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CSPL Kit: Corn Husk Doll (Grades K-5)

09/02/2025 @ 9:00am to 09/06/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Take and make a Corn Husk Doll to celebrate the beginning of Fall. 

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Take and make a Corn Husk Doll to celebrate the beginning of Fall. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

CSPL Kit: Spider Puppet (Preschool)

09/02/2025 @ 9:00am to 09/06/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool

Have fun making a creepy crawling spider puppet!

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Have fun making a creepy crawling spider puppet!

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

Chess Club (In-Person)

Wednesday, September 3, 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.

For 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 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.

For grades 3-8.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School

Get ready for an all-ages storytime featuring stories, music and movement.

For families with children ages birth to six.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for an all-ages storytime featuring stories, music and movement.

For families with children ages birth to six.

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

Back to School Ice Cream Social (In-Person)

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Parties & Celebrations
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School

Parents, join us with your students at the Library for a delicious sweet treat and fun with board games as we celebrate going back-to-school with Ice Cream! Available while supplies last. 

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

Parents, join us with your students at the Library for a delicious sweet treat and fun with board games as we celebrate going back-to-school with Ice Cream! Available while supplies last. 

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 "Adults" group

DuPage Garden Club: Indoor Gardening for Food and Fun (In-Person)

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults

Victor Zaderej from Happy Leaf LLC will introduce three simple, cost-effective passive hydroponic methods for growing fresh greens and vegetables year-round.

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

Victor Zaderej from Happy Leaf LLC will introduce three simple, cost-effective passive hydroponic methods for growing fresh greens and vegetables year-round.

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

Homeschool Hangout: Ice Cream Social & Show and Tell (In-Person)

Friday, September 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.

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 "Middle School" group

After School Art (In-Person)

Friday, September 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.

Grades: 6-8

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.

Grades: 6-8

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

Yoga Storytime (In-Person)

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School

An interactive storytime that pairs books with movement and mindfulness. Practice yoga poses, play with active songs, and pause for focus and relaxation. For ages 3-6, with caregiver. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

An interactive storytime that pairs books with movement and mindfulness. Practice yoga poses, play with active songs, and pause for focus and relaxation. For ages 3-6, with caregiver. 

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

Kids Yoga (In-Person)

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Yoga's a great way to experience movement and relaxation at your own pace, so join us for themed kids poses, active games and breathing and mindfulness breaks. 

Grades: 1-5

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

Yoga's a great way to experience movement and relaxation at your own pace, so join us for themed kids poses, active games and breathing and mindfulness breaks. 

Grades: 1-5

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

Quidditch Competition (In-Person, Armstrong Park)

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Outdoors at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School

Grab your brooms, it's Quidditch time. Meet at the Library before we head to Armstrong Park for several rounds of muggle-style Quidditch action. Alas, there will be no flying and little magic involved, but the game is very real.

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

Grab your brooms, it's Quidditch time. Meet at the Library before we head to Armstrong Park for several rounds of muggle-style Quidditch action. Alas, there will be no flying and little magic involved, but the game is very real.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers

We will be sharing wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will be sharing wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.  

This event is in the "Middle School" group

TD3 Innovative Gaming: Minecraft (In-Person)

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Middle School

TD3 Innovative Gaming will be returning to the Library to host two hours of Minecraft activities and games! No existing account required, and laptops will be provided. 

For grades 5-8

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

TD3 Innovative Gaming will be returning to the Library to host two hours of Minecraft activities and games! No existing account required, and laptops will be provided. 

For grades 5-8

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

Sensory Series: Playdoh Playdate (In-Person)

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary School

Let's explore all things that are fun to squish, squeeze and shape. This month, we're rolling out those famous yellow cans for a half hour of PlayDoh play.

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

Let's explore all things that are fun to squish, squeeze and shape. This month, we're rolling out those famous yellow cans for a half hour of PlayDoh play.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers

We will be sharing wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will be sharing wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.  

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Teddy Bear Picnic (Preschool, In-Person)

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Parties & Celebrations
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool

Today is National Teddy Bear Day. Celebrate by building your own teddy bear with our bear-building supplies, then stay for stories and a Teddy Bear Picnic.

A CSPL card is required to register for this program.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Crafts, Parties & Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Today is National Teddy Bear Day. Celebrate by building your own teddy bear with our bear-building supplies, then stay for stories and a Teddy Bear Picnic.

A CSPL card is required to register for this program.

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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Teddy Bear Picnic (Elementary, In-Person)

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Parties & Celebrations
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool

Today is National Teddy Bear Day. Celebrate by building your own teddy bear with our bear-building supplies, then stay for games and a Teddy Bear Picnic.

A CSPL card is required to register for this program.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Crafts, Parties & Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Today is National Teddy Bear Day. Celebrate by building your own teddy bear with our bear-building supplies, then stay for games and a Teddy Bear Picnic.

A CSPL card is required to register for this program.

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 "Adults" group

DuPage County Crisis Recovery Information Session (In-Person)

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults

The newly opened Crisis Recovery Center in Wheaton, provides immediate support for mental health and substance use crises for all ages in DuPage County. Join us for a virtual tour to see the center’s services and learn how to access help quickly.

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

The newly opened Crisis Recovery Center in Wheaton, provides immediate support for mental health and substance use crises for all ages in DuPage County. Join us for a virtual tour to see the center’s services and learn how to access help quickly.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Pals (In-Person)

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool

Join us for a live storytime to dance, sing, read and play. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a live storytime to dance, sing, read and play. 

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

Afternoon Artists: Salvador Dali (In-Person)

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Calling all Afternoon Artists! Every month, we will feature a special artist to learn their techniques to create unique art of our own.

This month, we will focus on Salvador Dali

Grades: K-3

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

Calling all Afternoon Artists! Every month, we will feature a special artist to learn their techniques to create unique art of our own.

This month, we will focus on Salvador Dali

Grades: K-3

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sears Kit Homes (In-Person)

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

From 1908 to 1942, Sears constructed a great deal of Kit Homes across the Chicagoland area, many of which still stand today.

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

From 1908 to 1942, Sears constructed a great deal of Kit Homes across the Chicagoland area, many of which still stand today.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School

Get ready for an all-ages storytime featuring stories, music and movement.

 For families with children ages birth to six.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for an all-ages storytime featuring stories, music and movement.

 For families with children ages birth to six.

This event is in the "High School" group

Crafting for a Cause (In-Person)

Thursday, September 11, 2025 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.

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

Smart Cookie Book Club: I Survived: The Attacks of 9/11/2001 (In-Person)

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Discovery Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Passive Program
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Smart Cookie Book Club:

Smart Cookies love to read and talk about books! Sign up at the Youth Services Desk to receive your free copy of this month’s book. There will be cookies!

On the day that shocks the world, one boy just wants to find his family. After Lucas's parents decide that football is too dangerous he decides that he has to talk to his biggest fan, his dads best friend, Uncle Benny.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Discovery Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Book Clubs, Passive Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Smart Cookie Book Club

Smart Cookies love to read and talk about books! Sign up at the Youth Services Desk to receive your free copy of this month’s book. There will be cookies!

On the day that shocks the world, one boy just wants to find his family. After Lucas's parents decide that football is too dangerous he decides that he has to talk to his biggest fan, his dads best friend, Uncle Benny.

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.