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Senior Health Insurance Program/Medicare Counseling

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Teen Study Room A at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Help with Medicare or Medicare supplements is available in person! Get free one-on-one Medicare counseling with a Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counselor provided by the&n...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen Study Room A
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Help with Medicare or Medicare supplements is available in person!

English Language Learning Classes

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
ESL ELL ELA
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and ever...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: ESL ELL ELA
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.

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Library Lounge

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Messy Lives of Book People by Phaedra Patrick  Liv Green can't believe her luck when she lands a job housekeeping for her personal hero, bestselling author Essie Starli...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

The Messy Lives of Book People by Phaedra Patr

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Intro to Google Drive and Google Docs

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Expand your knowledge of Google Drive by learning to navigate Google Docs, a free online word processor similar to Microsoft Word. Learn how to create, save, download, share and se...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Expand your knowledge of Google Drive by learning to navigate Google Docs, a free online word processor similar to Microsoft Word. Learn how to create, save, download, share and set permissions, and upload documents.

English Learning Board Game Group

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Helen M. Plum Meeting Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
ESL ELL ELA
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Practice your conversational English skills in a casual and fun way with an evening of board games. Light refreshments will be served, and you may even win prizes!

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Helen M. Plum Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: ESL ELL ELA
Event Details:

Practice your conversational English skills in a casual and fun way with an evening of board games. Light refreshments will be served, and you may even win prizes!

Summer Trivia with Baig of Tricks Entertainment

Sunday, July 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join Baig of Tricks Entertainment for this fun and competitive trivia event. Bring your friends! Teams of one to six members can compete for the chance to win a prize! If you ar...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Join Baig of Tricks Entertainment for this fun and competitive trivia event. Bring your friends! Teams of one to six members can compete for the chance to win a prize!

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Introduction to Google Sheets

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Expand your knowledge of Google Drive by learning to navigate Google Sheets, a free online spreadsheet application similar to Microsoft Excel. Learn how to create, save, download, ...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Expand your knowledge of Google Drive by learning to navigate Google Sheets, a free online spreadsheet application similar to Microsoft Excel. Learn how to create, save, download, share and set permissions, and upload spreadsheets.

English Language Learning Classes

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
ESL ELL ELA
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and ever...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: ESL ELL ELA
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.

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Excel Basics

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn terminology, placement of tabs and key commands, how to create spreadsheets using templates, and how to turn data into charts with Excel 2021.  

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn terminology, placement of tabs and key commands, how to create spreadsheets using templates, and how to turn data into charts with Excel 2021.

 

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Intermediate Excel

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn the ins and outs of creating pivot tables, sorting files, and filtering Excel spreadsheets.  

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn the ins and outs of creating pivot tables, sorting files, and filtering Excel spreadsheets.

 

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Advanced Excel

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Practice your learned skills and take them to the next level with absolute references, advanced formulas, and macros!  

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Practice your learned skills and take them to the next level with absolute references, advanced formulas, and macros!

 

English Language Learning Classes

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
ESL ELL ELA
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and ever...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: ESL ELL ELA
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.

Senior Social: The Chinese Zodiac and You

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Senior Socials
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Chinese zodiac uses animals to inspire and encourage positive qualities in ourselves through the natural world. The 12 zodiac signs can measure time, compatibility for marriage...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Senior Socials
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

The Chinese zodiac uses animals to inspire and encourage positive qualities in ourselves through the natural world.

Drop-in Notary Services

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

A licensed notary will be available on a drop-in basis. 

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

A licensed notary will be available on a drop-in basis. 

English Language Learning Classes

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
ESL ELL ELA
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and ever...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: ESL ELL ELA
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.

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Introduction to ChatGPT

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot launched in 2022 by OpenAI. This class explores what ChatGPT is and some practical applications for using it successfully.

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot launched in 2022 by OpenAI. This class explores what ChatGPT is and some practical applications for using it successfully.

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Helen Plum Library Book Club

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Colonel William R. Plum Meeting Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau In 1970s Baltimore, shy and bookish fourteen-year-old Mary Jane lands a summer job as a nanny for the daughter of a local doctor. She soon learns th...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Colonel William R. Plum Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau

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PIXLR for Photo Restoration

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Using Pixlr, we’ll look at tools that will help boost your photo restoration and color correction projects. Previous experience with Pixlr is recommended. 

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Using Pixlr, we’ll look at tools that will help boost your photo restoration and color correction projects.
Previous experience with Pixlr is recommended. 

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Picture Perfect with PIXLR 

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Using this free online photo editor, we'll tackle projects ranging from simple fixes to those that require more complex tools.

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Using this free online photo editor, we'll tackle projects ranging from simple fixes to those that require more complex tools.

English Language Learning Classes

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
ESL ELL ELA
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and ever...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: ESL ELL ELA
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.

Mary Jane book cover

Helen Plum Library Book Club

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau In 1970s Baltimore, shy and bookish fourteen-year-old Mary Jane lands a summer job as a nanny for the daughter of a local doctor. She soon learns th...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau

Senior Living Options by Senior Home Sharing

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn about the importance of managing your mental health as you age. We will discuss life events that may cause us to feel depressed, what depression can look like, and resources ...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Learn about the importance of managing your mental health as you age. We will discuss life events that may cause us to feel depressed, what depression can look like, and resources to help us regain control of our mental health and feelings.

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NEW! Discover Gemini

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Google Bard’s rebranded Gemini is a form of generative AI that continues to allow users to access their Gmail inbox, contacts, and Drive for a more seamless user experience. Additi...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Google Bard’s rebranded Gemini is a form of generative AI that continues to allow users to access their Gmail inbox, contacts, and Drive for a more seamless user experience.

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Using Genealogy Newsletters for Research

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

PERSI and AGBI are two finding aids for location information in newsletters from history centers' and genealogical societies. Learn how to access these newsletters that include civ...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

PERSI and AGBI are two finding aids for location information in newsletters from history centers' and genealogical societies. Learn how to access these newsletters that include civil records, family bible pages, tombstones, and more.