Upcoming Events

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!

Join us for a live storytime to dance, sing, read and play. 

Calling all chess-letes!

Summer chess is back at the Library! Join us for this seven-week session as Mr. Steve teaches the basics of chess, and provides open play time for those eager to try out their new-found knowledge.

Summer chess is back and in-person!

During the seven-week session, students will compete with each other to determine who will represent Carol Stream at the inter-library chess tournament at the end of the summer.

Popular presenter Nancy McCully returns for a guided tour of Mackinac Island, the land of ferry boats, forts, fudge and family fun. See the many lighthouses that guided ships through the Straits of Mackinac, visit the forts that housed missio

An all-ages, lively storytime featuring books, music, movement, and more! For families with children ages birth to six.

This month, we will be discussing Out of My Dreams, the third book in the Out of My Mind series by Sharon M. Draper.

Illinois traveler John Kokoris will share secrets to a successful visit to Shawnee National Forest, including landmarks, lodging, food and share a bit of the region's fascinating history.

Discover new picture books and see old favorites in a fresh way with art and craft projects. For ages 3-8, with caregiver. 

Drop in anytime from 10:00-11:30 to create with your child.

Calling all artists! This summer, let's learn all about different artists and their artistic styles.

Every session will focus on a different artist/movement and will include a hands-on tutorial.

Introducing a new monthly series for adults, Meditation Together invites you to explore fun and simple relaxation techniques with your friends and neighbors.  

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

Beep beep! Drive on into the Library to decorate your very own cardboard box convertible, then settle in to watch a short movie with us.

For ages 3-6.

Pit stop! Drive on into the Library to decorate your very own cardboard box race car as you watch the Disney movie Cars.

For grades 2-5.

Come and join our Book Club’s tour through time. This month we will be reading Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. Ask for a copy of the book at the Adult Reference Desk.

We will be sharing wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. Stay to play and socialize and to connect with other caregivers.

Got boogie fever? Want to shake a tail feather? Students will learn dance fundamentals, work on their musicality and rhythm, and use their imagination through creative movement with an instructor from Flourish Dance Academy.

Calling all chess-letes!

Summer chess is back at the Library! Join us for this seven-week session as Mr. Steve teaches the basics of chess, and provides open play time for those eager to try out their new-found knowledge.

Drop-in and meet your local social worker and connect with services that meet your needs. Learn what is available to residents.

Summer chess is back and in-person!

During the seven-week session, students will compete with each other to determine who will represent Carol Stream at the inter-library chess tournament at the end of the summer.