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Youth Binge Boxes

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program
Age Group:
Children, 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: Children, 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! Fill out a short form about what your child likes to read, give us a little time to get your request fille...

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.

One orange and one blue clothespin, decorated with rhinestones, clasping pieces of sparkly tulle fabric to make dragonflies.

CSPL Kits: Clothespin Dragonfly Friends (Preschool)

05/06/2024 @ 9:00am to 05/11/2024 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Create two sparkly dragonflies to fly around together! Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, May 6. To reserve a kit, register below, call us at 630-34

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:
Create two sparkly dragonflies to fly around together! Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, May 6. To reserve a kit, register below, call us at 630-344-6127 or email us at children@cslibrary.org. Supplies are limited, so...
Four stuffed animals sitting under a mobile

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, 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: Children, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration 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.   ...
Four stuffed animals sitting under a mobile

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, 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: Children, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
We will be sharing wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.   ...
different colored 2s and 3s

Terrific 2s and 3s (In-Person)

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, 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: Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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! ...
Group of children reading

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
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: Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:
Get ready for an all ages storytime featuring stories, music and movement! ...
Bilingual Mingle

Bilingual Mingle (In-Person)

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
EDI, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Come enjoy a story told in English and Spanish followed by fun activities for the little ones! Snacks will be provided.

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: EDI, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:
Come enjoy a story told in English and Spanish followed by fun activities for the little ones! Snacks will be provided. ...

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)

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, 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: Horizon Room
Age Group: Children, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
We will be sharing wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.   ...
Four stuffed animals sitting under a mobile

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, 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: Children, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
We will be sharing wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.   ...
different colored 2s and 3s

Terrific 2s and 3s (In-Person)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, 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: Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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! ...
Group of children reading

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
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: Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:
Get ready for an all ages storytime featuring stories, music and movement! ...

It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (In-Person)

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Library Event
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Let's celebrate love with someone who knew an awful lot about it - Mr. Fred Rogers. We'll watch an episode of the show, talk about what we saw, and enjoy a related activity or craf

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Library Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
Let's celebrate love with someone who knew an awful lot about it - Mr. Fred Rogers. We'll watch an episode of the show, talk about what we saw, and enjoy a related activity or craft. ...
Image of crescent moon with 2 stars

CSPL Kits: Button Moon (Preschool)

05/20/2024 @ 9:00am to 05/25/2024 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Create two sparkly dragonflies to fly around together! Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, May 6. To reserve a kit, register below, call us at 630-34

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:
Create two sparkly dragonflies to fly around together! Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, May 6. To reserve a kit, register below, call us at 630-344-6127 or email us at children@cslibrary.org. Supplies are limited, so...
Children dancing under a disco ball with the text Let's dance!

Fancy Feet (In-Person)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children, 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: Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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. This is a great way for b...
Four stuffed animals sitting under a mobile

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, 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: Horizon Room
Age Group: Children, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration 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.   ...
different colored 2s and 3s

Terrific 2s and 3s (In-Person)

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, 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: Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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! ...
Group of children reading

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
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: Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Get ready for an all ages storytime featuring stories, music and movement! ...

Summer Reading Activity Zone (All Ages, Drop-In)

All Day
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Passive Program, Reading programs
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Drop by the Create & Learn Center and explore activity stations with word games and puzzles to celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Olympics. Pick up a reading log while y

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Passive Program, Reading programs
Event Details:
Drop by the Create & Learn Center and explore activity stations with word games and puzzles to celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Olympics. Pick up a reading log while you’re here! ...
Illustration of children playing

Friday Stories and Fun (In-Person)

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Fridays are fierce, fun, and fantastic at the Library! Join us for a fabulous storytime, and stay afterwards to enjoy an hour of free play!

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:
Fridays are fierce, fun, and fantastic at the Library! Join us for a fabulous storytime, and stay afterwards to enjoy an hour of free play! ...

Summer Reading Activity Zone (All Ages, Drop-In)

All Day
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Passive Program, Reading programs
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Drop by the Create & Learn Center and explore activity stations with word games and puzzles to celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Olympics. Pick up a reading log while y

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Passive Program, Reading programs
Event Details:
Drop by the Create & Learn Center and explore activity stations with word games and puzzles to celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Olympics. Pick up a reading log while you’re here! ...

Summer Reading Activity Zone (All Ages, Drop-In)

All Day
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Passive Program, Reading programs
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Drop by the Create & Learn Center and explore activity stations with word games and puzzles to celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Olympics. Pick up a reading log while y

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Passive Program, Reading programs
Event Details:
Drop by the Create & Learn Center and explore activity stations with word games and puzzles to celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Olympics. Pick up a reading log while you’re here! ...
Children's hands making letters from Play-Doh.

Hands-on Learning: Letters (In-Person)

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

For ages 2-6, with caregiver. We’ll have playful learning stations for child and caregiver to explore letters in a fun and tactile way! Drop in anytime from 10:00-12:00 to

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:
For ages 2-6, with caregiver. We’ll have playful learning stations for child and caregiver to explore letters in a fun and tactile way! Drop in anytime from 10:00-12:00 to play and learn with your child. ...

Summer Reading Activity Zone (All Ages, Drop-In)

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Passive Program, Reading programs
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Drop by the Create & Learn Center and explore activity stations with word games and puzzles to celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Olympics.  Pick up a reading log w

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Passive Program, Reading programs
Event Details:
Drop by the Create & Learn Center and explore activity stations with word games and puzzles to celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Olympics.  Pick up a reading log while you’re here! ...

Summer Reading Activity Zone (All Ages, Drop-In)

All Day
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Passive Program, Reading programs
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Drop by the Create & Learn Center and explore activity stations with word games and puzzles to celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Olympics. Pick up a reading log while y

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Passive Program, Reading programs
Event Details:
Drop by the Create & Learn Center and explore activity stations with word games and puzzles to celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Olympics. Pick up a reading log while you’re here! ...