Library Services

The Library can accept monetary donations to commemorate friends, loved ones, and special events . The Library can also be named as a benefactor in a trust or will. For more information, call 630-653-0755.

Students are welcome to gather here after school to work on homework, catch up with friends, and enjoy LEGOs, board games, and activities. You can also browse the near-by grpahic novels.

Access our catalog and your account on the go with the SWAN Libraries + mobile app.

Sit outside during the milder months. The Patio is only accessible from the Adult or Youth departments and is open during library hours weather permiting.

Watch and listen to previews of select picture books before checking them out.

Computer workstations are networked to a color laser printer. You can also send a print job from your own device and even from outside the Library. All printouts are $.10/page.

If a sign language interpreter or other A.D.A. accommodation is needed for a program, please contact the Library at least 48 hours before the start of the program. Closed captioning is available during all zoom programs.

As a member in Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS), residents with a valid Carol Stream Public Library account may borrow materials from any other Illinois library that also participates in the program.

Visit the Adult or Youth Department service desks for research assistance, finding books that you want, or using a computer.

Not finding the book that you want in our catalog or are you looking for a movie that is being released, complete the item request form or email cstream@cslibrary.org

The Library has four Study Rooms and a Conference Room. For more information, please review the Study Room guidelines or contact the Adult Services Desk at 630-344-6123.

During tax season (usually January - April), the Library has limited amounts of Federal 1040 and IL-1040 forms and instructions. After supplies run out, the library will print out tax forms for free. However, tax instructions and publications will cost $0.10 per page. To check on specific forms, please call or email the Adult Services Desk.

We are happy to assist you in finding classroom and homeschool materials and resources. Submit a Teacher Request form or call us at 630-344-6127.

The Library offers proctoring services free to adult Carol Stream Public Library cardholders on exams that are four hours or less. Proctoring must be scheduled at least one week in advance and by appointment only. Please complete the Proctoring Request Form.

The Library provides free wireless access to the Internet for those users who have a wireless-enabled computer or device. There is no login or password required. Carol Stream cardholders may also check out a WiFi hotspot for unlimited internet access while away from the Library. Use of the Library’s computers and wifi access constitutes acceptance and agreement of the Technology Resources Policy.