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Super Simple Spanish: Days & Months (In-Person)

4:00pm–5:00pm
High School, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Language Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults and high schoolers are welcome to join us for short and simple learning activities lead by CSPL Librarians Crystal and Jessica to brush up on common Spanish vocabulary.

One More Chapter: Escape at 10,000 Feet (In-Person)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Middle School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to discuss this unsolved mystery in the book, Escape at 10,000 Feet.

Let's Sew Together: Six Pocket Bag (In-Person)

2:00pm–4:00pm
High School, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on January 2nd.

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! 

Take & Make: Heart Suncatcher (High School)

All Day
High School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
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 high schooler. 

Middle School Meetup: Kahoot! Trivia (In-Person)

3:15pm–4:30pm
Teens, Middle School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your friends to this fun hangout featuring a different activity at each scheduled meetup!

No registration required!

Grades: 6-8 

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.

Chess Club (In-Person)

3:30pm–5:30pm
Elementary School, Middle School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a two-hour session of open play chess. All skill levels are welcome to play. There will be no formal instruction given, but Mr. Steve will be on hand to answer any chess related questions.

Grades 3-8

College of DuPage Great Read: Connecting Shakespeare to Modern Day (In-Person)

7:00pm–8:30pm
High School, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, History, Outreach
Registration Required
Event Details:

The College of DuPage begins its second year of the Great Read Series, and for 2025-2026, the book choice will be the Foul Lady Fortune by Chl

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.

After School Art (In-Person)

3:15pm–4:30pm
Middle School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Event Details:

Drop by after school on the first and third Fridays of the month to enjoy some relaxing and creative time with your friends. All instructions and supplies are provided by the Library. No registration required.

Crafting for a Cause (In-Person)

10:00am–12:00pm
High School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Study Room B
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Outreach
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to help out your community? Work together and give back by joining the Library's Crafting for a Cause Program! This program is open to high schoolers.

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.

Diamond Painting (In-Person)

1:00pm–2:30pm
High School, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders ages 16+ on January 2nd.  

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time, just click "add another" or ask us for assistance.

Super Simple Spanish: Family (In-Person)

4:00pm–5:00pm
High School, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Language Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults and high schoolers are welcome to join us for short and simple learning activities led by CSPL Librarians Crystal and Jessica to brush up on common Spanish vocabulary.

This series will be offered every other Tuesday at 4 p.m.

Crafting for a Cause (In-Person)

4:00pm–6:00pm
High School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Outreach
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to help out your community? Work together and give back by joining the Library's Crafting for a Cause Program! This program is open to high schoolers.

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.

Winter Binge Boxes (High Schoolers & Adults)

All Day
High School, Adults
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.

Social Services Hours (In-Person)

3:00pm–5:00pm
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.

After School Art (In-Person)

3:15pm–4:30pm
Middle School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Event Details:

Drop by after school on the first and third Fridays of the month to enjoy some relaxing and creative time with your friends. All instructions and supplies are provided by the Library. No registration required.

Donuts & Dice (In-Person)

10:30am–12:30pm
High School, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game! We will be playing Harmonies in January and February. There will be a variety of board games on hand from classics to newest favorites. Instruction, games and snacks will be provided. 

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.

Middle School Meetup: Video Games (In-Person)

3:15pm–4:30pm
Teens, Middle School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Bring your friends to this weekly hangout featuring a different activity at each meetup! 

No Registration Required! 

Grades 6-8 

Super Simple Spanish: Around the House (In-Person)

4:00pm–5:00pm
High School, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Language Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults and high schoolers are welcome to join us for short and simple learning activities led by CSPL Librarians Crystal and Jessica to brush up on common Spanish vocabulary.

College of DuPage Great Read: Foul Lady Fortune Book Discussion (In-Person)

6:30pm–7:30pm
High School, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Outreach
Registration Required
Event Details:

The College of DuPage Great Read Series book choice for 2025-2026 is Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong.

Take & Make: Felt Keychain (High School)

All Day
High School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
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 high schooler.