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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Presented in partnership with the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Helen Plum Library will have two short virtual reality films available for viewing. Films will be viewable from September 21 – October 4.

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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Get Creative with Canva!

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Learn how to set up and navigate a Canva account to fast-track your graphic design projects! A Canva login is needed for this program.

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

Sew a Backpack Charm

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth, Elementary School
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 3-5
Learn hand stitching basics and create a fun felt charm for your backpack.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

RESCHEDULED: Fiber Arts Group

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Maker
Event Details:

Fiber art crafters including cross stitchers, knitters, and crocheters are invited to join this drop-in social group to work on individual projects or learn from their peers.  

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.

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

New Session: Sew a Backpack Charm

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth, Elementary School
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 3-5
Learn hand stitching basics and create a fun felt charm for your backpack.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Pop-up Book Sale

All Day 9/27 - 9/29
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

A small number of adult and youth books will be available for purchase – from our library to yours. Supplies are limited, so check out the carts in the lobby while they last.

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

Pop-in Play: Parachute Play

9:30am - 11:30am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in activities recommended for ages 3-5, with a participating adult
Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities!

Parachute Play

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Presented in partnership with the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Helen Plum Library will have two short virtual reality films available for viewing. Films will be viewable from September 21 – October 4.

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

Smarty Pants Big Balloon Show

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Presented in partnership with the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Helen Plum Library will have two short virtual reality films available for viewing. Films will be viewable from September 21 – October 4.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Introduction to Cricut Design Space

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adult, Seniors
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Cricut’s software, Design Space, with a beginner-level project. 

HPL machines are available for ages 18 and up, but library kids over the age of 12 are welcome with their library grown-ups. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Presented in partnership with the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Helen Plum Library will have two short virtual reality films available for viewing. Films will be viewable from September 21 – October 4.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Trading Card Club (Formerly Plum Pokémon League)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades 1-12
Battle, duel, and trade with your favorite collectible card games. Whether you enjoy Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, or Magic the Gathering, this is the club for you.

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

Wonder Lab: Get Moving

10:00am - 10:45am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Presented in partnership with the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Helen Plum Library will have two short virtual reality films available for viewing. Films will be viewable from September 21 – October 4.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 57
Event Details:

Presented by representatives of Lombard Bank and Trust, this program helps you track and understand your income (money coming in) and expenses (money going out) to gain more confidence and control over your finances.  

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

Families Explore: Weather

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Presented in partnership with the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Helen Plum Library will have two short virtual reality films available for viewing. Films will be viewable from September 21 – October 4.

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Library Lounge

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Presented in partnership with the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Helen Plum Library will have two short virtual reality films available for viewing. Films will be viewable from September 21 – October 4.