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Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Families
2023-09-19 15:30:00 2023-09-19 16:30:00 America/Chicago Talk Like a Pirate Day! Drop in for some piratey activities! Also test your treasure-hunting skills with our pirate-themed scavenger hunt, which will be running all day long! St. Charles Public Library - Miller Haase Community Room

Tuesday, September 19
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-19 15:30:00 2023-09-19 16:30:00 America/Chicago Talk Like a Pirate Day! Drop in for some piratey activities! Also test your treasure-hunting skills with our pirate-themed scavenger hunt, which will be running all day long! St. Charles Public Library - Miller Haase Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Miller Haase Community Room

Drop in for some piratey activities! Also test your treasure-hunting skills with our pirate-themed scavenger hunt, which will be running all day long!

AGE GROUP: | Young Children | Middle School | Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

TAGS: | Pirates | Crafts | Craft | Activities |

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

Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Thu, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 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?
Registration is now closed
Book Bash: Dinosaur That Pooped a Planet (Grades K-2)
Thu, Nov 21, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Come to a Dinosaur Book Bash! Join us for reading, activities, snacks, and laughs. You don't need to read the book before you get here and you will leave with more ideas of what to read.
Registration is now closed
Illinois Reads Family Reading Night (Families)
Thu, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Put on your jammies, grab a blanket and come join us for story time! We will snuggle in to enjoy some of the IReads titles.
Great Decisions
Thu, Nov 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Bisbee Conference Room
Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. November's topic is "High Seas Treaty." 
Forever Young Adult Book Club - The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh
Thu, Nov 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
A club for adults to read and discuss popular YA titles. This month's title is The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh.
Open Mic Night (Grades 9-12)
Fri, Nov 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie Community Room
Show off your music, poetry, or other talents! You do not have to register to attend, only to perform. This is a teens only event.
St. Charles Writers Group
Sat, Nov 23, 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.
Dinovember LEGO Play (Families)
Sat, Nov 23, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Drop in anytime between 9:30am-4pm to celebrate Dinovember! Take a trip back millions of years. Play with dinosaurs and create a thrilling Jurassic world with our colorful LEGO building blocks.
T-Rexplorers: Dinosaur Discovery (Families)
Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Get kids excited about science and nature! Meet Ranger the T-Rex outside the Library at 1:45 p.m.
Dino Building Stations
Mon, Nov 25, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
The dinosaurs have escaped! Drop by and build new dinosaur habitats to keep them in. Keva planks and blocks will be out for you to design and build your own Jurassic Park.
Friendsgiving Awkward Photoshoot (Grades 6-8) - #jcpennyportraits
Mon, Nov 25, 1:00pm - 1:15pm
Miller Haase Community Room
It's time for a free photoshoot! Grab your best friends and your best matching outfits! Register a contact for your group and indicate how many people will attend. Groups size limited to 1-5 people.
This event is full
Friendsgiving Awkward Photoshoot (Grades 6-8) - #jcpennyportraits
Mon, Nov 25, 1:20pm - 1:35pm
Miller Haase Community Room
It's time for a free photoshoot! Grab your best friends and your best matching outfits! Register a contact for your group and indicate how many people will attend. Groups size limited to 1-5 people.
This event is full
Friendsgiving Awkward Photoshoot (Grades 6-8) - #jcpennyportraits
Mon, Nov 25, 1:40pm - 1:55pm
Miller Haase Community Room
It's time for a free photoshoot! Grab your best friends and your best matching outfits! Register a contact for your group and indicate how many people will attend. Groups size limited to 1-5 people.
Friendsgiving Awkward Photoshoot (Grades 6-8) - #jcpennyportraits
Mon, Nov 25, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Miller Haase Community Room
It's time for a free photoshoot! Grab your best friends and your best matching outfits! Register a contact for your group and indicate how many people will attend. Groups size limited to 1-5 people.
Friendsgiving Awkward Photoshoot (Grades 6-8) - #jcpennyportraits
Mon, Nov 25, 2:20pm - 2:35pm
Miller Haase Community Room
It's time for a free photoshoot! Grab your best friends and your best matching outfits! Register a contact for your group and indicate how many people will attend. Groups size limited to 1-5 people.
Friendsgiving Awkward Photoshoot (Grades 6-8) - #jcpennyportraits
Mon, Nov 25, 2:40pm - 2:55pm
Miller Haase Community Room
It's time for a free photoshoot! Grab your best friends and your best matching outfits! Register a contact for your group and indicate how many people will attend. Groups size limited to 1-5 people.
Books We Love Shelf!
Tue, Nov 26, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Come by and decorate a book spine for your favorite book! When you’re done, hang it up on our shelf and help our collection of favorite books grow!
Dewey Dishes Cookbook Club - The Complete Autumn and Winter Cookbook
Tue, Nov 26, 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 Complete Autumn and Winter Cookbook by America's Test Kitchen.
This event is full
Giant Coloring (Families)
Wed, Nov 27, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Come color with us on giant paper! Stop by anytime between 12:00 – 4:00.
Library Early Closure - Thanksgiving Eve
Wed, Nov 27, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Library Early Closure
Library Closed - Thanksgiving
Thu, Nov 28, All day
Library Closed
Domino Free Build (Families)
Fri, Nov 29, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Story Room
Challenge yourself to learn new building techniques and test our domino accessories. Stop by anytime during the program to build.
StoryWalk® (All Ages)
Sun, Dec 01, All day
Come and enjoy the great outdoors and a great story!
Cheery Snowman Wood Slice Ornament - Adult Grab 'n' Go Kit
Mon, Dec 02, All day
Do you wanna build a snowman?
This event is full
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Mon, Dec 02, 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 Story Time (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Mon, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging story time session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
Bûche de Noel (Yule Log) - with Susan Maddox
Mon, Dec 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Learn the history and fun facts behind this delicious holiday dessert, while Chef Susan Maddox demonstrates how to make one from scratch.
This event is full
My First Story Time (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Tue, Dec 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging story time session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
2 & 3 Year Old Story Time (with Caregiver)
Tue, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive story time for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
Family Story Time (All Ages with Caregiver)
Tue, Dec 03, 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.
End-of-Year Tax Tips - Harry Eng Shares Moves to Cut Your 2024 Bill
Tue, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Learn tax-saving strategies to help you make the most of current laws. Perfect for individuals or small business owners looking to maximize their deductions and avoid common pitfalls before filing.
My First Story Time (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Wed, Dec 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging story time session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
2 & 3 Year Old Story Time (with Caregiver)
Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive story time for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
Ukulele Playing, Singing and Teaching-No Experience Needed
Wed, Dec 04, 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, Dec 04, 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!
Classic Movies at the Library - Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Join us for a monthly film on the big screen! This month's film is Meet Me in St. Louis (1944).
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Thu, Dec 05, 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.
Family Book Tasting (Families)
Thu, Dec 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!
Yarn Tales Book & Craft Club - Knit the Season by Kate Jacobs
Thu, Dec 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bisbee Conference Room
Drop-in! Let's craft & chat! Pick-up your copy of "Knit the Season" by Kate Jacobs, one month before discussion date.
Books, Bites, and Brews
Thu, Dec 05, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Join us to discuss edgy, forward-thinking books at our book club geared toward adults in their 20s-40s, Books, Bites, and Brews, held at Energy City Brewing.
Registration is now closed
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