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Fancy Feet (In-Person)

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

Got boogie fever? Want to shake a tail feather? Students will learn dance fundamentals, work on their musicality and rhythm, and use their imagination through creative movement with an instructor from Flourish Dance Academy.

Fairy Tale Friday (In-Person)

11:00am–11:30am
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:

This month's special storytime will be all things Fairy Tale! We'll be covering old tales and a new takes on classics.

Science Fiction Day (In-Person)

1:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Parties & Celebrations
Event Details:

Science Fiction lovers and Star Wars fans are invited to meet the 501st Midwest Garrison and others for some intergalactic fun & activities. Photos you will take! 

Science Fiction Day (In-Person)

1:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Middle School Area
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Parties & Celebrations
Event Details:

Science Fiction lovers and Star Wars fans are invited to meet the 501st Midwest Garrison and others for some intergalactic fun & activities. Photos you will take! 

CSPL Kit: Winter Bird Craft (Preschool)

02/02/2026 @ 9:00am–02/07/2026 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Preschool
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Brighten up your winter day by creating a bright red cardinal on a pine tree!

CSPL Kit: Flower Ice Ball (Grades K-5)

02/02/2026 @ 9:00am–02/07/2026 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Create a flower ice ball, and watch it melt afterwards.  

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. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.  

Sensory Series: Cracking Dinosaur Eggs (In-Person)

4:00pm–4:30pm
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's explore all things that are fun to squish, squeeze and shape. This month, we're cracking dinosaur eggs for half an hour of fun sensory activities.

Lotería en familia (En español, En persona)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids, Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: EDI, Entertainment, 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.

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

10:30am–11:15am
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. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.  

Preschool Pals (In-Person)

10:00am–10:30am
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. 

Afternoon Artists: Gustav Klimt (In-Person)

4:30pm–5:15pm
Kids, Elementary School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all Afternoon Artists! Every month, we will feature a special artist to learn their techniques to create unique art of our own.

This month, we will focus on Gustav Klimt

Grades K-3

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:

An all-ages, lively storytime featuring books, music, movement and more! For families with children ages birth to six.

Homeschool Hangout: Valentine's Day Party & Service Project (In-Person)

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids, Middle School, Everyone
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Middle School, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get together to meet other home-schooling families in the community, learn about how the Library can support you, and do some fun activities.

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.

Family Yoga (In-Person)

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School, Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy some family bonding time with a yoga flow, partner poses, games, mindfulness moments, and a craft.

Best suited for ages 3–8, but all 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 be sharing wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.  

Music & Me (In-Person)

3:45pm–4:15pm
Kids, Preschool
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Discovery 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.

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

10:30am–11:15am
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. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.  

Preschool Pals (In-Person)

10:00am–10:30am
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. 

Family Yoga (In-Person)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School, Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a family yoga flow, partner poses, games, mindfulness moments, and a craft.

Best suited for ages 3–8, but all are welcome.

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:

An all-ages, lively storytime featuring books, music, movement and more! For families with children ages birth to six.

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: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Drop in anytime from 10-11:30 a.m. 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.