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Summer Reading Opening Ceremonies (All Ages)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Entertainment, History, Reading programs
Event Details:
Happy summer! Drop by the Library entrance anytime between 2-4 p.m. to enjoy Olympic activities, music, crafts and ice pops. Kick off the beginning of the Summer Reading Olympics with some fun and grab a reading Log for the whole family!  ...

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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.

CSPL Kits: Olympic Lava Lamp (Grades K-5)

06/03/2024 @ 9:00am - 06/08/2024 @ 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: 100
Event Details:
Make an olympic torch lava lamp to help us celebrate that the olympics are here! Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, June 03, 2024. To reserve a kit, register below, call us at 630-344-6127, or email us at children@csli...

Tweens Can Cook: Raspberry-Lemon Muffins! (Online)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Elementary School, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Zoom (Youth programs)
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Join the master chefs from The Kids' Table in Chicago as they instruct tweens in the fine art of creating Raspberry-Lemon Muffins! When you register for this event, we will email you a link to a Zoom meeting as well as a list of necessary ingredie...

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.

Illinois Storm Chasers (In-Person)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
The Illinois Storm Chasers will be blowing into town on Tuesday, June 4 for a one-hour storm session! "Come and explore the fundamentals of extreme weather with us. Discover the world of storm chasing, delve into local climatology, learn about pre...

Tots Can Cook: Strawberry Shortcake! (Online)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Elementary School, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Zoom (Youth programs)
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Join the master chefs from The Kids' Table in Chicago as they instruct preschoolers in the fine art of creating Strawberry Shortcake! When you register for this event, we will email you a link to a Zoom meeting as well as a list of necessary ingre...

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.

Beginner Chess Club (In-Person)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Library Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:
Calling all chess-letes! Summer chess is back at the Library! Join us for this eight-week session as Mr. Steve teaches the basics of chess, and provides open play time for those eager to try out their new-found knowledge. There will be a new le...

Tournament Chess (In-Person)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Library Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:
Summer chess is back and in-person! During the eight-week session, students will compete with each other to determine who will represent Carol Stream at the inter-library chess tournament at the end of the summer. Prior knowledge of the game is...

Kids Can Cook: Raspberry-Lemon Scones! (Online)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Zoom (Youth programs)
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Join the master chefs from The Kids' Table in Chicago as they instruct kids in the fine art of creating Raspberry-Lemon Scones! Grades: K-3 When you register for this event, we will email you a link to a Zoom meeting as well as a list of necessary...

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.

Mermaids and Pirates, Ahoy!

11:00am - 11:45am
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: Library Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:
Calling all scurvy dogs and magical misses! We're having an under the sea adventure, and you're invited!  ...

Mermaids and Pirates, Ahoy!

2:00pm - 2:45pm
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: Library Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:
Calling all scurvy dogs and magical misses! We're having an under the sea adventure, and you're invited!  ...

Encuentro bilingüe (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:
Venga a disfrutar de una historia contada en inglés y español, seguida de divertidas actividades para los más pequeños. Habrá merienda. ...

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.

How Does Your Garden Grow

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Library Event, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Join us to learn how a seed grows and how to cultivate your own spring garden. ...

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.

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: 24
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 ...

Beginner Chess Club (In-Person)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Library Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:
Calling all chess-letes! Summer chess is back at the Library! Join us for this eight-week session as Mr. Steve teaches the basics of chess, and provides open play time for those eager to try out their new-found knowledge. There will be a new le...

Tournament Chess (In-Person)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Library Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Summer chess is back and in-person! During the eight-week session, students will compete with each other to determine who will represent Carol Stream at the inter-library chess tournament at the end of the summer. Prior knowledge of the game is...

One More Chapter Book Club (In-Person)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elementary School, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

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:
Start the summer off with Ungifted, a light-hearted tale by Gordon Korman. Due to an administrative mix-up, troublemaker Donovan Curtis is sent to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction, a school for gifted and talented students, after pulling a major...

Exploring STEM: Birdhouse w/Craftsticks (In-Person)

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Elementary School, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Calling all nature lovers! Join us as we create magical popsicle birdhouses our bird friends will call their new homes. After, everyone will receive a few bird seeds to add to their birdhouse. We will be using a glue gun for this project and there...

CSPL Kits: Laurel Wreath (Grades K-5)

06/17/2024 @ 9:00am - 06/22/2024 @ 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: 100
Event Details:
Celebrate the victories in your life by putting together (and wearing) this laurel wreath! Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, June 17, 2024. To reserve a kit, register below, call us at 630-344-6127, or email us at chi...

EPIC Dog Man and Friends Party (In-Person)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Parties & Celebrations, Reading programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Who doesn't love an epic party? Join us for fun with Dog Man and friends. We'll make a related craft, listen to stories and share our favorite Dog Man sayings. Must be in Grades 2 - 5 to attend. ...

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.

Beginner Chess Club (In-Person)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Library Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:
Calling all chess-letes! Summer chess is back at the Library! Join us for this eight-week session as Mr. Steve teaches the basics of chess, and provides open play time for those eager to try out their new-found knowledge. There will be a new le...

Tournament Chess (In-Person)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Library Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Summer chess is back and in-person! During the eight-week session, students will compete with each other to determine who will represent Carol Stream at the inter-library chess tournament at the end of the summer. Prior knowledge of the game is...

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: 20
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...

Beginner Chess Club (In-Person)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Library Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:
Calling all chess-letes! Summer chess is back at the Library! Join us for this eight-week session as Mr. Steve teaches the basics of chess, and provides open play time for those eager to try out their new-found knowledge. There will be a new le...

Tournament Chess (In-Person)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Library Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Summer chess is back and in-person! During the eight-week session, students will compete with each other to determine who will represent Carol Stream at the inter-library chess tournament at the end of the summer. Prior knowledge of the game is...