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OUT OF STOCK - CSPL Kit: Pirate Parrot (Grades K-5)

09/16/2024 @ 9:00am - 09/21/2024 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

International Talk Like a Pirate Day is September 19th. Celebrate by creating your very own pirate parrot.

OUT OF STOCK - CSPL Kit: Popsicle Stick Scarecrow (Preschool)

09/16/2024 @ 9:00am - 09/21/2024 @ 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: 0
Event Details:

Make a scarecrow out of popsicle sticks for the fall.

Donuts and Dice (In-Person)

10:30am - 12:30pm
High School, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game! We will be playing Wingspan in September and October, along with a variety of board games on hand from classics to newest favorites. Instruction, games and snacks will be provided by the Library.

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.

Diamond Painting (In-Person)

2:30pm - 4:00pm
High School, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Discover the art of diamond painting in our welcoming class, suitable for all skill levels! Join us for a cozy and fulfilling session where you can relax, unwind, express yourself and connect with others!

Fancy Feet (In-Person)

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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.

Learn with a Lawyer: Wills & Power of Attorney (In-Person)

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finances, Outreach
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

In collaboration with Prairie State Legal Services come learn more about Advance Directives, the legal term for services that PSL provides including wills and power of attorney.  

Middle School Meetup Movie: Kung Fu Panda 4

1:45pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Middle School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment, Movies
Event Details:

After school is a time to unwind! On Mondays, visit the library for weekly activities including, Take and Makes, Movies, Gaming Days and more!

Workspace Mondays (In-Person)

4:00pm - 8:00pm
High School, Adults
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

Adults and High Schoolers can find their #MondayMotivation in this weekly productivity zone.  Whether you need personal desk space, group collaboration tables, or just somewhere to focus outside of your home, this flexible coworking space is

Hands-on Learning: Apples (In-Person)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

We’ll have playful learning stations for child and caregiver to explore apples through fun tactile learning stations.

Drop in anytime from 10:00-12:00 to play and learn with your child.

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.

Last Wednesday Seniors Club: BINGO (In-Person)

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Event Details:

Visit with friends and play BINGO! Coffee, snacks, and one BINGO card will be provided, and there will be prizes for winners.

Activities are designed for seniors, but all adults are welcome.

Supporting Family & Friends' Mental Health (In-Person)

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: EDI, Health & Wellness, Outreach
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Event Details:

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Family & Friends program is led by trained people with experience of supporting a family member with a mental health condition.

Friday Stories and Fun (In-Person)

10:00am - 11:30am
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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!

Arabic Storytime (In-Person)

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: EDI, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Storytimes

Join us for a fun time with stories, rhymes, and songs.

Event Details:

As-salamu alaykum and welcome to one and all! The Library is thrilled to introduce a new program for Arabic learners and speakers.

Celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana (En persona)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: EDI, Entertainment, Music, En español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

All are welcome. The program will be bilingual.               

Todos son bienvenidos. El programa será bilingüe.

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
Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

We will be sharing wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.  

Middle School Meetup: Video Games

1:45pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Middle School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

After school is a time to unwind! On Mondays, visit the library for weekly activities including, Take and Makes, Movies, Gaming Days and more!

Workspace Mondays (In-Person)

4:00pm - 8:00pm
High School, Adults
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

Adults and High Schools can find their #MondayMotivation in this weekly productivity zone.

Lectura familiar en español (En persona)

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Kids, Family, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, EDI, Storytimes, En español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Todos son bienvenidos. El programa se llevará a cabo en español. 

All are welcome. The program will be held in Spanish.

 

High School Volunteer Craft Kit

All Day
High School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Crafts, Outreach, Passive Program
Event Details:

Get creative and give back to the community! Pick up a High School Volunteer Craft Kits starting on the first of each month. Complete the crafts and return the kit by the end of the month to receive one hour of community service credit.

Take & Make: Bat Pencil Topper Kit (High School)

All Day
High School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Event Details:

Request a kit starting October 1 by calling Adult Services at (630) 344-6123, emailing cstream@cslibrary.org, or chatting with us at www.cslibrary.org/contact-us. One kit per person due to limited supplies. No advanced requests can be taken.

Take & Make: Day of the Dead Candle (Adults)

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

Beginning on the first of the month, call the Adult Services Desk at 630-344-6123 or email cstream@cslibrary.org to have a kit put aside for you! Supplies are limited, so please request one per person, and no advanced requests can be taken.

Wonder About Your Water Exhibit (All Month)

All Day
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Home & Garden, Library Event, Outreach, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

All ages are welcome to drop by the Library this month for an opportunity to see where water comes from when you turn on the tap and where it goes after it flows down the drain!

Youth Binge Boxes

All Day
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, 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!

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
Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

We will be sharing wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.