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Programs - Autumn 2008
Home School Workshop
Adults *
Thursday, August 28
10–11 am
Open Forum 11–11:30 am
Register by Monday, August 25
An overview of the services and resources the Library provides for families that home school: online resources, Internet access, Live Homework Help, research strategies, literature programs, and more. An open forum will provide an opportunity to network with other parents. Registration info. Register by Monday, August 25
*Supervised activities for children will be available from 10-11 am. Register everyone who will be attending.
Story Times & Book Discussions
Story Time for Infants - Age 5 is offered in two different formats.
Let's Talk Books! Book Discussion Groups for Students, Grades 2-8
Book Character Visits
For Families
 Friday, September 12
Biscuit the Dog
11–11:45 am
Friday, November 7
Pancake Pig
11–11:45 am
 Come for a story and a visit with Biscuit the
Dog and/or Pancake Pig. Bring your camera.
In partnership with Barnes & Noble of
Geneva. Books may be available for sale.
Registration info
Families outside the Library District: Register beginning
9/11 for Biscuit and 10/24 for Pancake Pig.
Stories At The Nature Center
Infant – 5 years with Parent/Caregiver
Fridays, 10:30–11 am
September 19 OR September 26
October 17 OR October 24
Walk down the path to the Nature Center
at Tekakwitha Woods for stories. After the
program, explore the Nature Center, walk the
trails, and enjoy nature at its best. Cosponsored
with the Kane County Forest Preserve.
To accommodate as many
families as possible, a family may register for
only one date per month.
Map of Tekakwitha Woods
Registration info
Families outside the Library District: Register with
the Forest Preserve at 847-741-8350, ext. 10.
Eragon Movie Night & Brisingr
Book Release
Grades 3 – 8 and adults
Friday, September 19
5:30–7:30 pm
 Join us as we view Eragon, the book that
started it all, on the big screen. Snacks will
be served. Registration info
Eragon: In Aagaesia, a fifteenyear-
old boy of unknown
lineage called Eragon finds a
mysterious stone that weaves
his life into an intricate tapestry
of destiny, magic, and power,
peopled with dragons, elves,
and monsters. Check our catalog.
 Brisingr, the long awaited
third book in the Inheritance
series by Christopher Paolini
will be released at 12:01 am.
By special arrangement, the
Library will open from 12:01
until 12:20 am so patrons
that have been notified by the
Library may pick up their copy
of Brisingr and start reading. Check our catalog.
Kids Corner
 Grades 1 & 2
Mondays, 4:15–5 pm
September 22 – Fractured Fairy Tales
October 20 – Imagination
November 10 – Dogs
December 8 – Delicious!
An afternoon story romp with storytelling,
books, and of course, lots of surprises.
Register for one or for all.
Concert with Bill Hooper
 Family
Grandparents: come with or
bring your grandchildren*
Sunday, September 28
2–2:45 pm
A very special opportunity for
families to have fun together.
Bill’s concerts are filled with
original and imaginative songs
that will have everyone singing and dancing.
Registration info. *St. Charles Library cardholders may register
grandchildren and/or grandparents that
reside outside the St. Charles Library District
for this special concert.
Book Magic
 Kindergartners
Tuesdays, 4:15–5 pm
September 30 – School Days
October 28 – Noises Around Us
November 18 – Around town
December 16 – Dragons
Explore literature through books, storytelling,
poetry, songs, and more. Register for one or
for all. Registration info.
Traveling Naturalist: Creepy
Crawly – Bats, Spiders,& Snakes Oh My!
 Grades K – 5
Tuesday, October 7
4:15–5 pm
Discover the secrets of these
misunderstood animals, as well as the facts
and folklore of bats, spiders, and snakes.
Hands-on opportunities will be presented
by the Traveling Naturalists from the Kane
County Forest Preserve, Tekakwitha Woods
Nature Center. Registration info.
Family Read-Aloud Book Club
Register at the ASK ME Desk
beginning Wednesday, November 12
The Read-Aloud Book Club returns to
encourage lifelong literacy and motivate
families to share reading aloud as a daily
tradition. Here’s how it works. Record time
spent as a family reading aloud and receive
rewards. Every family qualifies for books
dedicated to your family, gift certificates,
autographed children’s books, and canvas
book bags. Join the book club and have fun
reading aloud every day. Receive your family
book log and details at registration. Registration info.
Harry Potter Excitement
 Grades 3 – 8 and adults
Friday, November 21
5:30–7:30 pm
Celebrate all things Harry Potter while we await the release of the sixth movie. Enter the Hogwart Trivia Contest,
play Muggle Bingo, guess the number
of Berti Botts, and much more. Registration info.
Gaming
 Tuesday, November 25
2–3 pm for Grades 3 – 5
3–4 pm for Grades 6 – 8
Tuesday, December 30
3–4 pm for Grades 3 – 5
4–5 pm for Grades 6 – 8
Sign on to play video games: Dance Dance
Revolution, Guitar Hero, or Wii Sports. Bring
your own Wii remote or use ours. Registration info.
Movie Night
 Grades 4 – 8
Friday, December 12
4:30–7:30 pm
Watch a recent release on the big screen.
Titles will be posted at the ASK ME Desk.
Everyone attending votes that night on the
movie to be shown. Pizza, pop, and popcorn
will be served. Registration info.
Dave Herzog’s Holiday Time
Marionettes
 Family
Tuesday, December 30
11–11:45 am
1–1:45 pm
Dave Herzog returns with a whole gallery
marionettes to present a holiday variety
show. Meet Frosty the Snowman, Jingles
Elf on the flying trapeze, and many more
wonderful winter characters as they perform
their special brand of marionette magic. Registration info.
Preschool Forum
Adults Only – Registration Required
Saturday, November 8
1:30 pm
Registration deadline: 8 pm on Fri., Nov. 7
What preschool is right for your child? Representatives
from preschools in St. Charles
will speak about the unique qualities of their
school. After the presentation, each preschool
will be available to answer questions.
NOTE: Previously held in January. Next Forum will
be held in November 2009. Registration info.
Every Child Ready To Read
Workshop
For Parents, Grandparents, Preschool
Educators, and Child Care Providers
Adults Only – Registration Required
Thursday, November 20
7–8:30 pm
This early literacy workshop will help you
make the best use of the time you spend
reading and interacting with children from
infants through age five. Learn what you can
do to help your child develop early literacy
skills. The workshop will demonstrate skills
and techniques to develop the six pre-reading
skills, as well as offer suggestions for
age-appropriate books and resources, and
provide easy ways to include these skills in
your daily activities.
Details at the ASK ME Desk. Childcare is not
provided. Workshop will be offered again in
January 2009.
Registration info.
Adults outside the Library District: Register for
$5 per person beginning 11/13.
Babysitter Training
 Ages 11 – 15
Monday, November 24 OR Monday, December 29
9:30 am–5:15 pm
Become a Red Cross certified babysitter in one day. Training will cover all aspects of
babysitter responsibilities, including first aid and emergency actions. To receive certification,
students must attend all day and successfully pass all observable skills. Questions regarding
the training may be directed to the Fox Valley Red Cross at 630-443-8844.
Students outside the Library District: Register beginning 11/10 for November and 12/15 for December
Registration Requirements: In-person registration only
A $10 cash deposit is required to register or to add your name to the waiting list. Cancellations
must be made by 3 pm on Friday, November 21 or Friday, December 26 for the
Monday workshops. Late cancellations or no-shows will result in loss of deposit. Upon
completion of the class, deposits will be returned. In the event that a student on the
waiting list is not called to attend, the deposit will be mailed.
A completed application form, including student and parent signatures, is due at registration.
Form available at the ASK ME Desk and online.
Space limited to 10 students.
Waiting List - Up to five applications will be accepted per training session. All applicants will
be contacted after the cancellation deadline regarding registration status.
For Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts
Grades K–8
Most workshops will be conducted
from 4:15–5:15 pm
Attention all Scout Leaders: Bring your
troop to the Library. Achievement and
badge workshops, as well as a special
introduction to the Library including a
tour and scavenger hunt, are planned.
Check your calendars and think Library
as you plan your activities for the year.
Registration ends 2 days before
scheduled workshop date. Leader
registers group.
The following workshops are designed to
meet several of the requirements of the
Scout achievement or badge. Services for
Scout Groups are outlined on the Youth
Services pages. Workshops will
be offered next during January-March.
Tour, Scavenger Hunt & Introduction to
the Library
Wednesday, September 24
 Especially for Boy Scouts:
Tiger
Reading Fun
Monday, November 10
Wolf
Books, Books, Books
Monday, October 27
Bear
Tall Tales
Thursday, September 25
Past is Exciting & Important
Monday, November 17
Webelos
Citizenship
Wednesday, October 1
Communicator from 7–8 pm
Wednesday, October 8
 Especially for Girl Scouts:
Daisies
Activities through
Literature
Wednesday, November 19
Brownies
Her Story
Wednesday, November 5
Around the World
Friday, November 14
Juniors
Model Citizen
Monday, September 29
Communication
Tuesday, October 21
Local Lore
Tuesday, November 18
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