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CSPL Kit: Foil Painted Campfire (Preschool)

07/07/2025 @ 9:00am–07/12/2025 @ 5:00pm
Preschool
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Everyone enjoys a nice summer night by the campfire! Paint one yourself and learn a little bit about mixing colors, too!

CSPL Kit: Rotating Star Wheel (Grades K-5)

07/07/2025 @ 9:00am–07/12/2025 @ 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:

Track your favorite constellations at any time and day of the year by putting together this easy-to-make rotating star chart.
 

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 10:00-11:30 to create with your child.

Color Our World: Ancient Peruvian Artists (In-Person)

2:00pm–3:00pm
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 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.

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.

Summer Volunteer Program (In-Person)

10:00am–12:00pm
High School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Discovery Room
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Crafts, Outreach
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to spend your summer? Boost your college applications while you make new friends, and give back to your community by joining the Carol Stream Public Library Summer Volunteer Program!

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.

Summer Volunteer Program (In-Person)

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

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to spend your summer? Boost your college applications while you make new friends, and give back to your community by joining the Carol Stream Public Library Summer Volunteer Program!

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.

Dandy-Lions (In-Person)

1:00pm–1:45pm
Kids, Elementary School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s walk around outside and pick every dandelion and flower we see. Then we’ll make them into a colorful lion’s mane!

Grades K-3

Lectura familiar en español (En español, En persona)

11:00am–11:45am
Kids, Family
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Family
Program Type: Crafts, EDI, Storytimes, 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.

CSPL Kit: Galaxy Chalk Pastel Art (Preschool)

07/21/2025 @ 9:00am–07/26/2025 @ 5:00pm
Preschool
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

Celebrate Space Exploration by creating your own pastel chalk galaxy! 

Rain Boot Planter (In-Person)

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Home & Garden, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

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

Rain Boot Planter (In-Person)

3:30pm–5:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Home & Garden, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

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

Rain Boot Planter (In-Person)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Home & Garden, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Sessions

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

Color Our World: Frida Kahlo (In-Person)

2:00pm–3:00pm
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 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.

Summer Volunteer Program (In-Person)

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

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to spend your summer? Boost your college applications while you make new friends, and give back to your community by joining the Carol Stream Public Library Summer Volunteer Program!

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.

Hand Sewing an Owl Stuffy (In-Person)

3:00pm–4:30pm
Elementary School, Middle School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

No year at Hogwarts would begin without an owl to deliver your letter—so let’s make one of our own!

Take & Make: Pencil Case (High School)

All Day
High School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
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 high schooler.

Take & Make: Tissue Paper Art (Adult)

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 the first of each month. Supplies are limited, so please help yourself to one per adult patron. 

Diamond Painting (In-Person)

2:00pm–4:30pm
High School, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy and fulfilling session where you can relax, unwind, express yourself and connect with others! This month we will be making Butterfly Bookmarks!

QTY LIMIT: One per attendee

Volunteer Craft Kit for Teens

All Day
Teens
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Outreach, Passive Program
Event Details:

Get creative and give back to the community! Pick up a Volunteer Craft Kit starting on the first Monday of each month. Complete the crafts and return the kit by the end of the month to receive one hour of community service credit.

CSPL Kit: Fish Pom-Pom Shooter (Grades K-5)

08/04/2025 @ 9:00am–08/09/2025 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Event Details:

Celebrate the remaining summer weather by creating your own fish Pom-Pom Shooter out of sliced pool noodles and pipe cleaners.

CSPL Kit: Musical Scarf & Shaker Egg (Preschool)

08/04/2025 @ 9:00am–08/09/2025 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

We all love scarves and shaker eggs at storytime, and now you can continue the music at home!

Summer Volunteer Program (In-Person)

10:00am–12:00pm
High School
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Discovery Room
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Crafts, Outreach
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to spend your summer? Boost your college applications while you make new friends, and give back to your community by joining the Carol Stream Public Library Summer Volunteer Program!

Summer Volunteer Program (In-Person)

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

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to spend your summer? Boost your college applications while you make new friends, and give back to your community by joining the Carol Stream Public Library Summer Volunteer Program!

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.