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OUT OF STOCK - CSPL Kit: Pine Cone Christmas Tree (Grades K-5)

12/16/2024 @ 9:00am to 12/21/2024 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Make & Take, Passive Program
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Event Details:

Accessorize a mini pine cone and delve into the holiday spirit!Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, December 16, 2024. To reserve a kit, register below, ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Make & Take, Passive Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Accessorize a mini pine cone and delve into the holiday spirit!

Christmas tree created with washi tape lines with small sparkly dot stickers as ornaments.

OUT OF STOCK - CSPL Kit: Washi Tape Christmas Tree (Preschool)

12/16/2024 @ 9:00am to 12/21/2024 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Rip and stick to create a Christmas tree made from washi tape, then decorate with more stickers.Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, December 16. To rese...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Rip and stick to create a Christmas tree made from washi tape, then decorate with more stickers.

games

Board Game & Puzzle Extravaganza (Drop-In, In-Person)

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Family
Event Details:

Looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend your afternoon? Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just looking for a casual game, we have something for everyone! Drop in anytime ...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults, Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend your afternoon? Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just looking for a casual game, we have something for everyone!

Library Closing for Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Carol Stream Public Library

The Library will be closed all day on December 24 and December 25 in observance of the Christmas Holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Carol Stream Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed all day on December 24 and December 25 in observance of the Christmas Holiday.

Illustration of children playing

Friday Stories and Fun (In-Person)

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Fridays are fierce, fun, and fantastic at the Library! Join us for a fabulous storytime, and stay afterwards to enjoy an hour of free play!

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Fridays are fierce, fun, and fantastic at the Library! Join us for a fabulous storytime, and stay afterwards to enjoy an hour of free play!

Snowman

Take & Make: Mini Mason Jar Snowman (Adults)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Beginning on Monday, December 30, call the Adult Services Desk at 630-344-6123 or email cstream@cslibrary.org to have a kit put aside for you! Supplies are limited, so please reque...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Event Details:

Beginning on Monday, December 30, call the Adult Services Desk at 630-344-6123 or email cstream@cslibrary.org to have a kit put aside for you! Supplies are limited, so please request one per person, and no advanced requests can be taken.

Spanish Storytime

Lectura familiar en español (En Español, En persona)

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
EDI, Storytimes, En español
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Todos son bienvenidos. El programa se llevará a cabo en español.  All are welcome. This program will be held in Spanish. Acompañenos para tener la oportunidad de leer li...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: EDI, Storytimes, En español
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Todos son bienvenidos. El programa se llevará a cabo en español. 

All are welcome. This program will be held in Spanish.

Pages Through the Ages Book Club: Holiday Party

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, EDI, Reading programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

New and returning members welcome to join our book club's tour through time. No book assigned this month as we will be enjoying our annual holiday party! This event was rescheduled...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, EDI, Reading programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

New and returning members welcome to join our book club's tour through time. No book assigned this month as we will be enjoying our annual holiday party! This event was rescheduled from Monday, December 2nd.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Happy Noon Year graphic

Happy Noon Year!

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Parties & Celebrations
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Family
Event Details:

Is midnight way past your bedtime? Join us to ring in the New Year a little early. We'll make a craft, listen to a story or two, and then dance to some of our favorite tunes. Befor...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Parties & Celebrations
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Is midnight way past your bedtime? Join us to ring in the New Year a little early. We'll make a craft, listen to a story or two, and then dance to some of our favorite tunes.

Library Closing for New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library

The Library will closed at 5:00 pm on December 31 in observance of the New Year's Day holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Carol Stream Public Library
Description:

The Library will closed at 5:00 pm on December 31 in observance of the New Year's Day holiday.

Library Closing for New Year's Day

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library

The Library will closed all day on January 1 in observance of the New Year's Day holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Carol Stream Public Library
Description:

The Library will closed all day on January 1 in observance of the New Year's Day holiday.

Take & Make: Glass Gem Magnets (High School)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take
Age Group:
High School
Event Details:

Request a kit starting January 2 by calling Adult Services at (630) 344-6123, emailing cstream@cslibrary.org, or chatting with us at https://www.cslibrary.org/contact. One kit per ...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Event Details:

Request a kit starting January 2 by calling Adult Services at (630) 344-6123, emailing cstream@cslibrary.org, or chatting with us at https://www.cslibrary.org/contact.

Cherry Blossom Tree

Take & Make: Lunar New Year Cherry Blossom Tree (Adult)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Beginning on the second of the month, call the Adult Services Desk at 630-344-6123 or email cstream@cslibrary.org to have a kit put aside for you! Supplies are limited, so please r...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Event Details:

Beginning on the second of the month, call the Adult Services Desk at 630-344-6123 or email cstream@cslibrary.org to have a kit put aside for you! Supplies are limited, so please request one per person, and no advanced requests can be taken.

Dirt and gardening supplies

DuPage Organic Gardening Club: Sharpening Garden Tools (In-Person)

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Start the new year by giving your garden tools a fresh edge! Join Ken Benson as he dispels the myth that garden tools come sharp from the store and demonstrates how to properly sha...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden, Outreach
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Start the new year by giving your garden tools a fresh edge!

Homeschool Hangout: Pointillism and Georges Seurat (In-Person)

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Middle School, Everyone
Event Details:

Get together to meet other home-schooling families in the community, learn about how the Library can support you, and do some fun activities. In January, we will learn about pointi...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Middle School, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Get together to meet other home-schooling families in the community, learn about how the Library can support you, and do some fun activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

cartoon cat stretching on yoga mat in front of bookshelves

Yoga Storytime (In-Person)

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

An interactive storytime that pairs themed and social-emotional learning books with movement and mindfulness. Practice yoga poses, play with active songs, and have some m...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

An interactive storytime that pairs themed and social-emotional learning books with movement and mindfulness. Practice yoga poses, play with active songs, and have some mindful moments for focus and relaxation.

Kids doing yoga with text kids yoga

Kids Yoga (In-Person)

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Event Details:

Yoga's a great way to experience movement and relaxation at your own pace, so join us for themed kids poses, active games and breathing and mindfulness breaks. For grades 1-5....

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Yoga's a great way to experience movement and relaxation at your own pace, so join us for themed kids poses, active games and breathing and mindfulness breaks. For grades 1-5.

Feliz dia de Reyes/Happy Three Kings Day

Celebración del Día de los Reyes (Bilingüe, En persona)

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
EDI, Parties & Celebrations, Storytimes, En español
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Family
Event Details:

All are welcome. This program will be bilingual.               Todos son bienvenidos. El programa será bi...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: EDI, Parties & Celebrations, Storytimes, En español
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

All are welcome. This program will be bilingual.               

Todos son bienvenidos. El programa será bilingüe.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

games

Board Game & Puzzle Extravaganza (Drop-In, In-Person)

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Family
Event Details:

Looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend your afternoon? Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just looking for a casual game, we have something for everyone! Drop in anytime ...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults, Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend your afternoon? Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just looking for a casual game, we have something for everyone!

Image says "volunteer craft kit for teens, crafting for a cause" and shows craft supplies like pom poms, popsicle sticks, and pipe cleaners

Volunteer Craft Kit for Teens

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Outreach, Passive Program
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Get creative and give back to the community! Pick up a Volunteer Craft Kit starting on the first Monday of each month. Complete the crafts and return the kit by the end of the mont...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Outreach, Passive Program
Event Details:

Get creative and give back to the community! Pick up a Volunteer Craft Kit starting on the first Monday of each month. Complete the crafts and return the kit by the end of the month to receive one hour of community service credit.

Photo of a blue paper bag poodle

CSPL Kit: Paper Bag Puppies (Preschool)

01/06/2025 @ 9:00am to 01/11/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Make & Take
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool
Event Details:

Build your own stuffie using the materials provided and perfect your pooch in your own unique way with crayons, glue, and cotton balls. Kits will be available to reserve and pic...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Make & Take
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Build your own stuffie using the materials provided and perfect your pooch in your own unique way with crayons, glue, and cotton balls.

Snowball Launchers

CSPL Kit: Snowball Launchers (Grades K-5)

01/06/2025 @ 9:00am to 01/11/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Event Details:

Enjoy some winter fun with a paper roll snowman that can launch snowballs! Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, January 6, 2025. To reserve a kit, reg...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Enjoy some winter fun with a paper roll snowman that can launch snowballs!

Mobile with tiger, crocodile, lion, and giraffe stuffed animals underneath.

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

We will be sharing wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.  

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

We will be sharing wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.  

Wags to Whiskers (In-Person)

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School, Family
Event Details:

The animal experts from DuPage Animal Services will be visiting and bringing along an animal helper to teach kids the ways that body language can reveal how we - and our animal fri...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

The animal experts from DuPage Animal Services will be visiting and bringing along an animal helper to teach kids the ways that body language can reveal how we - and our animal friends - feel.