Event List

Colorful chess pieces on a bright blue background

Beginner Chess Club (In-Person)

Wednesday, July 30, 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.

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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.

Hand Sewing an Owl Stuffy (In-Person)

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

Elementary School, Middle School

No year at Hogwarts would begin without an owl to deliver your letter—so let’s make one of our own!

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Room: Create & Learn Center

Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School

Program Type: Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

No year at Hogwarts would begin without an owl to deliver your letter—so let’s make one of our own!

Tournament Chess (In-Person)

Wednesday, July 30, 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.

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Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Room: Combined Meeting Room

Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Middle School

Program Type: Games

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.

Take & Make: Pencil Case (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: Tissue Paper Art (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.

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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.

Picture of Pigeon worried about going to school

Kindergarten Kids (In-Person)

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am

Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Preschool

This class is designed for children who will be entering Kindergarten this month. Big changes make everybody a little nervous - and changing from a little kid to a big kid is one of the very biggest changes there is! But don't worry!

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Room: Combined Meeting Room

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytimes

Registration Required

Event Details:

This class is designed for children who will be entering Kindergarten this month. Big changes make everybody a little nervous - and changing from a little kid to a big kid is one of the very biggest changes there is! But don't worry!

Diamond Painting Butterfly Corner Bookmarks

Diamond Painting (In-Person)

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts

Age Group:

High School, 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 making Butterfly Bookmarks!

QTY LIMIT: One per attendee

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Room: Create & Learn Center

Age Group: High School, 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 making Butterfly Bookmarks!

QTY LIMIT: One per attendee

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.

CSPL Kit: Fish Pom-Pom Shooter (Grades K-5)

08/04/2025 @ 9:00am to 08/09/2025 @ 5:00pm

Carol Stream Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts, Make & Take

Age Group:

Kids, Elementary School

Celebrate the remaining summer weather by creating your own fish Pom-Pom Shooter out of sliced pool noodles and pipe cleaners.

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Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Age Group: Kids, Elementary School

Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take

Event Details:

Celebrate the remaining summer weather by creating your own fish Pom-Pom Shooter out of sliced pool noodles and pipe cleaners.

dark pink scarf and dark blue shaker egg

CSPL Kit: Musical Scarf & Shaker Egg (Preschool)

08/04/2025 @ 9:00am to 08/09/2025 @ 5:00pm

Carol Stream Public Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool

We all love scarves and shaker eggs at storytime, and now you can continue the music at home!

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Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool

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

Event Details:

We all love scarves and shaker eggs at storytime, and now you can continue the music at home!

Mobile with tiger, crocodile, lion, and giraffe stuffed animals underneath.

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Monday, August 4, 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.

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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.

Summer Volunteer Program (In-Person)

Monday, August 4, 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!

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Tuesday, August 5, 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.

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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.

Social Services Hours (Bi-lingual, In-Person)

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

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.

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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.

Summer Volunteer Program (In-Person)

Tuesday, August 5, 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.

Terrific 2s and 3s (In-Person)

Wednesday, August 6, 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!

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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!

cartoon animals in the background, orange text that reads "preschool pals"

Preschool Pals (In-Person)

Wednesday, August 6, 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.

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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.

Adults and young children shaking eggs at storytime.

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

Thursday, August 7, 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.

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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.

Children's hands working at a craft table.

Itty Bitty Book Fun (In-Person)

Friday, August 8, 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 fresh 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 fresh 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.

Let's Sew Together: Travel Thread Catcher (In-Person)

Friday, August 8, 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 July 1.

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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 July 1.

Meditation Together: Deep Relaxation (In Person)

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Introducing a new monthly series for adults, Meditation Together invites you to explore fun and simple relaxation techniques with your friends and neighbors.

Register Now

Registration Required

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Room: Combined Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Introducing a new monthly series for adults, Meditation Together invites you to explore fun and simple relaxation techniques with your friends and neighbors.

Encuentro bilingüe (Bilingual, En persona)

Saturday, August 9, 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.

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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.

LEGO Club (In-Person)

Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library

Program Type:

Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)

Age Group:

Kids, Family

Bring your friends and family for a great time constructing all of your LEGO ideas.

Registration is Encouraged NOT required so drop-ins are welcome.

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Room: Create & Learn Center

Age Group: Kids, Family

Program Type: Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)

Registration Required

Event Details:

Bring your friends and family for a great time constructing all of your LEGO ideas.

Registration is Encouraged NOT required so drop-ins are welcome.

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Monday, August 11, 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.

View Details

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.

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Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies