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Kids Can Cook: Raspberry-Lemon Scones (Online)

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zoom (Youth programs) at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Elementary School
Event Details:

Join the master chefs from The Kids' Table in Chicago as they instruct kids in the fine art of creating Raspberry-Lemon Scones! Grades: K-3 When you register for this event, we ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Zoom (Youth programs)
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join the master chefs from The Kids' Table in Chicago as they instruct kids in the fine art of creating Raspberry-Lemon Scones! Grades: K-3

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.

Mermaids and Pirates, Ahoy!

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Library Event
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Calling all scurvy dogs and magical misses! We're having an under the sea adventure, and you're invited!  For ages 3-8.

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

Calling all scurvy dogs and magical misses! We're having an under the sea adventure, and you're invited! 

For ages 3-8.

Mermaids and Pirates, Ahoy!

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Library Event
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
Event Details:

Calling all scurvy dogs and magical misses! We're having an under the sea adventure, and you're invited! 

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Library Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Calling all scurvy dogs and magical misses! We're having an under the sea adventure, and you're invited! 

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.

Join us to learn how a seed grows and how to cultivate your own spring garden.

How Does Your Garden Grow (In-Person)

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Library Event, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Elementary School
Event Details:

Join us to learn how a seed grows and how to cultivate your own spring garden.

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Library Event, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us to learn how a seed grows and how to cultivate your own spring garden.

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.

lightbulb with gear and circuit

Family STEM Time

Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Family
Event Details:

Drop in any time between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. to spend some quality family time exploring different STEM concepts with the help of educational toy kits. Work together to learn about ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Drop in any time between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. to spend some quality family time exploring different STEM concepts with the help of educational toy kits. Work together to learn about magnets, circuits, robots, gears and more! 

Four stuffed animals sitting under a mobile

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Monday, June 10, 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.  

Four stuffed animals sitting under a mobile

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Tuesday, June 11, 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: 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.  

Frida, el misterio del anillo del pavo real y yo

Leemos juntos: Club de lectura (In-Person)

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, EDI
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

¡Únase a nuestro nuevo club de lectura en el que leeremos juntos en español! Durante el mes de junio leeremos el libro Frida, el misterio del anillo del pavo real y yo, de Ángela ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Book Clubs, EDI
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

¡Únase a nuestro nuevo club de lectura en el que leeremos juntos en español!

different colored 2s and 3s

Terrific 2s and 3s (In-Person)

Wednesday, June 12, 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: 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!

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

Preschool Pals (In-Person)

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, 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: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

Colorful chess pieces on a bright blue background

Beginner Chess Club (In-Person)

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Library Event
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Event Details:

Calling all chess-letes! Summer chess is back at the Library! Join us for this eight-week session as Mr. Steve teaches the basics of chess, and provides open play time for those...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Library Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Calling all chess-letes!

Summer chess is back at the Library! Join us for this eight-week session as Mr. Steve teaches the basics of chess, and provides open play time for those eager to try out their new-found knowledge.

Colorful chess pieces on a bright blue background

Tournament Chess (In-Person)

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Library Event
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Event Details:

Summer chess is back and in-person! During the eight-week session, students will compete with each other to determine who will represent Carol Stream at the inter-library chess ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Library Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Summer chess is back and in-person!

During the eight-week session, students will compete with each other to determine who will represent Carol Stream at the inter-library chess tournament at the end of the summer.

Sewing implements

Mending Class (In-Person)

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Bring your favorite ripped, holey, torn, or otherwise damaged piece of clothing in and learn how to fix it. Learn how to make a patch and breath new life into your favorite clothin...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Bring your favorite ripped, holey, torn, or otherwise damaged piece of clothing in and learn how to fix it. Learn how to make a patch and breath new life into your favorite clothing. Grades: 4-8

 

Group of children reading

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

Thursday, June 13, 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: 21
Event Details:

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

Ungifted by Gordon Korman

One More Chapter Book Club (In-Person)

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School
One More Chapter Book Club:

If you’ve ever said, “I’ll just read one more chapter!”, this is the club for you! Join us as we munch on snacks and talk about this month’s book selection. Get a copy to keep at t...

Event Details:

Start the summer off with Ungifted, a light-hearted tale by Gordon Korman. Due to an administrative mix-up, troublemaker Donovan Curtis is sent to the Academy of Scholastic Distinc...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 9

One More Chapter Book Club

If you’ve ever said, “I’ll just read one more chapter!”, this is the club for you! Join us as we munch on snacks and talk about this month’s book selection. Get a copy to keep at the Youth Services Desk.

Event Details:

Start the summer off with Ungifted, a light-hearted tale by Gordon Korman.

Children's hands working at a craft table.

Itty Bitty Book Fun (In-Person)

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Event Details:

Come have fun and create in the styles of some of our favorite books and authors. Activities, crafts and playful learning stations will be inspired by the month's book selections.&...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Come have fun and create in the styles of some of our favorite books and authors. Activities, crafts and playful learning stations will be inspired by the month's book selections. 

Outdoor Art

Outdoor Art (In-Person)

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Outdoors at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come enjoy the great outdoors while creating some messy art! Spend a day in the sun tie-dying and showing your artistic skills with sponge painting. T-shirts will be provided by th...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Come enjoy the great outdoors while creating some messy art! Spend a day in the sun tie-dying and showing your artistic skills with sponge painting. T-shirts will be provided by the library.

Grades: K-8

Birdhouse

Explorando CTIM: Pajarera con palitos de madera (In-Person)

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

¡Llamando a todos los amantes de la naturaleza! Nos encantaría que nos acompañes para hacer una pajarera. Estoy segura de que los pájaros lo apreciarán. Luego te daremos algunas se...

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

¡Llamando a todos los amantes de la naturaleza! Nos encantaría que nos acompañes para hacer una pajarera. Estoy segura de que los pájaros lo apreciarán.

Four stuffed animals sitting under a mobile

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Monday, June 17, 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.  

Dog man

EPIC Dog Man and Friends Party (In-Person)

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Parties & Celebrations, Reading programs
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

Who doesn't love an epic party? Join us for fun with Dog Man and friends. We'll make a related craft, listen to stories and share our favorite Dog Man sayings. Must be in Grade...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Parties & Celebrations, Reading programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Who doesn't love an epic party? Join us for fun with Dog Man and friends.
We'll make a related craft, listen to stories and share our favorite Dog Man sayings.

Must be in Grades 2 - 5 to attend.

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, June 18, 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.  

Honoring

Celebrate Juneteenth with Kelly Campos

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
EDI, Entertainment, History, Parties & Celebrations
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for Freedom Day, 2024 with storyteller Kelly Campos. A day of Recognition, Restoration and Celebration! All ages are welcome as we commemorate the emancipation of ensl...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: EDI, Entertainment, History, Parties & Celebrations
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Join us for Freedom Day, 2024 with storyteller Kelly Campos. A day of Recognition, Restoration and Celebration! All ages are welcome as we commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.   

The Sky Crawlers

Anime Film: The Sky Crawlers (PG-13) (In-Person)

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:15pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Middle School, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-8, but older friends and siblings are welcome!     Come discover some new anime through screenings of various anime films! Snacks will provided. ...

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

Grades 6-8, but older friends and siblings are welcome!    

Come discover some new anime through screenings of various anime films! Snacks will 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.