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After School Art (In-Person)

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Drop by after school on the first three Thursdays of the month to enjoy some relaxing and creative time with your friends. All instructions and supplies are provided by the Library...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Event Details:

Drop by after school on the first three Thursdays of the month to enjoy some relaxing and creative time with your friends. All instructions and supplies are provided by the Library.

Shhh! Don't Tell Mom! (Take & Make for kids)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Find a grownup (not Mom!) to help design a pair of comfy slippers for that special person you want to honor on Mother’s Day. The Library will provide the supplies, you can provide ...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 64
Event Details:

Find a grownup (not Mom!) to help design a pair of comfy slippers for that special person you want to honor on Mother’s Day. The Library will provide the supplies, you can provide the imagination and creativity.

Stars Wars cosplayers dressed as Stormtroopers, C-3PO, and Jawas

May the 4th Be with You

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Middle School Area at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Parties & Celebrations
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

May the 4th be with you! Star Wars fans are invited to meet the 501st Midwest Garrison and others for some intergalactic fun & activities. Photos you will take!

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Middle School Area
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Parties & Celebrations
Event Details:

May the 4th be with you! Star Wars fans are invited to meet the 501st Midwest Garrison and others for some intergalactic fun & activities. Photos you will take!

Stars Wars cosplayers dressed as Stormtroopers, C-3PO, and Jawas

May the 4th Be with You

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Parties & Celebrations
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

May the 4th be with you! Star Wars fans are invited to meet the 501st Midwest Garrison and others for some intergalactic fun & activities. Photos you will take!

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Parties & Celebrations
Event Details:

May the 4th be with you! Star Wars fans are invited to meet the 501st Midwest Garrison and others for some intergalactic fun & activities. Photos you will take!

Star Wars A New Hope movie publicity image with characters and ships from the movie.

Star Wars: A New Hope movie showing

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Movies, Parties & Celebrations
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Star Wars: A New Hope, the 1977 movie that started it all, will be showing at 1:30. Will this be your first or 101st time to see it? Total run time 2h1m. Rated PG. Free ...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Movies, Parties & Celebrations
Event Details:

Star Wars: A New Hope, the 1977 movie that started it all, will be showing at 1:30. Will this be your first or 101st time to see it?

Total run time 2h1m. Rated PG.

Free popcorn will be offered.

Monday Middle School Meetup (In-Person)

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 1:45pm - 3:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Are you ready for some middle-school fun? Come to the Library afterschool for a variety of activities including: mindfulness exercises, STEM, gaming and crafts, including homework....

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Are you ready for some middle-school fun? Come to the Library afterschool for a variety of activities including: mindfulness exercises, STEM, gaming and crafts, including homework.

After School Art (In-Person)

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Middle School Area at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Drop by after school on the first three Thursdays of the month to enjoy some relaxing and creative time with your friends. All instructions and supplies are provided by the Library...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Middle School Area
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Event Details:

Drop by after school on the first three Thursdays of the month to enjoy some relaxing and creative time with your friends. All instructions and supplies are provided by the Library.

Monday Middle School Meetup (In-Person)

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 1:45pm - 3:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Are you ready for some middle-school fun? Come to the Library afterschool for a variety of activities including: mindfulness exercises, STEM, gaming and crafts, including homework....

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Are you ready for some middle-school fun? Come to the Library afterschool for a variety of activities including: mindfulness exercises, STEM, gaming and crafts, including homework.

After School Art (In-Person)

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Drop by after school on the first three Thursdays of the month to enjoy some relaxing and creative time with your friends. All instructions and supplies are provided by the Library...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Event Details:

Drop by after school on the first three Thursdays of the month to enjoy some relaxing and creative time with your friends. All instructions and supplies are provided by the Library.

Monday Middle School Meetup (In-Person)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:45pm - 3:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Are you ready for some middle-school fun? Come to the Library afterschool for a variety of activities including: mindfulness exercises, STEM, gaming and crafts, including homework....

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Are you ready for some middle-school fun? Come to the Library afterschool for a variety of activities including: mindfulness exercises, STEM, gaming and crafts, including homework.

Roblox with TD3 Innovative GamingSte

Roblox with TD3 Innovative Gaming (In-Person)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Calling Roblox fans of middle school age! On Monday, May 20, TD3 Innovative Gaming will be coming to the Library to host two hours of Roblox fun in the Create & Learn Center...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Calling Roblox fans of middle school age!

On Monday, May 20, TD3 Innovative Gaming will be coming to the Library to host two hours of Roblox fun in the Create & Learn Center.

Anime Club (In-Person)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Horizon 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 series!  Meet other anime lovers while joining us f...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon 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 series!  Meet other anime lovers while joining us for snacks and crafts!

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 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!

Paper Airplane Day

Paper Airplane Day (In-Person)

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle School Area at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

We are celebrating National Paper Airplane Day a few days early, and what better way to honor this underrated holiday than by throwing paper airplanes in Youth Services? Think y...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Middle School Area
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

We are celebrating National Paper Airplane Day a few days early, and what better way to honor this underrated holiday than by throwing paper airplanes in Youth Services?

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!

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.

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.

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.

tweens can cook

Tweens Can Cook: Raspberry-Lemon Muffins! (Online)

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zoom (Youth programs) at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Join the master chefs from The Kids' Table in Chicago as they instruct tweens in the fine art of creating Raspberry-Lemon Muffins! When you register for this event, we will emai...

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

Join the master chefs from The Kids' Table in Chicago as they instruct tweens in the fine art of creating Raspberry-Lemon Muffins!

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.

Illinois Storm Chasers

Illinois Storm Chasers (In-Person)

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Event Details:

The Illinois Storm Chasers will be blowing into town on Tuesday, June 4 for a one-hour storm session! "Come and explore the fundamentals of extreme weather with us. Discover the...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

The Illinois Storm Chasers will be blowing into town on Tuesday, June 4 for a one-hour storm session!