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Parent with Confidence: Common Techniques (In-Person)

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Parents, come with or without your children to discover practical and effective strategies for fostering positive relationships. These proven methods, rooted in Child-Parent Relati...

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

Parents, come with or without your children to discover practical and effective strategies for fostering positive relationships.

After School Art (In-Person)

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Discovery Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Drop by after school on the first and third Thursdays of the month to enjoy some relaxing and creative time with your friends. All instructions and supplies are provided by the Lib...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Discovery Room
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Event Details:

Drop by after school on the first and third Thursdays of the month to enjoy some relaxing and creative time with your friends. All instructions and supplies are provided by the Library. No Registration required.

Grades: 6-8

study

High School Study Zone (In-Person)

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Teens, High School
Event Details:

The Create and Learn Center will be available for high schoolers as a dedicated study space. Light snacks, drinks and office supplies will be provided. Fast food and meals are not ...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

The Create and Learn Center will be available for high schoolers as a dedicated study space. Light snacks, drinks and office supplies will be provided. Fast food and meals are not allowed. Happy studying!

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.

Parents & Caregivers: Find Your Calm (In-Person)

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally off balance? Join us for a transformative program designed to equip adults with simple and effective grounding techniques to manage str...

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

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally off balance? Join us for a transformative program designed to equip adults with simple and effective grounding techniques to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation.

cartoon cat stretching on yoga mat in front of bookshelves

Yoga Storytime (In-Person)

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

An interactive storytime that pairs themed and social-emotional learning books with movement and mindfulness. Practice yoga poses, play with active songs, and pause for f...

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

An interactive storytime that pairs themed and social-emotional learning books with movement and mindfulness. Practice yoga poses, play with active songs, and pause for focus and relaxation. For ages 3-6, with caregiver. 

Donuts & Dice (In-Person)

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Games, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game! We will be playing Wandering Towers in March and April with a free play day in May. There will be a variety of board games on hand from classi...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games, Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game! We will be playing Wandering Towers in March and April with a free play day in May. There will be a variety of board games on hand from classics to newest favorites.

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.

USA Fridge Magnets

Diamond Painting (In-Person)

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

Registration will open May 1 for high schoolers and adults.Join us for a cozy and fulfilling session where you can relax, unwind, express yourself and connect with others! This mon...

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

Registration will open May 1 for high schoolers and adults.

National Tap Dance Day Performance (In-Person)

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Kids, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Flourish Dance Academy presents a National Tap Dance Day celebration!Featuring Flourish Tap students and guest professional tap dancers, this performance will showcase this uniquel...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Flourish Dance Academy presents a National Tap Dance Day celebration!

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High School Study Zone (In-Person)

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Teens, High School
Event Details:

The Create and Learn Center will be available for high schoolers as a dedicated study space. Light snacks, drinks and office supplies will be provided. Fast food and meals are not ...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

The Create and Learn Center will be available for high schoolers as a dedicated study space. Light snacks, drinks and office supplies will be provided. Fast food and meals are not allowed. Happy studying!

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.

Spices

Spice of the Month Kit: Smoked Pineapple Sugar (Adults)

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

Beginning on the third Monday of the month, call the Adult Services Desk at 630-344-6123 or email cstream@cslibrary.org to have a spice put aside for you. Restricted to one per hou...

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

Beginning on the third Monday of the month, call the Adult Services Desk at 630-344-6123 or email cstream@cslibrary.org to have a spice put aside for you. Restricted to one per household. 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.

Daises

CSPL Kit: Pipe Cleaner Daisies (Grades: K-5)

05/19/2025 @ 9:00am to 05/24/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Event Details:

Spring is in the air, so let's make a springy flower! These pipe cleaner daisies would be the perfect centerpiece for any springtime event.Kits will be available to reserve and pic...

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

Spring is in the air, so let's make a springy flower! These pipe cleaner daisies would be the perfect centerpiece for any springtime event.

Popsicle sticks with Velcro dots at the ends, stuck together in geometric designs and letters.

CSPL Kit: Stick & Connect (Preschool)

05/19/2025 @ 9:00am to 05/24/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Press on the Velcro dots and connect the colorful craft sticks to make objects, shapes and letters!Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, May 19. To reserv...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Press on the Velcro dots and connect the colorful craft sticks to make objects, shapes and letters!

baby mobile with animal stuffies underneath

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Monday, May 19, 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: 15
Event Details:

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

The Wild Robot movie

Middle School Meetup Movie: The Wild Robot

Monday, May 19, 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!The Wild Robot: After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an ...

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!

Sensory Series: Magic Noodles (In-Person)

Monday, May 19, 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:

Squish, squeeze, and shape these cornstarch noodles into any creation you'd like 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: 25
Event Details:

Squish, squeeze, and shape these cornstarch noodles into any creation you'd like in this half hour of free play.

Workspace Mondays (In-Person)

Monday, May 19, 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: 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
Event Details:

Come and join our Book Club’s tour through time. This month we will be reading The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness ...

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: 22
Event Details:

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

Three young toddlers playing with toys.

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Tuesday, May 20, 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: 15
Event Details:

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

study

High School Study Zone (In-Person)

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Teens, High School
Event Details:

The Create and Learn Center will be available for high schoolers as a dedicated study space. Light snacks, drinks and office supplies will be provided. Fast food and meals are not ...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

The Create and Learn Center will be available for high schoolers as a dedicated study space. Light snacks, drinks and office supplies will be provided. Fast food and meals are not allowed. Happy studying!

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.

Chair Yoga (In-Person)

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

No yoga mat? No problem. Learn how to do traditional yoga poses using a chair as a prop! Great for seniors, office workers, students or anyone who needs a quick yoga break from dai...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

No yoga mat? No problem. Learn how to do traditional yoga poses using a chair as a prop! Great for seniors, office workers, students or anyone who needs a quick yoga break from daily tasks or stiff muscles.

different colored 2s and 3s

Terrific 2s and 3s (In-Person)

Wednesday, May 21, 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: 15
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, May 21, 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: 15
Event Details:

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


 

Social Services Hours (In-Person)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room B at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Drop-in and meet your local social worker and connect with services that meet your needs. Learn what is available to residents.

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Study Room B
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Drop-in and meet your local social worker and connect with services that meet your needs. Learn what is available to residents.

computers

Computer Fundamentals: Learning Windows

Wednesday, May 21, 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.