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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:
Spring break is Teen Week at the Library!  Drop by the High School Hangout social lounge in the Create & Learn Center from 2-4pm Monday through Thursday for games, treats, crafts, and listening to music with your friends. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
NASA Ambassador Voula Saridakis will give a presentation on the upcoming total solar eclipse that will cross North America in April. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Registration opens March 1 for high school students. This program requires acceptance of the following Waiver and Release of all Claims. Those under 18 will need a parent's signature. Taught by staff from the Carol Stream Fire Depar...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Teen Week: Headshot Photos (In-Person)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Finances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
High schoolers and Adults are welcome to drop by the Library between 10 a.m. and noon to get a headshot taken for use on your professional profiles like LinkedIn. Your photo will be emailed to you after it is taken, please provide your email address ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
High schoolers are welcome to drop in for a screening of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse with pizza included! Let's close out Teen Week with some fun. ...

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.

Library Closing

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Carol Stream Public Library
Description:
The Library will be closed all day in observance of Easter. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Binge Boxes (Adult)

All Day
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Passive Program, Reading programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:
A Binge Box is a box full of books hand-selected for you by our librarians, plus treats and small gifts to brighten your day. Please answer the questions regarding your preferences, allow us a little extra time to get your request filled, and we will...

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Passive Program, Reading programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:
A Binge Box is a box full of books hand-selected for you by our librarians, plus treats and small gifts to brighten your day. You can request a personalized box. Please answer the questions regarding your preferences, allow us a little extra tim...

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Outreach
Event Details:
Looking for a fun way to get creative and give back to the community, while earning community service credit hours? Pick up one of our High School Volunteer Craft Kits starting on the first of each month. Complete the crafts and return the kit by the...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Home & Garden, Make & Take, Passive Program, Reading programs, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:
Drop by and enjoy an interactive poetry experience in the Adult Services Department this month in honor of National Library Week and National Poetry Month. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Event Details:
Request a kit starting April 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. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

What Do You Love About Your Library? (All Month, Everyone)

All Day
Children, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Children, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Event Details:
In celebration of National Library Week, April 7-13 Stop by the Patron Services Desk during the month of April and pick up a comment sheet to let us know through words or imagery what you love about your Library. Throughout the month, patrons’ kin...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Youth Binge Boxes

All Day
Children, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Children, 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! Fill out a short form about what your child likes to read, give us a little time to get your request fille...

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Youth Binge Boxes 6-11 Years (Statistics Only)

All Day
Children, Elementary School, Middle School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:
Statistics Only for school age boxes Publish other event for calendar use and preschool statistics ...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

CSPL Kit: Popsicle Stick Flower (Preschool)

04/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 04/06/2024 @ 5:00pm
Children, Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Come grab this fun and colorful flower craft. It can be used to decorate your room, be used as a bookmark, or anything else you can think of.  Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, April 1st. To reserve a kit, regist...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

CSPL Kits: Build a Paper Rocket (Grades K-5)

04/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 04/06/2024 @ 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: 50
Event Details:
Using paper and straw, construct a rocket that will go the distance (or as far as your breath can take it)! Kits will be available to reserve and pick up beginning Monday, April 1, 2024. To reserve a kit, register below, call us at 630-344-6127, o...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

9:30am - 10:15am
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Children, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
We will be sharing wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.   ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

We Have a Dream: MLK Kindness Day (In-Person)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Children, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Library Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
We have a dream that on this Day of Service to offer kindness, acts and to bring our community together. In this special program we combine Littles with Legends by partnering with residents from Belmont Village Senior Living facility for stories, act...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

9:30am - 10:15am
Children, Babies and Toddlers
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon 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.   ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

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. ...
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Chess Club (In-Person)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary School, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Discovery Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Join us for a one-hour session of open play chess in the Community Room. All skill levels are welcome to play. There will be no formal instruction given, but Mr. Steve will be on hand to answer any chess related questions. For grades 3-8. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, History
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Discover tips for day jaunts, weekend trips and weeklong excursions -- all just a road trip away -- and many are free or minimal cost. Presenter Melanie Holmes is an award-winning author of five nonfiction books and a lifelong Illinoisan.  Vi...