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Weekday Intermission

Grades K-8
2024-01-31 17:30:00 2024-01-31 19:30:00 America/Chicago Weekday Intermission Try your hand at origami, the Japanese art of paper folding. St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Room

Wednesday, January 31
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-01-31 17:30:00 2024-01-31 19:30:00 America/Chicago Weekday Intermission Try your hand at origami, the Japanese art of paper folding. St. Charles Public Library - Helen Gale Room

St. Charles Public Library

Helen Gale Room

Try your hand at origami, the Japanese art of paper folding.

Take a break from your busy week and unwind at the library! Each Wednesday there will be a different activity like building, crafts, and games.

Join us for more Weekday Intermissions:
February 7: LEGOS
February 14: Coloring
February 21: Big Blue Blocks
February 28: Balancing Rocks

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

TAGS: | Crafts |

St. Charles Public Library
Phone: 630-584-0076 x1
Fax: 630-584-9262
Hours
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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 07 due to CLOSED
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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My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Wed, Nov 05, 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
Himmeli Air Plant Holder - Craft of the Month
Wed, Nov 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
STC Creative
String together geometric shapes to create your very own air plant holder
Registration is now closed
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Wed, Nov 05, 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
Ukulele Strum & Sing
Wed, Nov 05, 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)
Registration is now closed
Mystery Pop-Up (Grades 6-8)
Wed, Nov 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Forever Yogurt
Find the middle school librarian out in the wild of St. Charles!
LEGO Club (Grades K-5)
Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Helen Gale 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 - In a Lonely Place (1950)
Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Join us for a monthly film on the big screen! This month's film is In a Lonely Place (1950).
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Thu, Nov 06, 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.
Cancelled
Candle Making Basics
Thu, Nov 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Test
Making It! (Grades 9-12) - Air Dry Clay Jewelry Dish
Thu, Nov 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Loft
Each month lend your personal touch to a different project as you make something new.
Community Resources Event
Thu, Nov 06, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Huntley Community Room
St. Charles residents will learn, connect, and discover the services and programs that are available in St. Charles.
Family Book Tasting (Families)
Thu, Nov 06, 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!
Library Closed - Staff In-Service Day
Fri, Nov 07, All day
Library Closed - Staff In-Service Day
St. Charles Writers Group
Sat, Nov 08, 9:15am - 12:15pm
Carnegie Community Room
The St. Charles Writers Group is a workshop for novice or experienced writers that meets twice a month.
Second Saturday Book Nook (Families)
Sat, Nov 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Helen Gale Room
Calling all young readers and families! Join us every second Saturday to relax, get comfy, and discover your new favorite book. This month will feature sports titles to browse, read, and checkout!
The Book Fair Cafe - Discover new reads and sip soothing tea!
Sat, Nov 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Browse a curated selection of books while you sip delicious tea. Chat with fellow book lovers or ask the librarian for some recommendations. This month’s genre spotlight: mystery/thriller.
Tech Help Drop-in - Computer Instruction
Sun, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Computer Lab
Get help using your device to access eBooks, social media, email, and more. Bring questions and your device.
Genealogy Research at the Library - Mornings
Mon, Nov 10, 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?
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Mon, Nov 10, 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.
Vinyl Listening Party (Grades 9-12) - Rock
Mon, Nov 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Loft
Listen to a different musical genre each month! Hang in the Loft and listen to the Library's very own vinyl collection.
One-to-One Resume Review - with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia
Mon, Nov 10, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Study Room 5
Meet with a workNet Batavia Career Coach for a one-to-one review of your resume.
We Love Dinosaurs! (Grades K-5)
Mon, Nov 10, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Helen Gale Room
We Love Dinosaurs! Research and learn about dinosaurs that roamed our planet millions of years ago.
One-to-One Resume Review - with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia
Mon, Nov 10, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
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
Mon, Nov 10, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Study Room 5
Meet with a workNet Batavia Career Coach for a one-to-one review of your resume.
This event is full
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Mon, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
Lit Loot (Grades 6-8)
Mon, Nov 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.
Bookish Box (Grades 3-5)
Mon, Nov 10, 9:10pm - 9:15pm
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!
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Tue, Nov 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. 
Intro to Computer Literacy for Mac - Computer Instruction
Tue, Nov 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab
Learn the essential skills necessary to use Mac computers comfortably. Please bring your own Mac device to class.
Second Tuesday Book Discussion - All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley
Tue, Nov 11, 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 Storytime (with Caregiver)
Tue, Nov 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
American Mahjong
Tue, Nov 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Join us for a weekly mahjong meetup. New players welcome.
STC Creative 5-Min Make - Fall Themed Garden Flag
Tue, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
STC Creative
Heat press your choice of a preprinted quote onto a fall themed garden flag
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Tue, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging storytime session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
News Media, Trust and Truth - with Jim Slusher
Tue, Nov 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Explore the evolving news media landscape with Daily Herald Opinion Editor Jim Slusher as he shares insights and tips for discerning reliable sources and navigating biases in modern journalism.
Second Tuesday Book Discussion - All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley
Tue, Nov 11, 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.
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Wed, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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
Stories at the Nature Center (Families)
Wed, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children are invited to hear stories at the Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve.
A Traditional Chinese Tea Demonstration & Tasting
Wed, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Huntley Community Room
According to Confucianism, the art of tea is as much transformative on an introspective level as it is on a ceremonial level.
This event is full
Ukulele Strum & Sing
Wed, Nov 12, 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)
1:17 Again (Grades 9-12)
Wed, Nov 12, 1:17pm - 3:00pm
The Loft
Visit The Loft after an early release Wednesday to craft, game, or chill after school. 
LEGO Club (Grades K-5)
Wed, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Helen Gale 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, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Huntley Community Room
Library Board Meeting
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Thu, Nov 13, 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.
Tech Help Drop-in - Computer Instruction
Thu, Nov 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab
Get help using your device to access eBooks, social media, email, and more. Bring questions and your device.
Detective Stanley Book Bash (Grades K-2)
Thu, Nov 13, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Helen Gale Room
You're invited to the Detective Stanley Book Bash! Join us as we read and do a craft from the book Detective Stanley and the Mystery at the Museum.
Himmeli Air Plant Holder - Craft of the Month
Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
STC Creative
String together geometric shapes to create your very own air plant holder
This event is full
Yarn Tales Book & Craft Club - Thread on Arrival by Amanda Lee
Thu, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bisbee Conference Room
Drop in! Let's craft & chat! This month's title is Thread on Arrival by Amanda Lee.
Friday Family Fun - Big Blue Blocks (Families)
Fri, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Helen Gale Room
Put your building skills to the test with the library’s Big Blue Blocks! Bring your family and friends to the library and make some wonderful memories together. Drop-by anytime between 4pm-7pm.
The Book was Better Film Club (Grades 9-12) - Hunger Games
Fri, Nov 14, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
The Loft
Join other fans of the Hunger Games as we watch the movie. We'll have snacks, drinks, and chances to win your own copy of the book!
Teen Turkey Trot (Grades 6-12)
Sat, Nov 15, 9:30am - 11:30am
Lobby
Participants are asked to bring non-perishable food items off our list to donate to the library's food pantry.
Reading with Rover (Grades K-8)
Sat, Nov 15, 12:00pm - 12:15pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Bring a book or select from one of ours. Read aloud for 15 minutes to a specially-trained therapy dog.
This event is full
Reading with Rover (Grades K-8)
Sat, Nov 15, 12:15pm - 12:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Bring a book or select from one of ours. Read aloud for 15 minutes to a specially-trained therapy dog.
This event is full
Reading with Rover (Grades K-8)
Sat, Nov 15, 12:30pm - 12:45pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Bring a book or select from one of ours. Read aloud for 15 minutes to a specially-trained therapy dog.
This event is full
Reading with Rover (Grades K-8)
Sat, Nov 15, 12:45pm - 1:00pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Bring a book or select from one of ours. Read aloud for 15 minutes to a specially-trained therapy dog.
This event is full
Quiet Coloring (Families)
Sat, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Helen Gale Room
Color and listen to cozy music.
Intro to Computer Literacy for Mac - Computer Instruction
Sun, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Computer Lab
Learn the essential skills necessary to use Mac computers comfortably. Please bring your own Mac device to class.
The Chris White Jazz Trio Tribute to Charlie Brown Christmas - Sunday Concert Series
Sun, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Experience the Chris White Jazz Trio’s take on one of the season’s classic soundtracks: Vince Guaraldi’s 1965 “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”
Family Storytime (All Ages with Caregiver)
Mon, Nov 17, 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.
Homeschool Hangout (Families)
Mon, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Homeschooling families are invited for November's topic: Colonial America and Thanksgviving. There will be an informational segment and hands-on activities designed for grades K-8.
Hour of Code with Tynker (Grades 3-5)
Mon, Nov 17, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Helen Gale Room
Are you interested in learning more about computer coding? If you are in grades 4th-6th come spend an hour coding using Tynker.
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Mon, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
Sense of Humor Book Club - Bossypants by Tina Fey
Mon, Nov 17, 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.
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Tue, Nov 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. 
2 & 3 Year Old Storytime (with Caregiver)
Tue, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Haase Community Room
Interactive storytime for children and their parents/caregivers! Please only register your child.
American Mahjong
Tue, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Join us for a weekly mahjong meetup. New players welcome.
This event is full
Art Club: 3D Paper Sculptures (Grades K-5)
Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Miller Haase Community Room
Drop in and create art that jumps off the paper! Learn about sculptures, and create your own 3D design in this independent program just for kids. Let's create beautiful art together!
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Connect with your baby for an interactive and engaging storytime session full of songs, rhymes and stories! Please register baby only. 
Himmeli Air Plant Holder - Craft of the Month
Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
STC Creative
String together geometric shapes to create your very own air plant holder
This event is full
Aura Paintings (Grades 9-12)
Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Carnegie Community Room
Learn what each aura color means as you create your very own aura painting with watercolors and instant photography.
Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science - Illinois Libraries Present
Tue, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join award-winning cookbook author, New York Times food columnist, and Serious Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration.Register
My First Storytime (0-23 Months with Caregiver)
Wed, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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 Strum & Sing
Wed, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Join the St. Charles Ukulele Strummers! Come play and sing along with us! Bring your own ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor)
LEGO Club (Grades K-5)
Wed, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Helen Gale 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, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Huntley Community Room
Join us to play games like Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, and other modern games.
Fall Flavors Reimagined - Classroom Kitchen Seasonal Series via Zoom
Wed, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dive into the season's sweet and savory offerings with indulgent, seasonal desserts and pies. We'll craft an apple pie tiramisu and a rich dulce de leche pumpkin pie.
Many Worlds Book Club - Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice
Wed, Nov 19, 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 science fiction title: Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice.
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