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spread out Loteria boards

Lotería en familia (En español, En persona)

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
EDI, Entertainment, 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: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Family
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.

Colorful chess pieces on a bright blue background

Chess Club (In-Person)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School

Join us for a two-hour session of open play chess. All skill levels are welcome to play. There will be no formal instruction given, but Mr. Steve will be on hand to answer any chess related questions.

Grades 3-8

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a two-hour session of open play chess. All skill levels are welcome to play. There will be no formal instruction given, but Mr. Steve will be on hand to answer any chess related questions.

Grades 3-8

Homeschool Hangout: Valentine's Day Party & Service Project (In-Person)

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Middle School, Everyone

Get together to meet other home-schooling families in the community, learn about how the Library can support you, and do some fun activities.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Middle School, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get together to meet other home-schooling families in the community, learn about how the Library can support you, and do some fun activities.

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.

Image of the the year 2026 with a horse for year of the horse

Lunar New Year Party (In-Person)

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
EDI, Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Ring in the year of the horse with games and activities! 

Grades K-3.

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

Ring in the year of the horse with games and activities! 

Grades K-3.

Middle School Meetup: Video Games (In-Person)

Monday, February 23, 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! 

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! 

Grades 6-8 

Colorful chess pieces on a bright blue background

Chess Club (In-Person)

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School

Join us for a two-hour session of open play chess. All skill levels are welcome to play. There will be no formal instruction given, but Mr. Steve will be on hand to answer any chess related questions.

Grades 3-8

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a two-hour session of open play chess. All skill levels are welcome to play. There will be no formal instruction given, but Mr. Steve will be on hand to answer any chess related questions.

Grades 3-8

Doctor using a stethoscope on a brown teddy bear.

Stuffed Animal Hospital (In-Person)

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School

Does your stuffie have a boo boo?  Dr. Mondrian Contreras, owner of the Carol Stream Animal Hospital, is coming to the rescue. Bring your stuffie and learn about what the life of an animal doctor is about.

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

Does your stuffie have a boo boo?  Dr. Mondrian Contreras, owner of the Carol Stream Animal Hospital, is coming to the rescue. Bring your stuffie and learn about what the life of an animal doctor is about.

Homeschool Hangout: Lego Challenges (In-Person)

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Middle School, Everyone

Get together to meet other home-schooling families in the community, learn about how the Library can support you, and do some fun activities.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Middle School, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get together to meet other home-schooling families in the community, learn about how the Library can support you, and do some fun activities.

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.

Middle School Meetup: Video Games (In-Person)

Monday, March 23, 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 

TD3 Innovative Gaming: Minecraft

TD3 Innovative Gaming: Minecraft (In-Person)

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Middle School

TD3 Innovative Gaming will be returning to the Library to host two hours of Minecraft activities and games! No existing account required, and laptops will be provided. 

Grades 5-8

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Event Details:

TD3 Innovative Gaming will be returning to the Library to host two hours of Minecraft activities and games! No existing account required, and laptops will be provided. 

Grades 5-8

Homeschool Hangout: Claude Monet-Impressionist Art Project (In-Person)

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Middle School, Everyone

Get together to meet other home-schooling families in the community, learn about how the Library can support you, and do some fun activities. In March, we will learn about Claude Monet and create Impressionist art projects.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Middle School, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get together to meet other home-schooling families in the community, learn about how the Library can support you, and do some fun activities. In March, we will learn about Claude Monet and create Impressionist art projects.

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.

Colorful chess pieces on a bright blue background

Chess Club (In-Person)

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School

Join us for a one-hour session of open play chess. All skill levels are welcome to play. There will be no formal instruction given, but Mr. Steve will be on hand to answer any chess related questions.

Grades 3-8

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a one-hour session of open play chess. All skill levels are welcome to play. There will be no formal instruction given, but Mr. Steve will be on hand to answer any chess related questions.

Grades 3-8

Encanto

Encanto y palomitas (Bilingual, En persona)

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Parties & Celebrations, En español
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, 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.   

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

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.

Donuts & Dice (In-Person)

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Games, Entertainment
Age Group:
High School, Adults

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game! We will be playing Lure in March and April with a free play day in May. There will be a variety of board games on hand from classics to newest favorites. Instruction, games and snacks will be provided.

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

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game! We will be playing Lure in March and April with a free play day in May. There will be a variety of board games on hand from classics to newest favorites. Instruction, games and snacks will be provided.

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 

Games

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.

Homeschool Hangout: STEM Games

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Middle School, Everyone

Get together to meet other home-schooling families in the community, learn about how the Library can support you, and do some fun activities. In May, we will have fun with STEM games and activities!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Middle School, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get together to meet other home-schooling families in the community, learn about how the Library can support you, and do some fun activities. In May, we will have fun with STEM games and activities!

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.

Happy Cinco de Mayo

Fiesta de Cinco de Mayo (Bilingual, En persona)

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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 inglés y español.
All are welcome. This program will be in English and 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 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.

ponies

Pony & Petting Zoo Party (In-Person)

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Outdoors at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School

Join us for a pony party and petting zoo! Memory Lane Stables specializes in creating unforgettable experiences with special therapeutic animals. Rides will be available for registered guest. Waivers must be signed.

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

Join us for a pony party and petting zoo! Memory Lane Stables specializes in creating unforgettable experiences with special therapeutic animals. Rides will be available for registered guest. Waivers must be signed.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.