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Celebrate Lilac Time 2026 with the Library

Lilac Time brings blooms and celebration to Lombard each year. We're getting in on the fun with storytimes, crafts, and Lilac Parade BINGO. Take a look at how you can celebrate with us this May.

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Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Featured, Genealogy
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Israel Blackburn, born into slavery in 1818 in Kentucky, moved to Downers Grove after serving with the Union forces in the Civil War.

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Decoupage Flowerpots

5:00pm–5:45pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Open
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Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Featured
Registration Required
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Registered event for grades 6-10.  
Make a flowerpot in time for gardening season.

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Your Car: Bumper to Bumper!

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Featured
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Retired college automotive instructor Bill O’Connell will share tips on how to be a knowledgeable automotive consumer. Learn to understand and maintain your car, find a good mechanic, and be able to ask the right questions.

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Story Share Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs, Featured
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This book club doesn't require you to read a specific book ahead of time, it just requires a desire to discuss books!

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Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Featured
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Learn about the signs and symptoms of dementia vs. normal aging, tips for conversing with a doctor, caregiver resources, and more.

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This event is in the "Seniors" group

The Mystery of Nancy Drew

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Featured
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the history of America's favorite teen sleuth, including the mystery of Carolyn Keene’s identity and why the Nancy Drew series has captivated generations of readers.