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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 "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:
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: 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spice of the Month Kit: Hot Paprika (Adults)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults

Spice of the Month kits will be available at the Adult Services Desk on a first come, first served basis starting on the third Monday of each month. Supplies are limited, so please request one per household, and no advanced requests can be taken.

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

Spice of the Month kits will be available at the Adult Services Desk on a first come, first served basis starting on the third Monday of each month. Supplies are limited, so please request one per household, and no advanced requests can be taken.

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 "Elementary School" group

CSPL Kit: Colorful Castle (Grades K-5)

07/21/2025 @ 9:00am to 07/26/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Make & Take
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Create your own colorful castle, and write a story about the dragon friends who live there.

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

Create your own colorful castle, and write a story about the dragon friends who live there.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

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! 

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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pages Through the Ages Book Club: Memoirs of a Geisha (In-Person)

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, EDI, History, Reading programs
Age Group:
Adults

Come and join our Book Club’s tour through time. This month we will be reading Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden. Ask for a copy of the book at the Adult Reference Desk.

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

Come and join our Book Club’s tour through time. This month we will be reading Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden. Ask for a copy of the book at the Adult Reference Desk.

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

Fancy Feet (In-Person)

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool

Got boogie fever? Want to shake a tail feather? Students will learn dance fundamentals, work on their musicality and rhythm, and use their imagination through creative movement with an instructor from Flourish Dance Academy.

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

Got boogie fever? Want to shake a tail feather? Students will learn dance fundamentals, work on their musicality and rhythm, and use their imagination through creative movement with an instructor from Flourish Dance Academy.

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 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Games
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: Games
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 "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Tournament Chess (In-Person)

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Library Event
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: Library Event
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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Hora del cuento (En español, En persona)

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, En español
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool

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

Prepárate para una hora de cuentos en español para niños pequeños con historias y más.

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

Prepárate para una hora de cuentos en español para niños pequeños con historias y más.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Blood Drive (In-Person)

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Library Event, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults

Versiti Blood Center of Illinois and Carol Stream Public Library are teaming up to save lives with a Blood Drive, but we need your help! Your donation could help someone in our community in one of the most important ways. 

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Event, Outreach
Event Details:

Versiti Blood Center of Illinois and Carol Stream Public Library are teaming up to save lives with a Blood Drive, but we need your help! Your donation could help someone in our community in one of the most important ways. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Rain Boot Planter (In-Person)

Thursday, July 24, 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 July 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 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.

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

Friday Stories and Fun (In-Person)

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool

Fridays are fierce, fun and fantastic at the Library! Join us for a fabulous storytime, and stay afterwards to enjoy an hour of free play!

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

Fridays are fierce, fun and fantastic at the Library! Join us for a fabulous storytime, and stay afterwards to enjoy an hour of free play!

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

Color Our World: Frida Kahlo (In-Person)

Friday, July 25, 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.

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.

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

Arabic Storytime (In-Person)

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
EDI, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Storytimes:

Join us for a fun time with stories, rhymes, and songs.

Arabic Storytime is suitable for families who speak Arabic in the home as well as families interested in learning or improving on a new language. Enjoy all your favorite stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts in this half-hour of educational fun.

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

Storytimes

Join us for a fun time with stories, rhymes, and songs.

Arabic Storytime is suitable for families who speak Arabic in the home as well as families interested in learning or improving on a new language. Enjoy all your favorite stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts in this half-hour of educational fun.