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Middle School Meetup: Video Game "Just Dance"

1:45pm - 2:30pm
Teens, Middle School
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!

High School Volunteer Craft Kit

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

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

Middle School Meetup: Perler Beads Craft

1:45pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Entertainment
Registration 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.

Muñeco de nieve de calcetines (Bilingüe, En persona)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, EDI, En español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

All are welcome. This program will be bilingual.               

Todos son bienvenidos. El programa será bilingüe.

Carol Stream Tree Lighting Extravaganza (In-Person)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
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: Parties & Celebrations
Event Details:

Where: Carol Stream Town Center

Student Success: Teamwork & Collaboration (Tutor.com, Online)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, High School, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Zoom (Adult and Teen programs)
Age Group: Teens, High School, Adults
Program Type: Careers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Working effectively with others in collaborative team projects is integral to success in school and the workplace and is a highly sought-after skill by employers.

Canva 101 (In-Person)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration 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

1:45pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Middle School
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!

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.

S.S.U. Pop-up (Bi-lingual)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
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.

Accessorize A Vision Board (In-Person)

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come plan your new goals for 2025 and beyond. Learn how to plan your future and discover unique images to represent your goals, cut and paste them to your board, and add a little bling!

Grades 6-12
 

Globo de nieve (En Español, En persona)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, EDI, En español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

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

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

¡Transforma un frasco reciclado en tu propio globo de nieve!

Local History Exhibit: Project 2-3-1 (Everyone, January 15-February 15)

All Day
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: EDI, History
Event Details:

Everyone is invited to drop by the Library from January 15- February 15 to see a traveling exhibit from the Elgin History Museum.

S.S.U. Pop-up

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
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.

Middle School Meetup: Video Games

1:45pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Middle School
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!

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.

Middle School Meetup: Themed Quilt Craft (In-Person)

1:45pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, EDI, Entertainment
Registration 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.

S.S.U. Pop-up (Bi-lingual)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
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.

S.S.U. Pop-up

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
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.

Middle School Meetup: Video Games

1:45pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Middle School
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!

Sharing What We Remember (Everyone, In-Person)

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: EDI, History, Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Join us for a cooking demonstration with Chef Tony Cannon to create a delicious 3 course meal - including an African-based dessert!

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.

Slow Flow Yoga (In-Person)

10:00am - 11:00am
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

This program requires acceptance of the following Waiver and Release of all Claims.  Please bring a yoga mat and a large-sized towel.