
Adult Blog Entries

HPL Hosts Ukiyo-e in DuPage Events
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Check out HPL events and activities this summer celebrating Ukiyo-e in DuPage!

Lilac Time 2025 at HPL
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Lilac Time is almost here again! Celebrate with us at the Library, at Lilacia Park, and on Main Street with our lineup of events

Introducing Themed Book Boxes
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Because who doesn't love an adorable package filled with books and goodies!?

HPL Wrapped 2024: Lombard's Most Borrowed Books
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Check out the books that Lombard borrowed the most in 2024!
Upcoming Events
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jun
9
2025
Mon
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jun
9
2025
Mon
Introduction to Word
10:00am - 11:30am
Open
Library Branch:
Helen Plum Library
Room:
Computer Lab
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn fundamentals of Microsoft Word navigation and key terminology such as creating, opening, editing, saving, and naming Word documents.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Jun
9
2025
Mon
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Jun
9
2025
Mon
The Voice that Rocked America: The Dick Biondi Film
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Open
Library Branch:
Helen Plum Library
Room:
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group:
Adult,
Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:
Enjoy a screening of The Voice That Rocked America, a documentary about rock-and-roll pioneer and Broadcast Hall of Famer Dick Biondi.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Jun
9
2025
Mon
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Jun
9
2025
Mon
Glowforge Project: Hello Summer Home Decor
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Full
Library Branch:
Helen Plum Library
Room:
Studio 411
Age Group:
Adult,
Seniors
Program Type:
Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:
Assemble and paint a pre-cut summer home decor sign.
This program is only offered to those over the age of 18.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Jun-Jul
2025
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Jun-Jul
2025
Exhibit: Fluid Art by Jill Allaway
06/10/2025 @ 12:00am - 07/03/2025 @ 11:45pm
Library Branch:
Helen Plum Library
Room:
The Hub
Age Group:
Adult,
Seniors
Event Details:
From June 10–July 10, enjoy local artist Jill Allaway’s exhibit of acrylic fluid art displayed in the Hub and on the 2nd Floor.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jun
10
2025
Tue
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Jun
10
2025
Tue
English Language Learning Classes
5:30pm - 8:30pm
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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