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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
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.  

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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.

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
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.  

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
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)
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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!

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!

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!

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.

Summer Reading Opening Ceremonies (All Ages)

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Outdoors at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, History, Reading programs
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Happy summer! Drop by the Library entrance anytime between 2-4 p.m. to enjoy Olympic activities, music, crafts and ice pops. Kick off the beginning of the Summer Reading Olympics w...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Entertainment, History, Reading programs
Event Details:

Happy summer! Drop by the Library entrance anytime between 2-4 p.m. to enjoy Olympic activities, music, crafts and ice pops. Kick off the beginning of the Summer Reading Olympics with some fun and grab a reading log for the whole family! 

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, June 3, 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
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.  

Four stuffed animals sitting under a mobile

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Tuesday, June 4, 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
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 Go Outside! (In-Person)

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Gazebo at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Storytimes:

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

Event Details:

Come on out to the outdoor gazebo on the Library's deck, and get ready to shake, rattle and read! We'll enjoy rhythmic stories and songs that may cause some bouncing of your own! L...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Youth Gazebo
Age Group: Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Storytimes

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

Event Details:

Come on out to the outdoor gazebo on the Library's deck, and 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, June 6, 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
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

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

Bilingual Mingle

Encuentro bilingüe (In-Person)

Saturday, June 8, 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:

Venga a disfrutar de una historia contada en inglés y español, seguida de divertidas actividades para los más pequeños. Habrá merienda.

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: EDI, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Venga a disfrutar de una historia contada en inglés y español, seguida de divertidas actividades para los más pequeños. Habrá merienda.

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.