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Shhh! Don't Tell Mom! (Take & Make for kids)

All Day 4/21 - 5/8
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School

Find a grownup (not Mom!) to help create a beautifully decorative box for that special person you want to honor on Mother’s Day. The Library will provide the supplies, you provide the imagination and creativity. 

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

Find a grownup (not Mom!) to help create a beautifully decorative box for that special person you want to honor on Mother’s Day. The Library will provide the supplies, you provide the imagination and creativity. 

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

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

Tuesday, April 21, 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. Stay to play and socialize and to connect with other caregivers. For families with children under age two.

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. For families with children under age two.

This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

De-Plasticize Your Life (In-Person)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
High School, Adults

Are you ready to kick plastic to the curb? Join us for an engaging and empowering workshop from Chicago Author Melanie Holmes, just in time for Earth Day.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you ready to kick plastic to the curb? Join us for an engaging and empowering workshop from Chicago Author Melanie Holmes, just in time for Earth Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Retirement Reality (Online)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom (Adult and Teen programs) at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Business & Finances
Age Group:
Adults

Are you thinking about retirement?

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Zoom (Adult and Teen programs)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finances
Event Details:

Are you thinking about retirement?

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

Preschool Pals (In-Person)

Wednesday, April 22, 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. 

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. 

This event is in the "Middle School" group

Junta juvenil (En español, En persona)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Middle School Area at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Games, En español
Age Group:
Middle School

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: Middle School Area
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Games, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Afternoon Artists: Alma Thomas (In-Person)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Create & Learn Center 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 Alma Thomas and her beautiful collages.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
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 Alma Thomas and her beautiful collages.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Trauma Sensitive Yoga (In-Person)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Whole Lotus Therapy of Wheaton will offer a Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) Workshop; a mindfulness-based and evidence-supported yoga practice specifically designed to develop body awareness and promote personal agency. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whole Lotus Therapy of Wheaton will offer a Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) Workshop; a mindfulness-based and evidence-supported yoga practice specifically designed to develop body awareness and promote personal agency. 

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, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Horizon 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: Horizon 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 "Middle School" group

One More Chapter: Weird Kid (In-Person)

Thursday, April 23, 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 the book, Weird Kid.

Registration Required
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 the book, Weird Kid.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Discover Library Databases & Resources (In-Person)

Thursday, April 23, 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 databases available at your fingertips. Whether you are uncovering new branches of your family tree through genealogy or planning to open a business, the Library can help.

Registration Required
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 databases available at your fingertips. Whether you are uncovering new branches of your family tree through genealogy or planning to open a business, the Library can help.

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, April 24, 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!

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 "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Everyday Heroes: CPR & AED Training Class (In-Person)

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Outreach
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults

Become an everyday hero through this empowering, interactive opportunity to learn life-saving skills! Participants will learn hands-on CPR, practice with a model AED.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outreach
Registration Required
Event Details:

Become an everyday hero through this empowering, interactive opportunity to learn life-saving skills! Participants will learn hands-on CPR, practice with a model AED.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mug Sublimation Workshop: Floral Design (In-Person)

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Wednesday, April 1. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time, just click "add another" or contact us for assistance.

Registration Required
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 Wednesday, April 1. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time, just click "add another" or contact 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Middle School Meetup: Video Games (In-Person)

Monday, April 27, 2026 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 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mug Sublimation Workshop: Floral Design (In-Person)

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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 Wednesday, April 1. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time, just click "add another" or contact us for assistance.

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, April 1. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time, just click "add another" or contact 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 "Everyone" group

Juegos de mesa (En español, En persona)

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
EDI, Entertainment, En español
Age Group:
Kids, Everyone

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, Everyone
Program Type: EDI, Entertainment, 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 "Adults" group

Seasonal DIY Crafts: Sakura Egg (In-Person)

Tuesday, April 28, 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 Wednesday, April 1. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time, just click "add another" or ask us for assistance.

Registration Required
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 Wednesday, April 1. 

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

Play & Learn: Space (In-Person)

Tuesday, April 28, 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 space in a tactile, fun way! For ages 2-6, with caregiver.

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:

“Play is the work of childhood.” Join us for playful learning stations to explore space in a tactile, fun way! For ages 2-6, with caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Seasonal DIY Crafts: Sakura Egg (In-Person)

Tuesday, April 28, 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 Wednesday, April 1. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time, just click "add another" or ask us for assistance.

Registration Required
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 Wednesday, April 1. 

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

Seasonal DIY Crafts: Sakura Egg (In-Person)

Tuesday, April 28, 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 Wednesday, April 1. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time, just click "add another" or ask us for assistance.

Registration Required
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 Wednesday, April 1. 

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
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Fancy Feet (In-Person)

Wednesday, April 29, 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.

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 "Adults" group

Meet the Friends of the Library

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lobby at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Community Group Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

Visit with the Friends of the Carol Stream Public Library and discover how you can become a contributing member. The Friends will greet patrons in the Library’s lobby before the Friends-sponsored cooking program with Chef Susan Maddox.

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Group Meeting
Event Details:

Visit with the Friends of the Carol Stream Public Library and discover how you can become a contributing member. The Friends will greet patrons in the Library’s lobby before the Friends-sponsored cooking program with Chef Susan Maddox.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cardio Toning Class (In-Person)

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

A dance-fitness class that combines cardio with resistance training to tone and sculpt muscles, using 1 lb toning sticks to help you focus on specific muscle groups. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

A dance-fitness class that combines cardio with resistance training to tone and sculpt muscles, using 1 lb toning sticks to help you focus on specific muscle groups.