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Sensory Series: Kinetic Sand (In-Person)

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Shape, squeeze & sculpt - this month, we're bringing out kinetic sand for half an hour of fun sensory activities.

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Shape, squeeze & sculpt - this month, we're bringing out kinetic sand for half an hour of fun sensory activities.

Workspace Mondays (In-Person)

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

Adults and High Schools can find their #MondayMotivation in this weekly productivity zone.  Whether you need personal desk space, group collaboration tables, or just somewhere...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

Adults and High Schools can find their #MondayMotivation in this weekly productivity zone.  Whether you need personal desk space, group collaboration tables, or just somewhere to focus outside of your home, this flexible coworking space is he

zumba class

Zumba (In-Person)

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This program requires acceptance of the following Waiver and Release of all Claims. Get moving at this hour-long, high-intensity cardio workout. Be sure to wear comfor...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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, November 12, 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: 8
Event Details:

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

Colorful chess pieces on a bright blue background

Chess Club (In-Person)

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Discovery Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Join us for a one-hour session of open play chess in the Community Room. All skill levels are welcome to play. There will be no formal instruction given, but Mr. Steve will be on h...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Discovery Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for a one-hour session of open play chess in the Community Room. All skill levels are welcome to play. There will be no formal instruction given, but Mr. Steve will be on hand to answer any chess related questions.

Smart Cookie Book Club: The Wild Robot Protects (In-Person)

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Passive Program
Age Group:
Elementary School
Smart Cookie Book Club:

Smart Cookies love to read and talk about books! Sign up at the Youth Services Desk to receive your free copy of this month’s book. There will be cookies!

Event Details:

The Wild Robot Protects, Book 3 by Peter Brown. The new adventure through the ocean and frigid waters, calls Roz to make the ultimate sacrifice. Grades 3-5

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Book Clubs, Passive Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 5

Smart Cookie Book Club

Smart Cookies love to read and talk about books! Sign up at the Youth Services Desk to receive your free copy of this month’s book. There will be cookies!

Event Details:

The Wild Robot Protects, Book 3 by Peter Brown. The new adventure through the ocean and frigid waters, calls Roz to make the ultimate sacrifice.

Grades 3-5

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.

Christmas on the Frontlines (In-Person)

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Popular historian and public speaker Ron Eckberg will be sharing the story of Christmas 1944 on the World War II battlefield.  Eckberg has visited the beaches of Normandy and ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Event Details:

Popular historian and public speaker Ron Eckberg will be sharing the story of Christmas 1944 on the World War II battlefield.  Eckberg has visited the beaches of Normandy and will share his extensive knowledge of WWII history.

different colored 2s and 3s

Terrific 2s and 3s (In-Person)

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Get ready to shake, rattle and read! We'll enjoy rhythmic stories and songs that may cause some bouncing of your own! Let's shake those wiggles out!

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Get ready to shake, rattle and read! We'll enjoy rhythmic stories and songs that may cause some bouncing of your own! Let's shake those wiggles out!

cartoon animals in the background, orange text that reads "preschool pals"

Preschool Pals (In-Person)

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for a live storytime to dance, sing, read,and play. 

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join us for a live storytime to dance, sing, read,and play. 

Godzilla's 70th Anniversary Retrospective (In-Person)

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

On November 3, 1954 Gojira debuted in Japanese theaters and the pop culture world was never the same again. Two years later, Gojira was rebranded Godzilla: King of the Monsters for...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

On November 3, 1954 Gojira debuted in Japanese theaters and the pop culture world was never the same again.

Group of children reading

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Get ready for an all ages storytime featuring stories, music and movement!

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Get ready for an all ages storytime featuring stories, music and movement!

Front Cover of Cookbook Bigger Bolder Baking

Read it and Eat Cookbook Club: Bigger Bolder Baking (In-Person)

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Cooking, Reading programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling all lovers of food, we invite you to Read it and Eat!  You can pick up a copy of this month's cookbook, Bigger Bolder Baking by Gemma Stafford, at the reference d...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Cooking, Reading programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Calling all lovers of food, we invite you to Read it and Eat!  You can pick up a copy of this month's cookbook, Bigger Bolder Baking by Gemma Stafford, at the reference desk.  Before attending, read the cookbook, pick one r

Winter Reading Challenge: November 15-January 31 (Adults & High Schoolers)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Passive Program, Reading programs
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

Find your motivation and have fun meeting your reading goals this winter!  Pick up a paper reading log at the Library, or log your books online starting November 15th: cslibra...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Passive Program, Reading programs
Event Details:

Find your motivation and have fun meeting your reading goals this winter!  Pick up a paper reading log at the Library, or log your books online starting November 15th:

cartoon cat stretching on yoga mat in front of bookshelves

Yoga Storytime (In-Person)

Friday, November 15, 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: 19
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.

Donuts and Dice - Canceled

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

We will be having a free play in November, so bring anything from home to play along with a variety of board games on hand from classics to newest favorites. Instruction, game...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

We will be having a free play in November, 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.

Spices

Spice of the Month Kit: Smoked Vanilla (Adults)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults
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! Supplies are limited, so pl...

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.

Toilet Paper Roll Penguin

CSPL Kit: Paper Roll Penguins (Grades K-5)

11/18/2024 @ 9:00am to 11/23/2024 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Event Details:

Upcycle your toilet paper rolls into a chilly willy penguin! Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, November 18, 2024. To reserve a kit, register below,...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Upcycle your toilet paper rolls into a chilly willy penguin!

Circular turkey craft with tissue paper as the feathers.

CSPL Kit: Stain Glass Turkey (Preschool)

11/18/2024 @ 9:00am to 11/23/2024 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Get ready for Thanksgiving with this fun turkey craft! Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, November 18. To reserve a kit, register below, call us at ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Get ready for Thanksgiving with this fun turkey craft!

Four stuffed animals sitting under a mobile

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Monday, November 18, 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: 14
Event Details:

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

Movie poster for the Garfield movie that features Garfield laying in the foreground with Odie standing behind him

Middle School Meetup Movie: The Garfield Movie (2024)

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 1:45pm - 3:30pm
Middle School Area at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School
Event Details:

After school is a time to unwind! On Mondays, visit the library for weekly activities including, Take and Makes, Movies, Gaming Days and more! Pick up a Middle School monthly ...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Middle School Area
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment, Movies
Event Details:

After school is a time to unwind! On Mondays, visit the library for weekly activities including, Take and Makes, Movies, Gaming Days and more!

Blue dinosaur wearing a pink party hat, under a disco ball.

Dino Disco (In-Person)

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Parties & Celebrations
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Celebrate Dinovember with the Library Dinosaur - we'll disco the house down!

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Parties & Celebrations
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Celebrate Dinovember with the Library Dinosaur - we'll disco the house down!

Workspace Mondays (In-Person)

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

Adults and High Schools can find their #MondayMotivation in this weekly productivity zone.  Whether you need personal desk space, group collaboration tables, or just somewhere...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

Adults and High Schools can find their #MondayMotivation in this weekly productivity zone.  Whether you need personal desk space, group collaboration tables, or just somewhere to focus outside of your home, this flexible coworking space is he

Book Cover

Pages Through the Ages Book Club: Salt to the Sea (In-Person)

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, EDI, Reading programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

New and returning members welcome to join our book club's tour through time. Ask for a copy of the book at the Reference Desk. This month we will be reading Salt to the The&nb...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, EDI, Reading programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

New and returning members welcome to join our book club's tour through time. Ask for a copy of the book at the Reference Desk. This month we will be reading Salt to the The by Ruta Sepetys set in the 1940's. 

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.

Four stuffed animals sitting under a mobile

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Tuesday, November 19, 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: 10
Event Details:

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