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Friday Stories and Fun (In-Person)

10:00am - 11:30am
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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! ...

Family STEM Time

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
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!  Although all ages ...

Shhh! Don't Tell Mom! (Take & Make for kids)

All Day 4/29 - 5/11
Children, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 84
Event Details:
Find a grownup (not Mom!) to help design a pair of comfy slippers for that special person you want to honor on Mother’s Day. The Library will provide the supplies, you can provide the imagination and creativity. Reserve your kit today, and the Librar...

Youth Binge Boxes

All Day
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Children, 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! Fill out a short form about what your child likes to read, give us a little time to get your request fille...

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.

Youth Binge Boxes 6-11 Years (Statistics Only)

All Day
Children, Elementary School, Middle School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:
Statistics Only for school age boxes Publish other event for calendar use and preschool statistics ...

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.

Homeschool Hangout (In-Person)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Elementary School, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:
Get together to meet other home-schooling families in the community, learn about how the Library can support you, and do some fun activities. In May, we will learn about seeds and gardens by planting seeds to take home and other activities! While ...

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.

May the 4th Be with You

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Middle School Area
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Parties & Celebrations
Event Details:
May the 4th be with you! Star Wars fans are invited to meet the 501st Midwest Garrison and others for some intergalactic fun & activities. Photos you will take! ...

May the 4th Be with You

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Parties & Celebrations
Event Details:
May the 4th be with you! Star Wars fans are invited to meet the 501st Midwest Garrison and others for some intergalactic fun & activities. Photos you will take! ...

Star Wars: A New Hope movie showing

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Movies, Parties & Celebrations
Event Details:
Star Wars: A New Hope, the 1977 movie that started it all, will be showing at 1:30. Will this be your first or 101st time to see it? Total run time 2h1m. Rated PG. Free popcorn will be offered. Also join us for an animated Star Wars sho...

CSPL Kits: Mother's Day Teapot Craft (Grades K-5)

05/06/2024 @ 9:00am - 05/11/2024 @ 5:00pm
Children, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:
Create a teapot card for the best mom! She’ll love this special pot because it was made with love. This unique Happy Mother’s Day message is sure to put a smile on every mom's face! Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Mond...

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

9:30am - 10:15am
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
We will be sharing wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.   ...

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

9:30am - 10:15am
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
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. ...

Terrific 2s and 3s (In-Person)

9:30am - 10:00am
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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
Children, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Join us for a live storytime to dance, sing, read and play.  ...

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:
Get ready for an all ages storytime featuring stories, music and movement! ...

Itty Bitty Book Fun (In-Person)

10:00am - 10:45am
Children, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:
Come have fun and create in the styles of some of our favorite books and authors. Activities, crafts and playful learning stations will be inspired by the month's book selections.  ...

Bilingual Mingle (In-Person)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: EDI, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:
Come enjoy a story told in English and Spanish followed by fun activities for the little ones! Snacks will be provided. ...

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
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Children, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
We will be sharing wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.   ...

Sensory Series: Magic Noodles

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
Squish, squeeze, and shape these cornstarch noodles into any creation you'd like in this half hour of free play. ...

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

9:30am - 10:15am
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
We will be sharing wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.   ...

Terrific 2s and 3s (In-Person)

9:30am - 10:00am
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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
Children, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
Join us for a live storytime to dance, sing, read and play.  ...

S.S.U. Pop-up

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
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. ...