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Trick-or-Treat

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Parties & Celebrations
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone

Make the Library a stop on your trick-or-treating route! Stop at the tent by the sidewalk or in the lobby (depending on the weather) and get a sweet treat!

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Entertainment, Parties & Celebrations
Event Details:

Make the Library a stop on your trick-or-treating route! Stop at the tent by the sidewalk or in the lobby (depending on the weather) and get a sweet treat!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Middle School Meetup: Incredible Leaf Art (In-Person)

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, 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: Crafts, 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 

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

Chess Club (In-Person)

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School

Join us for an 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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an 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.

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

Hand Sewing a Pumpkin Pincushion (In-Person)

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School

Join us as we hand-sew a custom pincushion. You’ll learn the backstitch and invisible stitch, plus how to stuff it to perfection. All materials provided, just bring your creativity.

Grades 5-8

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we hand-sew a custom pincushion. You’ll learn the backstitch and invisible stitch, plus how to stuff it to perfection. All materials provided, just bring your creativity.

Grades 5-8

This event is in the "Middle School" group

One More Chapter: The Book That No One Wanted to Read (In-Person)

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Middle School

Join us for a book chat about The Book That No One Wanted to Read by comedian Richard Ayoade.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a book chat about The Book That No One Wanted to Read by comedian Richard Ayoade.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Family STEM Time (In-Peron)

Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Family

Drop in and spend quality family time exploring different STEM concepts. Work together using Library supplied kits to learn about electricity, magnets, circuits, engineering, robots and gears.

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

Drop in and spend quality family time exploring different STEM concepts. Work together using Library supplied kits to learn about electricity, magnets, circuits, engineering, robots and gears.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Middle School Meetup Movie: A Minecraft Movie, 2025 (In-Person)

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 3:15pm - 5:00pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School

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

At this meetup we will be watching, A Minecraft Movie (2025).

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

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

At this meetup we will be watching, A Minecraft Movie (2025).

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Strictly Self-Defense (In-Person)

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School

Strictly Self Defense will be coming to the Library to hold an afternoon workshop on basic self-defense for teens.

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

Strictly Self Defense will be coming to the Library to hold an afternoon workshop on basic self-defense for teens.

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

Family Fort Night (In-Person)

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Reading programs, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, Family

Build your family fort and settle in with your favorite books to celebrate Illinois Family Reading Night.

Grades: K-8

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Reading programs, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build your family fort and settle in with your favorite books to celebrate Illinois Family Reading Night.

Grades: K-8

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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 "Middle School" group

After School Art (In-Person)

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take
Age Group:
Middle School

Drop by after school on the first and third Fridays of the month to enjoy some relaxing and creative time with your friends. All instructions and supplies are provided by the Library. No Registration required.

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Event Details:

Drop by after school on the first and third Fridays of the month to enjoy some relaxing and creative time with your friends. All instructions and supplies are provided by the Library. No Registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Middle School Meetup: Video Games (In-Person)

Monday, November 24, 2025 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 

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

Tweens Can Cook: Iced Lemon Cookies (Online)

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zoom (Youth programs) at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Middle School

Join the master chefs from The Kids' Table as they instruct tweens in the fine art of creating Iced Lemon Cookies.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Zoom (Youth programs)
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the master chefs from The Kids' Table as they instruct tweens in the fine art of creating Iced Lemon Cookies.

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

Chess Club (In-Person)

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Games, Entertainment
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School

Join us for a one-hour session of open play chess. 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.

Grades: 3-8

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Games, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a one-hour session of open play chess. 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.

Grades: 3-8

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Homeschool Hangout: Winter Holiday Party (In-Person)

Friday, December 5, 2025 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. Join us for a Winter party!

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. Join us for a Winter party!

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 "Middle School" group

After School Art (In-Person)

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take
Age Group:
Middle School

Drop by after school on the first and third Fridays of the month to enjoy some relaxing and creative time with your friends. All instructions and supplies are provided by the Library. No registration required.

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Event Details:

Drop by after school on the first and third Fridays of the month to enjoy some relaxing and creative time with your friends. All instructions and supplies are provided by the Library. No registration required.

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

Celebracción de día de las velitas (Bilingual, En persona)

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, EDI, En español
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Middle School

All are welcome. This program will be bilingual.               

Todos son bienvenidos. El programa será bilingüe.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, EDI, En español
Registration Required
Event Details:

All are welcome. This program will be bilingual.               

Todos son bienvenidos. El programa será bilingüe.

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

Escape From Puzzle Mania (In-Person)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Games, Entertainment
Age Group:
Elementary School, Teens, Middle School

Your fellow puzzlers needs your help! It will take a team of clever students and maybe their parents to enter the escape room and solve all of the puzzles for the win. Will you join the team?

Grades: 3-8

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

Your fellow puzzlers needs your help! It will take a team of clever students and maybe their parents to enter the escape room and solve all of the puzzles for the win. Will you join the team?

Grades: 3-8

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Middle School Meetup Movie: A Charlie Brown Christmas (In-Person)

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:15pm - 5:00pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School

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

At this meetup we will be watching the holiday classic A Charlie Brown Christmas.

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

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

At this meetup we will be watching the holiday classic A Charlie Brown Christmas.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Yuletide YouTube Singalong (In-Person)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Music
Age Group:
Kids, Middle School, Family

Join us for a cozy evening filled with delicious hot chocolate, freshly baked cookies, and the joyful sounds of Christmas carols! Gather the whole family and sing along to your favorite holiday classics as we celebrate the season together.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy evening filled with delicious hot chocolate, freshly baked cookies, and the joyful sounds of Christmas carols! Gather the whole family and sing along to your favorite holiday classics as we celebrate the season together.

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

Youth Services Book Club Party (In-Person)

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Parties & Celebrations
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Middle School

Calling all Page Turners, Smart Cookie and One More Chapter participants. This party is for you. Join Mr. Steve and Ms. Sam for a fun-filled time to celebrate the year we've had and pick up your first book for 2026.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Book Clubs, Parties & Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all Page Turners, Smart Cookie and One More Chapter participants. This party is for you. Join Mr. Steve and Ms. Sam for a fun-filled time to celebrate the year we've had and pick up your first book for 2026.

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 "Middle School" group

After School Art (In-Person)

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take
Age Group:
Middle School

Drop by after school on the first and third Fridays of the month to enjoy some relaxing and creative time with your friends. All instructions and supplies are provided by the Library. No Registration required.

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Event Details:

Drop by after school on the first and third Fridays of the month to enjoy some relaxing and creative time with your friends. All instructions and supplies are provided by the Library. No Registration required.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

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.

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

Chess Club (In-Person)

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School

Join us for a one-hour session of open play chess. 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.

Grades 3-8

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a one-hour session of open play chess. 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.

Grades 3-8

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Accessorize A Vision Board (In-Person)

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School, High School

Ready to turn your dreams into something you can see? In this fun and creative workshop, you’ll design your own vision board filled with your goals, passions and future plans. 

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

Ready to turn your dreams into something you can see? In this fun and creative workshop, you’ll design your own vision board filled with your goals, passions and future plans.