October 5th, 2018 by sherryg
Please join us for an evening full of adventure, education, and remembrance. Learn about the role Minnesotans played in World War I as Arn Kind brings to life the history of the battlefields and more.
This multimedia presentation will use power-point, video, music, drama, role-playing, and living history experiences to give us an understanding of this turbulent time and make history come alive for us.
This performance is most appropriate for upper elementary students through adults.
MINNESOTA IN THE GREAT WAR
with Arn Kind
Thursday, October 18, 2018
6:30 p.m.
St. Charles Public Library
October 5th, 2018 by sherryg
The Friends of the St. Charles Public Library will hold their annual Book and Bake Sale at the Library.
The Book Sale will be Thursday, October 25th through Saturday, October 27th during regular library hours.
The Bake Sale is scheduled for Thursday the 25th only, but some items may be available the next day as well.
Donations may be brought to the library through Tuesday the 23rd.
September 8th, 2018 by sherryg
Welcome back to school!
The staff and board of the St. Charles Public Library invite you to stop in to check out everything the library has to offer this school year – and enjoy a free cupcake too.
August 10th, 2018 by sherryg
BUILD AN OWL!
Thursday, August 16, 2018
6:30 p.m.
St. Charles Public Library
Join us for a free program presented by the International Owl Center of Houston, MN.
Are owl eyes more like binoculars or a magnifying glass? Are owls brightly colored, or do they have duller colors? What shape is an owl’s beak? Choosing from a variety of animal and other objects, children (of all ages) will get to select the pieces that illustrate these and other owl adaptations. When all the correct adaptations have been picked, a live owl will come out for a visit.
April 20th, 2018 by sherryg
A DANCE WITH DEATH
A 1950’s Sock Hop Gone Sour
featuring The Murder Mystery Company
Saturday, May 12, 2018
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
St. Charles Public Library
Silent auction, appetizers, desserts and beverages
Tickets available at the Library and City Hall
$25 in advance, $30 at the door
Join us for an interactive murder mystery set in the 1950’s. When a death on the dance floor makes a party foul, it’s up to you to figure out whodunit and get the dance back on track. Trade clues, gather information about the crime, and reveal the punk that made this hop nowheresville. Come and help solve the crime!
1950’s attire is encouraged but not required. Here’s your chance to break out your poodle skirt and saddle shoes, your cuffed blue jeans and leather jacket. Word from the bird is this is one show you will not want to miss. This night is shootin’ to be swell despite the disaster.
Silent auction and monetary donations accepted at the Library through 6 p.m. on May 11th.
April 14th, 2018 by sherryg
“A Night at the Library” scheduled for April 14th is being cancelled due to the weather.
It will be re-scheduled.
March 7th, 2018 by sherryg
Allen Eskens
Thursday, March 15, 2018
6:45 p.m.
St. Charles Public Library
Join us for a talk by the Minnesota Book Award-winning author of The Heavens May Fall, The Life We Bury, The Guise of Another, and The Deep Dark Descending.
Copies of his books will be available for sale.
October 25th, 2017 by sherryg
The Friends of the St. Charles Public Library will hold their annual Book and Bake Sale at the Library.
The Book Sale will be Thursday, October 26th through Saturday, October 28th during regular library hours.
The Bake Sale is scheduled for Thursday the 26th only, but some items may be available the next day as well.
September 11th, 2017 by sherryg
Stop by the library parking lot and chat with ceramic artist Laremy Ellsworth!
Laremy will set up his kiln, and glaze and fire several pots during the evening. Audience members will be encouraged to participate in selecting materials, and then can view the results.
Come when you want and stay as long as you like.
March 10th, 2017 by sherryg
Farm Equipment of Yesteryear
Doug Ohman
Thursday, March 16
6:45 p.m.
St. Charles Public Library
Step back in time to when the family farm was one of the most important pieces of American agriculture. Doug will take you on a visual tour of the older equipment that has become obsolete in the modern age of farming. His pictures and stories will be enjoyed by all who remember their youth growing up in rural America.
