Library Services

Request a box full of books hand-selected for you by our librarians (plus a few extra goodies, just for fun)

To receive a curated booklist prepared by our librarians, fill out this form or email cstream@cslibrary.org, with Book Match in the subject line. The more information you provide, the better! We will send your list within 5 days.

If you need help with your device or project, contact one of our librarians to schedule a 1on1 appointment.

There is a Keurig and drink vending machines available in the Cafe. No food is allowed in the Library.

During business hours, click on the "Ask a Librarian" chat widget and we will respond as quickly as we can while helping patron here at the Library. When the Library is closed, please contact us via email.

Desktop computers are available to use in both Adult and Youth Services for free with a library card or guest pass. Use of the Library’s computers and wifi access constitutes acceptance and agreement of the Technology Resources Policy.

The Library has one copier for public use. It is located in the Business Center in Adult Services. The copier produces black and white, as well as color copies. Black and white copies are $.10/copy and color copies cost $.25/copy.

Request materials and pick them up without leaving your car. 

The Library welcomes books, CDs, and DVDs in good condition and in small quantities (one box or less) which will be offered for sale on the Friends of the Library perpetual book sale. Bring items for donation to the front desk. (details about what we can and cannot accept are on the Friends page)

Explore the Enchanted Forest play area where you can create your own light show, explore the Board Book and Picture Book collections, and play with a rotating collection of toys.

Create your own light show in the Youth Services Enchanted Forest play area

The Library has a free public scanner that scans to a USB drive, e-mail, a smartphone, Google Docs, and Fax. 

Schedule a visit to the Library or a Library visit to your classroom for tours and orientation, Book Talks, Story Times, and for Curriculum Nights. To schedule, please contact Youth Services at 630-344-6127 or children@cslibrary.org.

If you are unable to get to the library on your own, delivery may be a great service for you. Homebound delivery service is provided free to Carol Stream Public Library cardholders who live in participating senior facilities and nursing homes, as well as people who can't visit the Library for 30 days or more due to illness or disability.

Items that are not available at the Carol Stream Public Library may be requested from other libraries. Patrons will be notified when items are available for pick up. Item requests outside of the SWAN Consortium are available for Carol Stream cardholders only. Patrons are also responsible for any fees charged by the owning library. Email cstream@cslibrary.org or complete this request form.

The computers in the Youth computer lab provide access to a collection of learning games for ages 3 to 10 years old. You can also access them from your home computer.

Patron Services will make every effort to contact the owner of items in our Lost and Found. When this is not possible, the Library will hold the article for 14 days. The Library is not responsible for personal belongings left unattended anywhere on Library property.

Enjoy the quiet of the Lynn O'Dell Quiet Room which has multiple table and seating options available for reading and study. The door closes to the rest of the library to help keep distractions to a minimum.