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American Revolution Experience

The American Revolution Experience (Traveling Exhibition)

All Day 9/20 - 9/26
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone

The Anan Harmon Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust are excited to feature the American Revolution Experien

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

The Anan Harmon Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust are excited to feature the American Revolution Experien

Child with apple slices and magnifying lens

Play & Learn: Apples (In-Person)

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School

“Play is the work of childhood.” Join us for playful learning stations to explore apples in a tactile, fun way! For ages 2-6, with caregiver.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Event Details:

“Play is the work of childhood.” Join us for playful learning stations to explore apples in a tactile, fun way! For ages 2-6, with caregiver.

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.

Decoupage Pumpkin

Decoupage Pumpkin (In-Person)

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Home & Garden, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Tuesday, September 2. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.

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

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Tuesday, September 2. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

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

Decoupage Pumpkin

Decoupage Pumpkin (In-Person)

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Home & Garden, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Tuesday, September 2. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.

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

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Tuesday, September 2. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

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

Decoupage Pumpkin

Decoupage Pumpkin (In-Person)

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Home & Garden, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Tuesday, September 2. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.

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

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Tuesday, September 2. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

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

Medicare 101 (In-Person)

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Medicare Solutions Network will get you up to speed on what Medicare covers, what it doesn’t and your potential out-of-pocket exposure.

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

Medicare Solutions Network will get you up to speed on what Medicare covers, what it doesn’t and your potential out-of-pocket exposure.

PRC English Conversation Class

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

In partnership with People's Resource center, weekly Beginner English Classes will be available at the library every Wednesday from 930 AM - 11AM.

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

In partnership with People's Resource center, weekly Beginner English Classes will be available at the library every Wednesday from 930 AM - 11AM.

Children dancing under a disco ball with the text Let's dance!

Fancy Feet (In-Person)

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool

Got boogie fever? Want to shake a tail feather? Students will learn dance fundamentals, work on their musicality and rhythm, and use their imagination through creative movement with an instructor from Flourish Dance Academy.

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

Got boogie fever? Want to shake a tail feather? Students will learn dance fundamentals, work on their musicality and rhythm, and use their imagination through creative movement with an instructor from Flourish Dance Academy.

Drop-in Games (In-Person)

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 11:30am - 3:00pm
Middle School Area at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School

Looking for something to do with school out early? Board games will be available to play. Check in at the Youth Desk for the pieces.

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

Looking for something to do with school out early? Board games will be available to play. Check in at the Youth Desk for the pieces.

computer help

Computer Fundamentals: Intro To Computers (In-Person)

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults

Students will learn basic computer skills in this seven-week course, meeting in person at the Library weekly on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. from September 24th through November 5th.

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

Students will learn basic computer skills in this seven-week course, meeting in person at the Library weekly on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. from September 24th through November 5th.

Assorted mosaic shapes

Crafty Thursday Series (Seniors, In-Person)

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take
Age Group:
Adults

Thursdays September 25 through November 20

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

Thursdays September 25 through November 20

Example of bedazzled book for general idea. Not intended to demonstrate exact product.

Crafty Thursday Series (Adults, In-Person)

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take
Age Group:
Adults

Thursdays September 25 through November 20

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

Thursdays September 25 through November 20

One More Chapter: Ground Zero by Alan Gratz

One More Chapter: Ground Zero (In-Person)

Thursday, September 25, 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, Ground Zero.

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, Ground Zero.

Jane Austen portrayed by Debra Miller

Living History: An Evening with Jane Austen (In-Person)

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

Jane Austen visits you from the autumn of 1815 in honor of her 250th Anniversary. Her first three novels, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice and Mansfield Park are published, and Emma is complete.

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

Jane Austen visits you from the autumn of 1815 in honor of her 250th Anniversary. Her first three novels, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice and Mansfield Park are published, and Emma is complete.

Illustration of children playing

Friday Stories and Fun (In-Person)

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool

Fridays are fierce, fun and fantastic at the Library! Join us for a fabulous storytime, and stay afterwards to enjoy an hour of free play!

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

Fridays are fierce, fun and fantastic at the Library! Join us for a fabulous storytime, and stay afterwards to enjoy an hour of free play!

sewing

Let's Sew Together: Machine Basics (In-Person)

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
High School, Adults

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on August 25th.

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

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on August 25th.

Spanish Storytime

Lectura familiar en español (En español, En persona)

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, EDI, Storytimes, En español
Age Group:
Kids, Family

Todos son bienvenidos. Este programa se llevará a cabo en español.
All are welcome. This program will be held in Spanish.

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

Todos son bienvenidos. Este programa se llevará a cabo en español.
All are welcome. This program will be held in Spanish.

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.

Middle School Meetup: Video Games (In-Person)

Monday, September 29, 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 

fraud

Identity Theft & Scam Prevention Tips (In-Person)

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Finances, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults

Staff from the Attorney General’s office will share tips on protecting yourself against identity theft, healthcare scams, home repair fraud and more. They'll also briefly discuss other free services and programs.

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

Staff from the Attorney General’s office will share tips on protecting yourself against identity theft, healthcare scams, home repair fraud and more. They'll also briefly discuss other free services and programs.

Hispanic Heritage Month Interactive Display (All Month)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, History, Passive Program
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Celebrate the vibrant art of Latin America! Collaborate on a themed puzzle and decorate a butterfly to add to our wall to create a bright and colorful community display.

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, History, Passive Program
Event Details:

Celebrate the vibrant art of Latin America! Collaborate on a themed puzzle and decorate a butterfly to add to our wall to create a bright and colorful community display.

Halloween Sign

Take & Make: Halloween Sign (Adult)

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 the first of each month. 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 the first of each month. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per adult patron. 

Take & Make: Spooky Ping Pong Light (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. 

cartoon animals in the background, orange text that reads "preschool pals"

Preschool Pals (In-Person)

Wednesday, October 1, 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. 

Dirt and gardening supplies

DuPage Garden Club: Learning All About Garlic (In-Person)

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden
Age Group:
Adults

Join Veronica Porter from Ask Aunt V for an informative presentation on garlic, including the best times and methods for planting, tips on caring for your crop, and creative uses in the kitchen and beyond.

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

Join Veronica Porter from Ask Aunt V for an informative presentation on garlic, including the best times and methods for planting, tips on caring for your crop, and creative uses in the kitchen and beyond.