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Pages Through the Ages Book Club: Holiday Party (In-Person)

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room 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!

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, EDI, Reading programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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!

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.

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

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 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: 8
Event Details:

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

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.

tots

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

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zoom (Youth programs) at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool
Event Details:

Join Chef Bethany as she instructs preschoolers in the fine art of creating homemade granola bars and a strawberry smoothie! When you register for this event, we will email you ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Zoom (Youth programs)
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join Chef Bethany as she instructs preschoolers in the fine art of creating homemade granola bars and a strawberry 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.

different colored 2s and 3s

Terrific 2s and 3s (In-Person)

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 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: 12
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, December 4, 2024 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 to 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 to dance, sing, read and play. 

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.

Goodwill CEJA Outreach in Lobby of Library

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lobby at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Stop by the library as Goodwill Chicago will host a table in the lobby Wednesday, December 4th from 4pm-6pm, sharing information about their CEJA program and other offerings

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Stop by the library as Goodwill Chicago will host a table in the lobby Wednesday, December 4th from 4pm-6pm, sharing information about their CEJA program and other offerings

Group of children reading

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

Thursday, December 5, 2024 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:

Get ready for an all ages storytime featuring stories, music and movement!

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: 19
Event Details:

Get ready for an all ages storytime featuring stories, music and movement!

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.

Kids Can Cook

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

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zoom (Youth programs) at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Elementary School
Event Details:

Join Chef Bethany as she instructs kids in the fine art of creating crepes with homemade whipped cream & chocolate banana peanut (or sun) butter smoothie When you register f...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Zoom (Youth programs)
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Join Chef Bethany as she instructs kids in the fine art of creating crepes with homemade whipped cream & chocolate banana peanut (or sun) butter 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.

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: 18
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.

cartoon cat stretching on yoga mat in front of bookshelves

Yoga Storytime (In-Person)

Saturday, December 7, 2024 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, December 7, 2024 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: 17
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.

games

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

Saturday, December 7, 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!

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.

Dairy Activity Kit: Ag in a Bag

12/09/2024 @ 9:00am to 12/14/2024 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Make & Take
Age Group:
Elementary School
Event Details:

Learn about dairy by picking up this Ag in a Bag courtesy of the DuPage County Farm Bureau. Includes information and activities about dairy 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: 74
Event Details:

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

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

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Monday, December 9, 2024 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: 14
Event Details:

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

Sensory Series: Penguin Winter Wonderland (In-Person)

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Shape, squeeze & sculpt - this month, we're bringing out homemade snow for half an hour of fun sensory activities.

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Shape, squeeze & sculpt - this month, we're bringing out homemade snow for half an hour of fun sensory activities.

zumba class

Zumba (In-Person)

Monday, December 9, 2024 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 at this hour-long, high-intensity cardio workout. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Light refreshments will be served. This program requires acceptance o...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Get moving at this hour-long, high-intensity cardio workout. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Light refreshments will be served.

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

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 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: 10
Event Details:

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

Mug

Sublimation Mug (In-Person)

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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 Monday, December 2.  You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time. Discover how to util...

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: 12
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Monday, December 2. 

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.

webinar

Student Success: Teamwork & Collaboration (Tutor.com, Online)

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Zoom (Adult and Teen programs) at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Careers
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Adults
Event Details:

Working effectively with others in collaborative team projects is integral to success in school and the workplace and is a highly sought-after skill by employers. In this webinar, ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Zoom (Adult and Teen programs)
Age Group: Teens, High School, Adults
Program Type: Careers
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Working effectively with others in collaborative team projects is integral to success in school and the workplace and is a highly sought-after skill by employers.