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Preschool Pals (In-Person)

Wednesday, July 17, 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. 

Group of children reading

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

Thursday, July 18, 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!

cartoon cat stretching on yoga mat in front of bookshelves

Yoga Storytime (In-Person)

Friday, July 19, 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.

Illustration of children playing

Friday Stories and Fun (In-Person)

Friday, July 26, 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!

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

Fancy Feet (In-Person)

Monday, July 29, 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: Counting and Measuring (In-Person)

Tuesday, July 30, 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 counting and measuring 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 counting and measuring in a fun and tactile way!

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

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.

Picture of Pigeon worried about going to school

Kindergarten Kids (In-Person)

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

This class is designed for children who will be entering Kindergarten this month. Big changes make everybody a little nervous - and changing from a little kid to a big kid is one o...

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

This class is designed for children who will be entering Kindergarten this month. Big changes make everybody a little nervous - and changing from a little kid to a big kid is one of the very biggest changes there is! But don't worry!

cartoon cat stretching on yoga mat in front of bookshelves

Yoga Storytime (In-Person)

Saturday, August 3, 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.

Preschool Picnic (In-Person)

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Gazebo at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Come one, come all Preschool Pal's and 2's and 3's and join us in saying goodbye to another wonderful summer with a snack-filled storytime. We'll enjoy stories and refreshing treat...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Youth Gazebo
Age Group: Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come one, come all Preschool Pal's and 2's and 3's and join us in saying goodbye to another wonderful summer with a snack-filled storytime. We'll enjoy stories and refreshing treats under the gazebo. Space is limited

Group of children reading

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

Thursday, August 8, 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!

Children's hands working at a craft table.

Itty Bitty Book Fun (In-Person)

Friday, August 9, 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: 20
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. 

Bilingual Mingle

Encuentro bilingüe (In-Person)

Saturday, August 10, 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.

lightbulb with gear and circuit

Family STEM Time

Sunday, August 11, 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! 

different colored 2s and 3s

Terrific 2s and 3s (In-Person)

Wednesday, August 14, 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: 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, August 14, 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. 

Group of children reading

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

Thursday, August 15, 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!

cartoon cat stretching on yoga mat in front of bookshelves

Yoga Storytime (In-Person)

Friday, August 16, 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.

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

Monday, August 19, 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: 15
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.

different colored 2s and 3s

Terrific 2s and 3s (In-Person)

Wednesday, August 21, 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: 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, August 21, 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. 

Group of children reading

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

Thursday, August 22, 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!

Illustration of children playing

Friday Stories and Fun (In-Person)

Friday, August 23, 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!

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

Fancy Feet (In-Person)

Monday, August 26, 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.