American Tall Tales

Class & Event Types:

America 250, Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Age Group:

Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families, Everyone
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on July 25, 2026 @ 10:00am.
  • A library card is not required.

Program Description

Event Details

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, time periods, and cultural moments.

A man in pioneer clothes kneels, holding a fake axe

American history and literature are rich with wonderful folktales that are loved and cherished by many. Get to to know some of the most iconic figures from these tales:

  • Pecos Bill, the world’s greatest cowboy
  • Davy Crockett, half horse, half alligator, with a touch of snapping turtle
  • Johnny Appleseed, as a real as the crunch of a ripe apple
  • John Henry, a steel-drivin’ man
  • Bess Call, the strongest woman in the world!

These larger-than-life characters have become essential parts of American culture and history.

This program is on tour around the district! Check out the August calendar to view the full list of available dates.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.