Blog Entries

Apply to be a 2023 Volunteen!

Posted on: January 25, 2023

We are looking for enthusiastic, responsible, and organized teen volunteers to assist with our 2023 Summer Reading Program, Find Your Voice.

Book cover of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Books to Read While You Wait for "Lessons in Chemistry"

Posted on: January 13, 2023

Lessons in Chemistry has spent 35 weeks on The New York Times Best Seller list. If you adored this debut historical fiction novel - or are still waiting on the holds list - you may enjoy these reads while you wait!

Books to Read While You Wait for "Spare"

Posted on: January 12, 2023

Waiting to get your hands on Prince Harry's memoir? While you wait for Spare, check out these titles that will satisfy your royal history (and gossip!) cravings!

12 Days of Winter Break

Posted on: December 26, 2022

Our Youth Services Department has put together these resources for your family to learn about local and national events, different ways to explore library resources, and, most importantly, make memories.

Most-Borrowed Books of 2022

Posted on: December 13, 2022

As 2022 comes to a close, we're looking back at what Helen Plum Library cardholders read the most this year.

Photo of interior structure at the new building

Early Walkthrough at 411 South Main

Posted on: November 22, 2022

Peek inside your new Library in this video walkthrough of interior spaces taking shape at the 411 South Main Street construction site.

Legal Notice: Request for Bids on Moving

Posted on: October 25, 2022

By authority of the Board of Library Trustees, sealed bids will be received until 3:30 p.m., prevailing time, on November, 15, 2022, by the Board of Library Trustees of the Helen Plum Library District for the Moving.

Staff Spotlight: Afrofuturism

Posted on: October 24, 2022

Urian from Adult Services recommends these books, movies, and music from the Afrofutiriusm genre. Learn more about Afrofuturism and discover his favorite picks.

Interior Walls & Tiles at 411 South Main Street

Posted on: September 26, 2022

More interior walls and tiles are being added! Take a look at our drone video at the 411 South Main Street construction site.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Hispanic Authors

Posted on: September 2, 2022

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep 15–Oct 15) with some of our favorite books by Hispanic authors! Stop in the Library to browse our display or discover featured titles on Hoopla for immediate digital checkout, free with your Helen Plum library card!

Interior Spaces at 411 South Main Street

Posted on: August 24, 2022

Our interior spaces continue to take shape! Take a look at our drone video at the 411 South Main Street construction site.

Legal Notice: Request for Bids on Meraki Network Equipment

Posted on: August 2, 2022

By authority of the Board of Library Trustees, sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., prevailing time, on August 16, 2022, by the Board of Library Trustees of the Helen Plum Library District for Meraki Network Equipment. Any bids received after 2:00 p.m. will not be accepted.