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Donuts & Dice (In-Person)

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game! We will be playing Harmonies in January and February. 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: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game! We will be playing Harmonies in January and February. 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.

Pages Through the Ages Book Club: Fever 1793 (In-Person)

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Reading programs
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome to our book club's tour through time!  This year we are honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by taking a chronological journey through our country's history.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Reading programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to our book club's tour through time!  This year we are honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by taking a chronological journey through our country's history.

Mom's After Bedtime Book Club: The Housemaid (Online)

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 8:00pm - 8:45pm
Zoom (Adult and Teen programs) at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Reading programs
Age Group:
Adults

Introducing a new book club for busy moms. Join a fun conversation on Zoom.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Zoom (Adult and Teen programs)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Reading programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Introducing a new book club for busy moms. Join a fun conversation on Zoom.

Craft

DIY New Year’s Craft (In-Person)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Friday, January 2. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time, just click "add another" or ask us for assistance.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Friday, January 2. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time, just click "add another" or ask us for assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

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

Craft

DIY New Year’s Craft (In-Person)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Friday, January 2. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time, just click "add another" or ask us for assistance.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Friday, January 2. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time, just click "add another" or ask us for assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

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

Craft

DIY New Year’s Craft (In-Person)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Friday, January 2. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time, just click "add another" or ask us for assistance.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Friday, January 2. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time, just click "add another" or ask us for assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

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

Social Services Hours (In-Person)

Wednesday, January 21, 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.

Library Board of Trustees (Library)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Library Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

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

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Meeting
Event Details:

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

Donate blood

Blood Drive (In-Person)

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Library Event, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults

Versiti Blood Center of Illinois and Carol Stream Public Library are teaming up to save lives with a Blood Drive, but we need your help! Your donation could help someone in our community in one of the most important ways. 

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Event, Outreach
Event Details:

Versiti Blood Center of Illinois and Carol Stream Public Library are teaming up to save lives with a Blood Drive, but we need your help! Your donation could help someone in our community in one of the most important ways. 

Discover Library Apps, eBooks & More (In-Person)

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults

Explore the diverse offerings of library applications available at your fingertips. Whether you’re a tech-savvy book lover, want to stay in the know with digital magazines and newspapers, or wish to challenge yourself to learn a new language.

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

Explore the diverse offerings of library applications available at your fingertips. Whether you’re a tech-savvy book lover, want to stay in the know with digital magazines and newspapers, or wish to challenge yourself to learn a new language.

COD

College of DuPage ELA Class Testing (In-Person)

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
EDI, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults

The College of DuPage and Carol Stream Public Library will offer FREE English Language Learning classes at the library.

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: EDI, Outreach
Event Details:

The College of DuPage and Carol Stream Public Library will offer FREE English Language Learning classes at the library.

Super Simple Spanish: Days & Months (In-Person)

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Language Learning
Age Group:
High School, Adults

Adults and high schoolers are welcome to join us for short and simple learning activities lead by CSPL Librarians Crystal and Jessica to brush up on common Spanish vocabulary.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Language Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults and high schoolers are welcome to join us for short and simple learning activities lead by CSPL Librarians Crystal and Jessica to brush up on common Spanish vocabulary.

COD

College of DuPage ELA Class Testing

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
EDI, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults

The College of DuPage and Carol Stream Public Library will offer FREE English Language Learning classes at the library.

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: EDI, Outreach
Event Details:

The College of DuPage and Carol Stream Public Library will offer FREE English Language Learning classes at the library.

pocket bag

Let's Sew Together: Six Pocket Bag (In-Person)

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
High School, Adults

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on January 2nd.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on January 2nd.

COD

College of DuPage ELA Class Testing (Saturday Class, In-Person)

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Language Learning, EDI, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults

The College of DuPage and Carol Stream Public Library will offer FREE English Language Learning classes at the library.

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, EDI, Outreach
Event Details:

The College of DuPage and Carol Stream Public Library will offer FREE English Language Learning classes at the library.

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! 

28 Days of Black History Interactive Display (All Month)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

Stop by throughout the month and watch a giant calendar change day by day, based on a virtual calendar from the National Park Service.

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Event Details:

Stop by throughout the month and watch a giant calendar change day by day, based on a virtual calendar from the National Park Service.

Colorful Bangle

Take & Make: Rainbow Stripe Bangle (Adults)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Take & Make kits will be available at the Adult Services Desk on a first come, first served basis starting on February 1st. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per adult patron. 

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Take & Make kits will be available at the Adult Services Desk on a first come, first served basis starting on February 1st. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per adult patron. 

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.

book

College of DuPage Great Read: Connecting Shakespeare to Modern Day (In-Person)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, History, Outreach
Age Group:
High School, Adults

The College of DuPage begins its second year of the Great Read Series, and for 2025-2026, the book choice will be the Foul Lady Fortune by Chl

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, History, Outreach
Registration Required
Event Details:

The College of DuPage begins its second year of the Great Read Series, and for 2025-2026, the book choice will be the Foul Lady Fortune by Chl

Dirt and gardening supplies

DuPage Organic Garden Club: Winter Sowing (In-Person)

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults

Master Gardener Cynthia Cieckiewicz from the University of Illinois Extension will show an easy method of seed starting.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden, Outreach
Registration Required
Event Details:

Master Gardener Cynthia Cieckiewicz from the University of Illinois Extension will show an easy method of seed starting.

Homeschool Hangout: Valentine's Day Party & Service Project (In-Person)

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Middle School, Everyone

Get together to meet other home-schooling families in the community, learn about how the Library can support you, and do some fun activities.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Middle School, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Entertainment
Registration Required
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.

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.

Valentine's Day cards

Diamond Painting (In-Person)

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
High School, Adults

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders ages 16+ on January 2nd.  

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time, just click "add another" or ask us for assistance.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders ages 16+ on January 2nd.  

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time, just click "add another" or ask us for assistance.