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Family STEM Time (In-Person)

Sunday, July 13, 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 any time between 2-4 p.m. to spend some quality family time exploring different STEM concepts with the help of educational toy kits. Work together to learn about magnets, circuits, robots, gears and more! 

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 any time between 2-4 p.m. to spend some quality family time exploring different STEM concepts with the help of educational toy kits. Work together to learn about magnets, circuits, robots, gears and more! 

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

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers

We will share wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow the storytime. 

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 share wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow the storytime. 

This event is in the "High School" group

Summer Volunteer Program (In-Person)

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Discovery Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Outreach
Age Group:
High School

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to spend your summer? Boost your college applications while you make new friends, and give back to your community by joining the Carol Stream Public Library Summer Volunteer Program!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Discovery Room
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Crafts, Outreach
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to spend your summer? Boost your college applications while you make new friends, and give back to your community by joining the Carol Stream Public Library Summer Volunteer 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

Music & Me (In-Person, Ages 3-6)

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool

Carol Streamers, get ready to rock! Professional musician and instructor Michael Twietmeyer will be setting up shop to teach the fundamentals of music.

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

Carol Streamers, get ready to rock! Professional musician and instructor Michael Twietmeyer will be setting up shop to teach the fundamentals of music.

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

Music & Me (In-Person, Grades K-2)

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Carol Streamers, get ready to rock! 

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

Carol Streamers, get ready to rock! 

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

Lotería en familia (En español, En persona)

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
EDI, Entertainment, 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: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: EDI, Entertainment, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zumba (In-Person)

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Music
Age Group:
Adults

Get moving at this hour-long, high-intensity cardio workout. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Bottled water will be provided.

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

Get moving at this hour-long, high-intensity cardio workout. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Bottled water will be provided.

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

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
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. Stay to play and socialize and to connect with other caregivers.

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. Stay to play and socialize and to connect with other caregivers.

This event is in the "High School" group

Summer Volunteer Program (In-Person)

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Outreach
Age Group:
High School

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to spend your summer? Boost your college applications while you make new friends, and give back to your community by joining the Carol Stream Public Library Summer Volunteer Program!

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

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to spend your summer? Boost your college applications while you make new friends, and give back to your community by joining the Carol Stream Public Library Summer Volunteer 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 "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Terrific 2s and 3s (In-Person)

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool

Get ready to shake, rattle and read! We'll enjoy rhythmic stories and songs that may cause some bouncing of your own! Let's shake those wiggles out!

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

Get ready to shake, rattle and read! We'll enjoy rhythmic stories and songs that may cause some bouncing of your own! Let's shake those wiggles out!

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

Preschool Pals (In-Person)

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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 "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Beginner Chess Club (In-Person)

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Library Event
Age Group:
Elementary School, Teens, Middle School

Calling all chess-letes!

Summer chess is back at the Library! Join us for this seven-week session as Mr. Steve teaches the basics of chess, and provides open play time for those eager to try out their new-found knowledge.

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

Calling all chess-letes!

Summer chess is back at the Library! Join us for this seven-week session as Mr. Steve teaches the basics of chess, and provides open play time for those eager to try out their new-found knowledge.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Goodwill Clean Energy Training Program

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Finances, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults

Representatives from the Goodwill Clean energy training program will be at the Library to share information about the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) grant that will provide valuable education, free training, and support services to individuals inter

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finances, Outreach
Event Details:

Representatives from the Goodwill Clean energy training program will be at the Library to share information about the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) grant that will provide valuable education, free training, and support services to individuals inter

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Social Services Hours (In-Person)

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room B at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone

Drop-in and meet your local social worker and connect with services that meet your needs. Learn what is available to residents.

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Study Room B
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Drop-in and meet your local social worker and connect with services that meet your needs. Learn what is available to residents.

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

Tournament Chess (In-Person)

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Elementary School, Teens, Middle School

Summer chess is back and in-person!

During the seven-week session, students will compete with each other to determine who will represent Carol Stream at the inter-library chess tournament at the end of the summer.

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

Summer chess is back and in-person!

During the seven-week session, students will compete with each other to determine who will represent Carol Stream at the inter-library chess tournament at the end of the summer.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Library Board of Trustees (Library)

Wednesday, July 16, 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.

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, July 17, 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

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.

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

El Mago Magic Show (Bilingual, En Persona)

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Parties & Celebrations, En español
Age Group:
Kids, Family

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

Una Noche Mágica con Ignacio Reyes

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Parties & Celebrations, 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. 

Una Noche Mágica con Ignacio Reyes

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)

Friday, July 18, 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 that pairs gentle movement with themed and social-emotional learning books and active songs. 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 that pairs gentle movement with themed and social-emotional learning books and active songs. 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)

Friday, July 18, 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. For 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. For grades 1-5.

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

Dandy-Lions (In-Person)

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Let’s walk around outside and pick every dandelion and flower we see. Then we’ll make them into a colorful lion’s mane!

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:

Let’s walk around outside and pick every dandelion and flower we see. Then we’ll make them into a colorful lion’s mane!

Grades K-3

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Donuts and Dice (In-Person)

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Games, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game! We will be playing Hibachi in June and July with a free play day in August.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game! We will be playing Hibachi in June and July with a free play day in August.

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 "Family" group

Lectura familiar en español (En español, En persona)

Saturday, July 19, 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.

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

Explorando CTIM: Terremoto en la biblióteca (En Español, En persona)

Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM), En español
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School

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

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

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