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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...

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Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

CSPL Kits: Build a Paper Rocket (Grades K-5)

04/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 04/06/2024 @ 5:00pm
Children, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:
Using paper and straw, construct a rocket that will go the distance (or as far as your breath can take it)! Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, April 1, 2024. To reserve a kit, register below, call us at 630-344-6127, o...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

We Have a Dream: MLK Kindness Day (In-Person)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Library Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
We have a dream that on this Day of Service to offer kindness, acts and to bring our community together. In this special program we combine Littles with Legends by partnering with residents from Belmont Village Senior Living facility for stories, act...
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Chess Club (In-Person)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary School, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Discovery Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Join us for a one-hour session of open play chess in the Community Room. All skill levels are welcome to play. There will be no formal instruction given, but Mr. Steve will be on hand to answer any chess related questions. For grades 3-8. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Homeschool Hangout (In-Person)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Elementary School, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 April the Forest Preserve of DuPage will visit and teach us about the unique lifestyle and adaptations of...

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.

This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Kids Yoga (In-Person)

11:00am - 11:45am
Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Yoga's a great way to experience movement and relaxation at your own pace, so join us for themed kids poses, active games and breathing and mindfulness breaks. For grades 1-5. This program requires acceptance of the following Waiver and Relea...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

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: 23
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.

This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

One More Chapter Book Club (In-Person)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary School, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Discovery Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9

One More Chapter Book Club

If you’ve ever said, “I’ll just read one more chapter!”, this is the club for you! Join us as we munch on snacks and talk about this month’s book selection. Get a copy to keep at the Youth Services Desk.

Event Details:
Join us this month to discuss Gene Luen Yang's graphic novel Superman Smashes the Klan. When Dr. Lee moves his family to Metropolis, his son Tommy adjusts to the new neighborhood while daughter Roberta feels out of place, so when the evil Klan of ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

CSPL Kit: Pipe Cleaner Daffodils (Grades K-5)

04/15/2024 @ 9:00am - 04/20/2024 @ 5:00pm
Children, Elementary School, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:
Celebrate Spring by making a bouquet of pipe cleaner daffodils. Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, April 14, 2024. To reserve a kit, register below, call us at 630-344-6127 or email us at children@cslibrary.org. Suppli...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Sensory Series: Cloud Dough

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: 0
Event Details:
Let's explore all things that are fun to squish, squeeze and shape. We'll make silky, squishy 2-ingredient dough in this half hour of free play. ...
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Earth Day Exploration (In-Person)

3:15pm - 4:15pm
Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Entertainment, Library Event, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Join us at the Library to explore the history of Earth Day and explore some ways that we can work together to protect our beautiful planet.  ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

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: 23
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 ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

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: 100
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...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

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: 24
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.

This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Kids Yoga: Star Wars Yoga (In-Person)

11:00am - 11:45am
Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Yoga's a great way to experience movement and relaxation at your own pace, so join us for Star Wars-themed yoga in honor of May the 4th. We'll also play yoga games and take Yoda-style breathing and mindfulness breaks! For grades 1-5. This program ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

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! ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

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! ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

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...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

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: 25
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

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: 25
Event Details:
Squish, squeeze, and shape these cornstarch noodles into any creation you'd like in this half hour of free play. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

CSPL Kits: Spinning 3D Hot Air Balloon Craft (Grades K-5)

05/20/2024 @ 9:00am - 05/25/2024 @ 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:
Make and decorate a hot air balloon that you can then hang up and spin! Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, May 20, 2024. To reserve a kit, register below, call us at 630-344-6127, or email us at children@cslibrary.org....