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Pizza Activity Kit - Ag in a Bag

02/10/2025 @ 9:00am to 02/15/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Make & Take
Age Group:
Elementary School
Event Details:

Learn about pizza by picking up this Ag in a Bag courtesy of the DuPage County Farm Bureau. Includes information and activities about pizza and how it affect our lives. Best for el...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Make & Take
Required
Seats Remaining: 66
Event Details:

Learn about pizza by picking up this Ag in a Bag courtesy of the DuPage County Farm Bureau. Includes information and activities about pizza and how it affect our lives.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Smart Cookie Book Club: Just Right Jillian (In-Person)

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Passive Program
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Smart Cookie Book Club:

Smart Cookies love to read and talk about books! Sign up at the Youth Services Desk to receive your free copy of this month’s book. There will be cookies!

Event Details:

Just Right Jillian by Nicole D. Collier. Breaking out of your smell and speaking the words that are swirling around in your hear is easier said than done. In this Bluestem nominee,...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Book Clubs, Passive Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 2

Smart Cookie Book Club

Smart Cookies love to read and talk about books! Sign up at the Youth Services Desk to receive your free copy of this month’s book. There will be cookies!

Event Details:

Just Right Jillian by Nicole D. Collier. Breaking out of your smell and speaking the words that are swirling around in your hear is easier said than done.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Itty Bitty Book Fun (In-Person)

Friday, February 14, 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 have fun and create like some of our favorite authors and illustrators. Our crafts and art projects will be inspired by this month's book selections. Drop in anytime from...

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: 15
Event Details:

Come have fun and create like some of our favorite authors and illustrators. Our crafts and art projects will be inspired by this month's book selections. 

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

This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Explorando CTIM: Un Laberinto con Legos (En Español, En persona)

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM), En español
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

All are welcome. This program will be held in Spanish. Todos son bienvenidos. El programa se llevará a cabo en español. En este programa constuiremos un laberinto con Legos....

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM), En español
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

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

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

CSPL Kit: Hugasaurus (Grades K-5)

02/17/2025 @ 9:00am to 02/22/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Event Details:

February is International Friendship Month. Celebrate by building a Hugasaurus. Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, February 17, 2025. To reserve a k...

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:

February is International Friendship Month. Celebrate by building a Hugasaurus.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Bluey Bash (In-Person)

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Library Event
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Event Details:

Wackadoo! It's time to celebrate our favorite Blue Heeler puppy and her family with games and activities! Grades K-2.

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Entertainment, Library Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Wackadoo! It's time to celebrate our favorite Blue Heeler puppy and her family with games and activities! Grades K-2.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Tuesday at the Movies: Elemental (In-Person)

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 4:45pm - 6:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Movies
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Event Details:

Welcome to Tuesday at the Movies! Enjoy popcorn and the film Elemental to celebrate International Friendship Month.

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Entertainment, Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Welcome to Tuesday at the Movies! Enjoy popcorn and the film Elemental to celebrate International Friendship Month.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

Thursday, February 20, 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!

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: 15
Event Details:

An all-ages, lively storytime featuring books, music, movement, and more!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Page Turners Book Club: Grilled Cheese and Dragons (In-Person)

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Event Details:

Page Turners is an exciting book club and this is our 2nd meeting! We meet every six weeks to explore new worlds, meet new friends, unforgettable characters, crafts and activities ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Page Turners is an exciting book club and this is our 2nd meeting! We meet every six weeks to explore new worlds, meet new friends, unforgettable characters, crafts and activities inspired by our reading.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Yoga Storytime (In-Person)

Friday, February 21, 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: 15
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Arabic Storytime (In-Person)

Saturday, February 22, 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: 19

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Hands-on Learning: Body Science (In-Person)

Tuesday, February 25, 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:

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

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: 16
Event Details:

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

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Hot Cocoa, Paint and Black History (In-Person)

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, EDI
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Paint in the style of Lois Mailou Jones to create Black Art while sipping hot cocoa and celebrating Black History Month. Grades: 3-6

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, EDI
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Paint in the style of Lois Mailou Jones to create Black Art while sipping hot cocoa and celebrating Black History Month. 

Grades: 3-6

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Yoga Storytime (In-Person)

Saturday, March 1, 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 complete mi...

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: 19
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 complete mindful moments for focus and relaxation.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Kids Yoga (In-Person)

Saturday, March 1, 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: 18
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

CSPL Kit: Mini Light Up Planets (Grades K-5)

03/03/2025 @ 9:00am to 03/08/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Event Details:

Calling all little astronauts! Come pick up this craft kit to create a mini planet of your own out of a ping pong ball and a tea-light. Kits will be available to reserve and p...

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

Calling all little astronauts! Come pick up this craft kit to create a mini planet of your own out of a ping pong ball and a tea-light. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

CSPL Kit: Silly Faces Flip Book (Preschool)

03/03/2025 @ 9:00am to 03/08/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Add eye, nose, and mouth stickers to each page to create a Silly Faces Flip Book with so many funny possibilities!Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, Ma...

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: 99
Event Details:

Add eye, nose, and mouth stickers to each page to create a Silly Faces Flip Book with so many funny possibilities!

This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Chess Club (In-Person)

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Join us for an hour session of open play chess in the Community Room. All skill levels are welcome to play. There will be no formal instruction given, but Mr. Steve will be on hand...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us for an hour session of open play chess in the Community Room. All skill levels are welcome to play. There will be no formal instruction given, but Mr. Steve will be on hand to answer any chess related questions.

For grades 3-8.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

Thursday, March 6, 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!

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: 23
Event Details:

An all-ages, lively storytime featuring books, music, movement and more!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Encuentro bilingüe (Bilingual, En persona)

Saturday, March 8, 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family STEM Time

Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Family
Event Details:

Drop in any time between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. to spend quality family time exploring different STEM concepts with the help of educational toy kits. Work together to learn about magne...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Drop in any time between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. to spend quality family time exploring different STEM concepts with the help of educational toy kits. Work together to learn about magnets, circuits, robots, gears and more! 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Music & Me (In-Person)

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Event Details:

Carol Streamers, get ready to rock! Guided by professional musician and instructor Michael Twietmeyer, kids will explore a variety of instruments, from simple percussion to st...

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

Carol Streamers, get ready to rock! 

This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Hand Sewing a Bear Stuffy (In-Person)

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

This is a two part class with the first class teaching cutting, threading, stitching, and stuffing a bean bag. The second class will be picking fabric colors, pinning, stitching, a...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

This is a two part class with the first class teaching cutting, threading, stitching, and stuffing a bean bag. The second class will be picking fabric colors, pinning, stitching, and sewing your own little teddy bear.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

Thursday, March 13, 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!

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: 23
Event Details:

An all-ages, lively storytime featuring books, music, movement and more!