Mark your calendar
- Saturday, May 18 - Summer event and program registration will begin
- Wednesday, May 29 - Book Club registration begins for infants, students and GTGR members
- Tuesday, June 4 – last day of school for CUSD 303
- Wednesday, June 12 – first day to return with your booklog
- Wednesday, August 7 – Book Clubs conclude at 9:00 p.m.
MAY
Join a Summer Reading Book Club!
 Register in Youth Services beginning Wednesday, May 29. The sooner you register the more time you will have to read books and reach your goals. Visit the Library soon.
Are you ready to have fun this summer reading books and getting great rewards? All you have to do is register for a book club, read, listen or download books and check-in with your book log at the Library.
JUNE
Pride of the Fox: RiverFest Storytelling in Lincoln Park
Friday, June 7; Saturday, June 8 & Sunday, June 9 – Visit the Van
Storytelling on the Gazebo Stage from 2:00–2:30 p.m. each day
Get Carded at Riverfest!
 There will be “something for everyone” at this annual event and especially for kids from 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. in Lincoln Park. Storytellers from the Library will be telling tales to make you giggle, wiggle and smile. Stop by our van to spin the Library wheel for a prize, or ”Get Carded at RiverFest” by showing us your St. Charles Library card to receive a water bottle coolie or gel bracelet (while supplies last). For more information about the Festival visit www.prideofthefox.com.
LEGOLAND Comes Here! G
 Monday, June 10
Experience all the fun and excitement of LEGOLAND® right here at your Library. LEGO® experts will conduct each workshop. Children through age seven must be accompanied by an adult. Students who have completed grades 2–8 may attend without an adult.
Tall Towers Junior Workshop for ages 3–6 with Parent
11:00 a.m.–Noon
Children will learn how to follow directions, recognize shapes and patterns and develop fine motor skills. Children will build towers of various shapes, colors and patterns. REGISTER
Pablo Picasso Workshop
for students who have completed
grades 1-8
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Using Chicago Daley Center’s Picasso sculpture as a starting point, students will be introduced to the artistic possibilities of creating their own unique, original sculptures. Mathematics will be used to determine how to create a large scale model of their original sculpture. REGISTER
Babysitter with First Aid and CPR for Infant & Child
Babysitter Training with First Aid and CPR for Infant & Child
Ages 11–15
Two 6-hour training workshops ■ 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 11 AND Wednesday, June 12 • 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 19 AND Thursday, June 20 • 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Monday, August 12 AND Tuesday, August 13 • 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Fee: $45 REGISTER
 Become a Red Cross certified babysitter. Training will cover all aspects of babysitter responsibilities and includes a Babysitter Training set which features valuable resources – handbook, emergency reference guide, CD-ROM with templates, organizer, activities and more. Students must attend the entire training workshop and successfully pass all observable skills to earn and receive First Aid certification valid for three years, CPR certification valid for one year and babysitter certification.
Minimum of 8 / maximum of 10 students.
Students living outside the Library District may register beginning 5/28 for June and 7/29 for August for $65.
Registration Requirements:
A completed babysitter application form, including student and parent signatures, is due at registration. Form is available at the ASK ME Desk and online. In-person registration only.
Full payment (cash or check payable to St. Charles Public Library) is required to register or to add your name to the waiting list. Cancellations must be made by noon on Friday, June 7 for June 11, noon on Monday, June 17 for June 19, or noon on Thursday,
August 8 for August 12 workshops. Late cancellations or no-shows will result in loss of fee. In the event that a student on the waiting list is not called to attend, a refund will be mailed.
Waiting List – Up to two applications will be accepted per training session. All applicants will be contacted after the cancellation deadline regarding registration status.
Grant funding provided by the Friends of St. Charles Public Library and St. Charles Kiwanis.
Traveling Tales G
June–August
Join us as we travel to a new group of Library partners
 Discover Your Library out and about in St. Charles at businesses that partner with the Library. Stories will be shared, services highlighted and you may register for a Library card. Already have a St. Charles Library card? Show your card to receive a special gift. Mark your calendar for our Traveling Tales roadshow—there will be plenty of surprises. REGISTER or DROP-IN
 Chilis
3795 East Main Street • 630-584-8013
Monday, June 17 • 1:00 p.m.
 Heinz Brothers Greenhouse Garden Center
2010 East Main Street • 630-377-6288
Friday, June 28 • 1:00 p.m.
 Gino’s East of Chicago
1590 East Main Street • 630-513-1311
Tuesday, July 9 • 11:00 a.m.
 Norris Recreation Center
1050 Dunham Road
630-377-1405 • Thursday, July 18 • 10:00 a.m.
 Culver’s
4068 East Main Street • 630-444-1700
Monday, August 19 • 11:00 a.m.
You Build with LEGO® G
Monday, June 17
• 1:30–2:30 p.m. OR 2:30–3:30 p.m. OR 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 2
• 1:30–2:30 p.m. OR 2:30–3:30 p.m. OR 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 17
• 1:30–2:30 p.m. OR 2:30–3:30 p.m. OR 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Monday, July 29
• 1:30–2:30 p.m. OR 2:30–3:30 p.m. OR 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 8
• 1:30–2:30 p.m. OR 2:30–3:30 p.m. OR 3:30–4:30 p.m.
 Bring your imagination. We have all you will need to create with LEGO® bricks. Your creation will be displayed in Youth Services until the next event. Children through age seven must be accompanied by an adult. Students who have completed grades 2–8 may attend without an adult. Select one time slot per date. REGISTER
Book Buddies
Come with a sibling or a friend!
For students who have completed grades 1 & 2
Mon., June 17, 24, July 8, 15, 22 • 2:00–2:45 or 3:00–3:45 p.m.
Wed., June 19, 26, July 10, 17, 24 • 2:00–2:45 or 3:00–3:45 p.m.
Thurs., June 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25 • 10:00–10:45 or 11:00–11:45 a.m.
 Book Buddies is a great way to have fun with books. Young readers will be paired with middle school students to read aloud to each other, play literacy-focused games and talk about books. This program will provide literacy enrichment and promote reading as fun and entertaining.
Parents: The focus is on book sharing rather than tutoring. To accommodate as many students as possible, a student may register for three dates. Remember to call the ASK ME Desk at least 24 hours before the time you are registered if you are unable to attend. Drop-in participation may be possible due to cancellations. Please inquire at the ASK ME Desk the day of the session. REGISTER
Movie Nights
Students who have completed grades 4–8
Fridays, June 21, July 19 & August 16
4:30–7:00 p.m.
Watch a recent release on the big screen. Titles will be posted on the Library website and at the ASK ME Desk. Pizza provided by Gino’s East; popcorn and lemonade will be served. REGISTER
Concert: Musical Merriment with Joel Frankel G
Monday, June 24 • 10:30–11:15 a.m.
 Joel’s captivating songs will have your toes tapping as you laugh and sing along. Take Joel home: recordings will be available for sale following the performance. REGISTER
Families living outside the Library District may attend for $2 per person on a space available basis.
Book Exchange & Sale
Sponsored by the Junior Friends
Tuesday, June 25 • 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Huntley Meeting Room
 Read all your books and want something new? Then the Book Exchange is exactly what you need. Bring books you no longer want to exchange for books you do want. Don’t have any books to exchange? That’s okay, as books also will be available to buy. Books for kids will be available: infants through middle school. Book exchange and sale guidelines will be available May 18 at the ASK ME Desk and on our website. Be sure to stop by frequently as new books will be continually arriving. DROP-IN
Sing-Along Movie Matinee: Wizard of Oz G
Wednesday, June 26 • 1:30–3:30 p.m.
 Experience the classic Wizard of Oz as a sing-along and in a completely interactive way with signs, props and more. Join us as we lead you through all the actions while the movie plays on the big screen. Come dressed as your favorite character from the movie and join the parade. Popcorn and lemonade will be served. REGISTER
Families living outside the Library District may attend for $2 per person on a space available basis.
JULY
Caldecott Award 75th Anniversary Celebration G
 It’s a month-long celebration of the most distinguished American picture books for children. The Caldecott Medal, named in honor of nineteenth century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott, is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association.
Trivia
• July 1-30
Get acquainted with all of the Caldecott Award-winning books as you answer questions about each of the books from 1938 through 2013.
Trivia sheets will be available at the Caldecott Award book display in the J Reference area.
Celebrate
• Wednesday, July 31 • 2:00-3:30 p.m.
The table has been set with individual place settings featuring unique elements for many of the Caldecott Award-winning books. View the place settings, spin the Library wheel, complete the Caldecott Hunt and enjoy refreshments as we celebrate the Caldecott Award. Trivia winners will be announced. REGISTER or DROP-IN
Friday Flicks
• 11:00-11:30 a.m. • Fridays, July 5, 12, 19 & 26
Travel around the world with the Caldecott Award winners on the big screen in the Helen Gale Story Room. Several titles will be presented each Friday. Titles will be posted in Youth Services. REGISTER or DROP-IN
Feature Movies
Especially for students who have completed grades K-8
Hugo • Friday, July 12 • 1:30-4:00 p.m.
Polar Express • Tuesday, July 16 • 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Jumanji • Monday, July 22 • 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Enjoy one or all three of the Caldecott Award winners that are feature-length movies. Popcorn and lemonade will be served. REGISTER or DROP-IN
Imagination Student Art Show
July 1–31
The Library is honored once again to host the CUSD #303 Student Art Show from July 1–31. Works from elementary through high school will be displayed in the Huntley Meeting Room, the Net.Gallery and both lobby display cases.
Open House: Saturday, July 13 • 2:00–3:00 p.m.
An Open House honoring the student artists will be held on Saturday, July 13 from 2:00–3:00 p.m. in the Huntley Meeting Room. The community is invited to attend.
Melikin Puppet Theater: Beatrix Potter Tales G
 Monday, July 8 • 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Three of Beatrix Potter’s classic stories will be featured: “Tale of Peter Rabbit,” “Tale of Benjamin Bunny” and “Tale of Two Bad Mice.” You will giggle with delight as the tales unfold with life-size hand and rod puppets. REGISTER
Families living outside the Library District may attend for $2 per person on a space available basis.
Karen G. Russell Memorial Student Lecture Series G
In memory of Karen G. Russell, the William Russell family has established a lecture series for students. Karen’s many passions included reading, art, history and gardening. This lecture series enables the Library to bring her passions to the students of our community. Each February and July, Chicago area experts, artists, authors and others will introduce students to their art, craft or profession by providing an interactive experience.
Australian Art
Students who have completed grades K–6
Wednesday, July 10 • 1:30–3:00 p.m.
 Terri Murphy, children’s book illustrator and artist, will introduce Australian Aborigines creation stories and how they were depicted through art with sand and stone designs, as well as dream dot paintings. Students will create a dream image to take home. Middle school students, as well as adults, also may attend. REGISTER
Techno Etiquette G
Students who have completed grades 3–8
Thursday, July 11 • 10:30 a.m.-Noon
Students will learn the importance of the most effective and well-mannered ways to communicate with others to improve their relationships with their friends and family. Presentation skills, letter writing, thank you notes, addressing envelopes, email, how to properly place and answer telephone calls and cell phone etiquette all will be covered. Students who send us a letter about a favorite book or a postcard from a vacation spot will be entered into a drawing for a gift certificate. Details at program. Stepping Into Etiquette, featured in the Chicago Tribune, will present this interactive workshop. REGISTER
Students living outside the Library District may register beginning June 27 for $2 per person per date.
Juggler Mike Vondruska
 Monday, July 15
A day full of juggling and hands-on workshops with “That Tall Juggler Guy” Mike Vondruska of the Illinois Juggling Institute. REGISTER or DROP-IN
Families living outside the Library District may attend any of the events for $2 per person per event on a space available basis.
Family Show & Learn How to Juggle • 11:00 a.m.–Noon
An action-packed family show with comedy, juggling, ball spinning, unicycling and an opportunity to juggle with nylon scarves.
Juggle This • 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Students who have completed grades K–2
The hour-long workshop will begin with a mini show followed by demonstrations and tips to learn and polish your juggling skills.
Throwing Things • 3:00–4:30 p.m.
Students who have completed grades 3–8
It’s 90 minutes of throwing things…to juggle! Scarves, balls and more will be tossed and thrown as you learn the finer points of juggling.
Tournament: Choose the Game
 Students who have completed grades 3–8
Thursday, July 18 • 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 2:00–5:00 p.m.
It’s a day of gaming to determine the champion players! You decide which game by casting your vote May 18–June 18. Tournament games will be announced on June 19. General information and the voting ballot will be posted on the Library website, on the game blog and at the ASK ME Desk, Saturday, May 18–Tuesday, June 18. All participants must agree to tournament rules, which will be available after June 19. Registration is required – maximum of 32 players per tournament – so register early to guarantee your spot. REGISTER
Reading with Rover G
 Students who have completed grades 1–4
Tuesdays, July 23 & August 6 • 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Thursdays, August 1 & 15 • 1:30–2:30 p.m.
It’s all about reading aloud to a four-legged friend, a specially-trained therapy dog. Bring your books or select from ours and read aloud for 15 minutes. Please review guidelines on our website prior to registering. Reading with Rover Mission: To inspire children to discover the joy of reading while developing literacy skills and confidence in a positive and fun environment. REGISTER
Journeys G
 Students who have completed grades K–2
Thursday, July 25 • 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Journeys and vacations can be quite spectacular, and we have stories, games and a movie to take you on an interactive journey across the USA. Everyone will take home an Oliver K. Woodman (from the series by Darcy Pattison) to send on his own journey. REGISTER or DROP-IN
Used Book Sale: Everything for Kids
 Sponsored by the Junior Friends of the Library
Friday, July 26 • 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. • Huntley Meeting Room
Fiction and nonfiction books, puzzles, videos, audiobooks and more!
August
Zombies After Hours
Students who have completed grades 6–8
Friday, August 2 • 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Do you have what it takes to be in the Library after hours with Zombies? Survival is dependent on your ability to use Library information to complete important missions in an interactive strategy game of humans vs. zombies. Bring your nerf arsenal or use ours. Register with a friend. Parental signature required at registration. Pizza provided by Gino’s East and lemonade will be served.
Minimum of 15 students registered by July 26 will be necessary to hold event. Deadline to register is noon on Wednesday, July 31. REGISTER IN PERSON
Welcome to Kindergarten
 Students entering Kindergarten & Parent
Wednesday, August 14 • 1:30–3:30 p.m.
It’s all about kindergarten and what to expect when school starts. Stories, songs and creative activities will get your child ready for that first day. Bring your St. Charles Library card or apply for one that day. Please make other arrangements for siblings. REGISTER
Every Child Ready to Read G
Especially for Parents, Grandparents, Preschool Educators and Child Care Providers – Adults Only
Tuesday, August 27 • 10:00-11:30 a.m. OR 7:00–8:30 p.m.
 Reading is one of the most important gifts you can give your child. Learn what you can do at home to develop your child’s pre-reading skills. Get suggestions for age-appropriate books and resources, as well as easy ways to include these skills in your daily activities. In just 90 minutes, discover how to best use your time to read and interact with your child. Your workshop leaders have received training to help you help your child be ready to read. REGISTER
Adults living outside the Library District: Register at the ASK ME Desk for $5 per person beginning August 13.
Home School Workshop
Adults*
Wednesday, August 28 • 10:00–11:15 a.m.
Open Forum 11:15–11:45 a.m.
Register by 9:00 p.m. on Monday, August 26
An overview of the services and resources the Library provides for families that home school: Internet access, Live Homework Help, ebooks, online resources, research strategies, literature programs and more. An open forum will provide an opportunity to network with other parents. Register everyone who will be attending. REGISTER
*Supervised activities for children will be available from 10:00–11:15 a.m.
Adults living outside the Library District: Register at the ASK ME Desk for $5 per person beginning August 14.
Hidden Book
June 12 – August 7
Somewhere on the shelves in Youth Services a special book will be hidden three times a day: morning, afternoon and evening. A sample book will be on display at the ASK ME Desk. Find the book and claim your reward (a Kids Meal and a surprise) at the ASK ME Desk.
Passport to Adventure Program
Kane and DuPage Counties • Memorial Day–Labor Day
The Passport program is offered by the Library in cooperation with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Preservation Partners and the Kane/DuPage Regional Museum Association. The Program introduces families to nature centers and museums in Kane and DuPage Counties. Pick up your Passport at the ASK ME Desk for all the details.
You Deserve It! A Thank You for Parents
May 29 – August 7
The Youth Services staff wishes to recognize and say THANK YOU to parents for emphasizing reading and encouraging children to be lifelong readers. Every time you come to Youth Services, fill out an entry form at the ASK ME Desk for the weekly drawing for a Have Book – Will Travel reading light.
Museum Adventure Pass
 Use the Smartest Card – your Library Card – to receive free admission or a special discount at unique Chicago area cultural destinations. Passes are available on a first–come basis each week. Learn about each of the destinations at www.museumadventure.org. Then come to the ASK ME Desk with your library card and driver’s license during the week you wish to visit. Passes are issued to adults for their immediate family. See complete information.
Mark your calendar
- Saturday, May 18 - Summer event and program registration will begin
- Wednesday, May 29 - Book Club registration begins for infants, students and GTGR members
- Tuesday, June 4 – last day of school for CUSD 303
- Wednesday, June 12 – first day to return with your booklog
- Wednesday, August 7 – Book Clubs conclude at 9:00 p.m.
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