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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
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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
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.

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!

Illustration of children playing

Friday Stories and Fun (In-Person)

Friday, May 24, 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: 23
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!

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!

Library Closing

All Day 5/26 - 5/27
Carol Stream Public Library

The Library will be closed all day in observance of Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Carol Stream Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed all day in observance of Memorial Day.

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 Olympics Information (All Ages)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Reading programs
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

May 28 – August 11 WELCOME TO THE SUMMER READING OLYMPICS The annual reading tradition for all ages at the Carol Stream Public Library. FAMILY PRIZE DRAWING:   ...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Book Clubs, Reading programs
Event Details:

May 28 – August 11

WELCOME TO THE SUMMER READING OLYMPICS

The annual reading tradition for all ages at the Carol Stream Public Library.

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: 26
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.

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!

Last Wednesday Film Club: 80 for Brady (In-Person)

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
EDI, Entertainment, History, Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Starring Sally Field, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Rita Moreno! A group of friends made it their life-long mission to go to the Super Bowl and meet NFL superstar Tom Brady. Th...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: EDI, Entertainment, History, Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Starring Sally Field, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Rita Moreno!

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.

S.S.U. Pop-up

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

computer

Computer Fundamentals: Learning Windows

Wednesday, May 29, 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)
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.

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!

Binge Box

Binge Boxes (Adult)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Passive Program, Reading programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A Binge Box is a box full of books hand-selected for you by our librarians, plus treats and small gifts to brighten your day. Please answer the questions regarding your preferences...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Passive Program, Reading programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 137
Event Details:

A Binge Box is a box full of books hand-selected for you by our librarians, plus treats and small gifts to brighten your 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.

Binge Boxes (High School)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program, Reading programs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

A Binge Box is a box full of books hand-selected for you by our librarians, plus treats and small gifts to brighten your day. You can request a personalized box. Please answer...

Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Passive Program, Reading programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

A Binge Box is a box full of books hand-selected for you by our librarians, plus treats and small gifts to brighten your 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.

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!

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.

teens sitting together

High School Volunteer Craft Kit

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Outreach
Age Group:
Teens
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: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Outreach
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.

Binge Box

Summer Binge Boxes (Adult)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Passive Program, Reading programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

You are welcome to request one Binge Box per season.  The Fall Binge Box requests will open September 1. A Binge Box is a box full of books hand-selected for you by our lib...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Passive Program, Reading programs
Event Details:

You are welcome to request one Binge Box per season.  The Fall Binge Box requests will open September 1.

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 Binge Boxes (High School)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Passive Program, Reading programs
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

You are welcome to request one Binge Box per season.  The Fall Binge Box requests will open September 1. A Binge Box is a box full of books hand-selected for you by our lib...

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Passive Program, Reading programs
Event Details:

You are welcome to request one Binge Box per season.  The Fall Binge Box requests will open September 1.

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.

Take & Make: Friendship Bracelet Kit (High School)

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

Request a kit starting June 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 d...

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

Request a kit starting June 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.

Music Note

Take & Make: Music Note Keychain (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.