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Wrist parrots

OUT OF STOCK - CSPL Kit: Pirate Parrot (Grades K-5)

09/16/2024 @ 9:00am to 09/21/2024 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

International Talk Like a Pirate Day is September 19th. Celebrate by creating your very own pirate parrot. Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, Septem...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

International Talk Like a Pirate Day is September 19th. Celebrate by creating your very own pirate parrot.

Popsicle Stick Scarecrow Magnet

OUT OF STOCK - CSPL Kit: Popsicle Stick Scarecrow (Preschool)

09/16/2024 @ 9:00am to 09/21/2024 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Make a scarecrow out of popsicle sticks for the fall. Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, September 16th. To reserve a kit, register below, call us a...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Make a scarecrow out of popsicle sticks for the fall.

Donuts and Dice (In-Person)

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game! We will be playing Wingspan in September and October, along with a variety of board games on hand from classics to newest favorites. Inst...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game! We will be playing Wingspan in September and October, along with a variety of board games on hand from classics to newest favorites. Instruction, games and snacks will be provided by the Library.

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.

Cat coasters!

Diamond Painting (In-Person)

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

Discover the art of diamond painting in our welcoming class, suitable for all skill levels! Join us for a cozy and fulfilling session where you can relax, unwind, express your...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Discover the art of diamond painting in our welcoming class, suitable for all skill levels! Join us for a cozy and fulfilling session where you can relax, unwind, express yourself and connect with others!

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

Fancy Feet (In-Person)

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Kids, 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: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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.

Learn with a Lawyer: Wills & Power of Attorney (In-Person)

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Finances, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In collaboration with Prairie State Legal Services come learn more about Advance Directives, the legal term for services that PSL provides including wills and power of attorney.&nb...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finances, Outreach
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

In collaboration with Prairie State Legal Services come learn more about Advance Directives, the legal term for services that PSL provides including wills and power of attorney.  

Middle School Meetup Movie: Kung Fu Panda 4

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 1:45pm - 3:30pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School
Event Details:

After school is a time to unwind! On Mondays, visit the library for weekly activities including, Take and Makes, Movies, Gaming Days and more! Pick up a Middle School monthly ...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment, Movies
Event Details:

After school is a time to unwind! On Mondays, visit the library for weekly activities including, Take and Makes, Movies, Gaming Days and more!

Workspace Mondays (In-Person)

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

Adults and High Schoolers can find their #MondayMotivation in this weekly productivity zone.  Whether you need personal desk space, group collaboration tables, or just somewhe...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

Adults and High Schoolers can find their #MondayMotivation in this weekly productivity zone.  Whether you need personal desk space, group collaboration tables, or just somewhere to focus outside of your home, this flexible coworking space is

Parent working with two children at apple floating station.

Hands-on Learning: Apples (In-Person)

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

We’ll have playful learning stations for child and caregiver to explore apples through fun tactile learning stations. Drop in anytime from 10:00-12:00 to play and learn with you...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

We’ll have playful learning stations for child and caregiver to explore apples through fun tactile learning stations.

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

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.

bingo

Last Wednesday Seniors Club: BINGO (In-Person)

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Visit with friends and play BINGO! Coffee, snacks, and one BINGO card will be provided, and there will be prizes for winners. Activities are designed for seniors, but all adults...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Event Details:

Visit with friends and play BINGO! Coffee, snacks, and one BINGO card will be provided, and there will be prizes for winners.

Activities are designed for seniors, but all adults are welcome.

NAMI DuPage

Supporting Family & Friends' Mental Health (In-Person)

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
EDI, Health & Wellness, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Family & Friends program is led by trained people with experience of supporting a family member with a mental health condition. I...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: EDI, Health & Wellness, Outreach
Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Event Details:

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Family & Friends program is led by trained people with experience of supporting a family member with a mental health condition.

Illustration of children playing

Friday Stories and Fun (In-Person)

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, 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: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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!

Mother and child reading a book together

Arabic Storytime (In-Person)

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
EDI, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Storytimes:

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

Event Details:

As-salamu alaykum and welcome to one and all! The Library is thrilled to introduce a new program for Arabic learners and speakers. Arabic Storytime is suitable for families who spe...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: EDI, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Storytimes

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

Event Details:

As-salamu alaykum and welcome to one and all! The Library is thrilled to introduce a new program for Arabic learners and speakers.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana (En persona)

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
EDI, Entertainment, Music, En español
Age Group:
Kids, Family
Event Details:

All are welcome. The program will be bilingual.                Todos son bienvenidos. El programa será...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: EDI, Entertainment, Music, En español
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

All are welcome. The program will be bilingual.               

Todos son bienvenidos. El programa será bilingüe.

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, September 30, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, 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: Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

We will be sharing wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.  

Middle School Meetup: Video Games

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 1:45pm - 3:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School
Event Details:

After school is a time to unwind! On Mondays, visit the library for weekly activities including, Take and Makes, Movies, Gaming Days and more! Pick up a Middle School monthly ...

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

After school is a time to unwind! On Mondays, visit the library for weekly activities including, Take and Makes, Movies, Gaming Days and more!

Workspace Mondays (In-Person)

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Event Details:

Adults and High Schools can find their #MondayMotivation in this weekly productivity zone. Whether you need personal desk space, group collaboration tables, or just somewhere to fo...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

Adults and High Schools can find their #MondayMotivation in this weekly productivity zone.

Spanish Storytime

Lectura familiar en español (En persona)

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, EDI, Storytimes, En español
Age Group:
Kids, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Todos son bienvenidos. El programa se llevará a cabo en español.  All are welcome. The program will be held in Spanish.   Acompañenos para tener la oportunidad d...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, EDI, Storytimes, En español
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Todos son bienvenidos. El programa se llevará a cabo en español. 

All are welcome. The program will be held in Spanish.

 

teens sitting together

High School Volunteer Craft Kit

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Outreach, Passive Program
Age Group:
High School
Event Details:

Get creative and give back to the community! Pick up a High School Volunteer Craft Kits starting on the first of each month. Complete the crafts and return the kit by the end of th...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Crafts, Outreach, Passive Program
Event Details:

Get creative and give back to the community! Pick up a High School Volunteer Craft Kits starting on the first of each month. Complete the crafts and return the kit by the end of the month to receive one hour of community service credit.

Take & Make: Bat Pencil Topper Kit (High School)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take
Age Group:
High School
Event Details:

Request a kit starting October 1 by calling Adult Services at (630) 344-6123, emailing cstream@cslibrary.org, or chatting with us at www.cslibrary.org/contact-us. One kit per perso...

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

Request a kit starting October 1 by calling Adult Services at (630) 344-6123, emailing cstream@cslibrary.org, or chatting with us at www.cslibrary.org/contact-us. One kit per person due to limited supplies. No advanced requests can be taken.

Candle

Take & Make: Day of the Dead Candle (Adults)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Beginning on the first of the month, call the Adult Services Desk at 630-344-6123 or email cstream@cslibrary.org to have a kit put aside for you! Supplies are limited, so please re...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Event Details:

Beginning on the first of the month, call the Adult Services Desk at 630-344-6123 or email cstream@cslibrary.org to have a kit put aside for you! Supplies are limited, so please request one per person, and no advanced requests can be taken.

Wonder About Your Water exhibit from SCARCE

Wonder About Your Water Exhibit (All Month)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Home & Garden, Library Event, Outreach, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

All ages are welcome to drop by the Library this month for an opportunity to see where water comes from when you turn on the tap and where it goes after it flows down the drain! ...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Home & Garden, Library Event, Outreach, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

All ages are welcome to drop by the Library this month for an opportunity to see where water comes from when you turn on the tap and where it goes after it flows down the drain!

Youth Binge Boxes

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program
Age Group:
Kids, 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: Kids, 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.

Four stuffed animals sitting under a mobile

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, 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: Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

We will be sharing wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.