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Family Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family. ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family. ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Advanced Excel

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Open
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Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Practice your learned skills and take them to the next level with absolute references, advanced formulas, and macros!   ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Baby Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Drop-in storytime for ages birth-1, with a participating adult Literacy starts with the littlest ones! Meet other families as you sing, rhyme, and enjoy stories together. ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Drop-in storytime for ages 1-2, with a participating adult Wigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activity each week. Dress for mess. Attendance is limited to 20 children. Nam...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Helen Plum Library Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Open
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Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Colonel William R. Plum Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
The Dry by Jane Harper Federal Agent Aaron Falk returns to his hometown to attend the funeral of his best friend who once acted as his alibi in a murder case. Now, Luke is dead and someone knows the two lied about that night. Upon returning home, F...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Get Creative with Canva!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Learn how to set up and navigate a Canva account to fast-track your graphic design projects!    ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Mini Repurpose the Runway

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Closed
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Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School
Program Type: Craft & Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Registered program for grades 3-8 Fashion meets sustainability with this mini design challenge brought to you by ThomKat FAB in Lombard. Use your creativity to repurpose old clothes into a one-of-a-kind design. ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Virtual Program
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Helen Plum Library is thrilled to now be a part of Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Offic...

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

Toddler Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Drop-in storytime for ages 1-2, with a participating adult Wigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activity each week. Dress for mess. Attendance is limited to 20 children. Nam...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Drop-in storytime for ages 1-2, with a participating adult Wigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activity each week. Dress for mess. Attendance is limited to 20 children. Nam...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

NEW! Canva for Presentations

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Learn how to create and share stylish slideshows and save them as PowerPoint presentations using this free online graphic design tool. ...
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Plum Games: Mario Kart

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Open
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Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Middle School, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Registered event for grades 6-12 Join us in the Hive for a gaming extravaganza! Will you be the big winner?  ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
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. Contact the College of DuPage at (630) 942-3697 or...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Helen Plum Library Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
The Dry by Jane Harper Federal Agent Aaron Falk returns to his hometown to attend the funeral of his best friend who once acted as his alibi in a murder case. Now, Luke is dead and someone knows the two lied about that night. Upon returning home, F...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:
Drop-in activities recommended for ages 3 months-2 years, with a participating adult Meet up with a friend or make a new one during this casual playgroup for our littlest patrons and their caregivers. Drop in any time to explore self-directed play s...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

WIC Mobile Clinic

9:30am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Helen M. Plum Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Event Details:
The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Mobile Clinic brings WIC services to you! WIC programs include nutrition education, healthy food benefits, breastfeeding support, and other community referrals. Learn more about eligibility and appointments thro...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Introduction to ChatGPT

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot developed and launched in November 2022 by OpenAI. This class explores what ChatGPT is and some practical applications for using it successfully.     ...
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.

Mini Makerspace

10:00am - 11:30am
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, STEAM, Craft & Maker
Event Details:
Drop-in event for families with children of all ages  We’re turning Youth Services into a mini makerspace! Have fun exploring low- and high-tech activities with the whole family. ...
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.

Mini Makerspace

2:30pm - 4:00pm
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, STEAM, Craft & Maker
Event Details:
Drop-in event for families with children of all ages  We’re turning Youth Services into a mini makerspace! Have fun exploring low- and high-tech activities with the whole family. ...
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.

Mini Makerspace

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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, STEAM, Craft & Maker
Event Details:
Drop-in event for families with children of all ages  We’re turning Youth Services into a mini makerspace! Have fun exploring low- and high-tech activities with the whole family. ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Wonder Lab: Weather

10:00am - 10:45am
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Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 featuring a different theme each month.  Weather Explore different t...