Event List

Computer Fundamentals: Learning Windows

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library

Program Type:

Science & Technology (STEM)

Age Group:

Adults

Thank you for your interest in our program! Registration for this session is now closed. However, we encourage you to check back for future offerings, as we will look to offer this program again in the future.

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Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Room: Create & Learn Center

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)

Event Details:

Thank you for your interest in our program! Registration for this session is now closed. However, we encourage you to check back for future offerings, as we will look to offer this program again in the future.

LEGO Club (In-Person)

Sunday, June 1, 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.

DuPage Garden Club: Native Pollinators (In-Person)

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library

Program Type:

Home & Garden, Outreach, Science & Technology (STEM)

Age Group:

Adults

Honey bees tend to get a majority of the attention when it comes to pollination, but many insects play an essential role.

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Room: Combined Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Home & Garden, Outreach, Science & Technology (STEM)

Registration Required

Event Details:

Honey bees tend to get a majority of the attention when it comes to pollination, but many insects play an essential role.

AARP's Smart DriverTek Workshop (In-Person)

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library

Program Type:

Science & Technology (STEM)

Age Group:

Adults

AARP's instructors will guide us through a 90-minute workshop to learn all about the latest high-tech safety features in your current car and what technology to look for when shopping for a new car.

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Room: Combined Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)

Registration Required

Event Details:

AARP's instructors will guide us through a 90-minute workshop to learn all about the latest high-tech safety features in your current car and what technology to look for when shopping for a new car.

Car Maintenance 101 (In-Person)

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library

Program Type:

Home & Garden, Science & Technology (STEM)

Age Group:

Adults

Ever wondered when it's time to change the oil in your car, or what that warning light really means? Join us for a presentation on basic car maintenance and learn how to keep your car in good running condition through the different seasons.

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Room: Combined Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Home & Garden, Science & Technology (STEM)

Registration Required

Event Details:

Ever wondered when it's time to change the oil in your car, or what that warning light really means? Join us for a presentation on basic car maintenance and learn how to keep your car in good running condition through the different seasons.

Spice of the Month Kit: Pickled Jalapeno Popcorn Seasoning (Adults)

All Day

Carol Stream Public Library

Program Type:

Cooking, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)

Age Group:

Adults

Spice of the Month kits will be available at the Adult Services Desk on a first come, first served basis starting on the third Monday of each month. Supplies are limited, so please request one per household, and no advanced requests can be taken.

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Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Age Group: Adults

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

Event Details:

Spice of the Month kits will be available at the Adult Services Desk on a first come, first served basis starting on the third Monday of each month. Supplies are limited, so please request one per household, and no advanced requests can be taken.

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.

Decorate a Water Bottle (In-Person)

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

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 June 2.

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.

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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 June 2.

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.

Decorate a Water Bottle (In-Person)

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

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 June 2.

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.

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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 June 2.

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.

Decorate a Water Bottle (In-Person)

Thursday, June 19, 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 June 2.

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.

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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 June 2.

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.

Setting Up Your Google Business Profile (Online)

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Zoom (Adult and Teen programs) at Carol Stream Public Library

Program Type:

Business & Finances, Science & Technology (STEM)

Age Group:

Adults

Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use.

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Room: Zoom (Adult and Teen programs)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Business & Finances, Science & Technology (STEM)

Registration Required

Event Details:

Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use.

Child matching colored objects to colors on a colored mat.

Hands-on Learning: Colors (In-Person)

Tuesday, June 24, 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--colors--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.

Register Now

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--colors--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.

A painted campfire with brown strips of construction paper as the logs.

CSPL Kit: Foil Painted Campfire (Preschool)

07/07/2025 @ 9:00am to 07/12/2025 @ 5:00pm

Carol Stream Public Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Preschool

Everyone enjoys a nice summer night by the campfire! Paint one yourself and learn a little bit about mixing colors, too!

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Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Age Group: Preschool

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

Event Details:

Everyone enjoys a nice summer night by the campfire! Paint one yourself and learn a little bit about mixing colors, too!

CSPL Kit: Rotating Star Wheel (Grades K-5)

07/07/2025 @ 9:00am to 07/12/2025 @ 5:00pm

Carol Stream Public Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Kids, Elementary School

Track your favorite constellations at any time and day of the year by putting together this easy-to-make rotating star chart.

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Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Age Group: Kids, Elementary School

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

Event Details:

Track your favorite constellations at any time and day of the year by putting together this easy-to-make rotating star chart.

Clip art of the sun smiling with sunglasses on

Explorando CTIM: Ciencia del verano (En Español, En persona)

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library

Program Type:

Science & Technology (STEM), En español

Age Group:

Kids, Elementary School

Todos son bienvenidos. El programa se llevará a cabo en español.
All are welcome. The program will be held in Spanish.

¡Únete a nosotros para realizar diversas actividades científicas relacionadas con el verano!

Register Now

Registration Required

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Room: Horizon Room

Age Group: Kids, Elementary School

Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM), En español

Registration Required

Event Details:

Todos son bienvenidos. El programa se llevará a cabo en español.
All are welcome. The program will be held in Spanish.

¡Únete a nosotros para realizar diversas actividades científicas relacionadas con el verano!

Family STEM Time (In-Person)

Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library

Program Type:

Science & Technology (STEM)

Age Group:

Kids, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Family

Drop in any time between 2-4 p.m. to spend some quality family time exploring different STEM concepts with the help of educational toy kits. Work together to learn about magnets, circuits, robots, gears and more!

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Room: Create & Learn Center

Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Family

Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)

Registration Required

Event Details:

Drop in any time between 2-4 p.m. to spend some quality family time exploring different STEM concepts with the help of educational toy kits. Work together to learn about magnets, circuits, robots, gears and more!

Explorando CTIM: Terremoto en la biblióteca (En Español, En persona)

Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library

Program Type:

Science & Technology (STEM), En español

Age Group:

Elementary School, Middle School

Todos son bienvenidos. El programa se llevará a cabo en español.
All are welcome. The program will be held in Spanish.

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Room: Combined Meeting Room

Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School

Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM), En español

Registration Required

Event Details:

Todos son bienvenidos. El programa se llevará a cabo en español.
All are welcome. The program will be held in Spanish.

Spice of the Month Kit: Hot Paprika (Adults)

All Day

Carol Stream Public Library

Program Type:

Cooking, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)

Age Group:

Adults

Spice of the Month kits will be available at the Adult Services Desk on a first come, first served basis starting on the third Monday of each month. Supplies are limited, so please request one per household, and no advanced requests can be taken.

View Details

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Age Group: Adults

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

Event Details:

Spice of the Month kits will be available at the Adult Services Desk on a first come, first served basis starting on the third Monday of each month. Supplies are limited, so please request one per household, and no advanced requests can be taken.

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.

CSPL Kit: Galaxy Chalk Pastel Art (Preschool)

07/21/2025 @ 9:00am to 07/26/2025 @ 5:00pm

Carol Stream Public Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Preschool

Celebrate Space Exploration by creating your own pastel chalk galaxy!

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Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library

Age Group: Preschool

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

Event Details:

Celebrate Space Exploration by creating your own pastel chalk galaxy!

Rain Boot Planter (In-Person)

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

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 July 1.

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.

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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 July 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.

Rain Boot Planter (In-Person)

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

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 July 1.

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.

View Details

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 July 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.

Rain Boot Planter (In-Person)

Thursday, July 24, 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 July 1.

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.

View Details

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 July 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.

Caregiver and child creating a letter garden art piece with letter stickers and letter stamps.

Hands-on Learning: Letters (In-Person)

Tuesday, July 29, 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--letters--in a tactile, fun way! For ages 2-6, with caregiver.

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

View Details

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--letters--in a tactile, fun way! For ages 2-6, with caregiver.

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

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!

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.

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