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Adults and young children shaking eggs at storytime.

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

Thursday, May 21, 2026 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

An all-ages, lively storytime featuring books, music, movement and more! 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:

An all-ages, lively storytime featuring books, music, movement and more! For families with children ages birth to six.

High School Study Zone (In-Person)

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program
Age Group:
High School

The Create & Learn Center in the Library will be available as a study space for high school students during Glenbard North Finals Week: Monday, May 18th, through Thursday, May 21st, from 1 p.m.-9 p.m. each day.

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

The Create & Learn Center in the Library will be available as a study space for high school students during Glenbard North Finals Week: Monday, May 18th, through Thursday, May 21st, from 1 p.m.-9 p.m. each day.

Illustration of children playing

Friday Stories and Fun (In-Person)

Friday, May 22, 2026 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!

ponies

Pony & Petting Zoo Party (In-Person)

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Outdoors at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School

Join us for a pony party and petting zoo! Memory Lane Stables specializes in creating unforgettable experiences with special therapeutic animals. Rides will be available for registered guest. Waivers must be signed.

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

Join us for a pony party and petting zoo! Memory Lane Stables specializes in creating unforgettable experiences with special therapeutic animals. Rides will be available for registered guest. Waivers must be signed.

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.

Texas

Encuentro bilingüe (Bilingual, En persona)

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, EDI, Storytimes, En español
Age Group:
Kids

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

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

Todos son bienvenidos. Este programa se llevará a cabo en inglés y español.
All are welcome. This program will be in English and 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.

Library Closing for Memorial Day

All Day 5/24 - 5/25
Carol Stream Public Library

The Library will be closed all day in observance of Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Carol Stream Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed all day in observance of Memorial Day.

Summer Reading Information (Everyone)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Reading programs
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone

May 26 – August 9

WELCOME TO SUMMER READING 2026: PLANT A SEED, READ

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: Reading programs
Event Details:

May 26 – August 9

WELCOME TO SUMMER READING 2026: PLANT A SEED, READ

Children scooping potting soil into small planter pots.

Play & Learn: Gardens (In-Person)

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 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 gardens and bugs 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 gardens and bugs in a tactile, fun way! For ages 2-6, with caregiver.

Summer Reading Activity Zone (All Day, Everyone, Drop-In)

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone

Summer Reading is our annual tradition that encourages people of all ages to challenge themselves to read more.  This year our theme is "Plant a Seed, Read."

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

Summer Reading is our annual tradition that encourages people of all ages to challenge themselves to read more.  This year our theme is "Plant a Seed, Read."

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

Fancy Feet (In-Person)

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 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.

Summer Reading Activity Zone (All Day, Everyone, Drop-In)

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone

Summer Reading is our annual tradition that encourages people of all ages to challenge themselves to read more.  This year our theme is "Plant a Seed, Read."

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

Summer Reading is our annual tradition that encourages people of all ages to challenge themselves to read more.  This year our theme is "Plant a Seed, Read."

Summer Reading Activity Zone (All Day, Everyone, Drop-In)

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone

Summer Reading is our annual tradition that encourages people of all ages to challenge themselves to read more.  This year our theme is "Plant a Seed, Read."

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

Summer Reading is our annual tradition that encourages people of all ages to challenge themselves to read more.  This year our theme is "Plant a Seed, Read."

Presenter Vinita Patel holding two cardio toning sticks.

Cardio Toning Class (In-Person)

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Get moving and sculpt your body in this dynamic dance-fitness class! Combining cardio with resistance training, you’ll tone and strengthen muscles using 1 lb. toning sticks to focus on key areas. Sticks are provided.

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

Get moving and sculpt your body in this dynamic dance-fitness class! Combining cardio with resistance training, you’ll tone and strengthen muscles using 1 lb. toning sticks to focus on key areas. Sticks are provided.

legal pad

Let's Sew Together: Jr. Legal Pad (In-Person)

Friday, May 29, 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 May 1st.

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 May 1st.

A yoga class.

Yoga (In-Person)

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

This class is open to all, from beginners to advanced practitioners. We will explore gentle and traditional yoga postures through the movement of breath, while also practicing different types of breathwork and meditation.

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

This class is open to all, from beginners to advanced practitioners. We will explore gentle and traditional yoga postures through the movement of breath, while also practicing different types of breathwork and meditation.

Library Closing for Father's Day

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library

The Library will be closed all day in observance of Father's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Carol Stream Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed all day in observance of Father's Day.

Dirt and gardening supplies

DuPage Garden Club (In Person)

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults

details coming

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

details coming

Library Closing for the Fourth of July

All Day 7/4 - 7/5
Carol Stream Public Library

The Library will be closed all day in observance of the Fourth of July.

Closing
Branches:
Carol Stream Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed all day in observance of the Fourth of July.

Dirt and gardening supplies

DuPage Garden Club (In Person)

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults

This event is held in partnership with the DuPage Organic Garden Club.

details coming

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

This event is held in partnership with the DuPage Organic Garden Club.

details coming

Library Closing for Labor Day

All Day 9/6 - 9/7
Carol Stream Public Library

The Library will be closed all day in observance of Labor Day.

Closing
Branches:
Carol Stream Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed all day in observance of Labor Day.

Library Closing for Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library

The Library close at 5:00pm in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Carol Stream Public Library
Description:

The Library close at 5:00pm in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Library Closing for Thanksgiving

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library

The Library will be closed all day in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Carol Stream Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed all day in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Library Closing for Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Carol Stream Public Library

The Library will be closed all day on December 24 and December 25 in observance of the Christmas Holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Carol Stream Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed all day on December 24 and December 25 in observance of the Christmas Holiday.

Library Closing for New Year's Eve

Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library

The Library will closed at 5:00 pm on December 31 in observance of the New Year's Day holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Carol Stream Public Library
Description:

The Library will closed at 5:00 pm on December 31 in observance of the New Year's Day holiday.