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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.

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.

Take & Make: Heart Suncatcher (High School)

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

Take & Make kits will be available at the Adult Services Desk on a first come, first served basis starting on the first of each month. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per high schooler. 

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

Take & Make kits will be available at the Adult Services Desk on a first come, first served basis starting on the first of each month. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per high schooler. 

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

Volunteering hands

Crafting for a Cause (In-Person)

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room B at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
High School

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to help out your community? Work together and give back by joining the Library's Crafting for a Cause Program! This program is open to high schoolers.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Study Room B
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Outreach
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to help out your community? Work together and give back by joining the Library's Crafting for a Cause Program! This program is open to high schoolers.

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.

Super Simple Spanish: Family (In-Person)

Tuesday, February 10, 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 led by CSPL Librarians Crystal and Jessica to brush up on common Spanish vocabulary.

This series will be offered every other Tuesday at 4 p.m.

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 led by CSPL Librarians Crystal and Jessica to brush up on common Spanish vocabulary.

This series will be offered every other Tuesday at 4 p.m.

Volunteering hands

Crafting for a Cause (In-Person)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
High School

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to help out your community? Work together and give back by joining the Library's Crafting for a Cause Program! This program is open to high schoolers.

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

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to help out your community? Work together and give back by joining the Library's Crafting for a Cause Program! This program is open to high schoolers.

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.

Binge Box

Winter Binge Boxes (High Schoolers & Adults)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Passive Program, Reading programs
Age Group:
High School, Adults

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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Passive Program, Reading programs
Registration Required
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.

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.

Donuts & Dice (In-Person)

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
High School, 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: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, 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.

Super Simple Spanish: Around the House (In-Person)

Tuesday, February 24, 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 led 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 led by CSPL Librarians Crystal and Jessica to brush up on common Spanish vocabulary.

book

College of DuPage Great Read: Foul Lady Fortune Book Discussion (In-Person)

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Outreach
Age Group:
High School, Adults

The College of DuPage Great Read Series book choice for 2025-2026 is Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong.

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

The College of DuPage Great Read Series book choice for 2025-2026 is Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong.

Take & Make: Felt Keychain (High School)

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

Take & Make kits will be available at the Adult Services Desk on a first come, first served basis starting on the first of each month. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per high schooler. 

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

Take & Make kits will be available at the Adult Services Desk on a first come, first served basis starting on the first of each month. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per high schooler. 

Image says "Volunteer Craft Kit for Teens: crafting for a cause" with a photo of colorful craft supplies.

Volunteer Craft Kit for Teens

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
High School

Get creative and give back to the community! Pick up a Volunteer Craft Kit starting on the first Monday of each month. Complete the crafts and return the kit by the end of the month to receive one hour of community service credit.

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Get creative and give back to the community! Pick up a Volunteer Craft Kit starting on the first Monday of each month. Complete the crafts and return the kit by the end of the month to receive one hour of community service credit.

Volunteering hands

Crafting for a Cause (In-Person)

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room B at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
High School

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to help out your community? Work together and give back by joining the Library's Crafting for a Cause Program! This program is open to high schoolers.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Study Room B
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Outreach
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to help out your community? Work together and give back by joining the Library's Crafting for a Cause Program! This program is open to high schoolers.

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.

Super Simple Spanish: Movie Discussion (In-Person)

Tuesday, March 10, 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.

easter mat

Let's Sew Together: Easter Peeps Mat (In-Person)

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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 March 2. 

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 March 2. 

Super Simple Spanish: ¡Series Finale Fiesta! (In-Person)

Tuesday, March 24, 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.

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.

Take & Make: Blackout Poetry (High School)

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

Take & Make kits will be available at the Adult Services Desk on a first come, first served basis starting on the first of each month. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per high schooler. 

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

Take & Make kits will be available at the Adult Services Desk on a first come, first served basis starting on the first of each month. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per high schooler. 

sewing kit

Let's Sew Together: Travel Sewing Kit (In-Person)

Friday, April 3, 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 March 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 March 2nd.

Volunteering hands

Crafting for a Cause (In-Person)

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
High School

ooking for a fun and rewarding way to help out your community? Work together and give back by joining the Library's Crafting for a Cause Program! This program is open to high schoolers.

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

ooking for a fun and rewarding way to help out your community? Work together and give back by joining the Library's Crafting for a Cause Program! This program is open to high schoolers.

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.

Volunteering hands

Crafting for a Cause (In-Person)

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
High School

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to help out your community? Work together and give back by joining the Library's Crafting for a Cause Program! This program is open to high schoolers.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Outreach
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to help out your community? Work together and give back by joining the Library's Crafting for a Cause Program! This program is open to high schoolers.

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.

Donuts & Dice (In-Person)

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Games, Entertainment
Age Group:
High School, 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. Instruction, games and snacks will be provided.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Games, Entertainment
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. Instruction, games and snacks will be provided.

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!