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A paper ornament decorated with paint chips to create a color wheel.

CSPL Kit: Color Wheel Ornament (Preschool)

12/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/06/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool

Practice your colors while getting into the holiday spirit!

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

Practice your colors while getting into the holiday spirit!

CSPL Kit: Paper Airplane Launcher

CSPL Kit: Paper Airplane Launcher (Grades K-5)

12/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/06/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Put your STEM minds to work as you create a working paper airplane launcher!

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

Put your STEM minds to work as you create a working paper airplane launcher!

After School Art (In-Person)

Friday, December 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.

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.

Prek

Puzzle Presents (Grades: PreK-2nd, In-Person)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School

Puzzled about that last-minute gift? Stop by the Library, grab some hot cocoa and create and design your own jigsaw puzzle for your sibling, your bestie or yourself.

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

Puzzled about that last-minute gift? Stop by the Library, grab some hot cocoa and create and design your own jigsaw puzzle for your sibling, your bestie or yourself.

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Puzzle Presents (Grades 3-5, In-Person)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Puzzled about that last-minute gift? Stop by the Library, grab some hot cocoa and create and design your own jigsaw puzzle for your sibling, your bestie or yourself.

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

Puzzled about that last-minute gift? Stop by the Library, grab some hot cocoa and create and design your own jigsaw puzzle for your sibling, your bestie or yourself.

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. 

Color Resist Winter Hats

CSPL Kit: Color Resist Winter Hats (Preschool)

12/15/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/20/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool

Draw a warm winter hat, paint it and watch your patterns show through the paint like magic.

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

Draw a warm winter hat, paint it and watch your patterns show through the paint like magic.

Rainbow Snow Trees

CSPL Kit: Rainbow Snow Trees (Grades K-5)

12/15/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/20/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Brighten up the dark winter days by creating a picture of beautiful snowy rainbow trees.

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

Brighten up the dark winter days by creating a picture of beautiful snowy rainbow trees.

After School Art (In-Person)

Friday, December 19, 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.

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.

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. 

Paper Flower

Take & Make: Paper Flower Gift Topper (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 Friday, January 2. 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 Friday, January 2. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per adult patron. 

Take & Make: Snowflake Window Clings (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. 

White, clear, and silver glitter beads strung onto white and silver pipe cleaners to make snowflakes shapes.

CSPL Kit: Beaded Snowflakes (Preschool)

01/05/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/10/2026 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool

Make beautiful snowflakes by threading beads onto pipe cleaners, a great way to get fine motor control practice and work on counting and patterning.

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Event Details:

Make beautiful snowflakes by threading beads onto pipe cleaners, a great way to get fine motor control practice and work on counting and patterning.

A wand made of a paper star, a popsicle stick, and crumpled tissue paper

CSPL Kit: Wishing Wands (Grades K-5)

01/05/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/10/2026 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

For this New Year, let's craft our own Wishing Wands using paper stars, popsicle sticks and tissue paper.

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

For this New Year, let's craft our own Wishing Wands using paper stars, popsicle sticks and tissue paper.

After School Art (In-Person)

Friday, January 16, 2026 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.

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.

Little boy playing the Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Challenge

CSPL Kit: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Challenge (Preschool)

01/19/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/24/2026 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool

The challenge is to build a tree and balance as many letters as possible on the top of the tree.

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

The challenge is to build a tree and balance as many letters as possible on the top of the tree.

Igloo

CSPL Kit: Marshmallow Igloo (Grades K-5)

01/19/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/24/2026 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Bring the winter chill indoors! Construct a magnificent snow and ice structure at your whimsy using marshmallows and glue.

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

Bring the winter chill indoors! Construct a magnificent snow and ice structure at your whimsy using marshmallows and glue.

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.

Take & Make: Heart Suncatcher (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. 

Cardinal Craft

CSPL Kit: Winter Bird Craft (Preschool)

02/02/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/07/2026 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool

Brighten up your winter day by creating a bright red cardinal on a pine tree!

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

Brighten up your winter day by creating a bright red cardinal on a pine tree!

Flower

CSPL Kit: Flower Ice Ball (Grades K-5)

02/02/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/07/2026 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Create a flower ice ball, and watch it melt afterwards.  

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

Create a flower ice ball, and watch it melt afterwards.  

After School Art (In-Person)

Friday, February 6, 2026 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.

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.

Valentine's Day Cookies

Valentine's Day Maker Party (In-Person)

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take
Age Group:
Elementary School

Decorate a cookie box, a cookie and a card for your special Valentine. There will also be cookies, milk and juice for your enjoyment.

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

Decorate a cookie box, a cookie and a card for your special Valentine. There will also be cookies, milk and juice for your enjoyment.

CSPL Kit: Newspaper Polar Bear (Preschool)

02/16/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/21/2026 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool

Make headlines with this cute polar bear craft!

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

Make headlines with this cute polar bear craft!

Valentine Volcano

CSPL Kit: Valentine Volcano (Grades K-5)

02/16/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/21/2026 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Have a blast celebrating Valentine's Day with your own DIY Valentine Volcano!

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

Have a blast celebrating Valentine's Day with your own DIY Valentine Volcano!