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De-Plasticize Your Life (In-Person)

6:00pm–7:30pm
High School, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you ready to kick plastic to the curb? Join us for an engaging and empowering workshop from Chicago Author Melanie Holmes, just in time for Earth Day.

Everyday Heroes: CPR & AED Training Class (In-Person)

1:00pm–3:00pm
Middle School, High School, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outreach
Registration Required
Event Details:

Become an everyday hero through this empowering, interactive opportunity to learn life-saving skills! Participants will learn hands-on CPR, practice with a model AED.

Take & Make: Photo Holder (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. 

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:

Stop by the Library for Free Comic Book Day! Visit the Adult Services desk on Saturday, May 2 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.

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 Carol Stream Public Library Crafting for a Cause Program! This program is open to teens (9th grade - 12th grade).

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–2:00pm
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 April 1st.  

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

Volunteer Craft Kit for Teens

All Day
High School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Outreach
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.

Crafting for a Cause (In-Person)

4:00pm–6:00pm
High School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Discovery Room
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Summer Reading Information (Everyone)

All Day
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Reading programs
Event Details:

May 26 – August 9

WELCOME TO SUMMER READING 2026: PLANT A SEED, READ

Summer Reading Activity Zone (All Day, Everyone, Drop-In)

10:00am–8:00pm
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

Summer Reading is our annual tradition that encourages people of all ages to challenge themselves to read more.  This year our theme is "Plant a Seed, Read."

Summer Reading Activity Zone (All Day, Everyone, Drop-In)

10:00am–8:00pm
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

Summer Reading is our annual tradition that encourages people of all ages to challenge themselves to read more.  This year our theme is "Plant a Seed, Read."

Summer Reading Activity Zone (All Day, Everyone, Drop-In)

10:00am–8:00pm
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

Summer Reading is our annual tradition that encourages people of all ages to challenge themselves to read more.  This year our theme is "Plant a Seed, Read."

Let's Sew Together: Jr. Legal Pad (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 May 1st.