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Family Fort Night (In-Person)

6:45pm - 8:00pm
Elementary School, Middle School, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Reading programs, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Build your family fort and settle in with your favorite books to celebrate Illinois Family Reading Night!

Grades: K-8

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Lectura familiar en español (En persona)

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Kids, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Crafts, EDI, Storytimes, En español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

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

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

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!

LEGO Club (In-Person)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Family
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Bring your friends and family for a great time where you can construct all of your complex LEGO ideas. Come prepared for some Sunday fun with your family!

Registration is Encouraged NOT required so drop-ins are welcome.

 

Family Sing-Along

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Music, Parties & Celebrations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join us for hot chocolate, cookies, and a Christmas carol sing-along around the piano. Bring the whole family as we sing holiday favorites!

WIC Mobile Clinic

12:30pm - 4:30pm
Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Community Group Meeting
Event Details:

The WIC Mobile Clinic is  a full-service WIC clinic on wheels:

  • Offers full WIC appointments  

  • Receive a WIC EBT card with food benefits in real-time

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!

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.

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: 22
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.

Celebracción 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: 25
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!

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: 20
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.

Wags to Whiskers (In-Person)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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: 20
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.

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.

WIC Mobile Clinic

12:30pm - 4:30pm
Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Community Group Meeting
Event Details:

The WIC Mobile Clinic is  a full-service WIC clinic on wheels:

Family STEM Time

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Drop in any time between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. to spend some quality family time exploring different STEM concepts with the help of educational toy kits. Work together to learn about magnets, circuits, robots, gears and more! 

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.

Mobile Food Bank (In-Person)

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Library Event, Outreach
Event Details:

Peoples Resource Center is here to assist families in need. 

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!

Preschool Information Fair (In-Person)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Preschool, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Library Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Attention, parents of future preschoolers! Drop by the Library anytime between 10 and 12 to meet representatives from area preschools.

Disclaimer(s)

Covid Safety Protocols for Youth Programs

Masks are not required but are encouraged for all program attendees. 

Please be aware programs may change based on health restrictions in the community. We will update you if anything changes.

If you need any assistance with registration please send an email to children@cslibrary.org or call us at 630-344-6127.

Thank you for your cooperation. We look forward to seeing you there!

Lectura familiar en español (En Español, En persona)

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

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

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

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!

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.