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Junior Friends

Grades 6-8
2023-10-05 18:00:00 2023-10-05 19:30:00 America/Chicago Junior Friends Interested in volunteer or service hours? St. Charles Public Library - Miller Haase Community Room

Thursday, October 05
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-05 18:00:00 2023-10-05 19:30:00 America/Chicago Junior Friends Interested in volunteer or service hours? St. Charles Public Library - Miller Haase Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Miller Haase Community Room

Interested in volunteer or service hours?

Join this program specifically to reach your goals while helping your community. Meets the first Thursday of every month to plan, share and lend a hand!

Email Darcy, Middle School Librarian, for additional volunteer hours and opportunities at dtatlock@scpld.org  

AGE GROUP: | Middle School |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

TAGS: | volunteering | Volunteer |

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
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)
Tue, Sep 10, 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. 
Registration is now closed
Second Tuesday Book Discussion - The Women by Kristin Hannah
Tue, Sep 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Carnegie Community Room
The Library offers two meeting times for the Second Tuesday book club: Mornings at 10:00 a.m. and Evenings at 7:00 p.m. This month's title is The Women by Kristin Hannah.
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Tue, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
Registration is now closed
Chicago's Sweet Bakeries Remembered
Tue, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Remember your first bite of a sweet roll or admiring your decorated birthday cake? Relive those wonderful memories as we explore the history of Chicago's sweet bakeries. Some are over 100 years old!
Registration is now closed
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Tue, Sep 10, 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.
Understanding Medicare Choices - with Financial Educator Karen Chan
Tue, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Whether you’re signing up for the first time or wondering if you should make a change, this program will help you make a more informed decision about Medicare.
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Get Carded/Literacy Event (K-5 Families)
Tue, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Families of D303 elementary schools are invited to attend this event. Come and learn about the D303 Student cards. Already have a library card? Come visit our Literacy stations!
Second Tuesday Book Discussion - The Women by Kristin Hannah
Tue, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bisbee Conference Room
The Library offers two meeting times for the Second Tuesday book club: Mornings at 10:00 a.m. and Evenings at 7:00 p.m. This month's title is The Women by Kristin Hannah.
Lit Loot (Grades 4-8)
Tue, Sep 10, 9:00pm - 9:05pm
Lobby
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
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Wed, Sep 11, 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, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
Stories at the Nature Center (Families)
Wed, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children are invited to hear stories at the Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve.
Ukulele Playing, Singing and Teaching-No Experience Needed
Wed, Sep 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor). We will also have a few ukuleles available for you to try.
Rapid Resume Review Session - Tune-Up Your Resume before Our Career Fair Next Week
Wed, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room 5
Meet with Career Navigators from workNet Batavia for a rapid resume review. Be better prepared to attend the Career Fair on September 19th, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM with a polished resume.
LEGO Club (Grades K-8)
Wed, Sep 11, 5:00pm - 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!
Library Board Meeting
Wed, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Facilities Committee Meeting and Regular Monthly Library Board Meeting
Papel Picado Art (Families)
Wed, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Create beautiful cut paper art called Papel Picado, a traditional Mexican decorative craft, to decorate your home for Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 - October 15. Drop in!
Rescheduled
Library Board Meeting
Wed, Sep 11, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
New date Wednesday, September 11, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Facilities Committee Meeting and Regular Monthly Library Board Meeting
String Art Craft - A pumpkin with flowers.
Thu, Sep 12, 9:30am - 11:30am
STC Creative
Loop string around small nails on a wooden board. Follow the pumpkin design and embellish with artificial flowers.
This event is full
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Thu, Sep 12, 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.
Blooming Book Bouquet
Thu, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Huntley Community Room
A unique twist to a traditional arrangement is a wood flower book bouquet.
This event is full
No Body, No Crime - YA Book Club (Grades 9-12) - Kill Her Twice by Stacey Lee
Thu, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 5
Meet up on the 2nd Thursday of the month for a YA book club focused on murders and mysteries. This month's title: Kill Her Twice by Stacey Lee.
St. Charles Writers Group Page to Stage
Thu, Sep 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
St. Charles Writers Group gathering to discuss playwriting for the Page to Stage event.
The Nuts and Bolts of Military Records - Genealogy Presentation
Thu, Sep 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Military records can be a valuable resource in personal and genealogical research. Professional genealogist Jenny Warner will join us for an in-depth discussion of the search for military records.
Baby Band (Ages 0-23 months with Caregiver)
Fri, Sep 13, 9:00am - 10:00am
Helen Gale Story Room
Make a band with your baby! Create your Baby Band name and meet other Baby Bands (babies/caregivers)! Stop by and jam out to some of your favorite songs turned lullabies. Join anytime during the hour.
Friday Night Fun Marble Run (Grades K-5)
Fri, Sep 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Get creative with the library's marble run set! Build a unique track and watch the marble race through!
St. Charles Writers Group
Sat, Sep 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.
Track-tastic Train Time! (Ages 2-3 with Caregiver)
Sat, Sep 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Helen Gale Story Room
All Aboard! Join us in exploring our wooden toy train collection. We have all kinds of tracks, trains, and special pieces. Let your imagination run wild!
Pokemon Perler Keychains (Grades 3-5)
Sat, Sep 14, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Love Pokémon and want to show it off? Come make your own Pokémon keychain with Perler beads!
The Chris White Jazz Trio - STC Jazz Weekend
Sun, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Join Chris and his jazz trio for an afternoon concert of standards and popular songs. The Chris White Trio - Chris White (piano), Mark Sonksen (bass), and Terry Bartolotta (guitar).
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Mon, Sep 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.
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Mon, Sep 16, 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, Sep 17, 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)
Tue, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Tue, Sep 17, 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.
Get Carded/Literacy Night (K-5 families)
Tue, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Helen Gale Story Room,Youth Services
Families of D303 elementary schools are invited to attend this event. Come and learn about the D303 Student cards. Already have a library card? Come visit our Literacy stations!
Cancelled
Illinois Libraries Present: An Evening with Neil Gaiman
Tue, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Illinois Libraries Present is thrilled to kick off our fourth season with one of the most celebrated writers of our time, Neil Gaiman.
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Wed, Sep 18, 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. 
String Art Craft - A pumpkin with flowers.
Wed, Sep 18, 9:30am - 11:30am
STC Creative
Loop string around small nails on a wooden board. Follow the pumpkin design and embellish with artificial flowers.
This event is full
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Wed, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
Ukulele Playing, Singing and Teaching-No Experience Needed
Wed, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor). We will also have a few ukuleles available for you to try.
1:17 at The Loft (Grades 9-12)
Wed, Sep 18, 1:17pm - 3:00pm
The Loft
Craft, game, or hang in The Loft after Early Release Wednesdays.
LEGO Club (Grades K-8)
Wed, Sep 18, 5:00pm - 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!
Board Game Night
Wed, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Join us to play games like Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, and other modern games.
Career Fair - Meet with Local Employers
Thu, Sep 19, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Drop by our Career Fair, hosted with workNet Batavia, to meet local employers who are hiring for a variety of positions. There will also be a photographer to take LinkedIn headshots.
Career Fair - Meet with Local Employers
Thu, Sep 19, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Drop by our Career Fair, hosted with workNet Batavia, to meet local employers who are hiring for a variety of positions. There will also be a photographer to take LinkedIn headshots.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Thu, Sep 19, 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, Sep 19, 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?
Get Carded/Literacy Night (K-5 families) - Ferson Creek, Anderson
Thu, Sep 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Helen Gale Story Room,Youth Services
Families of D303 elementary schools are invited to attend this event. Come and learn about the D303 Student cards. Already have a library card? Come visit our Literacy stations!
Great Decisions
Thu, Sep 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bisbee Conference Room
Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs.
Forever Young Adult Book Club - Lightlark by Alex Aster
Thu, Sep 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
A club for adults to read and discuss popular YA titles. This month's title: Lightlark by Alex Aster.
Favorite Character's Club: The Bad Guys (Grades K-5)
Fri, Sep 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Calling all Bad Guys fans! Come play, and talk about your favorite character. Make friends, share interactive games together or learn how to draw Bad Guys characters. Can't wait to see you there!
Makedo Challenge (Grades 6-8)
Fri, Sep 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Participants will be tasked with constructing a mystery challenge with nothing but cardboard and Makedo tools.
It’s Our Fox River Day Scavenger Hunt (Families)
Sat, Sep 21, All day
Youth Services
In support of It’s Our Fox River Day 2024, learn about the Fox River with a scavenger hunt around the lower level of the library. Complete the hunt and receive a small prize.
Voter Registration Drive
Sat, Sep 21, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Kane County residents 18 years and older can register to vote at the Library.
Fine Motor Fun! (Ages 0-5 with Caregiver)
Sun, Sep 22, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Let’s use our hands and practice fine motor skills together! Drop by to try some simple activities that you can replicate at home.
El Mago Magic Show (Families)
Sun, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Join us for a bilingual family magic show with the engaging and hilarious El Mago.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Mon, Sep 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.
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Mon, Sep 23, 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, Sep 24, 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)
Tue, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
Banned Book, Book Bags (Grades 9-12)
Tue, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Celebrate Banned Books Week by painting your own canvas book bag. Design it to resemble your favorite Banned Book or a book that you love.
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Tue, Sep 24, 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.
String Art Craft - A pumpkin with flowers.
Tue, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
STC Creative
Loop string around small nails on a wooden board. Follow the pumpkin design and embellish with artificial flowers.
This event is full
Get Carded/Literacy Night (K-5 families)
Tue, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Helen Gale Story Room,Youth Services
Families of D303 elementary schools are invited to attend this event. Come and learn about the D303 Student cards. Already have a library card? Come visit our Literacy stations!
Dewey Dishes Cookbook Club - Pie Academy by Ken Haedrich
Tue, Sep 24, 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 cookbook is Pie Academy by Ken Haedrich.
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