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Glow in the Dark Storytime

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages Dim the lights! It's time for some space-themed storytime fun inspired by the starry night sky.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages
Dim the lights! It's time for some space-themed storytime fun inspired by the starry night sky.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Chess Club

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades 1-8 Visit the Library for a friendly chess match and share your love of the game. A basic understanding of the game is requir...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades 1-8
Visit the Library for a friendly chess match and share your love of the game. A basic understanding of the game is required. Chess sets will be provided.  

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Mother Goosebumps

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 3-5 Enjoy a spooky storytime for elementary-age kids!

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 3-5
Enjoy a spooky storytime for elementary-age kids!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Plum Pokémon League

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades K-8 Using your own cards and Pokémon handheld video games, you can play and trade while meeting other Pokémon fans.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades K-8
Using your own cards and Pokémon handheld video games, you can play and trade while meeting other Pokémon fans.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

LEGO® Club

Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades K-8 Join other enthusiasts as you free build with the Library’s large collection of LEGO® bricks.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades K-8
Join other enthusiasts as you free build with the Library’s large collection of LEGO® bricks.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Art Studio: Mosaics

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 1-5 Explore a different style of art each month and create a masterpiece. Mosaics Transform small pieces into a magical mosaic design. ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 1-5
Explore a different style of art each month and create a masterpiece.

Mosaics
Transform small pieces into a magical mosaic design.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Paper Squishes

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 1-5 Create your own adorable, squishable character out of paper. 

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 1-5
Create your own adorable, squishable character out of paper. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Istvan and His Imaginary Band

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card is required This concert will feature Istvan's cleverly crafted kids' rock that appeals to both ch...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 110
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card is required

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Friday Crafternoons

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages  Get crafty at the Library this summer! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home. 

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages 
Get crafty at the Library this summer! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Chess Club

Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades 1-8 Visit the Library for a friendly chess match and share your love of the game. A basic understanding of the game is requir...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades 1-8
Visit the Library for a friendly chess match and share your love of the game. A basic understanding of the game is required. Chess sets will be provided.  

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Families Explore: Art

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Registered program for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library Card is required Bring the whole family to play and learn together. We’ll discover a new topic each m...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Registered program for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library Card is required

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Cardboard Adventure

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages   Drop in for an hour of free play, stocked with loose parts like cardboard boxes, paper, tape, and more! 

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages  
Drop in for an hour of free play, stocked with loose parts like cardboard boxes, paper, tape, and more! 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Start Your Rockin' Collection with Lizzadro Museum

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School
Event Details:

Registered event for grades K-5; Helen Plum Library card is required Learn about rock identification and starting a rock collection with an educator from the Lizzadro Museum of La...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Registered event for grades K-5; Helen Plum Library card is required

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Friday Crafternoons

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages  Get crafty at the Library this summer! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home. 

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages 
Get crafty at the Library this summer! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Satur-DIY Project

All Day
Youth Services at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School, Middle School
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children ages 7-12; Helen Plum Library card required  Register to receive a woodworking project to complete at home. Tools are not inc...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Grade School, Middle School
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children ages 7-12; Helen Plum Library card required 
Register to receive a woodworking project to complete at home. Tools are not included.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Wings of Fire Party

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 1-5 Celebrate your favorite dragon series with crafts, games, and activities. Anyone who loves dragons is welcome to drop in and join the f...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 1-5
Celebrate your favorite dragon series with crafts, games, and activities. Anyone who loves dragons is welcome to drop in and join the fun!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.

STEM Lab: Paper Airplanes

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 1-5 Each month, we'll get hands-on with a new science concept. Paper Airplanes Test different styles of paper airplanes and see which o...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 1-5
Each month, we'll get hands-on with a new science concept.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Friday Crafternoons

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages  Get crafty at the Library this summer! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home. 

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages 
Get crafty at the Library this summer! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Mr. Freeze Cryogenics Show

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card is required Cool off with Mr. Freeze from Fermilab as he demonstrates the mesmerizing properties o...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 85
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card is required

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Hindi Storytime with The Language Labs

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages Learn about different cultures through books, music, and crafts with our friends from The Language Labs. No prior knowledg...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Tech Time

Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages We'll have our favorite high and low-tech options available for families to explore. 

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages
We'll have our favorite high and low-tech options available for families to explore. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Museum Pop-up: Getting Loud

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School
Event Details:

Registered event for grades K-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card is required With an educator from the DuPage Children’s Museum, families will conduct different ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Registered event for grades K-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card is required

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Museum Pop-up: Getting Loud

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School
Event Details:

Registered event for grades K-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card is required With an educator from the DuPage Children’s Museum, families will conduct different ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Registered event for grades K-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card is required

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Bug City Mystery Party

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 1-5 Help find the missing honey in Bug City! Play as a bug-themed character to follow the clues and solve the mystery.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 1-5
Help find the missing honey in Bug City! Play as a bug-themed character to follow the clues and solve the mystery.