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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

Minuto para ganar (En español, En persona)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Games, EDI, Entertainment, En español
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Magical Mackinac Island (In-Person)

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

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

Exploring Southern Illinois (In-Person)

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

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.

DIY Drive-In Movie (In-Person, Ages 3-6)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

DIY Drive-In Movie: Cars (In-Person, Grades 2-5)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

Tanya and Friends Musical Ensemble (In-Person)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids, Everyone
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Everyone
Program Type: EDI, Entertainment, History, Parties & Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Freedom Day, 2025 with songstress Tanya Egler and Friends, a soulful musical ensemble. Bring the whole family to this day of recognition, restoration and celebration!

Donuts and Dice (In-Person)

10:30am - 12:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game! We will be playing Hibachi in June and July with a free play day in August.

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.

Juegos de mesa (En español, En persona)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Everyone
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: EDI, Entertainment, En español
Registration Required
Event Details:

Todos son bienvenidos. Este programa se llevará a cabo en español.
All are welcome. This program will be held in 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.

Discover Library Apps, eBooks & More (In-Person)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Movies, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the diverse offerings of library applications available at your fingertips. Whether you’re a tech-savvy book lover, want to stay in the know with digital magazines and newspapers, or wish to challenge yourself to learn a new language.

The Mobile Game Show Experience (In-Person)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

The company that brought you Mobile Room Escape is returning to the Library in this one-hour family program to test your game show skills. Work as a team as you answer trivia, play the Friendly Feud, and spin the Whirl of Riches!

Lotería en familia (En español, En persona)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids, Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: EDI, Entertainment, En español
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

El Mago Magic Show (Bilingual, En Persona)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Parties & Celebrations, 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. 

Una Noche Mágica con Ignacio Reyes

Donuts and Dice (In-Person)

10:30am - 12:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game! We will be playing Hibachi in June and July with a free play day in August.

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.

Encanto Experience (In-Person)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Entertainment, Parties & Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience crafts, snacks, and other activities as we watch Encanto together!

For all ages.

Experiencia de la pelicula Encanto (En español, En persona)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: EDI, Entertainment, Parties & Celebrations, En español
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Lunch y Loteria (Bilingual, En persona)

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Kids, Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Horizon Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Games, EDI, Entertainment, 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.

Donuts and Dice (In-Person)

10:30am - 12:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax with coffee, donuts and a game! We will be playing Hibachi in June and July with a free play day in August.

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 Games

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 

Gamera the Giant Monster 60th Anniversary Retrospective (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Zoom (Adult and Teen programs)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

In 1965 a giant monster turtle named Gamera arose from his frozen tomb in the Arctic Ocean and wreaked havoc on the country of Japan.