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Zumba (In-Person)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get moving in this hour-long, high-intensity cardio workout. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Bottled water will be provided.

Summer Reading Art Zone (Everyone, Drop-In)

All Day
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle 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, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Passive Program, Reading programs
Event Details:

Drop by the Create & Learn Center and explore art stations to celebrate the start of Summer Reading 2025: Color Your World. Pick up a reading log while you’re here!

Caregiver Cafe: Baby Sign Language (In-Person)

11:00am - 12:30pm
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Caregiver Café is a quarterly series with topics relevant to parents and other caregivers of young children, especially under age three.

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.

Summer Reading Kick-Off (In-Person)

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Library Event
Event Details:

The Library, in partnership with the College of DuPage, invites you to the unveiling of our new Hokusai-inspired murals. Kick off Summer Reading by exploring how Carol Stream landmarks are woven into this unique art style

Take & Make: Rainbow Friendship Bracelet (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. 

Take & Make: Yarn Wrapped Rainbow (Adult)

All Day
Adults
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
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 adult patron. 

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.

 

Volunteer Craft Kit for Teens

All Day
Teens
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Outreach, Passive Program
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.

College of DuPage ELA Class Testing (In-Person)

9:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: EDI, Outreach
Event Details:

The College of DuPage and Carol Stream Public Library will offer FREE English Language Learning classes at the library.

CSPL Kit: Rainbow Fun (Preschool)

06/02/2025 @ 9:00am - 06/07/2025 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Preschool
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Make & Take
Event Details:

This toddler rainbow craft is an example of how you can teach color recognition in a fun, hands-on way.

CSPL Kit: Wave Art (Grades K-5)

06/02/2025 @ 9:00am - 06/07/2025 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Event Details:

Color our world by creating a recreation of Hokusai's most famous painting, The Wave, made from torn strips of paper.

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 share wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow the storytime. 

Summer Volunteer Program (In-Person)

10:00am - 12:00pm
High School
Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Discovery Room
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Crafts, Outreach
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to spend your summer? Boost your college applications while you make new friends, and give back to your community by joining the Carol Stream Public Library Summer Volunteer Program!

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 Gaming (In-Person)

1:45pm - 3:30pm
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

Tweens Can Cook: Raspberry-Lemon Scones (Online)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Zoom (Youth programs)
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the master chefs from The Kids' Table as they instruct tweens in the fine art of creating Raspberry-Lemon Scones.

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.

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. Stay to play and socialize and to connect with other caregivers.

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.

Summer Volunteer Program (In-Person)

10:00am - 12:00pm
High School
Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Crafts, Outreach
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to spend your summer? Boost your college applications while you make new friends, and give back to your community by joining the Carol Stream Public Library Summer Volunteer Program!

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.

Tots Can Cook: Strawberry Shortcake (Online)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids, Preschool
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Zoom (Youth programs)
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the master chefs from The Kids' Table as they instruct preschoolers in the fine art of creating Strawberry Shortcake.

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.

Terrific 2s and 3s (In-Person)

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to shake, rattle and read! We'll enjoy rhythmic stories and songs that may cause some bouncing of your own! Let's shake those wiggles out!

Preschool Pals (In-Person)

10:30am - 11:00am
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. 

Father's Day Mug Sublimation Craft (In-Person, Grades 5-8)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Elementary School, Middle School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come with your creative ideas and leave with a wonderful Father's Day gift. We will be coloring a piece of paper with infusible ink and transferring it to a mug. 

Father's Day Mug Sublimation Craft (In-Person, Grades 1-4)

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Elementary School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come with your creative ideas and leave with a wonderful Father's Day gift. We will be coloring a piece of paper with infusible ink and transferring it to a mug. The image will not wash off and the mug is dishwasher and microwave safe.

History of Carol Stream (In-Person)

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Outreach
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know Carol Stream is often mistakenly thought to be named after a minor waterway, but the truth is it’s named after the daughter of the village's founder, Jay Stream.