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High School Study Zone (In-Person)

3:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, High School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

The Create and Learn Center will be available for high schoolers as a dedicated study space. Light snacks, drinks and office supplies will be provided. Fast food and meals are not allowed. Happy studying!

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.

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. 


 

High School Study Zone (In-Person)

4:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, High School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

The Create and Learn Center will be available for high schoolers as a dedicated study space. Light snacks, drinks and office supplies will be provided. Fast food and meals are not allowed. Happy studying!

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.

Egg Splatter Painting (In-Person)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Use plastic Easter eggs to make splatter paint by throwing them at some canvasses! 

Weather permitting, this will be an outside program.

Grades: K-3

Computer Fundamentals: Learning Windows

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Thank you for your interest in our program! Registration for this session is now closed. However, we encourage you to check back for future offerings, as we will look to offer this program again in the future.

Spring Binge Boxes (Adults & High Schoolers)

All Day
High School, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Passive Program, Reading programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 234
Event Details:

A Binge Box is a box full of books hand-selected for you by our librarians, plus treats and small gifts to brighten your day.

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.

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.

Parent with Confidence: Common Techniques (In-Person)

11:00am - 12:30pm
Family, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Parents, come with or without your children to discover practical and effective strategies for fostering positive relationships.

After School Art (In-Person)

3:15pm - 4:30pm
Middle School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Discovery Room
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Event Details:

Drop by after school on the first and third Thursdays of the month to enjoy some relaxing and creative time with your friends. All instructions and supplies are provided by the Library. No Registration required.

Grades: 6-8

High School Study Zone (In-Person)

4:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, High School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

The Create and Learn Center will be available for high schoolers as a dedicated study space. Light snacks, drinks and office supplies will be provided. Fast food and meals are not allowed. Happy studying!

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.

Parents & Caregivers: Find Your Calm (In-Person)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally off balance? Join us for a transformative program designed to equip adults with simple and effective grounding techniques to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation.

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. 

Donuts & Dice (In-Person)

10:30am - 12:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games, Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game! We will be playing Wandering Towers in March and April with a free play day in May. There will be a variety of board games on hand from classics to newest favorites.

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.

Diamond Painting (In-Person)

2:30pm - 4:00pm
High School, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Registration will open May 1 for high schoolers and adults.

National Tap Dance Day Performance (In-Person)

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Kids, Family, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Flourish Dance Academy presents a National Tap Dance Day celebration!

High School Study Zone (In-Person)

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens, High School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

The Create and Learn Center will be available for high schoolers as a dedicated study space. Light snacks, drinks and office supplies will be provided. Fast food and meals are not allowed. Happy studying!

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.

Spice of the Month Kit: Smoked Pineapple Sugar (Adults)

All Day
Adults
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Beginning on the third Monday of the month, call the Adult Services Desk at 630-344-6123 or email cstream@cslibrary.org to have a spice put aside for you. Restricted to one per household. No advanced requests can be taken.

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.

CSPL Kit: Pipe Cleaner Daisies (Grades: K-5)

05/19/2025 @ 9:00am - 05/24/2025 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Spring is in the air, so let's make a springy flower! These pipe cleaner daisies would be the perfect centerpiece for any springtime event.

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!

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.  

Middle School Meetup Movie: The Wild Robot

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:

Bring your friends to this fun hangout featuring a different activity at each scheduled meetup!

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.

Workspace Mondays (In-Person)

4:00pm - 8:00pm
High School, Adults
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

Adults and High Schoolers can find their #MondayMotivation in this weekly productivity zone. Whether you need personal desk space, group collaboration tables, or just somewhere to focus outside of your home, this flexible coworking space is h