Upcoming Events

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Program Type
Room
Ongoing Events
Registration Type

Primary tabs

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

Donuts and Dice (In-Person)

10:30am - 12:30pm
High School, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game!

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

Explorando CTIM: Un Laberinto con Legos (En Español, En persona)

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Elementary School, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM), En español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

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

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

This event is in the "Family" group.

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: 24
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.

 

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 kit put aside for you!

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 "Preschool" group.

CSPL Kit: Friendship Rock Painting (Preschool)

02/17/2025 @ 9:00am - 02/22/2025 @ 5:00pm
Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Celebrate International Friendship Month by painting a rock and giving it to a friend! 

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

CSPL Kit: Hugasaurus (Grades K-5)

02/17/2025 @ 9:00am - 02/22/2025 @ 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:

February is International Friendship Month. Celebrate by building a Hugasaurus.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Diamond Bookmarks (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 Saturday, February 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.

Diamond Bookmarks (In-Person)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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 Saturday, February 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 "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.

Hands-on Learning: Body Science (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: 16
Event Details:

For ages 2-6, with caregiver. We’ll have playful learning stations for child and caregiver to explore this month's topic--body science--in a tactile, fun way!

Drop in anytime from 10:00-12:00 to play and learn with your child.

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: 22
Event Details:

Drop in any time between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. to spend 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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Careers, Business & Finances, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Gain more confidence in your computer skills! In this single-session class, you will be shown how to use this common word processor program that is useful for writing resumes, doing schoolwork, and more. 

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

Happy (Pi, π) Pie Day (In-Person)

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Love Pie, Like Math? Join us to celebrate Pi Day 2025!

Learn about the mathematical constant known as Pi (π) 3.14159, and how it's used, participate in fun-related activities and eat some delicious pie. 

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

Youth Services March Madness (3/17-3/31, In-Person)

All Day
Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Middle School Area
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

For the month of March come fill in brackets of your favorite books and characters.

Visit Youth Services for this fun passive program where you will receive your weekly brackets. 

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 Saturday, March 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 Saturday, March 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 "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.

Hands-on Learning: Space (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: 35
Event Details:

For ages 2-6, with caregiver. We’ll have playful learning stations for child and caregiver to explore this month's topic--space--in a tactile, fun way!

Drop in anytime from 10:00-12:00 to play and learn with your child.

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

Drop-In to Spring Break: Family STEM (In-Person)

10:00am - 2:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

It's Spring Break and you're already bored? Come spend time with your family and friends tinkering with fun STEM activities at the Library

Grades: K-5

This event is in the "Middle School" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

TD3 Innovative Gaming will be returning to the library to host two hours of Minecraft activities and games! No existing account required, and laptops will be provided. 

For grades 6-8.

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

STEAM Stackers: Preschool

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join in phenomenal fun as preschoolers participate in a series of STEAM demonstrations with hundreds of 12"x12" blocks for structured, hands-on play.

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

STEAM Stackers: Kids

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join in phenomenal fun as preschoolers participate in a series of STEAM demonstrations with hundreds of 12"x12" blocks for structured, hands-on play.

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: 16
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: 16
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.
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Careers, Business & Finances, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Gain more confidence in your computer skills. In this single-session class, we will be showing you how to use Microsoft Excel, a common spreadsheet program on many desktop computers useful for making charts, tables, and more.