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LEGO Club (In-Person)

Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Family
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 Encour...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

 

Monday Morning Coworking Commons

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Finances
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

For entrepreneurs or small business owners, the library will offer Monday mornings coworking. For entrepreneurs or small business owners, the library will offer a coworking spac...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finances
Event Details:

For entrepreneurs or small business owners, the library will offer Monday mornings coworking.

Children dancing under a disco ball with the text Let's dance!

Fancy Feet (In-Person)

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Got boogie fever? Want to shake a tail feather? Students will learn dance fundamentals, work on their musicality and rhythm, and use their imagination through creative movement wit...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Got boogie fever? Want to shake a tail feather? Students will learn dance fundamentals, work on their musicality and rhythm, and use their imagination through creative movement with an instructor from Flourish Dance Academy.

Spanish Storytime

Lectura familiar en español/Spanish Family Storytime (In-Person)

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
EDI, Storytimes, En español
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Acompañenos para tener la oportunidad de leer libros infantiles auténticos en español y aprender sobre la cultura y costumbres de países latinoamericanos. Por favor inscriba a t...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: EDI, Storytimes, En español
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Acompañenos para tener la oportunidad de leer libros infantiles auténticos en español y aprender sobre la cultura y costumbres de países latinoamericanos.

Organizing 101: Are You Prepared In Case of a Disaster? (Online)

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online - Virtual Program at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Disasters occur in many different ways—job loss, serious illness, and natural disasters (tornados, floods, blizzards). Are you organized enough to overcome such an event? Professio...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Online - Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden
Required
Seats Remaining: 64
Event Details:

Disasters occur in many different ways—job loss, serious illness, and natural disasters (tornados, floods, blizzards). Are you organized enough to overcome such an event?

Colored counting rings on spindle toy - from one to five rings.

Hands-on Learning: Counting and Measuring (In-Person)

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

For ages 2-6, with caregiver. We’ll have playful learning stations for child and caregiver to explore counting and measuring in a fun and tactile way! Drop in anytime from ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

For ages 2-6, with caregiver. We’ll have playful learning stations for child and caregiver to explore counting and measuring in a fun and tactile way!

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

Super Readers Club (Statistics)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Number of children who actively participated in the Super Readers Club this month.

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Number of children who actively participated in the Super Readers Club this month.

Last Wednesday Film Club: A Man Called Otto (In-Person)

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
EDI, Entertainment, History, Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

When a lively young family moves in next door, grumpy widower Otto Anderson meets his match in a quick-witted, pregnant woman named Marisol, leading to an unlikely friendship that ...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: EDI, Entertainment, History, Movies
Event Details:

When a lively young family moves in next door, grumpy widower Otto Anderson meets his match in a quick-witted, pregnant woman named Marisol, leading to an unlikely friendship that turns his world upside down.

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.

Colorful chess pieces on a bright blue background

Beginner Chess Club (In-Person)

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Library Event
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
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...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Library Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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.

Colorful chess pieces on a bright blue background

Tournament Chess (In-Person)

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Library Event
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
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 ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Library Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

teens sitting together

High School Volunteer Craft Kit

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Outreach
Age Group:
High School
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 th...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: High School
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
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take
Age Group:
High School
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...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: High School
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.

Hello Summer

Take & Make: Summer Koozie (Adults)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Age Group:
Adults
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, so please re...

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, so please request one per person, and no advanced requests can be taken.

Youth Binge Boxes

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

A Binge Box is a box full of books hand-selected for kids birth to age 12 by our librarians, plus treats and small gifts to brighten their day! Fill out a short form about what you...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

A Binge Box is a box full of books hand-selected for kids birth to age 12 by our librarians, plus treats and small gifts to brighten their day!

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.

Youth Binge Boxes 6-11 Years (Statistics Only)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Statistics Only for school age boxes Publish other event for calendar use and preschool statistics

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

Statistics Only for school age boxes

Publish other event for calendar use and preschool statistics

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.

High School Hangout: Murder Mystery (In-Person)

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
High School
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: High School
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.

Picture of Pigeon worried about going to school

Kindergarten Kids (In-Person)

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

This class is designed for children who will be entering Kindergarten this month. Big changes make everybody a little nervous - and changing from a little kid to a big kid is one o...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This class is designed for children who will be entering Kindergarten this month. Big changes make everybody a little nervous - and changing from a little kid to a big kid is one of the very biggest changes there is! But don't worry!

cartoon cat stretching on yoga mat in front of bookshelves

Yoga Storytime (In-Person)

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

An interactive storytime that pairs themed and social-emotional learning books with movement and mindfulness. Practice yoga poses, play with active songs, and have some m...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

An interactive storytime that pairs themed and social-emotional learning books with movement and mindfulness. Practice yoga poses, play with active songs, and have some mindful moments for focus and relaxation.

Kids doing yoga with text kids yoga

Kids Yoga (In-Person)

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Event Details:

Yoga's a great way to experience movement and relaxation at your own pace, so join us for themed kids poses, active games and breathing and mindfulness breaks. For grades 1-5....

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Yoga's a great way to experience movement and relaxation at your own pace, so join us for themed kids poses, active games and breathing and mindfulness breaks. For grades 1-5.

Monday Morning Coworking Commons

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Finances
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

For entrepreneurs or small business owners, the library will offer Monday mornings coworking. For entrepreneurs or small business owners, the library will offer a coworking spac...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finances
Event Details:

For entrepreneurs or small business owners, the library will offer Monday mornings coworking.

Four stuffed animals sitting under a mobile

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

We will be sharing wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.  

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

We will be sharing wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.  

Line Dancing (In-Person)

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Must be a CSPL cardholder age 16+. This program requires acceptance of the following Waiver and Release of all Claims. Belynda Head of Lines N Motion walks you throu...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Must be a CSPL cardholder age 16+. This program requires acceptance of the following Waiver and Release of all Claims.

Four stuffed animals sitting under a mobile

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Event Details:

We will be sharing wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.  

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

We will be sharing wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.  

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

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room B at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Study Room B
Age Group: Kids, 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.