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Arabic Storytime (In-Person)

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: EDI, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Storytimes

Join us for a fun time with stories, rhymes, and songs.

Arabic Storytime is suitable for families who speak Arabic in the home as well as families interested in learning or improving on a new language. Enjoy all your favorite stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts in this half-hour of educational fun.

Encanto Experience (In-Person)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Parties & Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience crafts, snacks, and other activities as we watch Encanto together!

For all ages.

Hands-on Learning: Letters (In-Person)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
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.

CSPL Kit: Fish Pom-Pom Shooter (Grades K-5)

08/04/2025 @ 9:00am - 08/09/2025 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Event Details:

Celebrate the remaining summer weather by creating your own fish Pom-Pom Shooter out of sliced pool noodles and pipe cleaners.

CSPL Kit: Musical Scarf & Shaker Egg (Preschool)

08/04/2025 @ 9:00am - 08/09/2025 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
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!

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

9:30am - 10:15am
Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will share wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow the storytime. 

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

9:30am - 10:15am
Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will be sharing wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. Stay to play and socialize and to connect with other caregivers.

Social Services Hours (Bi-lingual, In-Person)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Study Room B
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Drop-in and meet your local social worker and connect with services that meet your needs. Learn what is available to residents.

Terrific 2s and 3s (In-Person)

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to shake, rattle and read! We'll enjoy rhythmic stories and songs that may cause some bouncing of your own! Let's shake those wiggles out!

Preschool Pals (In-Person)

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Preschool
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a live storytime to dance, sing, read and play. 

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for an all-ages storytime featuring stories, music and movement.

Itty Bitty Book Fun (In-Person)

10:00am - 11:30am
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover new picture books and see old favorites in a new way with art and craft projects. For ages 3-8, with caregiver. 

Drop in anytime from 10:00-11:30 to create with your child.

Encuentro bilingüe (Bilingual, En persona)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, EDI, Storytimes, 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.

LEGO Club (In-Person)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Family
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.

 

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

9:30am - 10:15am
Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will share wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow the storytime. 

Music & Me (In-Person, Ages 3-6)

3:45pm - 4:15pm
Kids, Preschool
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Carol Streamers, get ready to rock! Professional musician and instructor Michael Twietmeyer will be setting up shop to teach the fundamentals of music.

Music & Me (In-Person, Grades K-2)

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Kids, Elementary School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Carol Streamers, get ready to rock! 

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

9:30am - 10:15am
Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will be sharing wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. Stay to play and socialize and to connect with other caregivers.

Lunch y Loteria (Bilingual, En persona)

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Kids, Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Games, 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.

Terrific 2s and 3s (In-Person)

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to shake, rattle and read! We'll enjoy rhythmic stories and songs that may cause some bouncing of your own! Let's shake those wiggles out!

Preschool Pals (In-Person)

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Preschool
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a live storytime to dance, sing, read and play. 

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for an all-ages storytime featuring stories, music and movement. For families with children ages birth to six.

Yoga Storytime (In-Person)

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

An interactive storytime that pairs that pairs gentle movement with themed and social-emotional learning books and active songs. For ages 3-6, with caregiver. 

Lectura familiar en español (En español, En persona)

11:00am - 11:45am
Kids, Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Crafts, EDI, Storytimes, 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.