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

All Day
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: 60
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.

Yoga Storytime: Space (In-Person)

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

An interactive storytime that pairs themed and social-emotional learning books with movement and mindfulness.

CSPL Kits: Clothespin Dragonfly Friends (Preschool)

05/06/2024 @ 9:00am - 05/11/2024 @ 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: 99
Event Details:

Create two sparkly dragonflies to fly around together!

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: 11
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: 11
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: 15
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: 15
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.

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: 9
Event Details:

Squish, squeeze, and shape these cornstarch noodles into any creation you'd like in this half hour of free play.

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: 13
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!

It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (In-Person)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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: Library Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Let's celebrate love with someone who knew an awful lot about it - Mr. Fred Rogers. We'll watch an episode of the show, talk about what we saw, and enjoy a related activity or craft.

Yoga Storytime (In-Person)

10:00am - 10:30am
Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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.

CSPL Kits: Button Moon (Preschool)

05/20/2024 @ 9:00am - 05/25/2024 @ 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: 80
Event Details:

Create two sparkly dragonflies to fly around together!

Fancy Feet (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: 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.

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: 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!

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: 11
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!

Summer Reading Activity Zone (All Ages, Drop-In)

All Day
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
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!

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: 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!

Summer Reading Activity Zone (All Ages, Drop-In)

All Day
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
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 Activity Zone (All Ages, Drop-In)

All Day
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
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!

Hands-on Learning: Letters (In-Person)

10:00am - 12:00pm
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: Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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.