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A paper ornament decorated with paint chips to create a color wheel.

CSPL Kit: Color Wheel Ornament (Preschool)

12/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/06/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool

Practice your colors while getting into the holiday spirit!

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

Practice your colors while getting into the holiday spirit!

Picture Frame

Take & Make: Christmas Character Picture Frame (Adults)

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 Monday, December 15. 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 Monday, December 15. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per adult patron. 

student studying

High School Study Zone (In-Person)

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program
Age Group:
High School

The Create & Learn Center in the Library will be available as a study space for high school students during Glenbard North Finals Week, Monday through Thursday, from 4-8 p.m. each day.

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

The Create & Learn Center in the Library will be available as a study space for high school students during Glenbard North Finals Week, Monday through Thursday, from 4-8 p.m. each day.

student studying

High School Study Zone (In-Person)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program
Age Group:
High School

The Create & Learn Center in the Library will be available as a study space for high school students during Glenbard North Finals Week, Monday through Thursday, from 4-8 p.m. each day.

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

The Create & Learn Center in the Library will be available as a study space for high school students during Glenbard North Finals Week, Monday through Thursday, from 4-8 p.m. each day.

student studying

High School Study Zone (In-Person)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program
Age Group:
High School

The Create & Learn Center in the Library will be available as a study space for high school students during Glenbard North Finals Week, Monday through Thursday, from 4-8 p.m. each day.

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

The Create & Learn Center in the Library will be available as a study space for high school students during Glenbard North Finals Week, Monday through Thursday, from 4-8 p.m. each day.

student studying

High School Study Zone (In-Person)

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program
Age Group:
High School

The Create & Learn Center in the Library will be available as a study space for high school students during Glenbard North Finals Week, Monday through Thursday, from 4-8 p.m. each day.

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

The Create & Learn Center in the Library will be available as a study space for high school students during Glenbard North Finals Week, Monday through Thursday, from 4-8 p.m. each day.

Lego Frame

LEGO Club (In-Person)

Sunday, December 28, 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.

 

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.

 

Snowflake

Take & Make: DIY 3D Snowflake (Adults)

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 Monday, December 29. 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 Monday, December 29. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per adult patron. 

Paper Flower

Take & Make: Paper Flower Gift Topper (Adults)

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 Friday, January 2. 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 Friday, January 2. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per adult patron. 

pig

Smart Cookie Book Club: The Christmas Pig (In-Person)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Passive Program, Reading programs
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Smart Cookie Book Club:

Smart Cookies love to read and talk about books! Sign up at the Youth Services Desk to receive your free copy of this month’s book. There will be cookies!

Join the Smart Cookies book club this month to read The Christmas Pig by J.K. Rowling. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Book Clubs, Passive Program, Reading programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Smart Cookie Book Club

Smart Cookies love to read and talk about books! Sign up at the Youth Services Desk to receive your free copy of this month’s book. There will be cookies!

Join the Smart Cookies book club this month to read The Christmas Pig by J.K. Rowling. 

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.

Little boy playing the Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Challenge

CSPL Kit: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Challenge (Preschool)

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, Preschool

The challenge is to build a tree and balance as many letters as possible on the top of the tree.

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

The challenge is to build a tree and balance as many letters as possible on the top of the tree.

Igloo

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.

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.

Binge Box

Winter Binge Boxes (High Schoolers & Adults)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Passive Program, Reading programs
Age Group:
High School, Adults

A Binge Box is a box full of books hand-selected for you by our librarians, plus treats and small gifts to brighten your day.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Passive Program, Reading programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

A Binge Box is a box full of books hand-selected for you by our librarians, plus treats and small gifts to brighten your day.

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.

Lego Frame

LEGO Club (In-Person)

Sunday, February 15, 2026 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.

 

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.

 

CSPL Kit: Newspaper Polar Bear (Preschool)

02/16/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/21/2026 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool

Make headlines with this cute polar bear craft!

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

Make headlines with this cute polar bear craft!

Bud

Smart Cookie Book Club: Bud, Not Buddy (In-Person)

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Discovery Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Passive Program, Reading programs
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Smart Cookie Book Club:

Smart Cookies love to read and talk about books! Sign up at the Youth Services Desk to receive your free copy of this month’s book. There will be cookies!

Join the Smart Cookies book club this month to read Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis. 

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

Smart Cookie Book Club

Smart Cookies love to read and talk about books! Sign up at the Youth Services Desk to receive your free copy of this month’s book. There will be cookies!

Join the Smart Cookies book club this month to read Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis. 

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.