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Spring Binge Boxes (Adults & High Schoolers)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Passive Program, Reading programs
Age Group:
High School, Adults

A Binge Box is a box full of books hand-selected for you by our librarians, plus treats and small gifts to brighten your day.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Passive Program, Reading programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

A Binge Box is a box full of books hand-selected for you by our librarians, plus treats and small gifts to brighten your day.

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: The Anxious Generation (In-Person)

Monday, May 19, 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

Come and join our Book Club’s tour through time.

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

Come and join our Book Club’s tour through time.

Summer Reading Information (Everyone)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Reading programs
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone

May 27 – August 10

WELCOME TO SUMMER READING 2025: COLOR OUR WORLD

The annual reading tradition for all ages at the Carol Stream Public Library.

KICKOFF EVENTS:

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Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Book Clubs, Reading programs
Event Details:

May 27 – August 10

WELCOME TO SUMMER READING 2025: COLOR OUR WORLD

The annual reading tradition for all ages at the Carol Stream Public Library.

KICKOFF EVENTS:

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

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

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

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

Children's hands working at a craft table.

Itty Bitty Book Fun (In-Person)

Friday, June 13, 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

Discover new picture books and see old favorites in a new way with art and craft projects. For ages 3-8, with caregiver. 

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

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover new picture books and see old favorites in a new way with art and craft projects. For ages 3-8, with caregiver. 

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

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

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.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, EDI, History, Reading programs
Registration Required
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.

Baloney and Friends

Page Turners Book Club: Baloney and Friends: Going Up! (In-Person)

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Discovery Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Giggle your way through this adventurous graphic novel with Baloney the pig, Bizz the bumblebee, Peanut the horse, and everyone's favorite grumpy rabbit, Krabbit.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Discovery Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Giggle your way through this adventurous graphic novel with Baloney the pig, Bizz the bumblebee, Peanut the horse, and everyone's favorite grumpy rabbit, Krabbit.

Faker by Gordon Korman

One More Chapter: Faker (In-Person)

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Middle School

This month, we will examine Gordon Korman's funny and thoughtful work, Faker. 

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

This month, we will examine Gordon Korman's funny and thoughtful work, Faker. 

Fear Street Prom Queen

Summer Break Book Club: Fear Street Prom Queen (In-Person, High School)

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Reading programs
Age Group:
High School

High Schoolers are invited to a one-time book club this summer!  Pick up a copy of Fear Street: Prom Queen by R. L. Stein after its release date on June 3rd.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Book Clubs, Reading programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

High Schoolers are invited to a one-time book club this summer!  Pick up a copy of Fear Street: Prom Queen by R. L. Stein after its release date on June 3rd.

Children's hands working at a craft table.

Itty Bitty Book Fun (In-Person)

Friday, July 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

Discover new picture books and see old favorites in a new way with art and craft projects. For ages 3-8, with caregiver. 

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

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover new picture books and see old favorites in a new way with art and craft projects. For ages 3-8, with caregiver. 

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

Pages Through the Ages Book Club: Memoirs of a Geisha (In-Person)

Monday, July 21, 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

Come and join our Book Club’s tour through time. This month we will be reading Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden. Ask for a copy of the book at the Adult Reference Desk.

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

Come and join our Book Club’s tour through time. This month we will be reading Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden. Ask for a copy of the book at the Adult Reference Desk.

Children's hands working at a craft table.

Itty Bitty Book Fun (In-Person)

Friday, August 8, 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

Discover new picture books and see old favorites in a new way with art and craft projects. For ages 3-8, with caregiver. 

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

View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover new picture books and see old favorites in a new way with art and craft projects. For ages 3-8, with caregiver. 

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

A First Time for Everything by Dan Santat

One More Chapter: A First Time for Everything

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Middle School

This month's selection is Dan Santat's graphic novel memoir of the trip that changed his life, A First Time for Everything.

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

This month's selection is Dan Santat's graphic novel memoir of the trip that changed his life, A First Time for Everything.

Binge Box

Summer Binge Boxes (High Schoolers & Adults)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Passive Program, Reading programs
Age Group:
High School, Adults

A Binge Box is a box full of books hand-selected for you by our librarians, plus treats and small gifts to brighten your day.

View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Passive Program, Reading programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

A Binge Box is a box full of books hand-selected for you by our librarians, plus treats and small gifts to brighten your day.

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: Summer Party (In-Person)

Monday, August 18, 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

Come and join our Book Club’s tour through time. This month we will be taking a break from assigned reading to enjoy our annual summer party!  Snacks and games provided by the Library.

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

Come and join our Book Club’s tour through time. This month we will be taking a break from assigned reading to enjoy our annual summer party!  Snacks and games provided by the Library.