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Preschool Pals (In-Person)

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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


 

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

An all-ages, lively storytime featuring books, music, movement, and more! For families with children ages birth to six.

Itty Bitty Book Fun (In-Person)

10:00am - 11:30am
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Come explore our favorite books and authors with activities, crafts, and playful learning stations. For ages 3-8, with caregiver. 

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

Encuentro bilingüe (Bilingual, En persona)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, EDI, Storytimes, En español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

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

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.

Music & Me (In-Person)

3:45pm - 4:15pm
Kids, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Carol Streamers, get ready to rock! Professional musician and instructor Michael Twietmeyer will be setting up shop to teach the fundamentals of music.

Hora del cuento (En español, En persona)

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes, En español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

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

Terrific 2s and 3s (In-Person)

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration 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!

Preschool Pals (In-Person)

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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


 

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

An all-ages, lively storytime featuring books, music, movement, and more! For families with children ages birth to six.

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: 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. 

CSPL Kit: Stick & Connect (Preschool)

05/19/2025 @ 9:00am - 05/24/2025 @ 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: 75
Event Details:

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

Sensory Series: Magic Noodles (In-Person)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts
Registration 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.

Terrific 2s and 3s (In-Person)

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration 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!

Preschool Pals (In-Person)

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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


 

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

An all-ages, lively storytime featuring books, music, movement, and more! For families with children ages birth to six.

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: 30
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.

Arabic Storytime (In-Person)

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: EDI, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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.

Hands-on Learning: Gardens (In-Person)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

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

Fancy Feet (In-Person)

10:00am - 10:30am
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: Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Summer Reading Art Zone (Everyone, Drop-In)

All Day
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Passive Program, Reading programs
Event Details:

Drop by the Create & Learn Center and explore art stations to celebrate the start of Summer Reading 2025: Color Our World. Pick up a reading log while you’re here!

Summer Reading Art Zone (Everyone, Drop-In)

All Day
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Passive Program, Reading programs
Event Details:

Drop by the Create & Learn Center and explore art stations to celebrate the start of Summer Reading 2025: Color Your World. Pick up a reading log while you’re here!

Summer Reading Art Zone (Everyone, Drop-In)

All Day
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Passive Program, Reading programs
Event Details:

Drop by the Create & Learn Center and explore art stations to celebrate the start of Summer Reading 2025: Color Our World. Pick up a reading log while you’re here!