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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!

movie

Last Wednesday Seniors Club: Film Screening (In-Person)

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

During the height of the Great Depression, members of the rowing team at the University of Washington get thrust into the spotlight as they compete for gold at the 1936 Olympics in...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 41
Event Details:

During the height of the Great Depression, members of the rowing team at the University of Washington get thrust into the spotlight as they compete for gold at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.  Directed by George Clooney. Rated PG-13.

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.

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.

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: 16
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.

canva image

Canva 101 (In-Person)

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Canva, a free online graphic design tool. With this hands-on program you will learn how to make stunning designs for social media posts, flyers, presentations a...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Canva, a free online graphic design tool. With this hands-on program you will learn how to make stunning designs for social media posts, flyers, presentations and more!

Program is open to ages 16+

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!

Juegos de mesa (En Español, En persona)

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
EDI, Entertainment, En español
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Todos son bienvenidos. El programa se llevará a cabo en español. All are welcome. This program will be held in Spanish.Vengan a disfrutar de unas botanas mientras jugamos jueg...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: EDI, Entertainment, En español
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

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

All are welcome. This program will be held in 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.

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.

Wags to Whiskers (In-Person)

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School, Family
Event Details:

The animal experts from DuPage Animal Services will be visiting and bringing along an animal helper to teach kids the ways that body language can reveal how we - and our animal fri...

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

The animal experts from DuPage Animal Services will be visiting and bringing along an animal helper to teach kids the ways that body language can reveal how we - and our animal friends - feel.

Wags to Whiskers (In-Person)

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School, Family
Event Details:

The animal experts from DuPage Animal Services will be visiting and bringing along an animal helper to teach kids the ways that body language can reveal how we - and our animal fri...

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

The animal experts from DuPage Animal Services will be visiting and bringing along an animal helper to teach kids the ways that body language can reveal how we - and our animal friends - feel.

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.

Finding Relations When No Family Stories Exist (Online)

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Author, genealogist, and Librarian Debra Dudek will guide you through an in-depth examination of the family stories, photographs and both direct and indirect evidence to rebuild th...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Author, genealogist, and Librarian Debra Dudek will guide you through an in-depth examination of the family stories, photographs and both direct and indirect evidence to rebuild the journey of an immigrant Czech family in Ohio and Nebraska.

Donuts and Dice (In-Person)

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game! We will be playing Quacks of Quedlinburg in January and February, along with a variety of board games on hand from classics to newest favorite...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game!

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 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!

Discover Library Apps, eBooks & More (In-Person)

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Movies, Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Explore the diverse offerings of library applications available at your fingertips. Whether you’re a tech-savvy book lover, want to stay in the know with digital magazines and news...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Movies, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Explore the diverse offerings of library applications available at your fingertips. Whether you’re a tech-savvy book lover, want to stay in the know with digital magazines and newspapers, or wish to challenge yourself to learn a new language.

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.

Colorful chess pieces on a bright blue background

Chess Club (In-Person)

Tuesday, February 4, 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.

Homeschool Hangout: Valentine's Day Party

Friday, February 7, 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 February, we will decorate a snack,...

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. In February, we will decorate a snack, and make Valentine cards for people.

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.

Noche de rompecabezas (En Español, En persona)

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM), En español
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

All are welcome. The program will be held in Spanish.Todos son bienvenidos. El programa se llevará a cabo en español. Vengan a disfrutar de unas botanas mientras completamos r...

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

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

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

 

Murder Mystery Night (In-Person)

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Patrons will become amateur sleuths for Murder Mystery Night. This immersive detective game, Hunt a Killer presents “Body on the Boardwalk,” will give participants everything ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Patrons will become amateur sleuths for Murder Mystery Night.

Donuts and Dice (In-Person)

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game! We will be playing Quacks of Quedlinburg in January and February, along with a variety of board games on hand from classics to newest favorite...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game!

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.

Bluey character with arms and legs outstretched, looking excited

Bluey Bash (In-Person)

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Library Event
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Event Details:

Wackadoo! It's time to celebrate our favorite Blue Heeler puppy and her family with games and activities! Grades K-2.

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Entertainment, Library Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Wackadoo! It's time to celebrate our favorite Blue Heeler puppy and her family with games and activities! Grades K-2.