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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.

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! 

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 

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

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.

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.

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 

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

Homeschool Hangout: Lego Challenges (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.

Grades 6-8

Family STEM Time (In-Person)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop in and spend quality family time exploring different STEM concepts. Work together using Library supplied kits to learn about electricity, magnets, circuits, engineering, robots and gears.

Teddys & Boba (Gr. 5-8, In-Person)

3:30pm–4:00pm
Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Parties & Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Too old for a stuffed animal? Never. Come design and build your own teddy bear while enjoying Boba Tea. Your new companion could be with you through some of life’s biggest milestones. All supplies are provided by the Library.

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.

Junta juvenil (En español, En persona)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Middle School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Middle School Area
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Games, En español
Registration Required
Event Details:
Todos son bienvenidos. Este programa se llevará a cabo en español.

One More Chapter: Alone (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 the book, Alone.

After School Art (In-Person)

3:15pm–4:30pm
Middle School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
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.

Grades 6-8

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.

No Registration Required! 

Grades: 6-8 

Junta juvenil (En español, En persona)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Middle School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Middle School Area
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Games, En español
Registration Required
Event Details:
Todos son bienvenidos. Este programa se llevará a cabo en español.

TD3 Innovative Gaming: Minecraft (In-Person)

3:30pm–5:30pm
Middle School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Event Details:

TD3 Innovative Gaming will be returning to the Library to host two hours of Minecraft activities and games! No existing account required, and laptops will be provided. 

Grades 5-8

Homeschool Hangout: Claude Monet-Impressionist Art 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. In March, we will learn about Claude Monet and create Impressionist art projects.

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.

Chess Club (In-Person)

3:30pm–5:00pm
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 one-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

Junta juvenil (En español, En persona)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Middle School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Middle School Area
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Games, En español
Registration Required
Event Details:
Todos son bienvenidos. Este programa se llevará a cabo en español.

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.

Grades 6-8