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Mother Goose Day! (Pop-Up)

9:00am - 4:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Reading programs
Event Details:

Come Celebrate Mother Goose Day and all of her rhymes! We'll have coloring, flannels, and books galore.

Knitting Hogwarts Scarves (In-Person)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn how to knit and create your scarf from your favorite Hogwarts house! Three of each house color will be available, materials will be on a first come basis.

Senior Week: Line Dancing (In-Person)

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Registration for Senior Week events will open April 1 at 9:00 a.m.  This program requires acceptance of the following Waiver and Release of all Claims.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Senior Week: Coffee & Conversation (In-Person)

11:45am - 12:45pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outreach
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

A representative from the DuPage Senior Citizens Council will give a presentation on local services available for seniors in our area. Light refreshments will be served.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Food Allergies

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

After School Art (In-Person)

3:15pm - 4:30pm
Middle School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Event Details:

Drop by after school on the first three Thursdays of the month to enjoy some relaxing and creative time with your friends. All instructions and supplies are provided by the Library.

DuPage Organic Gardening Club: Container Gardening 101 (In-Person)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Master Gardener Gail Sanders will teach us how to select, plant and maintain container gardens so that they can become attractive season long additions to the home landscape.

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: 66
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.

Senior Week: Illinois Secretary of State: Mobile Drivers Express (Adults & Seniors, In-Person)

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Event, Outreach
Event Details:

No registration required for this drop-in event. While this event is listed as a Super Senior event, all ages are welcome. No appointment is necessary.

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.

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.

Senior Week: Ice Painting (In-Person)

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Entertainment, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest.

Experiment with different designs as the colorful ice melts!

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

This class is anticipated to be very popular, so multiple sessions are offered.  Please register for only one session.

Senior Week: Ice Painting (In-Person)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Entertainment, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest.

Experiment with different designs as the colorful ice melts!

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

This class is anticipated to be very popular, so multiple sessions are offered.  Please register for only one session.

Free Comic Book Day Drop In

All Day
Teens, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Make & Take, Passive Program
Event Details:

Not only is it Star Wars Day, but May 4th is also Free Comic Book Day!

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.

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.

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.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta (In-Person)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: EDI, Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo! We will do a craft, dance to some music, and break open a piñata!

¡Ven a celebrar el Cinco de Mayo! Haremos una manualidad, bailaremos y rompereoms una piñata.

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.

Monday Morning Coworking Commons (In-Person)

9:00am - 12:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Finances
Event Details:

For entrepreneurs or small business owners, the library will offer a coworking space on Monday mornings.

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!

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!

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.  

Monday Middle School Meetup (In-Person)

1:45pm - 3:30pm
Middle School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Are you ready for some middle-school fun? Come to the Library afterschool for a variety of activities including: mindfulness exercises, STEM, gaming and crafts, including homework.

High School Study Zone (In-Person)

2:00pm - 9:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

The Create and Learn Center will be available for high schoolers as a dedicated study space to use without reservation. Light snacks, drinks and office supplies will be provided. Fast food and meals are not allowed.  Happy studying!

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.