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High School Hangout: Craft Day (In-Person)

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Bring your friends to this weekly hangout featuring a different activity each time!  No registration required.

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.

Donuts and Dice (In-Person, Adults and High School+)

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

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game! We will be playing Flamecraft in June and July, along with a variety of board games on hand from classics to newest favorites. Instruction, games and snacks will be provided by the Library.

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.

A Guide to TikTok (In-Person)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Librarian Paul McDonald will provide a fun and informative 1-hour presentation about this interesting and complex new App, TikTok.

Beginner Chess Club (In-Person)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Library Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Calling all chess-letes!

Summer chess is back at the Library! Join us for this eight-week session as Mr. Steve teaches the basics of chess, and provides open play time for those eager to try out their new-found knowledge.

Tournament Chess (In-Person)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Library Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Summer chess is back and in-person!

During the eight-week session, students will compete with each other to determine who will represent Carol Stream at the inter-library chess tournament at the end of the summer.

High School Hangout: Trivia Battle (In-Person)

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Bring your friends to this weekly hangout featuring a different activity each time!  No registration required.

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.

Detox Your Mind Through Meditation (In-Person)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: EDI, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 69
Event Details:

Learn techniques to wipe the mental slate clean, detoxify our negative thought patterns, and calm the body. Umesh Bhatia, long-time meditator will guide you through a simple yet very powerful meditation technique that can be life changing.

Beginner Chess Club (In-Person)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Library Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Calling all chess-letes!

Summer chess is back at the Library! Join us for this eight-week session as Mr. Steve teaches the basics of chess, and provides open play time for those eager to try out their new-found knowledge.

Tournament Chess (In-Person)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Library Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Summer chess is back and in-person!

During the eight-week session, students will compete with each other to determine who will represent Carol Stream at the inter-library chess tournament at the end of the summer.

High School Volunteer Craft Kit

All Day
Teens
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Outreach
Event Details:

Get creative and give back to the community! Pick up a High School Volunteer Craft Kits starting on the first of each month. Complete the crafts and return the kit by the end of the month to receive one hour of community service credit.

Take & Make: Bullet Journaling Kit (High School)

All Day
Teens
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Event Details:

Request a kit starting August 1 by calling Adult Services at (630) 344-6123, emailing cstream@cslibrary.org, or chatting with us at www.cslibrary.org/contact-us. One kit per person due to limited supplies. No advanced requests can be taken.

High School Hangout: Murder Mystery (In-Person)

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Bring your friends to this weekly hangout featuring a different activity each time!  No registration required.

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.

S.S.U. Pop-up (Bi-lingual)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Study Room B
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Drop-in and meet your local social worker and connect with services that meet your needs. Learn what is available to residents.

Focaccia Art (Online)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Zoom (Adult and Teen programs)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking, Health & Wellness, Home & Garden, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 97
Event Details:

​Transform simple focaccia into edible masterpieces! From vegetable bouquets to herb-infused designs, discover how to turn your dough into delicious works of bread art.

Donuts and Dice (In-Person, Adults and High School+)

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

We will be having a free play in August, so bring anything from home to play along with a variety of board games on hand from classics to newest favorites. Instruction, games and snacks will be provided by the Library.

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.

S.S.U. Pop-up

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Study Room B
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Drop-in and meet your local social worker and connect with services that meet your needs. Learn what is available to residents.