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This event is in the "Preschool" group

CSPL Kit: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Challenge (Preschool)

01/19/2026 @ 9:00am–01/24/2026 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Preschool
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

The challenge is to build a tree and balance as many letters as possible on the top of the tree.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

CSPL Kit: Marshmallow Igloo (Grades K-5)

01/19/2026 @ 9:00am–01/24/2026 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Bring the winter chill indoors! Construct a magnificent snow and ice structure at your whimsy using marshmallows and glue.

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Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

The League of Women Voters will host a table in the Library Lobby and will sharing information on voter registration and accessing sample ballots. 

This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Passive Program, Reading programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

A Binge Box is a box full of books hand-selected for you by our librarians, plus treats and small gifts to brighten your day.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Family" group

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.

 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

CSPL Kit: Newspaper Polar Bear (Preschool)

02/16/2026 @ 9:00am–02/21/2026 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Preschool
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Make headlines with this cute polar bear craft!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

CSPL Kit: Ladybug Stones (Preschool)

03/02/2026 @ 9:00am–03/07/2026 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Preschool
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Make ladybugs to decorate your potted plants, windowsill or covered outside spaces. A rock, tissue paper, Mod Podge and a couple googly eyes is all you need to make this project come to life.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

CSPL Kit: Button Trees (Grades K-5)

03/16/2026 @ 9:00am–03/21/2026 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Just in time for spring, we will be crafting our very own Button Tree!

Hot glue may be needed for this project.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

CSPL Kit: Shamrock Textured Collage (Preschool)

03/16/2026 @ 9:00am–03/21/2026 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Preschool
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Explore different textures and the color green as you decorate a shamrock for St. Patrick's Day.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

CSPL Kit: Animal Puppets (Preschool)

04/06/2026 @ 9:00am–04/11/2026 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Preschool
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Color your own animal puppets and exercise creative play and learning about animals at the same time. Practice making animal sounds, counting, and making up songs! The sky's the limit!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

CSPL Kit: Paper Potted Orchid (Grades K-5)

04/06/2026 @ 9:00am–04/11/2026 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Behold, as your paper orchid blossoms before your very eyes! Ideal for assembly and decoration at home, tend to the tender petals of this charming craft to celebrate the coming of the spring and, with it, all the flowers in bloom.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Family" group

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.

 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

CSPL Kit: Cress Head (Grades K-5)

04/20/2026 @ 9:00am–04/25/2026 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Start of the Spring with this Cress Head activity! 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

CSPL Kit: Tissue Paper Tulip (Preschool)

04/20/2026 @ 9:00am–04/25/2026 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Preschool
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Preschool
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

 Create a beautiful spring tulip using glue and tissue paper!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Shhh! Don't Tell Mom! (Take & Make for kids)

All Day 4/21–5/8
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Event Details:

Find a grownup (not Mom!) to help create a beautifully decorative box for that special person you want to honor on Mother’s Day. The Library will provide the supplies, you provide the imagination and creativity. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Free Comic Book Day (Everyone, Drop-In)

All Day
Kids, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Passive Program
Event Details:

May 2nd is Free Comic Book Day! Visit the Adult Services desk Saturday, May 2nd between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. to pick up a free comic book. Get creative and make your own comic with available comic book printouts to take home.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

CSPL Kit: Superhero Jumping Jacks (Grades K-5)

05/04/2026 @ 9:00am–05/09/2026 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Complete this easy-to-make craft to create your own dancing superhero! A variety of choices in superheroes will be available from Spider-Man, Superman, Wolverine and more!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

CSPL Kit: Climbing Robot Toy (Grades K-5)

05/18/2026 @ 9:00am–05/23/2026 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Build and decorate your own climbing robot. How high can you make yours climb?

This event is in the "High School" group

High School Study Zone (In-Person)

1:00pm–9:00pm
High School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

The Create & Learn Center in the Library will be available as a study space for high school students during Glenbard North Finals Week: Monday, May 18th, through Thursday, May 21st, from 1 p.m.-9 p.m. each day.

This event is in the "High School" group

High School Study Zone (In-Person)

1:00pm–9:00pm
High School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

The Create & Learn Center in the Library will be available as a study space for high school students during Glenbard North Finals Week: Monday, May 18th, through Thursday, May 21st, from 1 p.m.-9 p.m. each day.

This event is in the "High School" group

High School Study Zone (In-Person)

1:00pm–9:00pm
High School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

The Create & Learn Center in the Library will be available as a study space for high school students during Glenbard North Finals Week: Monday, May 18th, through Thursday, May 21st, from 1 p.m.-9 p.m. each day.

This event is in the "High School" group

High School Study Zone (In-Person)

1:00pm–9:00pm
High School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

The Create & Learn Center in the Library will be available as a study space for high school students during Glenbard North Finals Week: Monday, May 18th, through Thursday, May 21st, from 1 p.m.-9 p.m. each day.