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Celebracción de día de las velitas (Bilingual,, En persona)

2:00pm–2:45pm
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: Crafts, EDI, En español
Registration Required
Event Details:

All are welcome. This program will be bilingual.               

Todos son bienvenidos. El programa será bilingüe.

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. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.  

Sensory Series: Penguin Winter Wonderland (In-Person)

4:00pm–4:30pm
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's explore all things that are fun to squish, squeeze and shape. This month, we're bringing out homemade snow for half an hour of fun sensory activities.

Buying a Computer (In-Person)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Feel lost at the computer store? This class will tell you everything you need to know to choose the right computer for your needs.

DIY Wood Train Engine (In-Person)

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Monday, December 1. 

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

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

This class is anticipated to be very popular, so multiple sessions are offered.  Please register for only one session.

Storytime for Little Ones (In-Person)

10:30am–11:15am
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. An opportunity for free play and discussion will follow.  

Puzzle Presents (Grades: PreK-2nd, In-Person)

4:30pm–5:15pm
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Registration Required
Event Details:

Puzzled about that last-minute gift? Stop by the Library, grab some hot cocoa and create and design your own jigsaw puzzle for your sibling, your bestie or yourself.

DIY Wood Train Engine (In-Person)

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Monday, December 1. 

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

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

This class is anticipated to be very popular, so multiple sessions are offered.  Please register for only one session.

Puzzle Presents (Grades 3-5, In-Person)

5:30pm–6:15pm
Kids, Elementary School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Registration Required
Event Details:

Puzzled about that last-minute gift? Stop by the Library, grab some hot cocoa and create and design your own jigsaw puzzle for your sibling, your bestie or yourself.

DIY Wood Train Engine (In-Person)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Monday, December 1. 

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

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

This class is anticipated to be very popular, so multiple sessions are offered.  Please register for only one session.

Preschool Pals (In-Person)

10:00am–10:30am
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. 

500 Piece Puzzle Challenge (In-Person)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Elementary School, Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Games, Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Race: The Library will provide copies of the same 500-piece puzzle. Bring your team (up to 5 people with only 2 adults per team) to race against competitors and win prizes.

Painting with Pinot's Palette (In-Person)

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Monday, December 1. 

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

Storytime Jamboree (In-Person)

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Crafting for a Cause (In-Person)

4:00pm–6:00pm
High School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
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.

Escape From Puzzle Mania (In-Person)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Elementary School, Teens, Middle School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Games, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Your fellow puzzlers needs your help! It will take a team of clever students and maybe their parents to enter the escape room and solve all of the puzzles for the win. Will you join the team?

Grades: 3-8

Itty Bitty Book Fun (In-Person)

10:00am–11:30am
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 10-11:30 to create with your child.

Cricut Maker: Personalized Gnome Sign (In-Person)

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on December 1. 

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

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

This class is anticipated to be very popular, so multiple sessions are offered.  Please register for only one session.

Meditation Together: Mini Mindfulness Holiday Exercises (In-Person)

10:00am–10:45am
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meditation Together is a club for adults meeting on the second Saturday morning of each month that introduces different relaxation techniques to try with your friends and neighbors.

Encuentro bilingüe (Bilingual, En persona)

11:30am–12:00pm
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, EDI, Storytimes, En español
Registration Required
Event Details:

Todos son bienvenidos. Este programa se llevará a cabo en inglés y español.
All are welcome. This program will be in English and Spanish. 

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.

Swap 'til you Drop: Toys (In-Person)

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden
Registration Required
Event Details:

We cannot take any early items or leftover items.  Please read details below.

Take & Make: Christmas Character Picture Frame (Adults)

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 Monday, December 15. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per adult patron. 

CSPL Kit: Color Resist Winter Hats (Preschool)

12/15/2025 @ 9:00am–12/20/2025 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Preschool
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Draw a warm winter hat, paint it and watch your patterns show through the paint like magic.

CSPL Kit: Rainbow Snow Trees (Grades K-5)

12/15/2025 @ 9:00am–12/20/2025 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Brighten up the dark winter days by creating a picture of beautiful snowy rainbow trees.