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Encuentro bilingüe (En persona)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, EDI, Storytimes, En español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Dungeons & Dragons (In-Person)

1:30pm - 4:30pm
High School, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a Dungeons & Dragons session, welcoming ages 16 and up, whether you're new or experienced!

Spice of the Month Kit: Smoked Lemongrass Salt (Adults)

All Day
Adults
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.

CSPL Kit: Pirate Parrot (Grades K-5)

09/16/2024 @ 9:00am - 09/21/2024 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

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

CSPL Kit: Popsicle Stick Scarecrow (Preschool)

09/16/2024 @ 9:00am - 09/21/2024 @ 5:00pm
Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Make a scarecrow out of popsicle sticks for the fall.

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

9:30am - 10:15am
Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

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

Line Dancing (In-Person)

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Must be a CSPL cardholder age 16+. This program requires acceptance of the following Waiver and Release of all Claims.

Roblox with TD3 Innovative Gaming (In-Person)

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Calling all Roblox fans, experts and novice! TD3 Innovative Gaming will be coming to the library to host two hours of non-stop fun. No existing account required and laptops provided. 

For grades 6-8.

Lotería en familia (En persona)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kids, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: EDI, Entertainment, En español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

All are welcome. The program will be bilingual.               

Todos son bienvenidos. El programa será bilingüe. 

Pages Through the Ages Book Club + Neighbors Together (In-Person)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, EDI, Reading programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

New and returning members are welcome to join our tour through time! This month's book, The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. Ask for a copy of the book at the Adult Services Desk.

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.

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

9:30am - 10:15am
Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

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

DIY Stickers (In-Person)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Registration
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: 0
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on September 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.

DIY Stickers (In-Person)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Registration
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: 2
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on September 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.

Detecting AI-Generated Content (In-Person)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
High School, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Librarian Paul McDonald will provide a fun and informative 1-hour presentation about how to spot AI-generated text, images, audio and more.

Terrific 2s and 3s (In-Person)

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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!

Preschool Pals (In-Person)

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for a live storytime to dance, sing, read and play. 

S.S.U. Pop-up

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Study Room B
Age Group: Kids, 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 Fundamentals: Learning the Basics (In-Person)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Registration for this course will open on Monday, August 19th for adult CSPL cardholders.  Registration closes September 6th. 

Library Board of Trustees (Library)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Library Meeting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

This is the monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public is welcome to attend.

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Get ready for an all ages storytime featuring stories, music and movement!

Smart Cookie Book Club: The Wild Robot Escapes (In-Person)

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Book Clubs, Passive Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5

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:

The Wild Robot Escapes, Book 2 by Peter Brown. ROZZUM unit 7134 arrives on the farm by crate to help bring life back to the family's home and land. Books are available now!

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.

Traditional Mexican Churros (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Zoom (Adult and Teen programs)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking, EDI, Home & Garden
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 76
Event Details:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Chef Violeta Trujeque, originally from Veracruz, Mexico. She will demonstrate how to prepare traditional churros with a spicy chocolate and vanilla dip.

Yoga Storytime (In-Person)

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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.

Donuts and Dice (In-Person)

10:30am - 12:30pm
High School, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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.