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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)
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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: Kimchi (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!

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 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: 12
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.

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)
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

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)
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

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

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?

Children's hands making letters from Play-Doh.

Hands-on Learning: Letters (In-Person)

Tuesday, May 28, 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 letters in a fun and tactile way! Drop in anytime from 10:00-12:00 to ...

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: 22
Event Details:

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

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

Book Tournament Interactive Display (All Month)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Home & Garden, Make & Take, Passive Program, Reading programs, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Drop by and enjoy an interactive display experience in the Adult Services Department! Vote for your favorite book out of Carol Stream's most popular picks, and watch it compete thr...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Home & Garden, Make & Take, Passive Program, Reading programs, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Drop by and enjoy an interactive display experience in the Adult Services Department! Vote for your favorite book out of Carol Stream's most popular picks, and watch it compete through the brackets to become the champion.

Lego Frame

LEGO Club (In-Person)

Sunday, June 2, 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)
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
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 NOT required, drop-ins are welcome.

 

Sell Your Stuff Online (In-Person)

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Finances, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

There are many great options for unloading your old possessions, from old faves like Ebay to newer places like Facebook Marketplace. Join us as Mike Gershbein will cover them all a...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finances, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

There are many great options for unloading your old possessions, from old faves like Ebay to newer places like Facebook Marketplace. Join us as Mike Gershbein will cover them all and offer selling and safety tips!

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: 20
Event Details:

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

Images of the various technology patron can get guidance on (laptop, iPad, phone, etc).

Device Advice (In-Person)

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcome! Join us for our Drop-in Device Advice program, where our librarians will provide personalized assistance with all your tech-related q...

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

No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcome!

Tornado

Illinois Storm Chasers (Online)

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom (Adult and Teen programs) at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we dive into the basics of severe weather with the Illinois Storm Chasers! We'll talk about storm chasing, local climatology, past tornadic events, severe weather safety...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Zoom (Adult and Teen programs)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 95
Event Details:

Join us as we dive into the basics of severe weather with the Illinois Storm Chasers! We'll talk about storm chasing, local climatology, past tornadic events, severe weather safety and preparedness, with a Q&A session to follow.

Dirt and gardening supplies

DuPage Organic Gardening Club: Second Chance Gardening (In-Person)

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Science & Technology (STEM), Community Group Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Did you know that you can plant all summer long, not just in the spring? Join Connie Kollmeyer from The Conservation Foundation to learn how to maximize your garden's yield with su...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden, Science & Technology (STEM), Community Group Meeting
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Did you know that you can plant all summer long, not just in the spring?

Join us to learn how a seed grows and how to cultivate your own spring garden.

How Does Your Garden Grow (In-Person)

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Library Event, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Elementary School
Event Details:

Join us to learn how a seed grows and how to cultivate your own spring garden.

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Library Event, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us to learn how a seed grows and how to cultivate your own spring garden.

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, June 9, 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! 

Outdoor Art

Outdoor Art (In-Person)

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Outdoors at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come enjoy the great outdoors while creating some messy art! Spend a day in the sun tie-dying and showing your artistic skills with sponge painting. T-shirts will be provided by th...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Come enjoy the great outdoors while creating some messy art! Spend a day in the sun tie-dying and showing your artistic skills with sponge painting. T-shirts will be provided by the library.

Grades: K-8

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

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game! We will be playing Flamecraft in June and July, along with a variety of board games on hand from classics to newest favorites. Instructio...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game! We will be playing Flamecraft in June and July, 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.

Birdhouse

Explorando CTIM: Pajarera con palitos de madera (In-Person)

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

¡Llamando a todos los amantes de la naturaleza! Nos encantaría que nos acompañes para hacer una pajarera. Estoy segura de que los pájaros lo apreciarán. Luego te daremos algunas se...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

¡Llamando a todos los amantes de la naturaleza! Nos encantaría que nos acompañes para hacer una pajarera. Estoy segura de que los pájaros lo apreciarán.

Spices

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!

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.

Sublimation Glass

Sublimation Glass (In-Person)

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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 JUNE 1.  You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time. Discover how to utilize the Libr...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Home & Garden, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on JUNE 1. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

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

Sublimation Glass

Sublimation Glass (In-Person)

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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 JUNE 1.  You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time. Discover how to utilize the Libr...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Home & Garden, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on JUNE 1. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

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

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: 34
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.