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Puzzle Race and Swap (In-Person)

3:00pm - 5:30pm
Elementary School, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

The Race:  The Library will provide copies of the same 200-piece puzzle. Bring your team (up to 5 people with only 2 adults per team) to race against competitors and win prizes!

High School Hangout: Tabletop Gaming (In-Person)

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Bring your friends to this weekly hangout featuring a different activity each time!  No registration required.

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.

Read it and Eat Cookbook Club: Ottolenghi Simple (In-Person)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Cooking, Reading programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Calling all lovers of food, we invite you to Read it and Eat!  You can pick up a copy of this month's cookbook, Ottolenghi Simple by Yotam Ottolenghi, at the reference desk.  Before attending, read the cookbook, pick one re

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: 20
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. 

Olympic Field Day (In-Person)

11:00am - 1:00pm
Children, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Health & Wellness, History
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 125
Event Details:

Welcome to Olympic Field Day! Kids, come get moving as you face challenging obstacle courses, a tire run, tug of war, 3-legged races and other fun team games. 

Grades: Pre-K thru 8

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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.

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! 

Spice of the Month Kit: Smoked Orange Saffron (Adults)

All Day
Adults
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Beginning on the third Monday 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!

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

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 Monday mornings coworking.

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: 15
Event Details:

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

Jim Gill Concert (In-Person)

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Family
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Jim Gill is a nationally acclaimed author and musician. Bring the family to enjoy this active play concert suitable for all ages. 

Please register everyone who is coming. CSPL Library card required.

Pages Through the Ages Book Club: Daisy Jones & the Six (In-Person)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, EDI, Reading programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

New and returning members welcome to join our book club's tour through time.

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
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: 15
Event Details:

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

Anime Film: Steamboy (PG-13) (In-Person)

3:00pm - 5:15pm
Middle School, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Grades 6-8, but older friends and siblings are welcome!    

Come discover some new anime through screenings of various anime films! Snacks will 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.

Mushroom Fairy House (In-Person)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Home & Garden, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on July 1. 

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

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

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

Mushroom Fairy House (In-Person)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Home & Garden, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on July 1. 

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

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

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

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: 15
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: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a live storytime to dance, sing, read and play. 

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: 39
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.

S.S.U. Pop-up

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Study Room B
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Drop-in and meet your local social worker and connect with services that meet your needs. Learn what is available to residents.

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.

Mastering Grilling Basics (Online)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Zoom (Adult and Teen programs)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking, Health & Wellness, Home & Garden, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

​This will be an introduction to the world of classic American grilling. We will explore basic grilling techniques with vegetarian and omnivore options.

Library Board of Trustees (Library)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Library Meeting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

This is the monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public is welcome to attend.

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: 25
Event Details:

Get ready for an all ages storytime featuring stories, music and movement!