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Buying a Computer (In-Person)

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults

Feel lost at the computer store? This class will tell you everything you need to know to choose the right computer for your needs.

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

Feel lost at the computer store? This class will tell you everything you need to know to choose the right computer for your needs.

Train Engine

DIY Wood Train Engine (In-Person)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Monday, December 1. 

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: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Monday, December 1. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time, just click "add another" or ask us for assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

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

Train Engine

DIY Wood Train Engine (In-Person)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Monday, December 1. 

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: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Monday, December 1. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time, just click "add another" or ask us for assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

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

Train Engine

DIY Wood Train Engine (In-Person)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Monday, December 1. 

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: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Monday, December 1. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time, just click "add another" or ask us for assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

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

Family of snow-people star gazing!

Painting with Pinot's Palette (In-Person)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Monday, December 1. 

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: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Monday, December 1. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time, just click "add another" or ask us for assistance.

Gnome Sign

Cricut Maker: Personalized Gnome Sign (In-Person)

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on December 1. 

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: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on December 1. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time, just click "add another" or ask us for assistance.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

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

Meditation Together: Mini Mindfulness Exercises for the Holidays (In-Person)

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Meditation Together is a club for adults meeting on the second Saturday morning of each month that introduces different relaxation techniques to try with your friends and neighbors.

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

Meditation Together is a club for adults meeting on the second Saturday morning of each month that introduces different relaxation techniques to try with your friends and neighbors.

acceptable items guidelines for toy swap

Swap 'til you Drop: Toys (In-Person)

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden
Age Group:
Adults

We cannot take any early items or leftover items.  Please read details below.

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

We cannot take any early items or leftover items.  Please read details below.

Picture Frame

Take & Make: Christmas Character Picture Frame (Adults)

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 Monday, December 15. 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 Monday, December 15. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per adult patron. 

Book Club Holiday Party (In-Person)

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Reading programs
Age Group:
Adults

New and returning members of both Pages Through the Ages Book Club and Mom's After Bedtime Book Club are invited to a joint party! Activities and treats provided by the Library. Happy holidays!

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

New and returning members of both Pages Through the Ages Book Club and Mom's After Bedtime Book Club are invited to a joint party! Activities and treats provided by the Library. Happy holidays!

Library Board of Trustees (Library)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Library Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone

This is the monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public is welcome to attend.

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

This is the monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public is welcome to attend.

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.

Snowflake

Take & Make: DIY 3D Snowflake (Adults)

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 Monday, December 29. 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 Monday, December 29. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per adult patron. 

Library Closing for New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 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.

Library Closing for New Year's Day

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library

The Library will closed all day on January 1 in observance of the New Year's Day holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Carol Stream Public Library
Description:

The Library will closed all day on January 1 in observance of the New Year's Day holiday.

Library Closing for Mother's Day

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library

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

Closing
Branches:
Carol Stream Public Library
Description:

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

Library Closing for Memorial Day

All Day
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.

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.

Library Closing for Labor Day

All Day
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

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
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 Day

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library

The Library will closed all day on January 1 in observance of the New Year's Day holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Carol Stream Public Library
Description:

The Library will closed all day on January 1 in observance of the New Year's Day holiday.

Library Closing for New Year's Eve

Friday, January 1, 2027 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.

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.