Teens

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Services for Teens

Teens of all ages can find books, movies and video games to check out and spaces to do homework or hang out with friends in addition to a variety of programs provided each month.

Events for Teens

Workspace Mondays (In-Person)

4:00pm - 8:00pm
High School, Adults
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Passive Program
Event Details:

Adults and High Schoolers can find their #MondayMotivation in this weekly productivity zone. Whether you need personal desk space, group collaboration tables, or just somewhere to focus outside of your home, this flexible coworking space is h

High School Study Zone (In-Person)

3:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, High School
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: Entertainment, Science & Technology (STEM)
Event Details:

The Create and Learn Center will be available for high schoolers as a dedicated study space. Light snacks, drinks and office supplies will be provided. Fast food and meals are not allowed. Happy studying!

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.

Social Services Hours (In-Person)

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Study Room B
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Drop-in and meet your local social worker and connect with services that meet your needs. Learn what is available to residents.

Library Board of Trustees (Library)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Everyone
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Library Meeting
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is the monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public is welcome to attend.

Summer Reading Information (Everyone)

All Day
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Book Clubs, Reading programs
Event Details:

May 27 – August 10

WELCOME TO SUMMER READING 2025: COLOR OUR WORLD

The annual reading tradition for all ages at the Carol Stream Public Library.

KICKOFF EVENTS:

Henna: History & Demonstration (In-Person)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, EDI, History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Asma Bohra of Colorful Smiles as she gives a brief overview of Henna and its history; she will also instruct us on Henna designs both on paper and on hands.

Summer Reading Art Zone (Everyone, Drop-In)

All Day
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Passive Program, Reading programs
Event Details:

Drop by the Create & Learn Center and explore art stations to celebrate the start of Summer Reading 2025: Color Our World. Pick up a reading log while you’re here!

Summer Reading Art Zone (Everyone, Drop-In)

All Day
Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Library Branch: Carol Stream Public Library
Room: Create & Learn Center
Age Group: Kids, Babies and Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Passive Program, Reading programs
Event Details:

Drop by the Create & Learn Center and explore art stations to celebrate the start of Summer Reading 2025: Color Your World. Pick up a reading log while you’re here!

Resources for Teens

Academic Search Complete

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Comprehensive, multi-disciplinary resource of scholarly research. Coverage on a wide range of topics. Includes peer-reviewed full text resources for subjects such as adult education, higher education, public health, and more.

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Biography Reference Center

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More than 390,000 biographies. Includes complete full text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine as well as thousands of narrative biographies.

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Consumer Health Complete

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Research health topics on aging, cancer, diabetes, drugs and alcohol, fitness, nutrition and more. Includes teen health topics for teens and parents.

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Benjamin School District 25: Achieving Excellence, Each Student, Each Day!

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Community Consolidated School District 93: Maximize the academic, social, and emotional potential of each student.

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Community Unit School District 200: Inspiring in everyone a passion to excel.

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Glenbard District 87

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School District 94: Learning. Leading. Living.

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