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Middle School Meetup Movie: A Charlie Brown Christmas (In-Person)

3:15pm–5:00pm
Teens, Middle School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Entertainment, Movies
Event Details:

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

At this meetup we will be watching the holiday classic A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Yuletide YouTube Singalong (In-Person)

5:00pm–6:00pm
Kids, Middle School, Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy evening filled with delicious hot chocolate, cookies and the joyful sounds of Christmas carols! Gather the whole family and sing along to your favorite holiday classics as we celebrate the season together.

Youth Services Book Club Party (In-Person)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Book Clubs, Parties & Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all Page Turners, Smart Cookie and One More Chapter participants. This party is for you. Join Mr. Steve and Ms. Sam for a fun-filled time to celebrate the year we've had and pick up your first book for 2026.

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.

Homeschool Hangout: Hot Cocoa and Board Games (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.

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

Accessorize A Vision Board (In-Person)

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens, Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to turn your dreams into something you can see? In this fun and creative workshop, you’ll design your own vision board filled with your goals, passions and future plans. 

Reusable Fabric Handwarmers (In-Person)

4:00pm–5:30pm
Middle School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sew your own reusable hand warmer for a more enjoyable winter.

We will be making handwarmers that you can microwave and enjoy having toasty hands in the middle of winter.

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.

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.

Young Cooks with Chef Tony (Grades 4-8, In-Person)

4:00pm–5:30pm
Elementary School, Middle School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Young Chefs, come be a part of this interactive cooking demonstration where Tony will cook, with your assistance to make delicious food for everyone to taste. 

Grades 4-8

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.

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