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The Little Merm

Middle School Meetup Movie: The Little Mermaid (2023) (In-Person)

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 1:45pm - 3:30pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School
Event Details:

Bring your friends to this fun hangout featuring a different activity at each scheduled meetup!This week's movie is The Little Mermaid (2023).No registration required.Grades: 6-8

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

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

This week's movie is The Little Mermaid (2023).

No registration required.

Grades: 6-8

Sensory Series: Cloud Dough (In-Person)

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Let's explore all things that are fun to squish, squeeze and shape. We'll make silky, squishy 2-ingredient dough in this half hour of free play.

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Let's explore all things that are fun to squish, squeeze and shape. We'll make silky, squishy 2-ingredient dough in this half hour of free play.

Workspace Mondays (In-Person)

Monday, April 21, 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 somewher...

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 h

Pages Through the Ages Book Club: Great Gatsby 100th Anniversary (In-Person)

Monday, April 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
Event Details:

Join our Book Club's tour through time. This month we will be reading The Great Gatsby and celebrating the 100th anniversary of this classic. Ask for a copy of the book at the...

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: 5
Event Details:

Join our Book Club's tour through time. This month we will be reading The Great Gatsby and celebrating the 100th anniversary of this classic. Ask for a copy of the book at the Adult Reference Desk.

Clouds and rain activity with floatin shaving cream above blue-colored water.

Hands-on Learning: Weather (In-Person)

Tuesday, April 22, 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
Event Details:

We’ll have playful learning stations for child and caregiver to explore this month's topic--weather--in a tactile, fun way! For ages 2-6, with caregiver. Drop in anytime from ...

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)
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

We’ll have playful learning stations for child and caregiver to explore this month's topic--weather--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.

Windchime made of plastic lids and pony beads hanging in front of a white background

Recycled Plastic Lid Windchime (In-Person)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day by making a windchime out of recycled materials! We will be using plastic lids and pony beads to make this fun spring craft.Grades 4-8.

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day by making a windchime out of recycled materials! We will be using plastic lids and pony beads to make this fun spring craft.

Grades 4-8.

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A Tour of the 1893 World's Fair (In-Person)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Dream City Dreaming author Cindy Angell Keeling offers a fascinating introduction to the spectacular Chicago World’s Fair. In this entertaining presentation, Cindy will take you on...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Dream City Dreaming author Cindy Angell Keeling offers a fascinating introduction to the spectacular Chicago World’s Fair.

Children dancing under a disco ball with the text Let's dance!

Fancy Feet (In-Person)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
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 wit...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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.

Baby sitting, crawling, walking

Caregiver Cafe: Birth to 3 Developmental Milestones (In-Person)

Wednesday, April 23, 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
Event Details:

Caregiver Cafe is a quarterly series with topics relevant to parents and other caregivers of young children, especially under age three. Enjoy a beverage from our coffee bar while ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
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.

computers

Computer Fundamentals: Learning Windows

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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.

Financial Fitness: Terry Savage Talks Money (Online)

Wednesday, April 23, 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:

Terry Savage is a nationally recognized expert on personal finance, the economy and the markets. She is regularly on TV, radio, newspapers, and has written several books. Terry wil...

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

Terry Savage is a nationally recognized expert on personal finance, the economy and the markets. She is regularly on TV, radio, newspapers, and has written several books.

Minecraft

Page Turners: Minecraft: The Sky's the Limit (In-Person)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Discovery Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Passive Program
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Event Details:

Page Turners is an exciting new Book Club. We meet every six weeks to explore new worlds, meet new friends, unforgettable characters, crafts and activities inspired by our reading....

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Discovery Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Book Clubs, Passive Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Page Turners is an exciting new Book Club. We meet every six weeks to explore new worlds, meet new friends, unforgettable characters, crafts and activities inspired by our reading.

zumba class

Zumba (In-Person)

Thursday, April 24, 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 in this hour-long, high-intensity cardio workout. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Bottled water will be provided.This program requires acceptance of the following&nb...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

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

Illustration of children playing

Friday Stories and Fun (In-Person)

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Fridays are fierce, fun, and fantastic at the Library! Join us for a fabulous storytime, and stay afterwards to enjoy an hour of free play.

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Fridays are fierce, fun, and fantastic at the Library! Join us for a fabulous storytime, and stay afterwards to enjoy an hour of free play.

Spanish Storytime

Lectura familiar en español (En español, En persona)

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, EDI, Storytimes, En español
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

Todos son bienvenidos. Este programa se llevará a cabo en español.All are welcome. This program will be held in Spanish.Acompañenos para tener la oportunidad de leer libros infanti...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Crafts, EDI, Storytimes, En español
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Todos son bienvenidos. Este programa se llevará a cabo en español.
All are welcome. This program will be held in Spanish.

Mother and child reading a book together

Arabic Storytime (In-Person)

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
EDI, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Storytimes:

Join us for a fun time with stories, rhymes, and songs.

Event Details:

As-salamu alaykum and welcome to one and all! The Library is thrilled to introduce a new program for Arabic learners and speakers. Arabic Storytime is suitable for families who spe...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: EDI, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 19

Storytimes

Join us for a fun time with stories, rhymes, and songs.

Event Details:

As-salamu alaykum and welcome to one and all! The Library is thrilled to introduce a new program for Arabic learners and speakers.

Middle School Meetup: Video Games

Monday, April 28, 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 fun hangout featuring a different activity at each scheduled 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 fun hangout featuring a different activity at each scheduled meetup! No registration required.

Grades: 6-8

Workspace Mondays (In-Person)

Monday, April 28, 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 somewher...

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 h

A parking space for an electric vehicle.

A Guide to Electric Vehicles (In-Person)

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Finances, History, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

Librarian Paul McDonald will provide a fun and informative 1-hour presentation about electric vehicles.

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Business & Finances, History, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

Librarian Paul McDonald will provide a fun and informative 1-hour presentation about electric vehicles.

aarp

AARP Smart Driver Course, Day 1 (In-Person)

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Finances, Health & Wellness, Outreach, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Registration opens for Carol Stream Public Library cardholders on March 31st at 9:00 a.m.This class is a two-day course, with session one on Tuesday, April 29th, from 10:00 a.m. to...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finances, Health & Wellness, Outreach, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Registration opens for Carol Stream Public Library cardholders on March 31st at 9:00 a.m.

Icash: Discover Your Unclaimed Property (In-Person)

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Lobby at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Community Group Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Drop by the Library any time between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and discover if you have any unclaimed property in Illinois and how to claim it.

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Group Meeting
Event Details:

Drop by the Library any time between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and discover if you have any unclaimed property in Illinois and how to claim it.

now

Smart Cookie Book Club: Now We Are Six (In-Person)

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Discovery Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Passive Program
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Smart Cookie Book Club:

Smart Cookies love to read and talk about books! Sign up at the Youth Services Desk to receive your free copy of this month’s book. There will be cookies!

Event Details:

Christopher Robin's Winnie the Pooh Collection of funny poems that tell of playful adventures, the joys and pains of growing up, memorable animal friends, and more. Who wouldn't lo...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Discovery Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Book Clubs, Passive Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 3

Smart Cookie Book Club

Smart Cookies love to read and talk about books! Sign up at the Youth Services Desk to receive your free copy of this month’s book. There will be cookies!

Event Details:

Christopher Robin's Winnie the Pooh Collection of funny poems that tell of playful adventures, the joys and pains of growing up, memorable animal friends, and more. Who wouldn't love staying six.

Grades 3-5

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.

aarp

AARP Smart Driver Course, Day 2 (In-Person)

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Finances, Health & Wellness, Outreach, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This class is a two-day course, with session one on Tuesday, April 29th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and session two on Wednesday, April 30th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  R...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finances, Health & Wellness, Outreach, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

This class is a two-day course, with session one on Tuesday, April 29th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and session two on Wednesday, April 30th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

On the Dot (In-Person)

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Event Details:

Celebrate spring by creating a picture using only dots of paint. We will use the artwork of pointillist painter Georges Seurat as our inspiration.

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Celebrate spring by creating a picture using only dots of paint. We will use the artwork of pointillist painter Georges Seurat as our inspiration.