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Beyond Books Open House

Borrow the Unexpected
2023-06-11 14:00:00 2023-06-11 16:00:00 America/Chicago Beyond Books Open House Beyond Books, Borrow the Unexpected! St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

Sunday, June 11
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-11 14:00:00 2023-06-11 16:00:00 America/Chicago Beyond Books Open House Beyond Books, Borrow the Unexpected! St. Charles Public Library - Huntley Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Huntley Community Room

Beyond Books, Borrow the Unexpected!

Join us on Sunday, June 11 in the Huntley Community Room between 2:00-4:00 p.m.  

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

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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.
 

 
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

My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Wed, Jan 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging storytime session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
This event is full
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
This event is full
Ukulele Playing, Singing and Teaching-No Experience Needed
Wed, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor)
LEGO Club (Grades K-8)
Wed, Jan 15, 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!
LVFV Beginner Class
Wed, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
LVFV
Board Game Night
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Join us to play games like Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, and other modern games.
Cancelled
St. Charles Canoe Club
Wed, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
meeting
Vegan Comfort Food - Classroom Kitchen Seasonal Series via Zoom
Wed, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
This class will explore plant-based alternatives that are both comforting and satisfying, showing you how to create rich flavors and textures without any animal products.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Miller Haase Community Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement! Each week focuses on a new theme. Space is limited.
Genealogy Research at the Library - Afternoons
Thu, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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?
Great Decisions - Pandemic Preparedness
Thu, Jan 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bisbee Conference Room
Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. January topic is Pandemic Preparedness from the 2024 booklet.
Forever Young Adult Book Club - Thorn by Intisar Khanani
Thu, Jan 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Study Room 5
A club for adults to read and discuss popular YA titles.
Favorite Character's Club: Dog Man (K-5)
Fri, Jan 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Attention all Dog Man fans! Drop by anytime between 4pm- 6pm for a variety of special activities dedicated to all things Dog Man. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Preschool Fair (Families)
Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Curious about preschools or childcare in the upcoming year? Join us and meet representatives from preschools and childcare centers in our community.
Pastry Playtime (Ages 0-5 with Caregiver)
Sun, Jan 19, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Whisk up some fun at the library during our Pastry Playtime! Concoct your own creations at our pretend bakery and delight in the delicacies of playtime. Drop-in.
Sunday Concert: Back to the Future '70s Style! - Gavin Coyle, Carlyn Lloyd and Jon Warfel
Sun, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Join Gavin Coyle, Carlyn Lloyd, and Jon Warfel as we take a trip to the ’70s featuring music of James Taylor, Seals and Crofts, Chicago, Elton John, and many others. Grab your bell bottoms! DROP IN
Dreams in Progress - Art Installation (Grades 9-12)
Mon, Jan 20, 10:00am - 8:30pm
The Loft
Add your hopes, dreams, and inspirations to the Dreams in Progress Art Installation in the Loft.
Day of Service (Grades K-8)
Mon, Jan 20, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
The Day of Service honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the legacy of volunteer service. Come by to make a Card of Hope for a child in foster care.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Mon, Jan 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Miller Haase Community Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement! Each week focuses on a new theme. Space is limited.
Dan Gogh's Magic and Art Show (Families)
Mon, Jan 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Families, join us for a blend of art, magic, and comedy to inspire creativity through reading adventures.
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Mon, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging storytime session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Tue, Jan 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging storytime session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
5-Minute Make: Confetti Bubble
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
STC Creative
Celebrate the new year by creating a fun ornament decorated with confetti, gold ribbon, and vinyl.
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
This event is full
Art Club: Origami (Grades K-5)
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Drop by and learn about origami and fold your own. All abilities and interest levels welcome!
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Tue, Jan 21, 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.
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Wed, Jan 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging storytime session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
This event is full
Ukulele Playing, Singing and Teaching-No Experience Needed
Wed, Jan 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Carnegie Community Room
Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor)
Hospice / Palliative Care for You or Your Loved One
Wed, Jan 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Kristin Tosaw, an Advanced Practice Nurse in Palliative Care, will explain the difference between palliative care and hospice. She will discuss eligibility, and the course of care available.
Basic Bookends! (Grades 9-12)
Wed, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Loft
Upcycle our leftover bookends! Decorate your bookend however you like with paint and then bring it home to personalize your bookshelves.
LEGO Club (Grades K-8)
Wed, Jan 22, 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!
LVFV Beginner Class
Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
LVFV
Sweet Treats with Chef Maddox (Gr. 3-8)
Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Chef Michael Maddox returns for another culinary program, this time making delicious sweet treats. Students in Grades 3-8 will be invited to sample custards and desserts as they learn about cooking.
Many Worlds Book Club - The Haunting of Velkwood by Gwendolyn Kiste
Wed, Jan 22, 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 Haunting of Velkwood by Gwendolyn Kiste.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Miller Haase Community Room
This program is filled with stories, music and movement! Each week focuses on a new theme. Space is limited.
Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau - Illinois Libraries Present
Thu, Jan 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join comedian, actress, and producer Michelle Buteau with Greta Johnsen. Michelle is the creator/writer/star of the Netflix series Survival of the Thickest, inspired by her autobiographical book.Register
Screening Party: Wonka (Grades 6-8)
Fri, Jan 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Join us for a movie screening! Free popcorn and simple activities will be available during the movie.
St. Charles Writers Group
Sat, Jan 25, 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.
Baby Candy Land (Ages 0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Candy Land has been baby-proofed! Bring in your Baby for a fun morning of crawling through Candy Land!
Baby Candy Land (Ages 0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Candy Land has been baby-proofed! Bring in your Baby for a fun morning of crawling through Candy Land!
All Aboard! Build Tracks and Roads (Ages 2-3 with Caregiver)
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Calling all transportation fans! Stop by the library anytime between 10:00-11:00 to create a track-tastic world with our cars, trains, tracks, ramps and roadways.
Ten Gardens within Six Hours of Home
Tue, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Take a peek at the beautiful gardens nearby with Brock and Ruth Ann Seney. Some of the gardens are very close and some of them will require a drive of several hours.
Dewey Dishes Cookbook Club - The Everlasting Meal Cookbook by Tamar Adler
Tue, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Each month, experience new recipes, sample delicious foods and discover cookbooks with our Cookbook Club. This month's title is The Everlasting Meal Cookbook by Tamar Adler
The Mitten Storytime & Activities (Ages 0-5 with Caregiver)
Wed, Jan 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room,Miller Haase Community Room,Youth Services
Join us and our guests from Hickory Knolls for an interactive story and special activities designed for our youngest friends here at the library!
Ukulele Playing, Singing and Teaching-No Experience Needed
Wed, Jan 29, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Carnegie Community Room
Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor)
LEGO Club (Grades K-8)
Wed, Jan 29, 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 - Acrylic Bookmark
Wed, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab,STC Creative
Design and cut snowflakes out of foil board using the Cricut machine and turn them into stickers with the Xyron Creative Station to decorate a bookmark on clear acrylic.
This event is full
LVFV Beginner Class
Wed, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
LVFV
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