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cartoon animals in the background, orange text that reads "preschool pals"

Preschool Pals (In-Person)

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for a live storytime and dance, sing, read and play.  

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a live storytime and dance, sing, read and play. 


 

Adults and young children shaking eggs at storytime.

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

An all-ages, lively storytime featuring books, music, movement, and more! For families with children ages birth to six.

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

An all-ages, lively storytime featuring books, music, movement, and more! For families with children ages birth to six.

Children's hands working at a craft table.

Itty Bitty Book Fun (In-Person)

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Come explore our favorite books and authors with activities, crafts, and playful learning stations. For ages 3-8, with caregiver. Drop in anytime from 10:00-11:30 to create wi...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Come explore our favorite books and authors with activities, crafts, and playful learning stations. For ages 3-8, with caregiver. 

Drop in anytime from 10:00-11:30 to create with your child.

Bilingual Mingle

Encuentro bilingüe (Bilingual, En persona)

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, EDI, Storytimes, En español
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Todos son bienvenidos. Este programa se llevará a cabo en inglés y español.All are welcome. This program will be in English and Spanish.    Venga a disfrutar de una histo...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, EDI, Storytimes, En español
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Todos son bienvenidos. Este programa se llevará a cabo en inglés y español.
All are welcome. This program will be in English and Spanish.    

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.

Music & Me (In-Person)

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool
Event Details:

Carol Streamers, get ready to rock! Professional musician and instructor Michael Twietmeyer will be setting up shop to teach the fundamentals of music. The class begins with joyful...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Carol Streamers, get ready to rock! Professional musician and instructor Michael Twietmeyer will be setting up shop to teach the fundamentals of music.

Colorful text reading "Hora del Cuento" with smaller orange text under it reading "Spanish Story Time"

Hora del cuento (En español, En persona)

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, En español
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Todos son bienvenidos. Este programa se llevará a cabo en español.All are welcome. This program will be held in Spanish.Prepárate para una hora de cuentos en español para niños peq...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes, En español
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Todos son bienvenidos. Este programa se llevará a cabo en español.
All are welcome. This program will be held in Spanish.

different colored 2s and 3s

Terrific 2s and 3s (In-Person)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Get ready to shake, rattle and read! We'll enjoy rhythmic stories and songs that may cause some bouncing of your own! Let's shake those wiggles out!

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

Get ready to shake, rattle and read! We'll enjoy rhythmic stories and songs that may cause some bouncing of your own! Let's shake those wiggles out!

cartoon animals in the background, orange text that reads "preschool pals"

Preschool Pals (In-Person)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for a live storytime and dance, sing, read and play.  

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a live storytime and dance, sing, read and play. 


 

Adults and young children shaking eggs at storytime.

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

An all-ages, lively storytime featuring books, music, movement, and more! For families with children ages birth to six.

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

An all-ages, lively storytime featuring books, music, movement, and more! For families with children ages birth to six.

cartoon cat stretching on yoga mat in front of bookshelves

Yoga Storytime (In-Person)

Friday, May 16, 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 pause for f...

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: 20
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 pause for focus and relaxation. For ages 3-6, with caregiver. 

Popsicle sticks with Velcro dots at the ends, stuck together in geometric designs and letters.

CSPL Kit: Stick & Connect (Preschool)

05/19/2025 @ 9:00am to 05/24/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Press on the Velcro dots and connect the colorful craft sticks to make objects, shapes and letters!Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, May 19. To reserv...

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: 75
Event Details:

Press on the Velcro dots and connect the colorful craft sticks to make objects, shapes and letters!

Sensory Series: Magic Noodles (In-Person)

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Squish, squeeze, and shape these cornstarch noodles into any creation you'd like in this half hour of free play.

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Squish, squeeze, and shape these cornstarch noodles into any creation you'd like in this half hour of free play.

different colored 2s and 3s

Terrific 2s and 3s (In-Person)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Get ready to shake, rattle and read! We'll enjoy rhythmic stories and songs that may cause some bouncing of your own! Let's shake those wiggles out!

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

Get ready to shake, rattle and read! We'll enjoy rhythmic stories and songs that may cause some bouncing of your own! Let's shake those wiggles out!

cartoon animals in the background, orange text that reads "preschool pals"

Preschool Pals (In-Person)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for a live storytime and dance, sing, read and play.  

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a live storytime and dance, sing, read and play. 


 

Adults and young children shaking eggs at storytime.

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

An all-ages, lively storytime featuring books, music, movement, and more! For families with children ages birth to six.

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

An all-ages, lively storytime featuring books, music, movement, and more! For families with children ages birth to six.

Illustration of children playing

Friday Stories and Fun (In-Person)

Friday, May 23, 2025 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: 30
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.

Mother and child reading a book together

Arabic Storytime (In-Person)

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
EDI, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Storytimes:

Join us for a fun time with stories, rhymes, and songs.

Event Details:

As-salamu alaykum and welcome to one and all! The Library is thrilled to introduce a new program for Arabic learners and speakers. Arabic Storytime is suitable for families who spe...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: EDI, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Storytimes

Join us for a fun time with stories, rhymes, and songs.

Event Details:

As-salamu alaykum and welcome to one and all! The Library is thrilled to introduce a new program for Arabic learners and speakers.

Two children playing with a garden-themed sensory bin.

Hands-on Learning: Gardens (In-Person)

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

We’ll have playful learning stations for child and caregiver to explore this month's topic--gardens--in a tactile, fun way! For ages 2-6, with caregiver. Drop in anytime from ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

We’ll have playful learning stations for child and caregiver to explore this month's topic--gardens--in a tactile, fun way! For ages 2-6, with caregiver. 

Drop in anytime from 10:00-12:00 to play and learn with your child.

Children dancing under a disco ball with the text Let's dance!

Fancy Feet (In-Person)

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Got boogie fever? Want to shake a tail feather? Students will learn dance fundamentals, work on their musicality and rhythm, and use their imagination through creative movement wit...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Got boogie fever? Want to shake a tail feather? Students will learn dance fundamentals, work on their musicality and rhythm, and use their imagination through creative movement with an instructor from Flourish Dance Academy.

Summer Reading Art Zone (Everyone, Drop-In)

All Day
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Passive Program, Reading programs
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Drop by the Create & Learn Center and explore art stations to celebrate the start of Summer Reading 2025: Color Our World. Pick up a reading log while you’re here!

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Passive Program, Reading programs
Event Details:

Drop by the Create & Learn Center and explore art stations to celebrate the start of Summer Reading 2025: Color Our World. Pick up a reading log while you’re here!

Summer Reading Art Zone (Everyone, Drop-In)

All Day
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Passive Program, Reading programs
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Drop by the Create & Learn Center and explore art stations to celebrate the start of Summer Reading 2025: Color Your World. Pick up a reading log while you’re here!

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Passive Program, Reading programs
Event Details:

Drop by the Create & Learn Center and explore art stations to celebrate the start of Summer Reading 2025: Color Your World. Pick up a reading log while you’re here!

Summer Reading Art Zone (Everyone, Drop-In)

All Day
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Passive Program, Reading programs
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Drop by the Create & Learn Center and explore art stations to celebrate the start of Summer Reading 2025: Color Our World. Pick up a reading log while you’re here!

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Passive Program, Reading programs
Event Details:

Drop by the Create & Learn Center and explore art stations to celebrate the start of Summer Reading 2025: Color Our World. Pick up a reading log while you’re here!