Event List

Decorate a Water Bottle (In-Person)

Thursday, June 19, 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 June 2.

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

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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 June 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.

Lectura familiar en español (En español, En persona)

Saturday, June 21, 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.

Register Now

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.

Summer Volunteer Program (In-Person)

Tuesday, June 24, 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!

Register Now

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.

Color Our World: Georgia O'Keeffe (In-Person)

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts, History

Age Group:

Kids, Elementary School

Calling all artists! This summer, let's learn all about different artists and their artistic styles.

Every session will focus on a different artist/movement and will include a hands-on tutorial.

Register Now

Registration Required

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Room: Create & Learn Center

Age Group: Kids, Elementary School

Program Type: Crafts, History

Registration Required

Event Details:

Calling all artists! This summer, let's learn all about different artists and their artistic styles.

Every session will focus on a different artist/movement and will include a hands-on tutorial.

Summer Volunteer Program (In-Person)

Monday, June 30, 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!

Register Now

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.

Take & Make: Japanese Wind Chime (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.

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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.

Take & Make: Red, White & Blue Glasses (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.

View Details

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.

Summer Volunteer Program (In-Person)

Tuesday, July 1, 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!

Register Now

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.

Diamond Painting (In-Person)

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Join us for a cozy and fulfilling session where you can relax, unwind, express yourself and connect with others! This month we will be creating double-sided hummingbird-themed suncatchers!

QTY LIMIT: One per attendee. 12 hummingbirds.

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Room: Create & Learn Center

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a cozy and fulfilling session where you can relax, unwind, express yourself and connect with others! This month we will be creating double-sided hummingbird-themed suncatchers!

QTY LIMIT: One per attendee. 12 hummingbirds.

Volunteer Craft Kit for Teens

All Day

Carol Stream Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts, Outreach, Passive Program

Age Group:

Teens

Get creative and give back to the community! Pick up a Volunteer Craft Kit starting on the first Monday of each month. Complete the crafts and return the kit by the end of the month to receive one hour of community service credit.

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Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Crafts, Outreach, Passive Program

Event Details:

Get creative and give back to the community! Pick up a Volunteer Craft Kit starting on the first Monday of each month. Complete the crafts and return the kit by the end of the month to receive one hour of community service credit.

A painted campfire with brown strips of construction paper as the logs.

CSPL Kit: Foil Painted Campfire (Preschool)

07/07/2025 @ 9:00am to 07/12/2025 @ 5:00pm

Carol Stream Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)

Age Group:

Preschool

Everyone enjoys a nice summer night by the campfire! Paint one yourself and learn a little bit about mixing colors, too!

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Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)

Event Details:

Everyone enjoys a nice summer night by the campfire! Paint one yourself and learn a little bit about mixing colors, too!

CSPL Kit: Rotating Star Wheel (Grades K-5)

07/07/2025 @ 9:00am to 07/12/2025 @ 5:00pm

Carol Stream Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)

Age Group:

Kids, Elementary School

Track your favorite constellations at any time and day of the year by putting together this easy-to-make rotating star chart.

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Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Age Group: Kids, Elementary School

Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)

Event Details:

Track your favorite constellations at any time and day of the year by putting together this easy-to-make rotating star chart.

Summer Volunteer Program (In-Person)

Monday, July 7, 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!

Register Now

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.

Summer Volunteer Program (In-Person)

Tuesday, July 8, 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!

Register Now

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.

Children's hands working at a craft table.

Itty Bitty Book Fun (In-Person)

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library

Program Type:

Book Clubs, Crafts, Storytimes

Age Group:

Kids, Preschool, Elementary School

Discover new picture books and see old favorites in a new way with art and craft projects. For ages 3-8, with caregiver.

Drop in anytime from 10:00-11:30 to create with your child.

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Room: Combined Meeting Room

Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School

Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts, Storytimes

Registration Required

Event Details:

Discover new picture books and see old favorites in a new way with art and craft projects. For ages 3-8, with caregiver.

Drop in anytime from 10:00-11:30 to create with your child.

Color Our World: Ancient Peruvian Artists (In-Person)

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts, History

Age Group:

Kids, Elementary School

Calling all artists! This summer, let's learn all about different artists and their artistic styles.

Every session will focus on a different artist/movement and will include a hands-on tutorial.

View Details

Registration Required

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Room: Create & Learn Center

Age Group: Kids, Elementary School

Program Type: Crafts, History

Registration Required

Event Details:

Calling all artists! This summer, let's learn all about different artists and their artistic styles.

Every session will focus on a different artist/movement and will include a hands-on tutorial.

Encuentro bilingüe (Bilingual, En persona)

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts, EDI, Storytimes, En español

Age Group:

Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School

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

View Details

Registration Required

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Room: Combined Meeting Room

Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School

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.

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!

Register Now

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.

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!

Register Now

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.

cardboard lion with dandelions as a mane

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

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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

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.

View Details

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.

CSPL Kit: Galaxy Chalk Pastel Art (Preschool)

07/21/2025 @ 9:00am to 07/26/2025 @ 5:00pm

Carol Stream Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)

Age Group:

Preschool

Celebrate Space Exploration by creating your own pastel chalk galaxy!

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Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)

Event Details:

Celebrate Space Exploration by creating your own pastel chalk galaxy!

Rain Boot Planter (In-Person)

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

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 July 1.

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

View Details

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 July 1.

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.

Rain Boot Planter (In-Person)

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

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 July 1.

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

View Details

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 July 1.

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.

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