Upcoming Events

Filters
Age Group

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. This program is held in partnership with the DuPage Organic Gardeni...

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. Drivers age 75 or older MUST visit a permanent DMV facility to renew their license. Have you be...

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: 20
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.

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: 17
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: 21
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! Visit the Adult Services desk anytime Saturday, May 4th between 9am-5pm to pick up a free comic book, or be creative in making your own comic with comic book paper. One comic...

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: 13
Event Details:
An interactive storytime that pairs themed and social-emotional learning books with movement and mindfulness. In honor of May the 4th, we'll practice space-themed yoga poses, play with active songs, and have some Yoda-style mindful moments ...

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 ...

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! ...

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: 9
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. Located in the library's Create & Learn Center, it offers a place where entrepreneurs and small business owners can work in the comfort of...

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! Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, May 6. To reserve a kit, register below, call us at 630-344-6127 or email us at children@cslibrary.org. Supplies are limited, so...

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...

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: 12
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.

East Asian Gardens (In-Person)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: EDI, History, Home & Garden, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:
Did you know garden design can help relieve stress and cultivate inner peace?  Discover Confucian symbolism and other meanings expressed through Japanese and Chinese gardens in this beautiful presentation by expert Yvonne Wolf. ...

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: 13
Event Details:
We will be sharing wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.   ...

S.S.U. Pop-up (Bi-lingual)

10:00am - 12:00pm
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. ...

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.

Springtime Desserts with Chef Susan Maddox (In-Person)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking, Health & Wellness, Home & Garden, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:
Registration for Carol Stream Public Library cardholders age 16+ opens at 9:00 a.m. on May 1.  You are welcome to reserve a spot for yourself and one guest at that time. Chef Susan Maddox demonstrates recipes and provide samples of sweet trea...

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.

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! ...