Carol Stream Public Library

Carol Stream, United States

4.1

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13 reviews

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+1 630-653-0755
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www.cslibrary.org
Address:
616 Hiawatha Dr, Carol Stream, IL, 60188
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Today 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Carol Stream) 7:09 AM Sunday, May 25, 2025

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Monday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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13 reviews of Carol Stream Public Library

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Place rating: 5
Carol Stream, IL
A true gem for the residents of Carol Stream. The Carol Stream Public Library is housed in a somewhat small building off Hiawatha Drive. But it houses a LOT of books, periodicals and audio visual material.
My favorite part though, are all the free programs they host every month. From Lego Club to Chess Club, gardening, magic show, etc., there is something going on every weekend for the family. The staff is very helpful and nice. There is ample parking and a very convenient book drop off box outside, especially handy during winter months. They are part of the Interlibrary network in Illnois so if a book is not available, you can have it shipped to them from another library and usually it’s there within a couple of days if available.
Finally, and this may only interest some, there is a very collection of large print books!
Place rating: 4
Carol Stream, IL
Just wanted to add their storytime jamboree is awesome! Ms. Dani is so great with kids, such a joy to see the children’s faces light up when she interacts with them.
They seem to have a wider variety of programs for kids than they used to. We just saw a storytime juggling show on the weekend and the performer was fantastic. His name is Chris Fascione and he put on a great show. We also go to the «Donuts with Dad» program that they offer once a month on weekends. Moms are welcome too.
Place rating: 3
Washington, DC
I love this library. I am not sure why the village of Carol Stream has not found it worthy of investing the high end Dupage county taxes into this place. I am not a fan of all the staff because they can be cold, rude, and a bit biased but the facilty itself has done a lot for the community with the group readings over the years. I wish their bill had been passed so they could have upgraded this place. They have computers that print for a fee. There are areas to study for all levels of education including graduate. They need to add a more diverse staff to this place though.
Place rating: 3
Wheaton, IL
5 STARS BECAUSE I LOVE LIBRARIES.
walking into the carol stream library, you notice the retro look and feel immediately.
it is loud with the teen section right next to the adult section.
very nice people, and i always try to buy some mags the library has on sale, to give back to the library.
Place rating: 4
Saint Paul, MN
Wound up at this library after taking the wrong turn down Fullerton.
Was originally looking for Glenside Public library, but my mistake in reading google maps led us here. I’ve never been that great with directions.
Arrived fairly early and were greeted by several smiling librarians who referred us to the reference desk.
The lady at the reference desk was so helpful and outgoing and went out of her way to accommodate our requests.
Library is not overly huge, but seems to be just the right size for what a person would need at a library. Free wi-​fi a plus. Plenty of tables and places to sit down.
As we left, almost everyone thanked us for coming and the lady from the reference desk waved goodbye. It’s so nice to see people who actually enjoy doing their jobs.
Place rating: 5
Redwood City, CA
I grew up at this library… literally. I used to come here after my elementary school days and wait for my parents to pick me up so that we didn’t need to get a baby sitter. Staff here is on point though because they told my parents that they aren’t a daycare.
But anyway, place totally looks a ton better after being remodeled. Wide variety of books and movies and even a computer area which I hadn’t seen before my most recent visit (it’s been years, I should probably take more advantage of this place).
Great staff, lady that helped me with the computers was a really genuine person. Love this place
Place rating: 4
Carol Stream, IL
I like this place, especially when i have to study. It’s nice, quiet and peaceful. There’s a park near it also (armstrong park) so in the summer if you need a breather and just wanna go out for a walk its not too far. Nice environment and nice people. Sometimes you won’t find the book you’re looking for because it is a small library and they can only carry a limited amount of copies per book, but they usually have it when they say they have it!
Place rating: 4
Carol Stream, IL
They recently remodeled the building, and although it was only geared towards the front of the library, its moving toward a more modern feel.
They have a good selection of books and the staff is really friendly, even to the young adolescents who tend to give an attitude as soon as they walk in. Although this may not have to do with anything in regards to the library, the middle schoolers who walk in after school are so obnoxious.
But I must commend the library for having a «guard» to keep them quiet. This way, the librarians can do their job in helping patrons, rather then playing baby-​sitters.
Free wifi and ample outlets near the tables for those needing to plug in their laptops!
Place rating: 4
Hanover, VA
Good library and friendly staff.
Recent remodeling has vastly improved the atmosphere of the library. Still a bit dark and dismal but the wide selection of books and movies is what is important.
Place rating: 4
Aurora, IL
I thought this library was great UNTIL I visited Palatine’s (see my review there to see what’s so great). CS library is laid out like a traditional library and it’s not that easy to find things unless you look up the location. It’s a smaller library, but it’s clean and quiet. They do have a decent collection of DVDs.
Place rating: 4
Carol Stream, IL
Even though I barely visit here, it’s usually a nice quiet place to sit and read a book. You can usually find recent books. They recently updated their system and it’s better than before. There’s free wi-​fi thats usually not slow. The staff is helpful if you need them.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
I really like the Carol Stream library. I can usually find what I’m looking for and if I don’t find it they can usually get it from another library in the area. They just upgraded their on-​line system and it’s a lot more user friendly than it was before. Plus it’s more graphically pleasing than it was before.
The staff is very friendly and helpful.
One thing that has changed recently is the amount of time they give you to pick up your hold items. It’s not a big deal, but I did comment to the person at the hold desk about this and she agreed they have reduced the number of days you have to pick up an item on hold. She couldn’t tell me why, but it was nice to know that I wasn’t imagining the change. :)
All in all, I always enjoy visiting the Carol Stream library and think the residents of CS should take advantage of this great resource.
Place rating: 4
Chicago, IL
Not a tremendously large library, but a good selection of recent books, even new editions of technical books that change more often than I do laundry.
Very helpful and attentive staff. I think that’s about all that can be said for a library.