This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group CSPL Kit: Marshmallow Igloo (Grades K-5) 01/19/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/24/2026 @ 5:00pm Carol Stream Public Library Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM) Age Group: Kids, Elementary School Bring the winter chill indoors! Construct a magnificent snow and ice structure at your whimsy using marshmallows and glue. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Jan 19 - 24 2026 CSPL Kit: Marshmallow Igloo (Grades K-5) 01/19/2026 @ 9:00am–01/24/2026 @ 5:00pm Kids, Elementary School Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library Age Group: Kids, Elementary School Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM) Event Details: Bring the winter chill indoors! Construct a magnificent snow and ice structure at your whimsy using marshmallows and glue. 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 "Babies and Toddlers" group Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person) Monday, January 19, 2026 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. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person) 9:30am–10:15am Kids, Babies and Toddlers 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. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.
This event is in the "Adults" group Pages Through the Ages Book Club: Fever 1793 (In-Person) Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library Program Type: Reading programs Age Group: Adults Welcome to our book club's tour through time! This year we are honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by taking a chronological journey through our country's history. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Pages Through the Ages Book Club: Fever 1793 (In-Person) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library Room: Combined Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Reading programs Registration Required Event Details: Welcome to our book club's tour through time! This year we are honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by taking a chronological journey through our country's history.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mom's After Bedtime Book Club: The Housemaid (Online) Monday, January 19, 2026 at 8:00pm - 8:45pm Zoom (Adult and Teen programs) at Carol Stream Public Library Program Type: Reading programs Age Group: Adults Introducing a new book club for busy moms. Join a fun conversation on Zoom. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Mom's After Bedtime Book Club: The Housemaid (Online) 8:00pm–8:45pm Adults Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library Room: Zoom (Adult and Teen programs) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Reading programs Registration Required Event Details: Introducing a new book club for busy moms. Join a fun conversation on Zoom.
This event is in the "Adults" group DIY New Year’s Craft (In-Person) Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Adults Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Friday, January 2. You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time, just click "add another" or ask us for assistance. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue DIY New Year’s Craft (In-Person) 10:00am–11:00am Adults Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library Room: Create & Learn Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Friday, January 2. You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time, just click "add another" or ask us for assistance. 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 Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person) Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am 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. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person) 10:30am–11:15am Kids, Babies and Toddlers 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. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.
This event is in the "Adults" group DIY New Year’s Craft (In-Person) Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Adults Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Friday, January 2. You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time, just click "add another" or ask us for assistance. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue DIY New Year’s Craft (In-Person) 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library Room: Create & Learn Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Friday, January 2. You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time, just click "add another" or ask us for assistance. 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 DIY New Year’s Craft (In-Person) Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Adults Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Friday, January 2. You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time, just click "add another" or ask us for assistance. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue DIY New Year’s Craft (In-Person) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library Room: Create & Learn Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Friday, January 2. You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time, just click "add another" or ask us for assistance. 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 "Preschool" group Preschool Pals (In-Person) Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Preschool Pals (In-Person) 10:00am–10:30am Kids, Preschool 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Library Board of Trustees (Library) Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library Program Type: Library Meeting Age Group: Adults This is the monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public is welcome to attend. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Library Board of Trustees (Library) 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library Room: Combined Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Library Meeting 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, January 22, 2026 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. View Details Registration Required 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 Jan 22 2026 Thu Storytime Jamboree (In-Person) 10:00am–10:30am Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Page Turners Book Club: The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday (In-Person) Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm 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 Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday by Aaron Babley. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Page Turners Book Club: The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday (In-Person) 4:30pm–5:15pm Kids, Elementary School 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 Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday by Aaron Babley.
This event is in the "Adults" group Discover Library Apps, eBooks & More (In-Person) Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM) Age Group: Adults Explore the diverse offerings of library applications available at your fingertips. Whether you’re a tech-savvy book lover, want to stay in the know with digital magazines and newspapers, or wish to challenge yourself to learn a new language. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Discover Library Apps, eBooks & More (In-Person) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library Room: Create & Learn Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM) Registration Required Event Details: Explore the diverse offerings of library applications available at your fingertips. Whether you’re a tech-savvy book lover, want to stay in the know with digital magazines and newspapers, or wish to challenge yourself to learn a new language.
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, January 23, 2026 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! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Friday Stories and Fun (In-Person) 10:00am–11:30am Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool 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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "Family" group Preschool Information Fair (In-Person) Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library Program Type: Library Event Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Family Attention, parents of future preschoolers! Drop by the Library to meet representatives from area preschools. You’ll get all the information about which preschool is the best fit for your new student and your family. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Family" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Preschool Information Fair (In-Person) 10:00am–12:00pm Kids, Preschool, Family Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library Room: Create & Learn Center Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Family Program Type: Library Event Registration Required Event Details: Attention, parents of future preschoolers! Drop by the Library to meet representatives from area preschools. You’ll get all the information about which preschool is the best fit for your new student and your family.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Young Cooks with Chef Tony (Grades 4-8, In-Person) Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Carol Stream Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School Young Chefs, come be a part of this interactive cooking demonstration where Tony will cook, with your assistance to make delicious food for everyone to taste. Grades 4-8 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Young Cooks with Chef Tony (Grades 4-8, In-Person) 4:00pm–5:30pm Elementary School, Middle School Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Young Chefs, come be a part of this interactive cooking demonstration where Tony will cook, with your assistance to make delicious food for everyone to taste. Grades 4-8 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 "Elementary School" group Little Cooks with Chef Tony (Grades K-3, In-Person) Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Carol Stream Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Elementary School Little Cooks, come be a part of this interactive cooking demonstration where Chef Tony will cook, with your assistance to make delicious food for everyone to taste. Grades K-3 View Details This event is in the "Elementary School" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Little Cooks with Chef Tony (Grades K-3, In-Person) 6:00pm–8:00pm Elementary School Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Little Cooks, come be a part of this interactive cooking demonstration where Chef Tony will cook, with your assistance to make delicious food for everyone to taste. Grades K-3 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 "Babies and Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Play & Learn: Winter (In-Person) Tuesday, January 27, 2026 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 “Play is the work of childhood.” Join us for playful learning stations to explore snow and ice in a tactile, fun way! For ages 2-6, with caregiver. View Details Registration Required 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 Jan 27 2026 Tue Play & Learn: Winter (In-Person) 10:00am–12:00pm Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School 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: “Play is the work of childhood.” Join us for playful learning stations to explore snow and ice in a tactile, fun way! For ages 2-6, with caregiver.
This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group Super Simple Spanish: Days & Months (In-Person) Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library Program Type: Language Learning Age Group: High School, Adults Adults and high schoolers are welcome to join us for short and simple learning activities lead by CSPL Librarians Crystal and Jessica to brush up on common Spanish vocabulary. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Super Simple Spanish: Days & Months (In-Person) 4:00pm–5:00pm High School, Adults Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library Room: Create & Learn Center Age Group: High School, Adults Program Type: Language Learning Registration Required Event Details: Adults and high schoolers are welcome to join us for short and simple learning activities lead by CSPL Librarians Crystal and Jessica to brush up on common Spanish vocabulary.
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, January 28, 2026 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Fancy Feet (In-Person) 10:00am–10:30am Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool 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 "Middle School" group One More Chapter: Escape at 10,000 Feet (In-Person) Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Middle School Join us to discuss this unsolved mystery in the book, Escape at 10,000 Feet. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Middle School" group Jan 29 2026 Thu One More Chapter: Escape at 10,000 Feet (In-Person) 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle School Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library Room: Horizon Room Age Group: Middle School Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Join us to discuss this unsolved mystery in the book, Escape at 10,000 Feet.
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 Fairy Tale Friday (In-Person) Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School This month's special storytime will be all things Fairy Tale! We'll be covering old tales and a new takes on classics. View Details Registration Required 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 Jan 30 2026 Fri Fairy Tale Friday (In-Person) 11:00am–11:30am Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School 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: This month's special storytime will be all things Fairy Tale! We'll be covering old tales and a new takes on classics.
This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group Let's Sew Together: Six Pocket Bag (In-Person) Friday, January 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: High School, Adults Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on January 2nd. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Let's Sew Together: Six Pocket Bag (In-Person) 2:00pm–4:00pm High School, Adults Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library Room: Create & Learn Center Age Group: High School, Adults Program Type: Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on January 2nd.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Science Fiction Day (In-Person) Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library Program Type: Parties & Celebrations Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone Science Fiction lovers and Star Wars fans are invited to meet the 501st Midwest Garrison and others for some intergalactic fun & activities. Photos you will take! View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Science Fiction Day (In-Person) 1:00pm–4:00pm Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library Room: Create & Learn Center Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone Program Type: Parties & Celebrations Event Details: Science Fiction lovers and Star Wars fans are invited to meet the 501st Midwest Garrison and others for some intergalactic fun & activities. Photos you will take!