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

CSPL Kit: Build A Bird's Nest (Preschool)

04/07/2025 @ 9:00am - 04/12/2025 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Make & Take
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Have fun building a nest for baby birds!

Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, April 7. To reserve a kit, register below, call us at 630-344-6127 or email us at children@cslibrary.org.

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

CSPL Kit: Butterfly Cycle (Grades K-5)

04/07/2025 @ 9:00am - 04/12/2025 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Make & Take
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Have fun learning about the butterfly cycle!

Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, March 4. To reserve a kit, register below, call us at 630-344-6127 or email us at children@cslibrary.org.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Miniature Bookcase (In-Person)

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Home & Garden, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Tuesday, April 1. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

This class is anticipated to be very popular, so multiple sessions are offered.  Please register for only one session.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Miniature Bookcase (In-Person)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Home & Garden, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Tuesday, April 1. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

This class is anticipated to be very popular, so multiple sessions are offered.  Please register for only one session.

This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Earth Day Activity Kit - Ag in a Bag

04/14/2025 @ 9:00am - 04/19/2025 @ 5:00pm
Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Make & Take
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Learn about Earth Day by picking up this Ag in a Bag courtesy of the DuPage County Farm Bureau. Includes information about Earth Day and materials to make a Circles of Earth bracelet.

This event is in the "Middle School" group.

After School Art (In-Person)

3:15pm - 4:30pm
Middle School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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.

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.

Shhh! Don't Tell Mom! (Take & Make for kids)

All Day 4/21 - 5/10
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Find a grownup (not Mom!) to help create a felt flower bouquet for that special person you want to honor on Mother’s Day. The Library will provide the supplies, you provide the imagination and creativity.

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

CSPL Kit: Confetti Caterpillar (Preschool)

04/21/2025 @ 9:00am - 04/26/2025 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Make & Take
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Make a fun, multicolored caterpillar friend!

Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, April 21. To reserve a kit, register below, call us at 630-344-6127 or email us at children@cslibrary.org.

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

CSPL Kit: Homemade Sundials (Grades K-5)

04/21/2025 @ 9:00am - 04/26/2025 @ 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: 9
Event Details:

Create this tried and true method of telling time by using the sun's rotation!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Event Details:

Beginning on the first of the month, call the Adult Services Desk at 630-344-6123 or email cstream@cslibrary.org to have a kit put aside for you! Supplies are limited, restricted to one per person. No advanced requests can be taken.

This event is in the "High School" group.
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Event Details:

Request a kit starting May 1 by calling Adult Services at (630) 344-6123, emailing cstream@cslibrary.org, or chatting with us via our website. One kit per person. Supplies are limited. No advanced requests can be taken.

This event is in the "Middle School" group.

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

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

CSPL Kit: Bubble Wrap Cherry Blossom Trees (Preschool)

05/05/2025 @ 9:00am - 05/10/2025 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Make a beautiful tree using bubble wrap and your hand.

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

CSPL Kit: Paper Chain Caterpillar (Grades K-5)

05/05/2025 @ 9:00am - 05/10/2025 @ 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:

Celebrate spring by building an accordion chain caterpillar.

This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Soybeans Activity Kit - Ag in a Bag

05/12/2025 @ 9:00am - 05/17/2025 @ 5:00pm
Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Make & Take
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Learn about soybeans by picking up this Ag in a Bag courtesy of the DuPage County Farm Bureau. Includes information and activities about soybeans and how they affect our lives.

This event is in the "Middle School" group.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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.

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

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.

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.

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Home & Garden, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Thursday May 1. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

This class is anticipated to be very popular, so multiple sessions are offered.  Please register for only one session.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Home & Garden, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Thursday May 1. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

This class is anticipated to be very popular, so multiple sessions are offered.  Please register for only one session.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Event Details:

Take & Make kits will be available at the Adult Services Desk on a first come, first served basis starting on the first of each month. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per adult patron.