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Sears Kit Homes (In-Person)

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

From 1908 to 1942, Sears constructed a great deal of Kit Homes across the Chicagoland area, many of which still stand today.

Pages Through the Ages Book Club + Neighbors Together (In-Person)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, EDI, History, Reading programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and join our Book Club’s tour through time.

Discover Library Databases, Resources & 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: Business & Finances, History, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the diverse offerings of library databases available at your fingertips. Whether you’re uncovering new branches of your family tree through genealogy, working on your car or planning to open a business, the library can help.

Living History: An Evening with Jane Austen (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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Jane Austen visits you from the autumn of 1815 in honor of her 250th Anniversary. Her first three novels, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice and Mansfield Park are published, and Emma is complete.

Hispanic Heritage Month Interactive Display (All Month)

All Day
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, History, Passive Program
Event Details:

Celebrate the vibrant art of Latin America! Collaborate on a themed puzzle and decorate a butterfly to add to our wall to create a bright and colorful community display.

Great Graves of 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: History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Illinois traveler John Kokoris gives the history behind the graves of great Illinoisans and notable monuments in cemeteries around the state.

Pages Through the Ages Book Club: Jane Austen's 250th Birthday Celebration (In-Person)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, EDI, History, Reading programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and join our Book Club’s tour through time.

A Jane Austen Tea Party (In-Person)

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: EDI, History, Parties & Celebrations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful tea party in honor of Jane Austen's 250th birthday! Enjoy a selection of fine teas, delicious finger sandwiches, scones, and elegant pastries. Sip, savor, and engage in lively conversation about Austen's timeless works.

Altar del Día de los Muertos (Bilingual, En persona)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Elementary School, Middle School, Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Youth Craft Area
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, Family
Program Type: History, 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.

Where Heroes Walked: Stories from D-Day (In Person)

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Musician Ron Eckberg shares an overview of his visits to Normandy, France, and the D-Day beaches. Learn more about their significance through his firsthand account, accompanied by pictures and songs. 

Afternoon Artists: Michelangelo (In-Person)

4:30pm–5:15pm
Kids, Elementary School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all Afternoon Artists! Every month, we will feature a special artist to learn their techniques to create unique art of our own.

This month, we will focus on Michelangelo and his art on the Sistine Chapel.

Chicago’s Sweet Bakeries Remembered (In-Person)

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

Remember your first bite of a sweet roll or admiring your decorated birthday cake? Relive those memories as we explore the history of Chicago’s sweet bakeries, including and learn about the history of some of Chicago’s top baking companies.

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.

Pages Through the Ages Book Club (In-Person)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, EDI, History, Reading programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and join our Book Club’s tour through time. This month we will be commemorating Veteran's Day with a look into the history of the Vietnam War.