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This event is in the "Preschool" group.

CSPL Kit: Friendship Rock Painting (Preschool)

02/17/2025 @ 9:00am - 02/22/2025 @ 5:00pm
Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Celebrate International Friendship Month by painting a rock and giving it to a friend! 

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

CSPL Kit: Hugasaurus (Grades K-5)

02/17/2025 @ 9:00am - 02/22/2025 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program, Science & Technology (STEM)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

February is International Friendship Month. Celebrate by building a Hugasaurus.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Diamond Bookmarks (In-Person)

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Saturday, February 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Diamond Bookmarks (In-Person)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Saturday, February 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.

This event is in the "Middle School" group.

After School Art (In-Person)

3:15pm - 4:30pm
Middle School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Discovery Room
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Event Details:

Drop by after school on the first and third Thursdays of the month to enjoy some relaxing and creative time with your friends. All instructions and supplies are provided by the Library. No Registration required.

Grades: 6-8

This event is in the "High School" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Grab your friends for a night of fun while giving back to the community! Librarians will show High Schoolers how to make blankets to donate to local animal shelters.

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 "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Hot Cocoa, Paint and Black History (In-Person)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, EDI
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Paint in the style of Lois Mailou Jones to create Black Art while sipping hot cocoa and celebrating Black History Month. 

Grades: 3-6

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:

Beginning on the first of the month, call the Adult Services Desk at 630-344-6123 or email cstream@cslibrary.org to have a kit put aside for you. Supplies are limited, restricted to one per person. No advanced requests can be taken.

This event is in the "High School" group.
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Event Details:

Request a kit starting March 1 by calling Adult Services at (630) 344-6123, emailing cstream@cslibrary.org, or chatting with us via our website. One kit per person. Supplies are limited. No advanced requests can be taken.

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

CSPL Kit: Mini Light Up Planets (Grades K-5)

03/03/2025 @ 9:00am - 03/08/2025 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Calling all little astronauts! Come pick up this craft kit to create a mini planet of your own out of a ping pong ball and a tea-light. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

CSPL Kit: Silly Faces Flip Book (Preschool)

03/03/2025 @ 9:00am - 03/08/2025 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Add eye, nose, and mouth stickers to each page to create a Silly Faces Flip Book with so many funny possibilities!

This event is in the "Middle School" group.

After School Art (In-Person)

3:15pm - 4:30pm
Middle School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Event Details:

Drop by after school on the first and third Thursdays of the month to enjoy some relaxing and creative time with your friends. All instructions and supplies are provided by the Library. No Registration required.

Grades: 6-8

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Homeschool Hangout: Lego Challenges and Games

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Middle School, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Middle School, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Get together with other home-schooling families in the community, learn about how the Library can support you, and enjoy some fun activities.

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 "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Encuentro bilingüe (Bilingual, En persona)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 24
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.

This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Hand Sewing a Bear Stuffy (In-Person)

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Elementary School, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

This is a two part class with the first class teaching cutting, threading, stitching, and stuffing a bean bag. The second class will be picking fabric colors, pinning, stitching, and sewing your own little teddy bear.

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

Itty Bitty Book Fun (In-Person)

10:00am - 11:30am
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Book Clubs, Crafts, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Come have fun and create like favorite authors and illustrators. Our crafts and art projects will be inspired by this month's book selections. 

Drop in anytime from 10:00-11:30 to create with your child.

This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Diamond Painting (In-Person)

2:30pm - 4:00pm
High School, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 St. Patrick's Day key chains and coasters!

QTY LIMIT: One of each type per attendee

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

CSPL Kit: Paper Strip Shamrock (Grades K-5)

03/17/2025 @ 9:00am - 03/22/2025 @ 5:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take, Passive Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by creating a shamrock made of strips of paper!

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

Sensory Series: Textured Paper (In-Person)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Let's explore all things that are fun to squish, squeeze and shape. We'll examine the different ways you can tear, shape, and create different textures and colors of paper to create a special work of art in this half hour of free play.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Saturday, March 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.

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

We're Over the Moon for Ramadan (In-Person)

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Crafts, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Assalaamu 'Alaikum and Happy Ramadan! All are welcome to celebrate this important holiday of love, kindness to others, and making happy memories with family and friends.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on Saturday, March 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.

This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Hand Sewing a Bear Stuffy (In-Person)

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Elementary School, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

This is a two part class with the first class teaching cutting, threading, stitching, and stuffing a bean bag. The second class will be picking fabric colors, pinning, stitching, and sewing your own little teddy bear.

This event is in the "Middle School" group.

After School Art (In-Person)

3:15pm - 4:30pm
Middle School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Crafts, Make & Take
Event Details:

Drop by after school on the first and third Thursdays of the month to enjoy some relaxing and creative time with your friends. All instructions and supplies are provided by the Library. No Registration required.

Grades: 6-8