Adult Blog Entries
Library Love: 10 Unexpected Ways to Use Your Library
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February is Library Lovers’ Month! We’re letting you in on some hidden gems to make you fall even deeper in love with HPL.
Introducing Palace Project: A New App for eBooks and Audiobooks
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We're happy to announce our newest digital reading and listening app, Palace Project. Learn more about this new service.
HPL Wrapped 2025: Lombard's Most Borrowed Books
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It's that time of year again! Take a look at the most-borrowed books and movies of the year.
Adult Winter Reading BINGO 2025
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It's time to cozy up with some good books this winter! We're bringing back the Adult Winter Reading BINGO Challenge for 2025 with new challenges and prizes.
Upcoming Events
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Helen Plum Library
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Adult Library Services
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Adult,
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Enjoy a vibrant mixed media art exhibit by mother-daughter duo Dixie Lee Hadley and Darlene "Weeze" Edwards on the 2nd Floor of the Library.
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The Hub
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The Outreach House First Things First welcomes donations of baby items during the Library's hours of operation in the Hub.
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Helen Plum Library
Room:
The Hub
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Adult,
Seniors
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Drop off non-perishable grocery items and toiletries in the bin located in the Hub this February.
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Helen Plum Library
Room:
Studio 411
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Adult,
Seniors
Program Type:
Maker
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Make a sweatshirt using iron-on vinyl and Cricut. Choose a design, cut, and apply it to the shirt. Basic computer skills required.
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Helen Plum Library
Room:
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
ESL ELL ELA
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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.
Adult Services Staff Recommendations
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