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OUT OF STOCK - CSPL Kit: Pine Cone Christmas Tree (Grades K-5)

12/16/2024 @ 9:00am - 12/21/2024 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Make & Take, Passive Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Accessorize a mini pine cone and delve into the holiday spirit!

OUT OF STOCK - CSPL Kit: Washi Tape Christmas Tree (Preschool)

12/16/2024 @ 9:00am - 12/21/2024 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Rip and stick to create a Christmas tree made from washi tape, then decorate with more stickers.

Board Game & Puzzle Extravaganza (Drop-In, In-Person)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
High School, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults, Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend your afternoon? Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just looking for a casual game, we have something for everyone!

Library Closing for Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Closing
Branches:
Carol Stream Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed all day on December 24 and December 25 in observance of the Christmas Holiday.

Friday Stories and Fun (In-Person)

10:00am - 11:30am
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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!

Take & Make: Mini Mason Jar Snowman (Adults)

All Day
Adults
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Event Details:

Beginning on Monday, December 30, call the Adult Services Desk at 630-344-6123 or email cstream@cslibrary.org to have a kit put aside for you! Supplies are limited, so please request one per person, and no advanced requests can be taken.

Lectura familiar en español (En Español, En persona)

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Family
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: EDI, Storytimes, En español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

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

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

Pages Through the Ages Book Club: Holiday Party

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, EDI, Reading programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

New and returning members welcome to join our book club's tour through time. No book assigned this month as we will be enjoying our annual holiday party! This event was rescheduled from Monday, December 2nd.

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.

Happy Noon Year!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Parties & Celebrations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Is midnight way past your bedtime? Join us to ring in the New Year a little early. We'll make a craft, listen to a story or two, and then dance to some of our favorite tunes.

Library Closing for New Year's Eve

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Carol Stream Public Library
Description:

The Library will closed at 5:00 pm on December 31 in observance of the New Year's Day holiday.

Library Closing for New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Carol Stream Public Library
Description:

The Library will closed all day on January 1 in observance of the New Year's Day holiday.

Take & Make: Glass Gem Magnets (High School)

All Day
High School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Event Details:

Request a kit starting January 2 by calling Adult Services at (630) 344-6123, emailing cstream@cslibrary.org, or chatting with us at https://www.cslibrary.org/contact.

Take & Make: Lunar New Year Cherry Blossom Tree (Adult)

All Day
Adults
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Event Details:

Beginning on the second of the month, call the Adult Services Desk at 630-344-6123 or email cstream@cslibrary.org to have a kit put aside for you! Supplies are limited, so please request one per person, and no advanced requests can be taken.

DuPage Organic Gardening Club: Sharpening Garden Tools (In-Person)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden, Outreach
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Start the new year by giving your garden tools a fresh edge!

Homeschool Hangout: Pointillism and Georges Seurat (In-Person)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Middle School, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Middle School, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Yoga Storytime (In-Person)

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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 have some mindful moments for focus and relaxation.

Kids Yoga (In-Person)

11:00am - 11:45am
Kids, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Yoga's a great way to experience movement and relaxation at your own pace, so join us for themed kids poses, active games and breathing and mindfulness breaks. For grades 1-5.

Celebración del Día de los Reyes (Bilingüe, En persona)

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: EDI, Parties & Celebrations, Storytimes, En español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

All are welcome. This program will be bilingual.               

Todos son bienvenidos. El programa será bilingüe.

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.

Board Game & Puzzle Extravaganza (Drop-In, In-Person)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
High School, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults, Family
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend your afternoon? Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just looking for a casual game, we have something for everyone!

Volunteer Craft Kit for Teens

All Day
Teens
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Outreach, Passive Program
Event Details:

Get creative and give back to the community! Pick up a Volunteer Craft Kit starting on the first Monday of each month. Complete the crafts and return the kit by the end of the month to receive one hour of community service credit.

CSPL Kit: Paper Bag Puppies (Preschool)

01/06/2025 @ 9:00am - 01/11/2025 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Make & Take
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Build your own stuffie using the materials provided and perfect your pooch in your own unique way with crayons, glue, and cotton balls.

CSPL Kit: Snowball Launchers (Grades K-5)

01/06/2025 @ 9:00am - 01/11/2025 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Enjoy some winter fun with a paper roll snowman that can launch snowballs!

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

9:30am - 10:15am
Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration 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.  

Wags to Whiskers (In-Person)

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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.