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Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Tuesday, February 18, 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.  

Goodwill Workforce Series: Why I'm Not Landing a Job (In-Person)

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Finances
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If you have been in the job market for awhile or are not finding the kind of employment you would prefer, this workshop will have tips and advice on why you may not be landing a jo...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finances
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

If you have been in the job market for awhile or are not finding the kind of employment you would prefer, this workshop will have tips and advice on why you may not be landing a job and what to do about it.

Diamond Bookmarks

Diamond Bookmarks (In-Person)

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Home & Garden, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Saturday, February 1.  You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time. Transform your rea...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Home & Garden, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Saturday, February 1. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

This class is anticipated to be very popular, so multiple sessions are offered.  Please register for only one session.

Elemental

Tuesday at the Movies: Elemental (In-Person)

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 4:45pm - 6:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Movies
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Event Details:

Welcome to Tuesday at the Movies! Enjoy popcorn and the film Elemental to celebrate International Friendship Month.

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Entertainment, Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Welcome to Tuesday at the Movies! Enjoy popcorn and the film Elemental to celebrate International Friendship Month.

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.

Diamond Bookmarks

Diamond Bookmarks (In-Person)

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Home & Garden, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Saturday, February 1.  You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time. Transform your rea...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Home & Garden, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Saturday, February 1. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

This class is anticipated to be very popular, so multiple sessions are offered.  Please register for only one session.

different colored 2s and 3s

Terrific 2s and 3s (In-Person)

Wednesday, February 19, 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 19, 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. 

S.S.U. Pop-up

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

computer

Computer Fundamentals: Intro to Computers (In-Person)

Wednesday, February 19, 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.

Library Board of Trustees (Library)

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Library Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

This is the monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public is welcome to attend.

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Library Meeting
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

This is the monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public is welcome to attend.

Group of children reading

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

Thursday, February 20, 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!

Grilled Cheese

Page Tuners Book Club: Grilled Cheese and Dragons (In-Person)

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Event Details:

Page Turners is an exciting book club and this is our 2nd meeting! We meet every six weeks to explore new worlds, meet new friends, unforgettable characters, crafts and activities ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Page Turners is an exciting book club and this is our 2nd meeting! We meet every six weeks to explore new worlds, meet new friends, unforgettable characters, crafts and activities inspired by our reading.

all hands in

High School Service Night: Making Blankets for Animal Shelters (In-Person)

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
High School
Event Details:

Grab your friends for a night of fun while giving back to the community! Librarians will show High Schoolers how to make blankets to donate to local animal shelters. Snacks will be...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Grab your friends for a night of fun while giving back to the community! Librarians will show High Schoolers how to make blankets to donate to local animal shelters.

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.

cartoon cat stretching on yoga mat in front of bookshelves

Yoga Storytime (In-Person)

Friday, February 21, 2025 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: 20
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.

Storytime with dragon

BUDDY Storytime (In-Person)

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Bring your Brothers, Uncles, Dads with you to enjoy a storytime with the favorite men in your life. There will be stories, songs and donuts! 

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Bring your Brothers, Uncles, Dads with you to enjoy a storytime with the favorite men in your life. There will be stories, songs and donuts! 

Mother and child reading a book together

Arabic Storytime (In-Person)

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
EDI, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Storytimes:

Join us for a fun time with stories, rhymes, and songs.

Event Details:

As-salamu alaykum and welcome to one and all! The Library is thrilled to introduce a new program for Arabic learners and speakers. Arabic Storytime is suitable for families who spe...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: EDI, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Storytimes

Join us for a fun time with stories, rhymes, and songs.

Event Details:

As-salamu alaykum and welcome to one and all! The Library is thrilled to introduce a new program for Arabic learners and speakers.

Middle School Meetup: Video Games

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 1:45pm - 3:30pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
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: Horizon Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment
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!

Spanish Storytime

Lectura familiar en español (En Español, En persona)

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
EDI, Storytimes, En español
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

All are welcome. This program will be held in Spanish. Todos son bienvenidos. El programa se llevará a cabo en español. Acompañenos para tener la oportunidad de leer libros ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: EDI, Storytimes, En español
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

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

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

child with completed foam skeleton puzzle

Hands-on Learning: Body Science (In-Person)

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 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 this month's topic--body science--in a tactile, fun way! Drop in anyti...

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: 40
Event Details:

For ages 2-6, with caregiver. We’ll have playful learning stations for child and caregiver to explore this month's topic--body science--in a tactile, fun way!

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

Discover Library Apps, eBooks & More (In-Person)

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Movies, Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Explore the diverse offerings of library applications available at your fingertips. Whether you’re a tech-savvy book lover, want to stay in the know with digital magazines and news...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Movies, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Explore the diverse offerings of library applications available at your fingertips. Whether you’re a tech-savvy book lover, want to stay in the know with digital magazines and newspapers, or wish to challenge yourself to learn a new language.

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

Fancy Feet (In-Person)

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 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: 20
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.

Chef Tony

Sharing What We Remember (Everyone, In-Person)

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
EDI, History, Music
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for a cooking demonstration with Chef Tony Cannon to create a delicious 3 course meal - including an African-based dessert!  Enjoy his amazing gift to create exquisite...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: EDI, History, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Join us for a cooking demonstration with Chef Tony Cannon to create a delicious 3 course meal - including an African-based dessert!

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.

computer

Computer Fundamentals: Intro to Computers (In-Person)

Wednesday, February 26, 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.

yoga

Slow Flow Yoga (In-Person)

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This program requires acceptance of the following Waiver and Release of all Claims.  Please bring a yoga mat and a large-sized towel. Comfortable clothing that ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

This program requires acceptance of the following Waiver and Release of all Claims.  Please bring a yoga mat and a large-sized towel.