in this 1.5 hour delightful bold and bright watercolor class! Taught by Rosalie White of Waterstreet Studios. Register for one session only.
This event is full
LoftFlix (Entering Grades 9-12) - Ready Player One
Fri, Jun 06, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Loft
Stop by The Loft for a movie night on the 1st Friday of the month. Bring a blanket, some friends, and watch all together!
Music & Movement: A Sensory Seeking Storytime (Families)
Fri, Jun 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Music and Movement Storytime is a highly interactive Storytime featuring instrument exploration, songs, fingerplays, dance and books for children of all ages.
Etched Mason Jars - 5-Minute Make
Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:30am
STC Creative
Create your own patriotic mason jars with glass etching.
Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Sat, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Parking Lot
Enjoy complimentary fun including an ice cream truck, crafts, jumbo games, music, and more! Held in main parking lot. In case of rain, will be moved indoors.
Tech Help Drop-in - Computer Instruction
Sun, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Computer Lab
Stop in to get your tech questions answered.
Sunday Concert: Tempero Brasileiro
Sun, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
The duo Tempero Brasileiro consists of flutist Julie Koidin and guitarist Neal Alger. 
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