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Middle School Meetup: Video Game "Just Dance"

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 1:45pm - 2:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School
Event Details:

After school is a time to unwind! On Mondays, visit the library for weekly activities including, Take and Makes, Movies, Gaming Days and more! Pick up a Middle School monthly ...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

After school is a time to unwind! On Mondays, visit the library for weekly activities including, Take and Makes, Movies, Gaming Days and more!

Three snowflakes made of Perler Beads

Middle School Meetup: Perler Beads Craft

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 1:45pm - 3:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School
Event Details:

Calling all middle schoolers! Kick off the holiday season with this exciting activity creating Perler Bead Snowflakes and use them to decorate your room, your holiday tree, or even...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Calling all middle schoolers! Kick off the holiday season with this exciting activity creating Perler Bead Snowflakes and use them to decorate your room, your holiday tree, or even your school locker.

tweens can cook

Ms. Bethany's School of Cooking: Tweens (Online)

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zoom (Youth programs) at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Join Chef Bethany as she instructs tweens in the fine art of creating homemade pasta with a simple tomato sauce and a chocolate peanut butter or Sunbutter smoothie! When you reg...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Zoom (Youth programs)
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join Chef Bethany as she instructs tweens in the fine art of creating homemade pasta with a simple tomato sauce and a chocolate peanut butter or Sunbutter smoothie!

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.

Colorful chess pieces on a bright blue background

Chess Club (In-Person)

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Middle School, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for a one-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 h...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Middle School, Everyone
Program Type: Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Join us for a one-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.

no-sew sock snowman

Muñeco de nieve de calcetines (Bilingüe, En persona)

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, EDI, En español
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, EDI, En español
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

All are welcome. This program will be bilingual.               

Todos son bienvenidos. El programa será bilingüe.

After School Art (In-Person)

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Drop by after school on the first and third Thursdays of the month to enjoy some relaxing and creative time with your friends. All instructions and supplies are provided by the Lib...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Event Details:

Drop by after school on the first and third Thursdays of the month to enjoy some relaxing and creative time with your friends. All instructions and supplies are provided by the Library.

The Christmas Pig

One More Chapter: The Christmas Pig

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Jack loves his toy, Dur Pig who has always been there for him. Then on one Christmas Eve, something terrible happens: DP is lost! But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Jack loves his toy, Dur Pig who has always been there for him. Then on one Christmas Eve, something terrible happens: DP is lost! But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes, a night when all things can come to life...even toys.

Homeschool Hangout: Winter Holiday Party

Friday, December 6, 2024 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 December, we will  decorate a ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Middle School, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 December, we will  decorate a treat, and do a holiday craft!

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.

Carol Stream Tree Lighting Extravaganza (In-Person)

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Parties & Celebrations
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Where: Carol Stream Town CenterThis year the Carol Stream Public Library is partnering with the Village of Carol Stream and the Carol Stream Park District to throw a Tree Lighting ...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Parties & Celebrations
Event Details:

Where: Carol Stream Town Center

Feliz día de las velitas

Celebracción de día de las velitas (Bilingüe, En persona)

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, EDI, En español
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
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, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, EDI, En español
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

All are welcome. This program will be bilingual.               

Todos son bienvenidos. El programa será bilingüe.

It's A Smart Cookie Party (In-Person)

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Parties & Celebrations
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Middle 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:

Smart Cookie Book Club will end the year with a party to celebrate all of the books that we have read totaling 1,334 pages, 341 thousand, 721 words this year! Bring your appetites ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Book Clubs, Parties & Celebrations
Required
Seats Remaining: 19

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:

Smart Cookie Book Club will end the year with a party to celebrate all of the books that we have read totaling 1,334 pages, 341 thousand, 721 words this year! Bring your appetites and dancing shoes as we look forward to beginning 2025!

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.

Middle School Meetup Movie: The Polar Express

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 1:45pm - 3:30pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School
Event Details:

After school is a time to unwind! On Mondays, visit the library for weekly activities including, Take and Makes, Movies, Gaming Days and more! Pick up a Middle School monthly ...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment, Movies
Event Details:

After school is a time to unwind! On Mondays, visit the library for weekly activities including, Take and Makes, Movies, Gaming Days and more!

Charlie Brown Christmas Sing-Along

Family Sing-Along

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Music, Parties & Celebrations
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Family
Event Details:

Join us for hot chocolate, cookies, and a Christmas carol sing-along around the piano. Bring the whole family as we sing holiday favorites!

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Music, Parties & Celebrations
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join us for hot chocolate, cookies, and a Christmas carol sing-along around the piano. Bring the whole family as we sing holiday favorites!

After School Art (In-Person)

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Drop by after school on the first and third Thursdays of the month to enjoy some relaxing and creative time with your friends. All instructions and supplies are provided by the Lib...

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

Drop by after school on the first and third Thursdays of the month to enjoy some relaxing and creative time with your friends. All instructions and supplies are provided by the Library.

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: 30
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.

HS Vision

Accessorize A Vision Board (In-Person)

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Come plan your new goals for 2025 and beyond. Learn how to plan your future and discover unique images to represent your goals, cut and paste them to your board, and add a little b...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Crafts, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come plan your new goals for 2025 and beyond. Learn how to plan your future and discover unique images to represent your goals, cut and paste them to your board, and add a little bling!

Grades 6-12
 

Colorful chess pieces on a bright blue background

Chess Club (In-Person)

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Middle School, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for a one-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 h...

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

Join us for a one-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.

lightbulb with gear and circuit

Family STEM Time

Sunday, January 12, 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 some quality family time exploring different STEM concepts with the help of educational toy kits. Work together to learn about ...

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: 24
Event Details:

Drop in any time between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. to spend some 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! 

Snowglobe

Globo de nieve (En Español, En persona)

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, EDI, En español
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, 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. ¡Transforma un frasco reciclado en tu propio globo de ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, EDI, En español
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

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

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

¡Transforma un frasco reciclado en tu propio globo de nieve!

Project 2-3-1 Traveling Exhibit from the Elgin History Museum

Local History Exhibit: Project 2-3-1 (Everyone, January 15-February 15)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
EDI, History
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Everyone is invited to drop by the Library from January 15- February 15 to see a traveling exhibit from the Elgin History Museum.What is Project 2-3-1 about?Two Boxcars.On October ...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: EDI, History
Event Details:

Everyone is invited to drop by the Library from January 15- February 15 to see a traveling exhibit from the Elgin History Museum.

After School Art (In-Person)

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Drop by after school on the first and third Thursdays of the month to enjoy some relaxing and creative time with your friends. All instructions and supplies are provided by the Lib...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Event Details:

Drop by after school on the first and third Thursdays of the month to enjoy some relaxing and creative time with your friends. All instructions and supplies are provided by the Library.

Maximilian & the Mystery of the Guardian Angel

Leemos Juntos: Club de lectura (Bilingüe, En persona)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, EDI, En español
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Book Clubs, EDI, En español
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

All are welcome. This program will be bilingual.               

Todos son bienvenidos. El programa será bilingüe.

Middle School Meetup: Video Games

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 1:45pm - 3:30pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School
Event Details:

After school is a time to unwind! On Mondays, visit the library for weekly activities including, Take and Makes, Movies, Gaming Days and more! Pick up a Middle School monthly ...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

After school is a time to unwind! On Mondays, visit the library for weekly activities including, Take and Makes, Movies, Gaming Days and more!

quilt 3

Middle School Meetup: Themed Quilt Craft (In-Person)

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 1:45pm - 3:00pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, EDI, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School
Event Details:

Underground Railroad quilts were said to have been used as communication tools for safe houses. There are heroes that helped along the way. Students will learn of those heroes and ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, EDI, Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Underground Railroad quilts were said to have been used as communication tools for safe houses. There are heroes that helped along the way.