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Preschool Pals (In-Person)

Wednesday, June 19, 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 19, 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.

S.S.U. Pop-up

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room B at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Children, 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: Children, 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.

Colorful chess pieces on a bright blue background

Tournament Chess (In-Person)

Wednesday, June 19, 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: 20
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.

Group of children reading

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

Thursday, June 20, 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: 24
Event Details:

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

cartoon cat stretching on yoga mat in front of bookshelves

Yoga Storytime (In-Person)

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool
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: Preschool
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.

Kids doing yoga with text kids yoga

Kids Yoga (In-Person)

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary School
Event Details:

Yoga's a great way to experience movement and relaxation at your own pace, so join us for themed kids poses, active games and breathing and mindfulness breaks. For grades 1-5....

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Yoga's a great way to experience movement and relaxation at your own pace, so join us for themed kids poses, active games and breathing and mindfulness breaks. For grades 1-5.

TMNT Poster Spanish

Día de cine en familia

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Movies
Age Group:
Children, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Tortugas Ninja: Caos Mutante, Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello y Michelangelo son cuatro hermanos tortuga con un conjunto único de habilidades y una afición por las travesuras, que les...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Entertainment, Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Tortugas Ninja: Caos Mutante, Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello y Michelangelo son cuatro hermanos tortuga con un conjunto único de habilidades y una afición por las travesuras, que les mete en problemas en la ciudad de Nueva York.

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.

TNMT

Family Film Day

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Movies
Age Group:
Children, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, and Michelangelo are four turtle brothers with a unique set of skills and a penchant for mischief, which runs t...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Entertainment, Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, and Michelangelo are four turtle brothers with a unique set of skills and a penchant for mischief, which runs them afoul of New York City.

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.

wavy rainbow

Rainbow Storytime (In-Person)

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Event Details:

Wear your brightest colors and get ready to fill your hearts with Pride as we share a special storytime focusing on love, diversity, inclusivity and acceptance. We'll sing, dance, ...

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

Wear your brightest colors and get ready to fill your hearts with Pride as we share a special storytime focusing on love, diversity, inclusivity and acceptance. We'll sing, dance, read stories and listen to great music!

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

Fancy Feet (In-Person)

Monday, June 24, 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: 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.

Hands-on Learning: Farm Fun (In-Person)

Tuesday, June 25, 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 farms and farm animals in a fun and tactile way! Drop in anytime from ...

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: 40
Event Details:

For ages 2-6, with caregiver. We’ll have playful learning stations for child and caregiver to explore farms and farm animals in a fun and tactile way!

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

Frida, el misterio del anillo del pavo real y yo

Leemos juntos: Club de lectura (In-Person)

Tuesday, June 25, 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 Án...

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!

Colorful chess pieces on a bright blue background

Beginner Chess Club (In-Person)

Wednesday, June 26, 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 26, 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: 20
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.

Illustration of children playing

Friday Stories and Fun (In-Person)

Friday, June 28, 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: 30
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!

Super Readers Club (Statistics)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Number of children who actively participated in the Super Readers Club this month.

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Number of children who actively participated in the Super Readers Club this month.

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.

Youth Binge Boxes 6-11 Years (Statistics Only)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Statistics Only for school age boxes Publish other event for calendar use and preschool statistics

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

Statistics Only for school age boxes

Publish other event for calendar use and preschool statistics

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, July 1, 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: 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.  

Four stuffed animals sitting under a mobile

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Tuesday, July 2, 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: 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.  

S.S.U. Pop-up (Bi-lingual)

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room B at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Children, 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: Children, 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.

different colored 2s and 3s

Terrific 2s and 3s Go Outside! (In-Person)

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Gazebo at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us outside under the Youth Gazebo on the back 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
Event Details:

Join us outside under the Youth Gazebo on the back 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!

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

Preschool Pals Go Outside! (In-Person)

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Gazebo at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Preschool
Storytimes:

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

Event Details:

Join us under the Youth Gazebo outside on our deck for a live storytime to dance, sing, read, and play. 

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

Storytimes

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

Event Details:

Join us under the Youth Gazebo outside on our deck for a live storytime to dance, sing, read, and play.