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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

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.

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Registration 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)
Registration Required
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.

Wine Bottle

Decoupage Napkins on Glass (In-Person)

Tuesday, May 27, 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

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

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

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

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Thursday May 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.

Wine Bottle

Decoupage Napkins on Glass (In-Person)

Tuesday, May 27, 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

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

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

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

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Thursday May 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.

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

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.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
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.

computers

Computer Fundamentals: Learning Windows

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults

Thank you for your interest in our program! Registration for this session is now closed. However, we encourage you to check back for future offerings, as we will look to offer this program again in the future.

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

Thank you for your interest in our program! Registration for this session is now closed. However, we encourage you to check back for future offerings, as we will look to offer this program again in the future.

henna

Henna: History & Demonstration (In-Person)

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, EDI, History
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join Asma Bohra of Colorful Smiles as she gives a brief overview of Henna and its history; she will also instruct us on Henna designs both on paper and on hands.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, EDI, History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Asma Bohra of Colorful Smiles as she gives a brief overview of Henna and its history; she will also instruct us on Henna designs both on paper and on hands.

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

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!

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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!

zumba class

Zumba (In-Person)

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Music
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

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

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!

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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!

Female caregiver signing "more" with child in lap.

Caregiver Cafe: Baby Sign Language (In-Person)

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Adults

Caregiver Cafe is a quarterly series with topics relevant to parents and other caregivers of young children, especially under age three.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Caregiver Cafe is a quarterly series with topics relevant to parents and other caregivers of young children, especially under age three.

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.

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

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!

View Details
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 Kick-Off (In-Person)

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Library Event
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone

Kick off the beginning of Summer Reading by coloring our world through fun activities, music, crafts and ice pops. Drop by the Library anytime between 2-4 p.m. Make sure to take home reading logs for the whole family!

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Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Library Event
Event Details:

Kick off the beginning of Summer Reading by coloring our world through fun activities, music, crafts and ice pops. Drop by the Library anytime between 2-4 p.m. Make sure to take home reading logs for the whole family!

Take & Make: Rainbow Friendship Bracelet (High School)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take
Age Group:
High School

Take & Make kits will be available at the Adult Services Desk on a first come, first served basis starting on the first of each month. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per high schooler. 

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

Take & Make kits will be available at the Adult Services Desk on a first come, first served basis starting on the first of each month. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per high schooler. 

Rainbow

Take & Make: Yarn Wrapped Rainbow (Adult)

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

Take & Make kits will be available at the Adult Services Desk on a first come, first served basis starting on the first of each month. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per adult patron. 

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

Take & Make kits will be available at the Adult Services Desk on a first come, first served basis starting on the first of each month. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per adult patron. 

Lego Frame

LEGO Club (In-Person)

Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Bring your friends and family for a great time constructing all of your LEGO ideas. 

Registration is Encouraged NOT required so drop-ins are welcome.

 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your friends and family for a great time constructing all of your LEGO ideas. 

Registration is Encouraged NOT required so drop-ins are welcome.

 

COD

College of DuPage ELA Class Testing (In-Person)

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
EDI, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults

The College of DuPage and Carol Stream Public Library will offer FREE English Language Learning classes at the library.

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Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: EDI, Outreach
Event Details:

The College of DuPage and Carol Stream Public Library will offer FREE English Language Learning classes at the library.

Photo of a paper rainbow

CSPL Kit: Rainbow Fun (Preschool)

06/02/2025 @ 9:00am to 06/07/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Make & Take
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool

This toddler rainbow craft is an example of how you can teach color recognition in a fun, hands-on ways.

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Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Make & Take
Event Details:

This toddler rainbow craft is an example of how you can teach color recognition in a fun, hands-on ways.

Recreation of Hokusai's The Wave made using torn up pieces of paper

CSPL Kit: Wave Art (Grades K-5)

06/02/2025 @ 9:00am to 06/07/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Color our world by creating a recreation of Hokusai's most famous painting, The Wave, made from torn strips of paper.

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

Color our world by creating a recreation of Hokusai's most famous painting, The Wave, made from torn strips of paper.

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

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers

We will share wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion    will follow the storytime. 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will share wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion    will follow the storytime. 

teens gathered around a table, working together

Summer Volunteer Program (In-Person)

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Discovery Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Outreach
Age Group:
High School

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to spend your summer? Boost your college applications while you make new friends, and give back to your community by joining the Carol Stream Public Library Summer Volunteer Program!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Discovery Room
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Crafts, Outreach
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to spend your summer? Boost your college applications while you make new friends, and give back to your community by joining the Carol Stream Public Library Summer Volunteer Program!

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: Video Gaming (In-Person)

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 1:45pm - 3:30pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School

Bring your friends to this weekly hangout featuring a different activity at each meetup! No registration required.

Grades: 6-8

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

Bring your friends to this weekly hangout featuring a different activity at each meetup! No registration required.

Grades: 6-8

tweens can cook

Tweens Can Cook: Raspberry-Lemon Scones (Online)

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zoom (Youth programs) at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Middle School

Join the master chefs from The Kids' Table as they instruct tweens in the fine art of creating Raspberry-Lemon Scones.

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

Join the master chefs from The Kids' Table as they instruct tweens in the fine art of creating Raspberry-Lemon Scones.

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.

Three young toddlers playing with toys.

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers

We will share wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion    will follow the storytime. 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will share wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion    will follow the storytime. 

teens gathered around a table, working together

Summer Volunteer Program (In-Person)

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Outreach
Age Group:
High School

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to spend your summer? Boost your college applications while you make new friends, and give back to your community by joining the Carol Stream Public Library Summer Volunteer Program!

View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Crafts, Outreach
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to spend your summer? Boost your college applications while you make new friends, and give back to your community by joining the Carol Stream Public Library Summer Volunteer Program!

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.