Carol Stream, Illinois
Upcoming events from Carol Stream Public Library.
41 upcoming events
At the Carol Stream Public Library's Combined Meeting Room on November 12, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM, attendees can join an energetic, interactive storytime with books, music, and movement. It is listed for ages 0-12, though the description specifies ages 0-6, with siblings welcome.
This in-person library program, held November 12, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM in the Horizon Room at Carol Stream Public Library, invites ages 11–14 (grades 5–8) to discuss Tim Green's novel *Final Season*, which follows a sixth-grade quarterback whose father receives an ALS diagnosis. Registration is required, and registrants receive a free copy of the book while supplies last.
At the Carol Stream Public Library on November 12, 2026, from 6:45 to 8:15 PM, adults aged 18 and up can take free ESL English classes, offered in partnership with People's Resource Center, to build English skills and meet neighbors. The classes are open to all DuPage County residents and meet weekly on Thursdays from 7 to 8 PM.
At this in-person session on November 14, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:45 AM at the Carol Stream Public Library, participants join Julie Hardwick to discuss stress and sleep and practice a guided Yoga Nidra relaxation, with mats, pillows, blankets, or chairs available. The event is for adults aged 18 and older.
A bilingual in-person program on November 14, 2026, from 2:00 to 2:45 PM at the Carol Stream Public Library's Combined Meeting Room, where attendees hear a story told in English and Spanish, take part in fun activities, and finish with a craft inspired by the story. It is open to all ages 0-12 (grades Pre-K through 8).
At the Carol Stream Public Library, adults aged 18+ can register to receive a Fall Binge Box, a box of librarian-selected books plus treats and small gifts, with one box per season available for pickup. Registration runs from September 1 to November 15, 2026, and requires a library card in good standing.
At Carol Stream Public Library on November 16, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, children can pick up a Cardboard Alebrije kit to design and decorate a colorful, whimsical creature celebrating Day of the Dead. The kit is for children ages 5-12 (grades K-5), available first come, first served while supplies last, with one kit per child and no registration.
At Carol Stream Public Library on November 16, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, families can pick up a Paper Bag Turkey Puppets kit to make a silly turkey puppet from a paper bag, limited to one kit per child, first come first served while supplies last. The event is listed for preschool-aged children, though the event listing also shows an age range of 5-12, and no registration is required.
At the Carol Stream Public Library on November 16, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:15 AM, families can attend an in-person storytime with stories, songs, and rhymes for young children, followed by playtime for socializing with other caregivers. It is listed for ages 0-12, with the description specifying ages 0-1, though siblings are welcome.
This in-person book club meeting at the Carol Stream Public Library's Horizon Room runs from 6:30 to 7:30 PM on November 16, 2026, and is for adults ages 18 and up. Participants discuss David Sedaris's *Me Talk Pretty One Day*, the November pick in the library's chronological reading series marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
On November 16, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM, the Friends of the Library hold their general meeting at the Create & Learn Center in Carol Stream Public Library. The event is for adults ages 18 and up.
At the Horizon Room of the Carol Stream Public Library on November 17, 2026, children can attend a 30-minute Spanish-language storytime from 9:30 to 10:00 AM, featuring stories and more. The event is listed for ages 0–12, though the description specifies newborns through 6-year-olds.
At the Carol Stream Public Library's Create & Learn Center on November 17, 2026, participants from 10:00 to 11:00 AM can make a Christmas wreath décor piece on an embroidery hoop in this one-hour, in-person craft class, with all materials provided and no experience needed. The class is for ages 18 and up, and registration is required.
At the Carol Stream Public Library on November 17, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:15 AM, young children hear stories, songs, and rhymes in a short storytime, followed by playtime for socializing with other caregivers. The event is listed for ages 0-12, though the description specifies ages 0-1, with siblings welcome.
Yoga Storytime is a 45-minute in-person program on November 17, 2026, at the Carol Stream Public Library, where children read themed books, practice simple yoga poses, sing active songs, and take mindful moments. It is for children ages 5-12, though the description also lists ages 3-8, and it requires accepting a waiver on the registration form.
In this one-hour in-person class at the Carol Stream Public Library's Create & Learn Center, participants of ages 18 and up make a Christmas wreath décor piece using an embroidery hoop, with all materials provided and no experience needed. Registration is required and opens November 2, 2026, for CSPL cardholders age 16 and up, and participants should sign up for only one session.
In this one-hour in-person class at the Carol Stream Public Library's Create & Learn Center, adults aged 18+ make a Christmas wreath décor piece using an embroidery hoop, with all materials provided and no experience needed. Registration is required, and only one session should be selected.
At the Create & Learn Center of Carol Stream Public Library, adults 18 and older can build their English skills in weekly Wednesday morning classes from 9:30 to 11:00 AM, in partnership with People's Resource Center of DuPage County. Registration is required through PRC by email or phone.
"Fancy Feet" is a 30-minute in-person dance program held November 18, 2026, at the Carol Stream Public Library, where children ages 0–12 learn dance fundamentals, rhythm, and creative movement with an instructor from Flourish Dance Academy. Participants must accept a waiver and release of claims, and registrants must reply "Yes" to the waiver question on the registration form.
On November 18, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Carol Stream Public Library's Combined Meeting Room, this in-person program for adults 18 and older, offered in partnership with Goodwill Workforce, teaches job seekers how to create or update an ATS-friendly resume and offers strategies for overcoming job search barriers.
At the Carol Stream Public Library's Study Room B on November 18, 2026, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, residents of all ages can drop in to meet a local social worker and learn about available services that meet their needs.
The Library Board of Trustees holds its monthly meeting on November 18, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the Combined Meeting Room at Carol Stream Public Library. The meeting is open to the public for adults aged 18 and older.
At the Carol Stream Public Library's Combined Meeting Room on November 19, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM, attendees take part in an energetic, interactive storytime with books, music, and movement. It is listed for ages 0-12, though the description specifies ages 0-6, with siblings welcome.
At the Carol Stream Public Library on November 19, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, participants follow an instructor from Pinot's Palette to paint their own rose autumn morning, with all supplies provided. The event is for ages 18 and up, and registration opens November 2 for library cardholders aged 16 and older.
Adults aged 18 and older can attend free weekly English as a Second Language classes held Thursdays from 6:45 to 8:15 PM in the Carol Stream Public Library Conference Room, offered in partnership with People's Resource Center for DuPage County residents. Registration is through PRC at 630-682-5402 x 333 or ec@peoplesrc.org.
In this 2-hour in-person class at the Carol Stream Public Library's Create & Learn Center on November 20, 2026, adults 18+ use a Cricut Maker to design, cut, and draw a one-of-a-kind birthday card, with step-by-step guidance from basic digital design to assembly. It is open to beginners and experienced crafters, and registration is required with multiple sessions offered.
At the Carol Stream Public Library on November 20, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM, children can dance, sing, learn songs, play instruments, and move to the beat in this in-person music session. The event is listed for ages 0-12, though the description specifies ages 0-6.
In this two-hour in-person class at the Carol Stream Public Library's Create & Learn Center on November 20, 2026, participants (ages 18+) use basic computer skills and a Cricut machine to design and cut a one-of-a-kind birthday card, with step-by-step guidance. The class is suitable for beginners and experienced crafters, and registration is required for one session only.
The WIC Mobile Clinic is a full-service clinic on wheels, held from 12:30 to 4:30 PM on November 20, 2026, at the Combined Meeting Room of the Carol Stream Public Library, where attendees can complete WIC appointments, receive a WIC EBT card with food benefits in real time, and get nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and community referrals. The event is open to all ages.
On November 21, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, teens and adults aged 13 and up can join this in-person board game session at the Carol Stream Public Library, with coffee, donuts, and a variety of games, including a free play day, provided; registration is required.
A 45-minute bilingual (English and Spanish) in-person program at the Carol Stream Public Library on November 21, 2026, from 2:00 to 2:45 PM, where participants hear a story followed by fun activities and snacks, open to children ages 5 to 12 (Pre-K through 8th grade) with required registration.
On November 22, 2026, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM in the lobby of the Carol Stream Public Library, the Friends of the Library hold a mini-book sale where visitors can buy select fiction, nonfiction, children's books, and hidden gems. The event is open to all ages.
At the Carol Stream Public Library's Create & Learn Center on November 23, 2026, from 3:15 to 4:30 PM, participants can compete in an in-person Uno tournament, with a prize for the winner. It is for ages 11-14, grades 5-8, and requires signing up for a spot.
At this Spanish-language, in-person event on November 23, 2026 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM at the Create & Learn Center of the Carol Stream Public Library, attendees can enjoy snacks while playing family board games and rotating between stations. It is open to all ages, and registration is required for each person attending.
At the Carol Stream Public Library on November 24, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, children ages 0-12 can attend the in-person "Play & Learn: Dinosaurs" event, a two-hour session focused on dinosaur-themed play and learning.
"Music & Me" is a 30-minute in-person class on November 24, 2026, at 3:45 PM at the Discovery Room of the Carol Stream Public Library, led by musician Michael Twietmeyer, where children clap, stomp, and play simple percussion instruments to explore rhythm and beats. It is for ages 5-12, though the description also lists ages 3-6.
The Carol Stream Public Library closes at 5:00 PM on November 25, 2026, to observe Thanksgiving, with its closure running until 9:00 PM. No age group is listed.
The Carol Stream Public Library will be closed all day on November 26, 2026, in observance of Thanksgiving. No age group is listed for this closure.
Friday Stories and Fun is an in-person event at the Carol Stream Public Library's Combined Meeting Room on November 27, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. Children ages 0 to 12 can attend a storytime and then stay for an hour of free play.
This in-person storytime at the Carol Stream Public Library's Combined Meeting Room runs from 9:30 to 10:15 AM on November 30, 2026, with stories, songs, and rhymes for young children, followed by playtime for socializing with other caregivers. It is listed for ages 0 to 12, though the description specifies ages 0 to 1, with siblings welcome.
At this 30-minute in-person session on November 30, 2026, children ages 5 to 12 can squish, squeeze, and shape kinetic sand as part of a sensory activity at the Carol Stream Public Library.
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