This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Preschool" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jan 19 - 24 2026 CSPL Kit: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Challenge (Preschool) 01/19/2026 @ 9:00am–01/24/2026 @ 5:00pm Kids, Preschool 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Jan 19 - 24 2026 CSPL Kit: Marshmallow Igloo (Grades K-5) 01/19/2026 @ 9:00am–01/24/2026 @ 5:00pm Kids, Elementary School 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group League of Women Voters (In-Person) Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm Lobby at Carol Stream Public Library Program Type: Passive Program Age Group: Adults The League of Women Voters will host a table in the Library Lobby and will sharing information on voter registration and accessing sample ballots. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 3 2026 Tue League of Women Voters (In-Person) 3:00pm–6:00pm Adults Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Adults Program Type: Passive Program Event Details: The League of Women Voters will host a table in the Library Lobby and will sharing information on voter registration and accessing sample ballots.
This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 15 2026 Sun Winter Binge Boxes (High Schoolers & Adults) All Day High School, Adults 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Family" group 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Family" group Feb 15 2026 Sun LEGO Club (In-Person) 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids, Family 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Preschool" group 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! View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Feb 16 - 21 2026 CSPL Kit: Newspaper Polar Bear (Preschool) 02/16/2026 @ 9:00am–02/21/2026 @ 5:00pm Kids, Preschool 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!
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Preschool" group CSPL Kit: Ladybug Stones (Preschool) 03/02/2026 @ 9:00am to 03/07/2026 @ 5:00pm Carol Stream Public Library Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM) Age Group: Kids, Preschool Make ladybugs to decorate your potted plants, windowsill or covered outside spaces. A rock, tissue paper, Mod Podge and a couple googly eyes is all you need to make this project come to life. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Mar 2 - 7 2026 CSPL Kit: Ladybug Stones (Preschool) 03/02/2026 @ 9:00am–03/07/2026 @ 5:00pm Kids, Preschool Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library Age Group: Kids, Preschool Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM) Event Details: Make ladybugs to decorate your potted plants, windowsill or covered outside spaces. A rock, tissue paper, Mod Podge and a couple googly eyes is all you need to make this project come to life.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group CSPL Kit: Button Trees (Grades K-5) 03/16/2026 @ 9:00am to 03/21/2026 @ 5:00pm Carol Stream Public Library Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM) Age Group: Kids, Elementary School Just in time for spring, we will be crafting our very own Button Tree!Hot glue may be needed for this project. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Mar 16 - 21 2026 CSPL Kit: Button Trees (Grades K-5) 03/16/2026 @ 9:00am–03/21/2026 @ 5:00pm Kids, Elementary School Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library Age Group: Kids, Elementary School Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM) Event Details: Just in time for spring, we will be crafting our very own Button Tree!Hot glue may be needed for this project.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Preschool" group CSPL Kit: Shamrock Textured Collage (Preschool) 03/16/2026 @ 9:00am to 03/21/2026 @ 5:00pm Carol Stream Public Library Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM) Age Group: Kids, Preschool Explore different textures and the color green as you decorate a shamrock for St. Patrick's Day. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Mar 16 - 21 2026 CSPL Kit: Shamrock Textured Collage (Preschool) 03/16/2026 @ 9:00am–03/21/2026 @ 5:00pm Kids, Preschool Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library Age Group: Kids, Preschool Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM) Event Details: Explore different textures and the color green as you decorate a shamrock for St. Patrick's Day.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Preschool" group CSPL Kit: Animal Puppets (Preschool) 04/06/2026 @ 9:00am to 04/11/2026 @ 5:00pm Carol Stream Public Library Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM) Age Group: Kids, Preschool Color your own animal puppets and exercise creative play and learning about animals at the same time. Practice making animal sounds, counting, and making up songs! The sky's the limit! View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Apr 6 - 11 2026 CSPL Kit: Animal Puppets (Preschool) 04/06/2026 @ 9:00am–04/11/2026 @ 5:00pm Kids, Preschool Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library Age Group: Kids, Preschool Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM) Event Details: Color your own animal puppets and exercise creative play and learning about animals at the same time. Practice making animal sounds, counting, and making up songs! The sky's the limit!
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group CSPL Kit: Paper Potted Orchid (Grades K-5) 04/06/2026 @ 9:00am to 04/11/2026 @ 5:00pm Carol Stream Public Library Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM) Age Group: Kids, Elementary School Behold, as your paper orchid blossoms before your very eyes! Ideal for assembly and decoration at home, tend to the tender petals of this charming craft to celebrate the coming of the spring and, with it, all the flowers in bloom. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Apr 6 - 11 2026 CSPL Kit: Paper Potted Orchid (Grades K-5) 04/06/2026 @ 9:00am–04/11/2026 @ 5:00pm Kids, Elementary School Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library Age Group: Kids, Elementary School Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM) Event Details: Behold, as your paper orchid blossoms before your very eyes! Ideal for assembly and decoration at home, tend to the tender petals of this charming craft to celebrate the coming of the spring and, with it, all the flowers in bloom.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Family" group LEGO Club (In-Person) Sunday, April 12, 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Family" group Apr 12 2026 Sun LEGO Club (In-Person) 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids, Family 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group CSPL Kit: Cress Head (Grades K-5) 04/20/2026 @ 9:00am to 04/25/2026 @ 5:00pm Carol Stream Public Library Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM) Age Group: Kids, Elementary School Start of the Spring with this Cress Head activity! View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Apr 20 - 25 2026 CSPL Kit: Cress Head (Grades K-5) 04/20/2026 @ 9:00am–04/25/2026 @ 5:00pm Kids, Elementary School Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library Age Group: Kids, Elementary School Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM) Event Details: Start of the Spring with this Cress Head activity!
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Preschool" group CSPL Kit: Tissue Paper Tulip (Preschool) 04/20/2026 @ 9:00am to 04/25/2026 @ 5:00pm Carol Stream Public Library Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM) Age Group: Kids, Preschool Create a beautiful spring tulip using glue and tissue paper! View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Apr 20 - 25 2026 CSPL Kit: Tissue Paper Tulip (Preschool) 04/20/2026 @ 9:00am–04/25/2026 @ 5:00pm Kids, Preschool Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library Age Group: Kids, Preschool Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM) Event Details: Create a beautiful spring tulip using glue and tissue paper!
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Apr-May 2026 Shhh! Don't Tell Mom! (Take & Make for kids) All Day 4/21–5/8 Kids, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School 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 "Adults" group Take & Make: Bunny Craft (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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 1 2026 Fri Take & Make: Bunny Craft (Adult) All Day Adults 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 "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Free Comic Book Day (Everyone, Drop-In) All Day Lobby at Carol Stream Public Library Program Type: Crafts, Passive Program Age Group: Kids, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone May 2nd is Free Comic Book Day! Visit the Adult Services desk Saturday, May 2nd between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. to pick up a free comic book. Get creative and make your own comic with available comic book printouts to take home. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group May 3 2026 Sun Free Comic Book Day (Everyone, Drop-In) All Day Kids, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Kids, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Passive Program Event Details: May 2nd is Free Comic Book Day! Visit the Adult Services desk Saturday, May 2nd between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. to pick up a free comic book. Get creative and make your own comic with available comic book printouts to take home.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group CSPL Kit: Superhero Jumping Jacks (Grades K-5) 05/04/2026 @ 9:00am to 05/09/2026 @ 5:00pm Carol Stream Public Library Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM) Age Group: Kids, Elementary School Complete this easy-to-make craft to create your own dancing superhero! A variety of choices in superheroes will be available from Spider-Man, Superman, Wolverine and more! View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group May 4 - 9 2026 CSPL Kit: Superhero Jumping Jacks (Grades K-5) 05/04/2026 @ 9:00am–05/09/2026 @ 5:00pm Kids, Elementary School Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library Age Group: Kids, Elementary School Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM) Event Details: Complete this easy-to-make craft to create your own dancing superhero! A variety of choices in superheroes will be available from Spider-Man, Superman, Wolverine and more!
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group CSPL Kit: Climbing Robot Toy (Grades K-5) 05/18/2026 @ 9:00am to 05/23/2026 @ 5:00pm Carol Stream Public Library Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM) Age Group: Kids, Elementary School Build and decorate your own climbing robot. How high can you make yours climb? View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group May 18 - 23 2026 CSPL Kit: Climbing Robot Toy (Grades K-5) 05/18/2026 @ 9:00am–05/23/2026 @ 5:00pm Kids, Elementary School Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library Age Group: Kids, Elementary School Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM) Event Details: Build and decorate your own climbing robot. How high can you make yours climb?
This event is in the "High School" group High School Study Zone (In-Person) Monday, May 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm 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, May 18th, through Thursday, May 21st, from 1 p.m.-9 p.m. each day. View Details This event is in the "High School" group May 18 2026 Mon High School Study Zone (In-Person) 1:00pm–9:00pm High School 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, May 18th, through Thursday, May 21st, from 1 p.m.-9 p.m. each day.
This event is in the "High School" group High School Study Zone (In-Person) Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm 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, May 18th, through Thursday, May 21st, from 1 p.m.-9 p.m. each day. View Details This event is in the "High School" group May 19 2026 Tue High School Study Zone (In-Person) 1:00pm–9:00pm High School 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, May 18th, through Thursday, May 21st, from 1 p.m.-9 p.m. each day.
This event is in the "High School" group High School Study Zone (In-Person) Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm 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, May 18th, through Thursday, May 21st, from 1 p.m.-9 p.m. each day. View Details This event is in the "High School" group May 20 2026 Wed High School Study Zone (In-Person) 1:00pm–9:00pm High School 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, May 18th, through Thursday, May 21st, from 1 p.m.-9 p.m. each day.
This event is in the "High School" group High School Study Zone (In-Person) Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm 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, May 18th, through Thursday, May 21st, from 1 p.m.-9 p.m. each day. View Details This event is in the "High School" group May 21 2026 Thu High School Study Zone (In-Person) 1:00pm–9:00pm High School 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, May 18th, through Thursday, May 21st, from 1 p.m.-9 p.m. each day.