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Pizza Activity Kit - Ag in a Bag

02/10/2025 @ 6:00am to 02/15/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Make & Take
Age Group:
Elementary School
Event Details:

Learn about pizza by picking up this Ag in a Bag courtesy of the DuPage County Farm Bureau. Includes information and activities about pizza and how it affect our lives. Best for el...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Make & Take
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Learn about pizza by picking up this Ag in a Bag courtesy of the DuPage County Farm Bureau. Includes information and activities about pizza and how it affect our lives.

Mobile with tiger, crocodile, lion, and giraffe stuffed animals underneath.

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Monday, February 10, 2025 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: 15
Event Details:

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

Middle School Meetup: Take and Make

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 1:45pm - 3:30pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Entertainment, Make & Take
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
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Entertainment, Make & Take
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!

Sensory Series: Cracking Dinosaur Eggs (In-Person)

Monday, February 10, 2025 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 cracking dinosaur eggs 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: 25
Event Details:

Shape, squeeze & sculpt - this month, we're cracking dinosaur eggs for half an hour of fun sensory activities.

Noche de rompecabezas (En Español, En persona)

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM), En español
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

All are welcome. The program will be held in Spanish.Todos son bienvenidos. El programa se llevará a cabo en español. Vengan a disfrutar de unas botanas mientras completamos r...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM), En español
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

All are welcome. The program will be held in Spanish.

Todos son bienvenidos. El programa se llevará a cabo en español.

 

Mobile with tiger, crocodile, lion, and giraffe stuffed animals underneath.

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 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: 15
Event Details:

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

Murder Mystery Night (In-Person)

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Patrons will become amateur sleuths for Murder Mystery Night. This immersive detective game, Hunt a Killer presents “Body on the Boardwalk,” will give participants everything ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Patrons will become amateur sleuths for Murder Mystery Night.

different colored 2s and 3s

Terrific 2s and 3s (In-Person)

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 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: 15
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, February 12, 2025 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: 15
Event Details:

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

Black family of four in tree pose, with pink heart in background.

Family Yoga (In-Person)

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Parties & Celebrations
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School, Family
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a family yoga flow, partner poses, mindfulness moments and a craft. Please register each child separately, and note how many other family members ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Parties & Celebrations
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a family yoga flow, partner poses, mindfulness moments and a craft.

Please register each child separately, and note how many other family members will be attending.

computer

Computer Fundamentals: Intro to Computers (In-Person)

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

(7-week course): Introduces the components of a computer, how to use a mouse, and Windows desktop, introduction to applications, files and folders, email, attaching documents and u...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

(7-week course): Introduces the components of a computer, how to use a mouse, and Windows desktop, introduction to applications, files and folders, email, attaching documents and using the Internet. Prerequisite: none.

Group of children reading

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

Thursday, February 13, 2025 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: 25
Event Details:

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

Just Jillian

Smart Cookie Book Club: Just Right Jillian (In-Person)

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Passive Program
Age Group:
Kids, 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:

Just Right Jillian by Nicole D. Collier. Breaking out of your smell and speaking the words that are swirling around in your hear is easier said than done. In this Bluestem nominee,...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Book Clubs, Passive Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

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:

Just Right Jillian by Nicole D. Collier. Breaking out of your smell and speaking the words that are swirling around in your hear is easier said than done.

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.

Children's hands working at a craft table.

Itty Bitty Book Fun (In-Person)

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Come have fun and create like some of our favorite authors and illustrators. Activities, crafts and playful learning stations will be inspired by this month's book selections.

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come have fun and create like some of our favorite authors and illustrators. Activities, crafts and playful learning stations will be inspired by this month's book selections.

Donuts and Dice (In-Person)

Saturday, February 15, 2025 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:

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game! We will be playing Quacks of Quedlinburg in January and February, along with a variety of board games on hand from classics to newest favorite...

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: 15
Event Details:

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game!

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.

games

Board Game & Puzzle Extravaganza (Drop-In, In-Person)

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Family
Event Details:

Looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend your afternoon? Join us at the library for our Drop-In Board Game & Puzzle Extravaganza! Whether you're a seasoned strategist or jus...

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

Looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend your afternoon? Join us at the library for our Drop-In Board Game & Puzzle Extravaganza!

Marble Run

Explorando CTIM: Un Laberinto con Legos (En Español, En persona)

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM), En español
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

All are welcome. This program will be held in Spanish. Todos son bienvenidos. El programa se llevará a cabo en español. En este programa constuiremos un laberinto con Legos....

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM), En español
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

All are welcome. This program will be held in Spanish.

Todos son bienvenidos. El programa se llevará a cabo en español.

Lego Frame

LEGO Club (In-Person)

Sunday, February 16, 2025 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: 25
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.

 

Spices

Spice of the Month Kit: Sweet Paprika (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.

Painted rock with red and blue flowers

CSPL Kit: Friendship Rock Painting (Preschool)

02/17/2025 @ 9:00am to 02/22/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Celebrate International Friendship Month by painting a rock and giving it to a friend!  Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, February 17th. To re...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Celebrate International Friendship Month by painting a rock and giving it to a friend! 

Hug-a-Saurus

CSPL Kit: Hugasaurus (Grades K-5)

02/17/2025 @ 9:00am to 02/22/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Event Details:

February is International Friendship Month. Celebrate by building a Hugasaurus. Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, February 17, 2025. To reserve a k...

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:

February is International Friendship Month. Celebrate by building a Hugasaurus.

Mobile with tiger, crocodile, lion, and giraffe stuffed animals underneath.

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Monday, February 17, 2025 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: 15
Event Details:

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

Bluey character with arms and legs outstretched, looking excited

Bluey Bash (In-Person)

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Library Event
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Event Details:

Wackadoo! It's time to celebrate our favorite Blue Heeler puppy and her family with games and activities! Grades K-2.

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Entertainment, Library Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Wackadoo! It's time to celebrate our favorite Blue Heeler puppy and her family with games and activities! Grades K-2.

Pages Through the Ages Book Club: The House of Eve (In-Person)

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, EDI, History, Reading programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

New and returning members welcome to join our book club's tour through time. This month we will be reading The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson set in the 1950s.  Ask for a copy...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, EDI, History, Reading programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

New and returning members welcome to join our book club's tour through time. This month we will be reading The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson set in the 1950s.  Ask for a copy of the book at the Adult Reference Desk.