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Take & Make: Mason Jar Leaf Lantern (Adult)

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 the first of each month. 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 the first of each month. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per adult patron. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Volunteer Craft Kit for Teens

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Outreach, Passive Program
Age Group:
Teens

Get creative and give back to the community. Pick up a Volunteer Craft Kit starting on the first Monday of each month. Complete the crafts and return the kit by the end of the month to receive one hour of community service credit.

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Outreach, Passive Program
Event Details:

Get creative and give back to the community. Pick up a Volunteer Craft Kit starting on the first Monday of each month. Complete the crafts and return the kit by the end of the month to receive one hour of community service credit.

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

Smart Cookie Book Club: I Survived: The Attacks of 9/11/2001 (In-Person)

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Discovery Room at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Passive Program
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!

On the day that shocks the world, one boy just wants to find his family. After Lucas's parents decide that football is too dangerous he decides that he has to talk to his biggest fan, his dads best friend, Uncle Benny.

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

On the day that shocks the world, one boy just wants to find his family. After Lucas's parents decide that football is too dangerous he decides that he has to talk to his biggest fan, his dads best friend, Uncle Benny.

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 "Adults" group

Spice of the Month Kit: Green Tomato and Coriander 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. Available while supplies last. Restricted to one per household. 

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. Available while supplies last. Restricted to one per household. 

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 "Preschool" group

CSPL Kit: Tear Art Fall Wreath (Preschool)

09/15/2025 @ 9:00am to 09/20/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool

Make a fun fall wreath to celebrate the changing of the seasons!

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

Make a fun fall wreath to celebrate the changing of the seasons!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Hispanic Heritage Month Interactive Display (All Month)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, History, Passive Program
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Celebrate the vibrant art of Latin America! Collaborate on a themed puzzle and decorate a butterfly to add to our wall to create a bright and colorful community display.

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, History, Passive Program
Event Details:

Celebrate the vibrant art of Latin America! Collaborate on a themed puzzle and decorate a butterfly to add to our wall to create a bright and colorful community display.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Take & Make: Halloween Sign (Adult)

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 the first of each month. 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 the first of each month. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per adult patron. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Día de los Muertos Interactive Display (10/5-11/2, In-Person)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
EDI, Entertainment, Passive Program
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone

Patrons are invited to participate in this display by contributing the names, memories, photos, or small mementos of their deceased loved ones.

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: EDI, Entertainment, Passive Program
Event Details:

Patrons are invited to participate in this display by contributing the names, memories, photos, or small mementos of their deceased loved ones.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Volunteer Craft Kit for Teens

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Outreach, Passive Program
Age Group:
Teens

Get creative and give back to the community. Pick up a Volunteer Craft Kit starting on the first Monday of each month. Complete the crafts and return the kit by the end of the month to receive one hour of community service credit.

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Outreach, Passive Program
Event Details:

Get creative and give back to the community. Pick up a Volunteer Craft Kit starting on the first Monday of each month. Complete the crafts and return the kit by the end of the month to receive one hour of community service credit.

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

CSPL Kit: Jack-o-Lantern Suncatcher (Preschool)

10/06/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/11/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool

Using contact and tissue paper make a pumpkin suncatcher and leave it up as a decoration for Halloween and Thanksgiving.

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

Using contact and tissue paper make a pumpkin suncatcher and leave it up as a decoration for Halloween and Thanksgiving.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spice of the Month Kit: Smoked Lemon Salt (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. Available while supplies last. Restricted to one per household. 

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. Available while supplies last. Restricted to one per household. 

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 "Preschool" group

CSPL Kit: Thumbkin Patch Fingerpainting (Preschool)

10/20/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/25/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool

Use the provided finger paint to add thumbkins to the patch! 

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

Use the provided finger paint to add thumbkins to the patch! 

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

Smart Cookie Book Club: The Haunted Library (In-Person)

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Create & Learn Center at Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Passive Program
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 Haunted Library, Book 1. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Book Clubs, Passive Program
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 Haunted Library, Book 1. 

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 "Adults" group

Take & Make: Gratitude Jar (Adult)

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 the first of each month. 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 the first of each month. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per adult patron. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

POW/MIA Missing Man Table (November 3-28)

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Passive Program
Age Group:
Adults

A POW/MIA Missing Man Table on loan from the Warrenville VFW Post 8081 will be hosted at the Library in our Adult Services Department throughout the month of November.

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

A POW/MIA Missing Man Table on loan from the Warrenville VFW Post 8081 will be hosted at the Library in our Adult Services Department throughout the month of November.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Volunteer Craft Kit for Teens

All Day
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Outreach, Passive Program
Age Group:
Teens

Get creative and give back to the community. Pick up a Volunteer Craft Kit starting on the first Monday of each month. Complete the crafts and return the kit by the end of the month to receive one hour of community service credit.

Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Outreach, Passive Program
Event Details:

Get creative and give back to the community. Pick up a Volunteer Craft Kit starting on the first Monday of each month. Complete the crafts and return the kit by the end of the month to receive one hour of community service credit.

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

CSPL Kit: Triceratops Mask (Preschool)

11/03/2025 @ 9:00am to 11/08/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool

Dinovember is here! Dinosaur fans will have a roaring good time transforming a paper plate into a Triceratops mask.

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

Dinovember is here! Dinosaur fans will have a roaring good time transforming a paper plate into a Triceratops mask.

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

Fall 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spice of the Month Kit: Smoked Ginger (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.

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.

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

CSPL Kit: Hibernating Bear (Preschool)

11/17/2025 @ 9:00am to 11/22/2025 @ 5:00pm
Carol Stream Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool

Build a cozy home for a hibernating bear!

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

Build a cozy home for a hibernating bear!