Holiday Giving at St. Charles Public Library

The Friends of St. Charles Library is selling gently-used book gift sets that are great grab-and-go gifts. These book gift sets are located in the Library’s main lobby and in Youth Services. The book gift sets are available December 1 while supplies last. In addition a variety of other gifts are available in the lobby such as mugs*, totes, coasters, sweatshirts, and vinyl records! All proceeds benefit the Friends of St. Charles Public Library.

*Mugs are available at the Welcome Desk.

The Angel Tree Giving Program helps children in need by providing new clothing and toys. For those looking to donate, tags are available on the Angel Tree located in the main lobby of the Library. New, unwrapped gifts must be returned to the Library’s Welcome Desk by Monday, December 8, 2025.

Jim Wheeler’s Toys for Kids campaign distributes toys to less fortunate children. New, unwrapped toys, books, art supplies, and games can be dropped off November 18 to December 9, 2025. The collection box is located in the main lobby near the front entrance.

Do you have strings of holiday lights that don’t work and no longer want? Don’t throw them out, recycle them. Drop off lights November 24 until January 16, 2026, at St. Charles Public Library. The donation bins are located in the main lobby.

Drop off working or non-working holiday lights including:

• Traditional holiday lights
• LED holiday lights
• Italian mini holiday lights
• Rope lights
• Extension cords

Not Accepted:

• Pre-lit garland, wreaths, or trees
• Lighted lawn decorations or ornaments

Monetary donations are being collected to purchase books for students at the Illinois Youth Center (PEACE Center). Donation envelopes are located on the Angel Tree in the main lobby of the Library. Please return donations by Wednesday, December, 31, 2025.