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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. ...

Friends General Meeting

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Community Group Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library for their general meeting in the Create and Learn Center on May 16, at 7 p.m.

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Group Meeting
Event Details:
Join the Friends of the Library for their general meeting in the Create and Learn Center on May 16, at 7 p.m. ...
cartoon cat stretching on yoga mat in front of bookshelves

Yoga Storytime (In-Person)

Friday, May 17, 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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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. For ages 3-6, with a caregive...

WIC Mobile Clinic

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Community Group Meeting
Age Group:
Family, Everyone
Event Details:

The WIC Mobile Clinic is  a full-service WIC clinic on wheels: Offers full WIC appointments   Receive a WIC EBT card with food benefits in real-time

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Community Group Meeting
Event Details:
The WIC Mobile Clinic is  a full-service WIC clinic on wheels: Offers full WIC appointments   Receive a WIC EBT card with food benefits in real-time The WIC program provides: Nutrition education  ...

Donuts and Dice (In-Person, Adults and High School+)

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

We will be having a free play in May, so bring anything from home to play along with a variety of board games on hand from classics to newest favorites. Instruction, games and

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
We will be having a free play in May, so bring anything from home to play 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.

Lego Frame

LEGO Club (In-Person)

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Bring your friends and family for a great time where you can construct all of your complex LEGO ideas. Come prepared for some Sunday fun with your family! Registration is Encour

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Bring your friends and family for a great time where you can construct all of your complex LEGO ideas. Come prepared for some Sunday fun with your family! Registration is Encouraged but Drop-ins are welcome.   ...

Spice of the Month Kit: Lavender Sugar (Adults)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Beginning on the third Monday 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 pl

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:
Beginning on the third Monday 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 household, and no advanced requests can be taken....

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.

Monday Morning Coworking Commons (In-Person)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Finances
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

For entrepreneurs or small business owners, the library will offer a coworking space on Monday mornings. Located in the library's Create & Learn Center, it offers a place wh

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finances
Event Details:
For entrepreneurs or small business owners, the library will offer a coworking space on Monday mornings. Located in the library's Create & Learn Center, it offers a place where entrepreneurs and small business owners can work in the comfort of...
Image of crescent moon with 2 stars

CSPL Kits: Button Moon (Preschool)

05/20/2024 @ 9:00am to 05/25/2024 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Create two sparkly dragonflies to fly around together! Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, May 6. To reserve a kit, register below, call us at 630-34

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:
Create two sparkly dragonflies to fly around together! Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, May 6. To reserve a kit, register below, call us at 630-344-6127 or email us at children@cslibrary.org. Supplies are limited, so...
Spinning 3D Hot Air Balloon Craft

CSPL Kits: Spinning 3D Hot Air Balloon Craft (Grades K-5)

05/20/2024 @ 9:00am to 05/25/2024 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

Make and decorate a hot air balloon that you can then hang up and spin! Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, May 20, 2024. To reserve a kit, register

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 51
Event Details:
Make and decorate a hot air balloon that you can then hang up and spin! Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, May 20, 2024. To reserve a kit, register below, call us at 630-344-6127, or email us at children@cslibrary.org....
Children dancing under a disco ball with the text Let's dance!

Fancy Feet (In-Person)

Monday, May 20, 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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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. This is a great way for b...

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)
Registration 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. Registrants are not required to bring their own devices, or to ha...

Pages Through the Ages Book Club: Butterfly Yellow (In-Person)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, EDI, Reading programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

New and returning members welcome to join our book club's tour through time. Ask for a copy of the book at the Reference Desk or listen to the e-audio for free using Hoopla Digital

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, EDI, Reading programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
New and returning members welcome to join our book club's tour through time. Ask for a copy of the book at the Reference Desk or listen to the e-audio for free using Hoopla Digital. This month we will be reading Butterfly Yellow by Tha...

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, May 21, 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
Registration 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.   ...

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

Tuesday, May 21, 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. ...

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
Registration 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! Series shown may be rated up to TV-14. Reg...

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.

watering can

Decorative Watering Can (In-Person)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Home & Garden, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on May 1. You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.  Join us for an hour of fun crafting.

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Home & Garden, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on May 1. You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.  Join us for an hour of fun crafting.  We will turn a dollar store watering can into an elegant master...

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

This class is anticipated to be very popular, so multiple sessions are offered.  Please register for only one session.

watering can

Decorative Watering Can (In-Person)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Home & Garden, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on May 1.  You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time. Join us for an hour of fun crafting.

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Home & Garden, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on May 1.  You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time. Join us for an hour of fun crafting.  We will turn a dollar store watering can into an elegant master...

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

This class is anticipated to be very popular, so multiple sessions are offered.  Please register for only one session.

different colored 2s and 3s

Terrific 2s and 3s (In-Person)

Wednesday, May 22, 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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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, May 22, 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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
Join us for a live storytime to dance, sing, read,and play.  ...
computer

Computer Fundamentals: Learning Windows

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Students will learn basic computer skills in this seven-week course, meeting in person at the Library on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm from May 15 through June 26th. From this c

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Students will learn basic computer skills in this seven-week course, meeting in person at the Library on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm from May 15 through June 26th. From this course, students will learn; to move and resize application window...
Group of children reading

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

Thursday, May 23, 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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Get ready for an all ages storytime featuring stories, music and movement! ...
Smile

Smart Cookie Book Club: Smile by Raina Telgemeier (In-Person)

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Passive Program
Age Group:
Elementary School
Smart Cookie Book Club:

Smart Cookies love to read and talk about books! Sign up at the Youth Services Desk to receive your free copy of this month’s book. There will be cookies!

Event Details:

Join us to discuss the book, Smile by Raina Telgemeier which is an autobiographical graphic novel about the author's life in school. Grades 3-5  

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Book Clubs, Passive Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8

Smart Cookie Book Club

Smart Cookies love to read and talk about books! Sign up at the Youth Services Desk to receive your free copy of this month’s book. There will be cookies!

Event Details:
Join us to discuss the book, Smile by Raina Telgemeier which is an autobiographical graphic novel about the author's life in school. Grades 3-5   ...

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.