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This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

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!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

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!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

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.  

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

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.

This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Library Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

"I'm Mark Anderson, and I have the best job in the world - I’m a cartoonist."

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

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.  

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

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
 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Chess Club (In-Person)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Elementary School, Middle School, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Middle School, Everyone
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for a one-hour session of open play chess in the Community Room. All skill levels are welcome to play. There will be no formal instruction given, but Mr. Steve will be on hand to answer any chess related questions.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Bring a friend to create your new goals for 2025 or add to your 2024 vision board. Create a vision for your future or develop your current one. Discover new and unique images to represent your goals!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

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!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

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 to dance, sing, read, and play. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: EDI
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Make learning Spanish your New Year's resolution!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

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:

Get ready for an all ages storytime featuring stories, music and movement!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Page Turners is an exciting book club and this is our first meeting! We meet every six weeks to explore new worlds, meet new friends, unforgettable characters, crafts and activities inspired by our reading.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: EDI, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 66
Event Details:

As we enter the New Year, we have an opportunity to look back at the things we want to continue to experience and those that we don’t.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Itty Bitty Book Fun (In-Person)

10:00am - 10:45am
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: 20
Event Details:

Come have fun and create like some of our favorite authors and illustrators. Activities, crafts and playful learning stations will be inspired by this month's book selections.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

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:

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Encuentro bilingüe (Bilingüe, 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:

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.

This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outreach
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join us and become an everyday hero, an empowering, interactive opportunity to learn life-saving skills! This program is presented in partnership with DuPage Health Coalition & HEART.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

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!