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Smartphone Q & A (In-Person)

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your smartphone and your questions.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your smartphone and your questions.

Illustration of children playing

Friday Stories and Fun (In-Person)

Friday, October 24, 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!

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.

Monster Jubilee (In-Person)

Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Library Event
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School

Beware! The Youth Services Department is inviting all little ghouls and boos to creep on into the Library and join us for a real Monster's Ball!

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

Beware! The Youth Services Department is inviting all little ghouls and boos to creep on into the Library and join us for a real Monster's Ball!

Monster Jubilee (In-Person)

Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Library Event
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School

Beware! The Youth Services Department is inviting all little ghouls and boos to creep on into the Library and join us for a real Monster's Ball!

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

Beware! The Youth Services Department is inviting all little ghouls and boos to creep on into the Library and join us for a real Monster's Ball!

Teddy bear and toddler sitting on child potties, with their backs to the camera.

Caregiver Cafe: Potty Training Workshop (In-Person)

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Adults

Come with your child to learn potty training tips and techniques. Refreshments will be served and children may play during the program. Stay to socialize and to connect with other caregivers.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come with your child to learn potty training tips and techniques. Refreshments will be served and children may play during the program. Stay to socialize and to connect with other caregivers.

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.

Middle School Meetup: Video Games

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Middle School

Bring your friends to this weekly hangout featuring a different activity at each meetup! No registration required.

No Registration Required! 

Grades: 6-8 

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Bring your friends to this weekly hangout featuring a different activity at each meetup! No registration required.

No Registration Required! 

Grades: 6-8 

Child with carved-out pumpkins making a baking soda and vinegar pumpkin volcano.

Play & Learn: Pumpkins (In-Person)

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School

We’ll have playful learning stations for child and caregiver to explore this month's topic—pumpkins—in a tactile, fun way! For ages 2–6, with caregiver. 

Drop in anytime from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. to play and learn with your child.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Event Details:

We’ll have playful learning stations for child and caregiver to explore this month's topic—pumpkins—in a tactile, fun way! For ages 2–6, with caregiver. 

Drop in anytime from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. to play and learn with your child.

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.

Bedazzled Pumpkin

Bedazzled Pumpkin (In-Person)

Tuesday, October 28, 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 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.

Princess Black

Page Turners Book Club: The Princess in Black (In-Person)

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Discovery Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Page Turners is an exciting book club that explores new worlds, new friends, unforgettable characters, crafts and activities inspired by our reading. This session we will be reading, The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Discovery Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Page Turners is an exciting book club that explores new worlds, new friends, unforgettable characters, crafts and activities inspired by our reading. This session we will be reading, The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale.

Medium Readings with Lillian Suarez (In-Person)

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

Experience a deeply personal connection. Drawing on her unique abilities, Medium Lillian Suarez will offer psychic readings to select guests, connecting them with loved ones beyond the veil.

Disclaimer: 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience a deeply personal connection. Drawing on her unique abilities, Medium Lillian Suarez will offer psychic readings to select guests, connecting them with loved ones beyond the veil.

Disclaimer: 

fabric bowl

Let's Sew Together: Fabric Bowl (In-Person)

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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 October 1.

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 October 1.

Gratitude Jar

Take & Make: Gratitude Jar (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: Gratitude Stone (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. 

cartoon cat stretching on yoga mat in front of bookshelves

Yoga Storytime (In-Person)

Saturday, November 1, 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 themed and social-emotional learning books with movement and mindfulness. Practice yoga poses, play with active songs, and pause for focus and relaxation. 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 themed and social-emotional learning books with movement and mindfulness. Practice yoga poses, play with active songs, and pause for focus and relaxation. For ages 3-6, with caregiver. 

Kids doing yoga with text kids yoga

Kids Yoga (In-Person)

Saturday, November 1, 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. 

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. 

Grades: 1-5

POW/MIA Missing Man Table (November 3-28)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program
Age Group:
Adults

A POW/MIA Missing Man Table on loan from the Warrenville VFW Post 8081 will be hosted at the Library in our Adult Services Department throughout the month of November.

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

A POW/MIA Missing Man Table on loan from the Warrenville VFW Post 8081 will be hosted at the Library in our Adult Services Department throughout the month of November.

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.

Girl with blonde hair wearing a green dinosaur mask with yellow horns.

CSPL Kit: Triceratops Mask (Preschool)

11/03/2025 @ 9:00am to 11/08/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool

Dinovember is here! Dinosaur fans will have a roaring good time transforming a paper plate into a Triceratops mask.

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

Dinovember is here! Dinosaur fans will have a roaring good time transforming a paper plate into a Triceratops mask.

Paper Bag Scarecrow

CSPL Kit: Paper Bag Scarecrow (Grades K-5)

11/03/2025 @ 9:00am to 11/08/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Fall is here! Create seasonal décor out of a paper bag by making it into a scarecrow.

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

Fall is here! Create seasonal décor out of a paper bag by making it into a scarecrow.

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

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Combined Meeting 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. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting 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. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.