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Stars Wars cosplayers dressed as Stormtroopers, C-3PO, Jawas, etc.

Science Fiction Day (In-Person)

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Parties & Celebrations
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone

Science Fiction lovers and Star Wars fans are invited to meet the 501st Midwest Garrison and others for some intergalactic fun & activities. Photos you will take! 

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Parties & Celebrations
Event Details:

Science Fiction lovers and Star Wars fans are invited to meet the 501st Midwest Garrison and others for some intergalactic fun & activities. Photos you will take! 

Stars Wars cosplayers dressed as Stormtroopers, C-3PO, Jawas, etc.

Science Fiction Day (In-Person)

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Middle School Area at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Parties & Celebrations
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone

Science Fiction lovers and Star Wars fans are invited to meet the 501st Midwest Garrison and others for some intergalactic fun & activities. Photos you will take! 

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Middle School Area
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Parties & Celebrations
Event Details:

Science Fiction lovers and Star Wars fans are invited to meet the 501st Midwest Garrison and others for some intergalactic fun & activities. Photos you will take! 

Kahoot! Trivia

Middle School Meetup: Kahoot! Trivia (In-Person)

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School

Bring your friends to this fun hangout featuring a different activity at each scheduled meetup!

No registration required!

Grades: 6-8 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your friends to this fun hangout featuring a different activity at each scheduled meetup!

No registration required!

Grades: 6-8 

Social Services Hours (Bi-lingual, In-Person)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room B at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone

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

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Study Room B
Age Group: Kids, 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.

Social Services Hours (In-Person)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room B at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone

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

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Study Room B
Age Group: Kids, 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.

Middle School Meetup: Video Games (In-Person)

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School

Bring your friends to this weekly hangout featuring a different activity at each meetup! 

No Registration Required! 

Grades 6-8 

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Bring your friends to this weekly hangout featuring a different activity at each meetup! 

No Registration Required! 

Grades 6-8 

Donuts & Dice (In-Person)

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game! We will be playing Lure in March and April with free play in May. There will be a variety of board games on hand from classics to newest favorites. Instruction, games and snacks will be provided. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game! We will be playing Lure in March and April with free play in May. There will be a variety of board games on hand from classics to newest favorites. Instruction, games and snacks will be 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.

Middle School Meetup: Video Games (In-Person)

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School

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

No Registration Required! 

Grades: 6-8 

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

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

No Registration Required! 

Grades: 6-8 

Eco Expo (In Person, Everyone)

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone

Family fun activities, giveaways, environmentally-conscious community partners, storytimes on the half hour and an all-day One Earth Film Fest.  See you at the first ever CSPL Eco Expo hosted by the Library Green Team!

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Family fun activities, giveaways, environmentally-conscious community partners, storytimes on the half hour and an all-day One Earth Film Fest.  See you at the first ever CSPL Eco Expo hosted by the Library Green Team!

Middle School Meetup: Video Games (In-Person)

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School

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

No Registration Required! 

Grades: 6-8 

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

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

No Registration Required! 

Grades: 6-8 

Comics sign

Free Comic Book Day (Everyone, Drop-In)

All Day
Lobby at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Passive Program
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone

Stop by the Library for Free Comic Book Day! Visit the Adult Services desk on Saturday, May 2 between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. to pick up a free comic book. Get creative and make your own comic with available comic book printouts to take home.

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Passive Program
Event Details:

Stop by the Library for Free Comic Book Day! Visit the Adult Services desk on Saturday, May 2 between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. to pick up a free comic book. Get creative and make your own comic with available comic book printouts to take home.

Donuts & Dice (In-Person)

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game! We will be playing Lure in March and April with a free play day in May. There will be a variety of board games on hand from classics to newest favorites.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game! We will be playing Lure in March and April with a free play day in May. There will be a variety of board games on hand from classics to newest favorites.

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.

Summer Reading Information (Everyone)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Reading programs
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone

May 26 – August 9

WELCOME TO SUMMER READING 2026: PLANT A SEED, READ

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Reading programs
Event Details:

May 26 – August 9

WELCOME TO SUMMER READING 2026: PLANT A SEED, READ

Summer Reading Activity Zone (All Day, Everyone, Drop-In)

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone

Summer Reading is our annual tradition that encourages people of all ages to challenge themselves to read more.  This year our theme is "Plant a Seed, Read."

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

Summer Reading is our annual tradition that encourages people of all ages to challenge themselves to read more.  This year our theme is "Plant a Seed, Read."

Summer Reading Activity Zone (All Day, Everyone, Drop-In)

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone

Summer Reading is our annual tradition that encourages people of all ages to challenge themselves to read more.  This year our theme is "Plant a Seed, Read."

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

Summer Reading is our annual tradition that encourages people of all ages to challenge themselves to read more.  This year our theme is "Plant a Seed, Read."

Summer Reading Activity Zone (All Day, Everyone, Drop-In)

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone

Summer Reading is our annual tradition that encourages people of all ages to challenge themselves to read more.  This year our theme is "Plant a Seed, Read."

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

Summer Reading is our annual tradition that encourages people of all ages to challenge themselves to read more.  This year our theme is "Plant a Seed, Read."