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Train Engine

DIY Wood Train Engine (In-Person)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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 Monday, December 1. 

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 Monday, December 1. 

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.

Train Engine

DIY Wood Train Engine (In-Person)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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 Monday, December 1. 

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 Monday, December 1. 

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.

Train Engine

DIY Wood Train Engine (In-Person)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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 Monday, December 1. 

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 Monday, December 1. 

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.

Family of snow-people star gazing!

Painting Stargazing Snowmen (In-Person)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Monday, November 17. 

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

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Monday, November 17. 

Gnome Sign

Cricut Maker: Personalized Gnome Sign (In-Person)

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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

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 December 1. 

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.

Gnome Sign

Cricut Maker: Personalized Gnome Sign (In-Person)

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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

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 December 1. 

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.

Meditation Together: Mini Mindfulness Holiday Exercises (In-Person)

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Meditation Together is a club for adults meeting on the second Saturday morning of each month that introduces different relaxation techniques to try with your friends and neighbors.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meditation Together is a club for adults meeting on the second Saturday morning of each month that introduces different relaxation techniques to try with your friends and neighbors.

acceptable items guidelines for toy swap

Swap 'til you Drop: Toys (In-Person)

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden
Age Group:
Adults

We cannot take any early items or leftover items.  Please read details below.

Welcome to our first Swap 'til You Drop event hosted by the Library Green Team! 

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

We cannot take any early items or leftover items.  Please read details below.

Welcome to our first Swap 'til You Drop event hosted by the Library Green Team! 

Picture Frame

Take & Make: Christmas Character Picture Frame (Adults)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Age Group:
Adults

Take & Make kits will be available at the Adult Services Desk on a first come, first served basis starting on Monday, December 15. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per adult patron. 

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Event Details:

Take & Make kits will be available at the Adult Services Desk on a first come, first served basis starting on Monday, December 15. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per adult patron. 

Book Club Holiday Party (In-Person)

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Reading programs
Age Group:
Adults

New and returning members of both Pages Through the Ages Book Club and Mom's After Bedtime Book Club are invited to a joint party! Activities and treats provided by the Library. Happy holidays!

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

New and returning members of both Pages Through the Ages Book Club and Mom's After Bedtime Book Club are invited to a joint party! Activities and treats provided by the Library. Happy holidays!

Chicago building and Christmas tree at night

It's Christmastime in the City (In-Person)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

From the windows on State Street to the Sears Wish Book, Chicago has been all about the holidays since the beginning. Please join historian and entertainer Clarence Goodman as he highlights Chicago’s holiday traditions.

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

From the windows on State Street to the Sears Wish Book, Chicago has been all about the holidays since the beginning. Please join historian and entertainer Clarence Goodman as he highlights Chicago’s holiday traditions.

Social Services Hours (In-Person)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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, December 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Library Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone

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

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

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

Snowflake

Take & Make: DIY 3D Snowflake (Adults)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Age Group:
Adults

Take & Make kits will be available at the Adult Services Desk on a first come, first served basis starting on Monday, December 29. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per adult patron. 

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Event Details:

Take & Make kits will be available at the Adult Services Desk on a first come, first served basis starting on Monday, December 29. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per adult patron. 

Paper Flower

Take & Make: Paper Flower Gift Topper (Adults)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Age Group:
Adults

Take & Make kits will be available at the Adult Services Desk on a first come, first served basis starting on Friday, January 2. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per adult patron. 

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Event Details:

Take & Make kits will be available at the Adult Services Desk on a first come, first served basis starting on Friday, January 2. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per adult patron. 

Homeschool Hangout: Hot Cocoa and Board Games (In-Person)

Friday, January 2, 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.

Cut the Cable Cord (In-Person)

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults

Explore the best alternatives to traditional cable, including top streaming services like Amazon, Apple, and Netflix, as well as popular streaming devices such as Roku and Apple TV.

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

Explore the best alternatives to traditional cable, including top streaming services like Amazon, Apple, and Netflix, as well as popular streaming devices such as Roku and Apple TV.

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

Tuesday, January 6, 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.

Vision Board

Create Your Vision Board (In-Person)

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

For Adults 18+

Explore how the Law of Attraction can help you align your mindset with your goals in this reflective and inspiring workshop. 

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

For Adults 18+

Explore how the Law of Attraction can help you align your mindset with your goals in this reflective and inspiring workshop. 

Dirt and gardening supplies

DuPage Organic Garden Club: Compost Magic with Worms (In-Person)

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

Turn kitchen scraps, cardboard and leaf mulch into garden gold. Stasia Richter from Richter Nursery will show how red wigglers can transform these wastes into nutrient-rich compost for healthier soil and as an additive for peat free soil mixes.

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

Turn kitchen scraps, cardboard and leaf mulch into garden gold. Stasia Richter from Richter Nursery will show how red wigglers can transform these wastes into nutrient-rich compost for healthier soil and as an additive for peat free soil mixes.

Pencil Pouch

Cricut Maker: Personalized Pencil Pouch (In-Person)

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time- just click "add another" when registering, or contact 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 January 2. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time- just click "add another" when registering, or contact 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.

WIC Mobile Clinic (In-Person)

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Community Group Meeting
Age Group:
Family, Everyone

The WIC Mobile Clinic is  a full-service WIC clinic on wheels:

  • Offers full WIC appointments
  • Receive a WIC EBT card with food benefits in real-time

The WIC program provides:

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Community Group Meeting
Event Details:

The WIC Mobile Clinic is  a full-service WIC clinic on wheels:

  • Offers full WIC appointments
  • Receive a WIC EBT card with food benefits in real-time

The WIC program provides:

Pencil Pouch

Cricut Maker: Personalized Pencil Pouch (In-Person)

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time- just click "add another" when registering, or contact 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 January 2. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time- just click "add another" when registering, or contact 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.

Meditation Together: Sound Bathing (In-Person)

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Meditation Together is a club for adults meeting on the second Saturday morning of each month that introduces different relaxation techniques to try out with your friends and neighbor.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meditation Together is a club for adults meeting on the second Saturday morning of each month that introduces different relaxation techniques to try out with your friends and neighbor.