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Decoupage Pumpkin

Decoupage Pumpkin (In-Person)

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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 Tuesday, September 2. 

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

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 Tuesday, September 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.

Decoupage Pumpkin

Decoupage Pumpkin (In-Person)

Tuesday, September 23, 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 Tuesday, September 2. 

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

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 Tuesday, September 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.

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Crafty Thursday Series (Seniors, In-Person)

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take
Age Group:
Adults

Thursdays September 25 through November 20

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Registration Required
Event Details:

Thursdays September 25 through November 20

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Crafty Thursday Series (Adults, In-Person)

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take
Age Group:
Adults

Thursdays September 25 through November 20

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Registration Required
Event Details:

Thursdays September 25 through November 20

sewing

Let's Sew Together: Machine Basics (In-Person)

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
High School, Adults

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on August 25th.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on August 25th.

Spanish Storytime

Lectura familiar en español (En español, En persona)

Saturday, September 27, 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.

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.

Halloween Sign

Take & Make: Halloween Sign (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. 

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. 

Take & Make: Spooky Ping Pong Light (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. 

Homeschool Hangout: Nature Art (In-Person)

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Middle School, Everyone

Get together to meet other home-schooling families in the community, learn about how the Library can support you, and do some fun activities. In October, we will learn and have fun by making nature art.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Middle School, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get together to meet other home-schooling families in the community, learn about how the Library can support you, and do some fun activities. In October, we will learn and have fun by making nature art.

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.

After School Art (In-Person)

Friday, October 3, 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.

Grades: 6-8

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.

Grades: 6-8

Image says "Volunteer Craft Kit for Teens: crafting for a cause" with a photo of colorful craft supplies.

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.

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.

Pumpkin Sun Catcher

CSPL Kit: Jack-o-Lantern Suncatcher (Preschool)

10/06/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/11/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool

Using contact and tissue paper make a pumpkin suncatcher and leave it up as a decoration for Halloween and Thanksgiving.

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

Using contact and tissue paper make a pumpkin suncatcher and leave it up as a decoration for Halloween and Thanksgiving.

Monster Bowling

CSPL Kit: Monster Bowling (Grades K-5)

10/06/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/11/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Celebrate October fun and games by creating your own monster bowling set.

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

Celebrate October fun and games by creating your own monster bowling set.

Sensory Series: Shaving Cream Squeeze (In-Person)

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School

Let's explore all things that are fun to squish, squeeze and smear- we'll do everything but shave! This month, we're bringing out shaving cream for half an hour of fun sensory activities.

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

Let's explore all things that are fun to squish, squeeze and smear- we'll do everything but shave! This month, we're bringing out shaving cream for half an hour of fun sensory activities.

Mannequin Makeover: Halloween Edition

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take
Age Group:
Middle School

Make a creation of your wildest dreams or nightmares. Create a terrifying visage to frighten your parents, siblings and neighbors. Materials will be provided all you need to bring is your imagination.

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

Make a creation of your wildest dreams or nightmares. Create a terrifying visage to frighten your parents, siblings and neighbors. Materials will be provided all you need to bring is your imagination.

The Scream by Edvard Munch

Afternoon Artists: Edvard Munch (In-Person)

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Discovery Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Calling all Afternoon Artists! Every month, we will feature a special artist to learn their techniques to create unique art of our own.

This month, we will focus on Edvard Munch and his creepy style.

Grades K-3

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Discovery Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all Afternoon Artists! Every month, we will feature a special artist to learn their techniques to create unique art of our own.

This month, we will focus on Edvard Munch and his creepy style.

Grades K-3

Bilingual Mingle

Encuentro bilingüe (Bilingual, En persona)

Saturday, October 11, 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. 

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.

After School Art (In-Person)

Friday, October 17, 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.

Grades: 6-8

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.

Grades: 6-8

A paper diya made of colored paper and accessories

CSPL Kit: Paper Diya (Grades K-5)

10/20/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/25/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

In order to celebrate Diwali, we will have supplies to create a paper Diya (a traditional Indian Oil Lamp).

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

In order to celebrate Diwali, we will have supplies to create a paper Diya (a traditional Indian Oil Lamp).

Ivy pumpkin patch with pumpkins made from orange finger paint

CSPL Kit: Thumbkin Patch Fingerpainting (Preschool)

10/20/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/25/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool

Use the provided finger paint to add thumbkins to the patch! 

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

Use the provided finger paint to add thumbkins to the patch! 

Spanish Storytime

Lectura familiar en español (En español, En persona)

Saturday, October 25, 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.

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.

Bookmark

Cricut Maker: Personalized Bookmark (In-Person)

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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 October 1. 

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

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 October 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.

Bedazzled Pumpkin

Bedazzled Pumpkin (In-Person)

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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 Wednesday, October 1. 

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

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 Wednesday, October 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.

Bedazzled Pumpkin

Bedazzled Pumpkin (In-Person)

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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 Wednesday, October 1. 

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

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 Wednesday, October 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.