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Let's Sew Together: How to Use a Sewing Machine (In-Person)

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on March 1.Have you always wanted to try a sewing machine, but don't know where to start? Learn how to thread a machine, sew bas...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on March 1.

Poet-Tree Interactive Display (All Month)

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

April is National Poetry Month and this year we are celebrating by growing a poet tree! Write a poem, haiku, or a line from one of your favorite poems on a leaf and hang it on the ...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Passive Program
Event Details:

April is National Poetry Month and this year we are celebrating by growing a poet tree! Write a poem, haiku, or a line from one of your favorite poems on a leaf and hang it on the poet tree.

Butterfly Rings

Take & Make: Pipe Cleaner Butterfly Ring (Adult)

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

Beginning on the first 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, restricted t...

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

Beginning on the first 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, restricted to one per person. No advanced requests can be taken.

Dirt and gardening supplies

DuPage Organic Garden Club: Growing Great Tomatoes (In-Person)

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Dreaming of vibrant, juicy tomatoes from your own garden? Join us for Growing Great Tomatoes with Dave Hodge, a tomato aficionado who will share practical tips to help you grow a b...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden, Outreach
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Dreaming of vibrant, juicy tomatoes from your own garden? Join us for Growing Great Tomatoes with Dave Hodge, a tomato aficionado who will share practical tips to help you grow a bountiful harvest.

Financial Fitness: Planning for Retirement (Online)

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom (Adult and Teen programs) at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Finances
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Certified Financial Planner John Daly presents this information packed session. Learn what to consider about when to retire, how much money you will need, when to take Social Secur...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Zoom (Adult and Teen programs)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finances
Event Details:

Certified Financial Planner John Daly presents this information packed session. Learn what to consider about when to retire, how much money you will need, when to take Social Security and how to invest when you are retired.

Homeschool Hangout: Intro to Coding with Glyphs

Friday, April 4, 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 with other home-schooling families in the community, learn about how the Library can support you, and do some fun activities. In May, we will  introduce coding by...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Middle School, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Get together with other home-schooling families in the community, learn about how the Library can support you, and do some fun activities. In May, we will  introduce coding by making glyphs.

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.

Autism Awareness Key Chains

Diamond Painting (In-Person)

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy and fulfilling session where you can relax, unwind, express yourself and connect with others! This month we will be making key chains for Autism Awareness Month!...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy and fulfilling session where you can relax, unwind, express yourself and connect with others! This month we will be making key chains for Autism Awareness Month!

QTY LIMIT: 2 per attendee

Workspace Mondays (In-Person)

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

Adults and High Schoolers can find their #MondayMotivation in this weekly productivity zone.  Whether you need personal desk space, group collaboration tables, or just somewhe...

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

Adults and High Schoolers can find their #MondayMotivation in this weekly productivity zone.  Whether you need personal desk space, group collaboration tables, or just somewhere to focus outside of your home, this flexible coworking space is

Financial Fitness: Navigating Student Loans (Online)

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom (Adult and Teen programs) at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Finances
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Barbara Ginty, CFP®  CEPA®, will guide you through the complex landscape of student loans and how they can impact long-term financial goals, including retirement savings. Expl...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Zoom (Adult and Teen programs)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finances
Event Details:

Barbara Ginty, CFP®  CEPA®, will guide you through the complex landscape of student loans and how they can impact long-term financial goals, including retirement savings.

Book Case

Miniature Bookcase (In-Person)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Home & Garden, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Tuesday, April 1. You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.Creating a miniature bookcase ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Home & Garden, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Tuesday, April 1. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

This class is anticipated to be very popular, so multiple sessions are offered.  Please register for only one session.

Book Case

Miniature Bookcase (In-Person)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Home & Garden, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Tuesday, April 1. You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.Creating a miniature bookcase ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Home & Garden, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Tuesday, April 1. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

This class is anticipated to be very popular, so multiple sessions are offered.  Please register for only one session.

Self-Publishing 101 (In-Person)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Careers, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Award winning writer Theresa Goodrich will guide you through the steps to go from manuscript to final product, including the pros and cons of indie publishing, common mistakes, the...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Careers, Entertainment
Event Details:

Award winning writer Theresa Goodrich will guide you through the steps to go from manuscript to final product, including the pros and cons of indie publishing, common mistakes, the basics of distribution, and tips on promoting and marketing.

Microsoft Excel Basics (In-Person)

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Careers, Business & Finances, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Gain more confidence in your computer skills. In this single-session class, we will be showing you how to use Microsoft Excel, a common spreadsheet program on many desktop computer...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Careers, Business & Finances, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Gain more confidence in your computer skills. In this single-session class, we will be showing you how to use Microsoft Excel, a common spreadsheet program on many desktop computers useful for making charts, tables, and more. 

Dungeons & Dragons (In-Person)

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Games, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

According to a study from the University College Cork, playing Dungeons & Dragons has a positive impact on the social and mental well being of its players. In the game people e...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games, Entertainment
Event Details:

According to a study from the University College Cork, playing Dungeons & Dragons has a positive impact on the social and mental well being of its players.

Workspace Mondays (In-Person)

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

Adults and High Schoolers can find their #MondayMotivation in this weekly productivity zone.  Whether you need personal desk space, group collaboration tables, or just somewhe...

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

Adults and High Schoolers can find their #MondayMotivation in this weekly productivity zone.  Whether you need personal desk space, group collaboration tables, or just somewhere to focus outside of your home, this flexible coworking space is

zumba class

Zumba (In-Person)

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get moving in this hour-long, high-intensity cardio workout. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Bottled water will be provided.This program requires acceptance of the following&nb...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Get moving in this hour-long, high-intensity cardio workout. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Bottled water will be provided.

Tai Chi (In-Person)

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Chi, or Qi is the life force that runs through all living things and Tai Chi is the gentle martial art practice that helps you to develop that energy to strengthen your body and fo...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Chi, or Qi is the life force that runs through all living things and Tai Chi is the gentle martial art practice that helps you to develop that energy to strengthen your body and focus your mind.

computers

Computer Fundamentals: Learning Windows

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Students will learn basic computer skills in this seven-week course, meeting in person at the Library on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm from April 16 through May 28.From this course,...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Students will learn basic computer skills in this seven-week course, meeting in person at the Library on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm from April 16 through May 28.

Library Board of Trustees (Library)

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Library Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

This is the monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public is welcome to attend.

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Library Meeting
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

This is the monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public is welcome to attend.

baking supplies

Baking with Chef Cherise Slattery: Make, Take & Bake Your Own Bread (In-Person)

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Registration for CSPL cardholders age 16+ will open on April 1.  You are welcome to register yourself and one guest at that time.Chef Cherise will guide attendees as they lear...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Registration for CSPL cardholders age 16+ will open on April 1.  You are welcome to register yourself and one guest at that time.

pouch

Let's Sew Together: Expandable Pouch (In-Person)

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on April 1.Do you have basic knowledge of how to use a sewing machine and want to sew a project? In this class you will make an ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on April 1.

Donuts and Dice (In-Person)

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Games, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game! We will be playing Wandering Towers in March and April with a free play day in May. There will be a variety of board games on hand from classi...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games, Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game! We will be playing Wandering Towers in March and April with a free play day in May. There will be a variety of board games on hand from classics to newest favorites.

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.

Spices

Spice of the Month Kit: Smoked Leek Salt (Adults)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Beginning on the third Monday 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. Restricted to one per house...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Beginning on the third Monday 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. Restricted to one per household. No advanced requests can be taken.

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.

Workspace Mondays (In-Person)

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

Adults and High Schoolers can find their #MondayMotivation in this weekly productivity zone. Whether you need personal desk space, group collaboration tables, or just somewher...

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

Adults and High Schoolers can find their #MondayMotivation in this weekly productivity zone. Whether you need personal desk space, group collaboration tables, or just somewhere to focus outside of your home, this flexible coworking space is h