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Wonder Lab: Backyard Bugs

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Registered event for children 2-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required  Curious children and caregivers will explore discovery-based activities...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registered event for children 2-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required 

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 "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 "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.

Preschool Art Party

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Registered event for children 3-6 years old, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required  Explore art with a variety of textures and colors in this child-direc...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Registered event for children 3-6 years old, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required 
Explore art with a variety of textures and colors in this child-directed program. Dress for mess!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Preschool Art Party

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Registered event for children 3-6 years old, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required  Explore art with a variety of textures and colors in this child-direc...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Registered event for children 3-6 years old, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required 
Explore art with a variety of textures and colors in this child-directed program. Dress for mess!

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.

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 "Birth to Preschool" group.

Wonder Lab: Shapes

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Registered event for children 2-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required  Curious children and caregivers will explore discovery-based activities f...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registered event for children 2-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card 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 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.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

LEGO® Club

Sunday, July 7, 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 "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, July 21, 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.

STEM Lab: Bridges

Thursday, July 25, 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. Bridges Learn about different types of bridges and use straws to create ...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

Bridges
Learn about different types of bridges and use straws to create your own.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Museum Pop-up: It's a Zoo!

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Registered event for ages birth-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card is required What would you do if you ran the zoo? Families will work with the DuPage Chi...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Registered event for ages birth-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card is required

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Museum Pop-up: It's a Zoo!

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Registered event for ages birth-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card is required What would you do if you ran the zoo? Families will work with the DuPage Chi...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Registered event for ages birth-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card is required

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Wonder Lab: Water Play

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Registered event for children 2-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required  Curious children and caregivers will explore discovery-based activities f...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Registered event for children 2-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card 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.

Families Explore: Math

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
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...

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: 50
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 "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

LEGO® Club

Sunday, August 4, 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 + STEM with DuPage Children's Museum

Wednesday, August 7, 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:

Drop-in event recommended for grades K-5 This new program from the DuPage Children’s Museum will look at art through architecture, science, and math. Explore stations and get hand...

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

Drop-in event recommended for grades K-5

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.

Family Fort Night

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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 This is your chance to build a fort in the Library! We’ll supply the building materials – you bring your imagination! Pl...

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: 47
Event Details:

Registered program for families with children of all ages
This is your chance to build a fort in the Library! We’ll supply the building materials – you bring your imagination!

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, August 18, 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 "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: Science

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
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...

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: 50
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 "Grade School" group.

STEM Lab: Robots

Thursday, August 22, 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. Robots Build your own robot with a variety of materials.

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

Robots
Build your own robot with a variety of materials.