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Magic Matt's Family Fun Show (In-Person)

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Music
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Family
Event Details:

Spring Break entertainment with Magic Matt! Bring the whole family to experience an interactive magic show for everyone to enjoy. Please register all family members attending.Famil...

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Spring Break entertainment with Magic Matt! Bring the whole family to experience an interactive magic show for everyone to enjoy. Please register all family members attending.

Family

Autism Awareness Key Chains

Diamond Painting (In-Person)

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy and fulfilling session where you can relax, unwind, express yourself and connect with others! This month we will be making key chains for Autism Awareness Month!...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy and fulfilling session where you can relax, unwind, express yourself and connect with others! This month we will be making key chains for Autism Awareness Month!

QTY LIMIT: 3 per attendee

Bird Nest

CSPL Kit: Build A Bird's Nest (Preschool)

04/07/2025 @ 9:00am to 04/12/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Make & Take
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool
Event Details:

Have fun building a nest for baby birds!Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, April 7. To reserve a kit, register below, call us at 630-344-6127 or email ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Make & Take
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Have fun building a nest for baby birds!

Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, April 7. To reserve a kit, register below, call us at 630-344-6127 or email us at children@cslibrary.org.

Butterfly

CSPL Kit: Butterfly Cycle (Grades K-5)

04/07/2025 @ 9:00am to 04/12/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Make & Take
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Event Details:

Have fun learning about the butterfly cycle!Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, March 4. To reserve a kit, register below, call us at 630-344-6127 or em...

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

Have fun learning about the butterfly cycle!

Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, March 4. To reserve a kit, register below, call us at 630-344-6127 or email us at children@cslibrary.org.

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

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Monday, April 7, 2025 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.  

Butterfly made from Perler Beads in shades of purple, pink, blue, and yellow

Middle School Meetup: Perler Bead Crafts

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 1:45pm - 3:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School
Event Details:

Bring your friends to this fun hangout featuring a different activity at each scheduled meetup! Calling all middle schoolers! Make a Perler Bead creation using our provided te...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Bring your friends to this fun hangout featuring a different activity at each scheduled meetup! 

Workspace Mondays (In-Person)

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

Adults and High Schoolers can find their #MondayMotivation in this weekly productivity zone.  Whether you need personal desk space, group collaboration tables, or just somewhe...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

Adults and High Schoolers can find their #MondayMotivation in this weekly productivity zone.  Whether you need personal desk space, group collaboration tables, or just somewhere to focus outside of your home, this flexible coworking space is

Financial Fitness: Navigating Student Loans (Online)

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom (Adult and Teen programs) at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Finances
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Barbara Ginty, CFP®  CEPA®, will guide you through the complex landscape of student loans and how they can impact long-term financial goals, including retirement savings. Expl...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Zoom (Adult and Teen programs)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finances
Event Details:

Barbara Ginty, CFP®  CEPA®, will guide you through the complex landscape of student loans and how they can impact long-term financial goals, including retirement savings.

Three young toddlers playing with toys.

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Horizon 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: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

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

Book Case

Miniature Bookcase (In-Person)

Tuesday, April 8, 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
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Tuesday, April 1. You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.Creating a miniature bookcase ...

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: 0
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Tuesday, April 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.

Colorful chess pieces on a bright blue background

Chess Club (In-Person)

Tuesday, April 8, 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: 19
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.

Book Case

Miniature Bookcase (In-Person)

Tuesday, April 8, 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
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Tuesday, April 1. You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.Creating a miniature bookcase ...

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: 0
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Tuesday, April 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.

different colored 2s and 3s

Terrific 2s and 3s (In-Person)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 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: 8
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, April 9, 2025 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 and 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: 14
Event Details:

Join us for a live storytime and dance, sing, read and play. 


 

Self-Publishing 101 (In-Person)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Careers, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Award winning writer Theresa Goodrich will guide you through the steps to go from manuscript to final product, including the pros and cons of indie publishing, common mistakes, the...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Careers, Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Award winning writer Theresa Goodrich will guide you through the steps to go from manuscript to final product, including the pros and cons of indie publishing, common mistakes, the basics of distribution, and tips on promoting and marketing.

Adults and young children shaking eggs at storytime.

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

Thursday, April 10, 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! For families with children ages birth to six.

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: 13
Event Details:

An all-ages, lively storytime featuring books, music, movement, and more! For families with children ages birth to six.

Microsoft Excel Basics (In-Person)

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Careers, Business & Finances, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Gain more confidence in your computer skills. In this single-session class, we will be showing you how to use Microsoft Excel, a common spreadsheet program on many desktop computer...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Careers, Business & Finances, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Gain more confidence in your computer skills. In this single-session class, we will be showing you how to use Microsoft Excel, a common spreadsheet program on many desktop computers useful for making charts, tables, and more. 

Children's hands working at a craft table.

Itty Bitty Book Fun (In-Person)

Friday, April 11, 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 explore our favorite books and authors with activities, crafts, and playful learning stations. For ages 3-8, with caregiver. Drop in anytime from 10:00-11:30 to create wi...

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: 24
Event Details:

Come explore our favorite books and authors with activities, crafts, and playful learning stations. For ages 3-8, with caregiver. 

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

Bilingual Mingle

Encuentro bilingüe (Bilingual, En persona)

Saturday, April 12, 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.

Lego Frame

LEGO Club (In-Person)

Sunday, April 13, 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
Event Details:

Bring your friends and family for a great time where you can construct all of your complex LEGO ideas. Come prepared for some Sunday fun with your family!Registration is Encouraged...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Bring your friends and family for a great time where you can construct all of your complex LEGO ideas. Come prepared for some Sunday fun with your family!

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

 

Earth Day Activity Kit - Ag in a Bag

04/14/2025 @ 9:00am to 04/19/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Make & Take
Age Group:
Elementary School
Event Details:

Learn about Earth Day by picking up this Ag in a Bag courtesy of the DuPage County Farm Bureau. Includes information about Earth Day and materials to make a Circles of Earth bracel...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Make & Take
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Learn about Earth Day by picking up this Ag in a Bag courtesy of the DuPage County Farm Bureau. Includes information about Earth Day and materials to make a Circles of Earth bracelet.

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

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Monday, April 14, 2025 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: 11
Event Details:

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

Music & Me (In-Person)

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool
Event Details:

Carol Streamers, get ready to rock! Professional musician and instructor Michael Twietmeyer will be setting up shop to teach the fundamentals of music. The class begins with joyful...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Carol Streamers, get ready to rock! Professional musician and instructor Michael Twietmeyer will be setting up shop to teach the fundamentals of music.

Workspace Mondays (In-Person)

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

Adults and High Schoolers can find their #MondayMotivation in this weekly productivity zone.  Whether you need personal desk space, group collaboration tables, or just somewhe...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

Adults and High Schoolers can find their #MondayMotivation in this weekly productivity zone.  Whether you need personal desk space, group collaboration tables, or just somewhere to focus outside of your home, this flexible coworking space is