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Carol Stream library celebrates half-century of service

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Luis Vera, 12, of Carol Stream enjoys some free frozen custard during the Carol Stream Public Library's 50th anniversary celebration Saturday. Sciences games, pet adoption information and hourly raffles for e-readers were other activities at the event.

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Zufan Mekonnen of Hanover Park takes part in a science experiment using static electricity Saturday at the Carol Stream Public Library's 50th anniversary party. SciTech Hands-on Museum, the Museum of Science and Industry and the Adler Planetarium all brought scientific activities for kids to the event.

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The Carol Stream Public Library was bustling with patrons Saturday as it celebrated 50 years in the community. Residents stopped by the library and reminisced about its humble beginnings as one room in Carol Stream's original village hall. "It was the place to go," Pam Smith of Carol Stream said about the original library. "I remember it being very full. To a six or seven year old, it was just like magic."

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