Blog Entries

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

Last week, we celebrated National Library Week and asked our community what "draws" them to HPL! Here's what they had to say.

Our Recording Lab is now available for Helen Plum Library cardholders. Record your podcast, voiceovers, or next hit single using our microphones, mixing board, and computer software.

Learn more about becoming a 2025 Summer Reading Volunteen and fill out an application!

In November and December 2024, we invited Lombard residents to share their thoughts on how they use our library materials. Here are the results.

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

Check out the books that Lombard borrowed the most in 2024!

We're bringing back the Adult Winter Reading Bingo Challenge for 2024 with new challenge categories and chances to win prizes.

In August and September, we conducted a Customer Service Survey to learn about patron experiences with staff. The results are in!

Find out more about our upcoming donation drives at HPL.

Last month, we asked you to tell us which books impacted your life. Here's the list of books that transformed you.

From Fri, Sep 20 through Fri, Nov 1, Helen Plum Library is thrilled to host The Morton Arboretum Photographic Society exhibit, "Focus on Nature."

Share the books that "transformed" you and stop by the Library for a special photo op during September.

We are happy to introduce the Glowforge Plus laser cutter to Studio 411! This multi-use machine lets you design projects with various materials, from draftboard to acrylic.  

We have free lawn passes for Helen Plum Library cardholders thanks to Ravinia Festival’s Words & Music program!