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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
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 ho...

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
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 your...

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
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 your...

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. 

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
Event Details:

The College of DuPage and Carol Stream Public Library will offer FREE English Language Learning classes at the library.Learn reading, writing, and speaking skillsImprove career opp...

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.

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
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 Pu...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Discovery Room
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Crafts, Outreach
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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
Event Details:

Bring your friends to this weekly hangout featuring a different activity at each meetup! No registration required.Grades: 6-8

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
Event Details:

Join the master chefs from The Kids' Table as they instruct tweens in the fine art of creating Raspberry-Lemon Scones.When you register for this event, we will email you a link to ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Zoom (Youth programs)
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

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
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 Pu...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Crafts, Outreach
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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.

Dad Mug

Father's Day Mug Sublimation Craft (In-Person, Grades 5-8)

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Come with your creative ideas and leave with a wonderful Father's Day gift. We will be coloring a piece of paper with infusible ink and transferring it to a mug. The imag...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come with your creative ideas and leave with a wonderful Father's Day gift. We will be coloring a piece of paper with infusible ink and transferring it to a mug. 

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History of Carol Stream (In-Person)

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
History, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Did you know Carol Stream is often mistakenly thought to be named after a minor waterway, but the truth is it’s named after the daughter of the village's founder, Jay Stream. Join ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Outreach
Required
Seats Remaining: 85
Event Details:

Did you know Carol Stream is often mistakenly thought to be named after a minor waterway, but the truth is it’s named after the daughter of the village's founder, Jay Stream.

Dirt and gardening supplies

DuPage Garden Club: Native Pollinators (In-Person)

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Outreach, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Honey bees tend to get a majority of the attention when it comes to pollination, but many insects play an essential role. To celebrate Pollinator Month, a Master Gardener from the ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden, Outreach, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Honey bees tend to get a majority of the attention when it comes to pollination, but many insects play an essential role.

car technology

AARP's Smart DriverTek Workshop (In-Person)

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

AARP's instructors will guide us through a 90-minute workshop to learn all about the latest high-tech safety features in your current car and what technology to look for when shopp...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

AARP's instructors will guide us through a 90-minute workshop to learn all about the latest high-tech safety features in your current car and what technology to look for when shopping for a new car.

Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs

Diamond Painting (In-Person)

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy session where you can relax, unwind, express yourself & connect with others. This month we will be celebrating Father's Day with Chicago Bears and Chicago Cu...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy session where you can relax, unwind, express yourself & connect with others. This month we will be celebrating Father's Day with Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs coasters.

teens sitting together

Summer Volunteer Program (In-Person)

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Discovery Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Outreach
Age Group:
High School
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 Pu...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Discovery Room
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Crafts, Outreach
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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.

zumba class

Zumba (In-Person)

Monday, June 9, 2025 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. Bottled water will be provided.This program requires acceptance of the f...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Get moving at this hour-long, high-intensity cardio workout. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Bottled water will be provided.

teens sitting together

Summer Volunteer Program (In-Person)

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

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Crafts, Outreach
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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.

car

Car Maintenance 101 (In-Person)

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ever wondered when it's time to change the oil in your car, or what that warning light really means? Join us for a presentation on basic car maintenance and learn how to keep your ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 79
Event Details:

Ever wondered when it's time to change the oil in your car, or what that warning light really means? Join us for a presentation on basic car maintenance and learn how to keep your car in good running condition through the different seasons.

Mackinac Island

Magical Mackinac Island (In-Person)

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Popular presenter Nancy McCully returns for a guided tour of Mackinac Island, the land of ferry boats, forts, fudge and family fun. See the many lighthouses that guided ships ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, History
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Popular presenter Nancy McCully returns for a guided tour of Mackinac Island, the land of ferry boats, forts, fudge and family fun. See the many lighthouses that guided ships through the Straits of Mackinac, visit the forts that housed missio

Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper

One More Chapter: Out of My Dreams (In-Person)

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

This month, we will be discussing the third book in the Out of My Mind series by Sharon M. Draper.Chosen to be a U.S. spokesperson at an international symposium for kids with diffe...

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

This month, we will be discussing the third book in the Out of My Mind series by Sharon M. Draper.

Southern Illinois

Exploring Southern Illinois (In-Person)

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Illinois traveler John Kokoris will share secrets to a successful visit to Shawnee National Forest, including landmarks, lodging, food and share a bit of the region's fascinating h...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, History
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Illinois traveler John Kokoris will share secrets to a successful visit to Shawnee National Forest, including landmarks, lodging, food and share a bit of the region's fascinating history.

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Meditation Together: Intro to Meditation the Chopra Way (In-Person)

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Introducing a new monthly series for adults, Meditation Together invites you to explore fun and simple relaxation techniques with your friends and neighbors.  This month,...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Introducing a new monthly series for adults, Meditation Together invites you to explore fun and simple relaxation techniques with your friends and neighbors.  

Library Closing for Father's Day

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library

The Library will be closed all day in observance of Father's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Carol Stream Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed all day in observance of Father's Day.

Spices

Spice of the Month Kit: Pickled Jalapeno Popcorn Seasoning (Adults)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Spice of the Month kits will be available at the Adult Services Desk on a first come, first served basis starting on the third Monday of each month. Supplies are limited, so please...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Spice of the Month kits will be available at the Adult Services Desk on a first come, first served basis starting on the third Monday of each month. Supplies are limited, so please request one per household, and no advanced requests can be taken.

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.

Pages Through the Ages Book Club: Before the Coffee Gets Cold (In-Person)

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, EDI, History, Reading programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come and join our Book Club’s tour through time. This month we will be reading Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. Ask for a copy of the book at the Adult Reference...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, EDI, History, Reading programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Come and join our Book Club’s tour through time. This month we will be reading Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. Ask for a copy of the book at the Adult Reference Desk.