Celebrate Lilac Time 2026 with the Library

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We're getting ready to celebrate Lilac Time in Lombard! Check out this year's happenings:

For All Ages

Lilac Time Parade BINGO
Lilac Parade BINGO is back! Grab a BINGO card from the Library and mark off the items or people as you see them during the parade on Sun, May 17. This activity can be played from any spot along the parade route. Turn in your card to the Library (with or without BINGO, it's the fun that counts) from Sun, May 17 through Mon, Jun 1 for a chance to win a gift card from a local business.* Pick up BINGO cards at any service desk starting Fri, May 1, or you can print your own below. 

The Lilac Parade steps off at 1:30pm on Sun, May 17 from Glenbard East High School. The Library will be open from 12:30-5pm on parade day. For more information about the parade, including a map of the route, visit the Lilac Parade website.

*Prize drawings are limited to HPL cardholders only.

For Youth & Families

Lilacia Park Storytimes
Mondays, May 4 & 11 at 9:30am & 10:30am
Tuesdays, May 5 & 12 at 9:30am & 10:30am
Lilacia Park, 150 S Park Ave
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 
Bring a blanket or chair and celebrate Lilac Time in Lilacia Park with stories and songs. Storytime will be held on the west side of the park under the Picnic Shelter. In the event of inclement weather, storytimes will be at the Library. Check our online calendar for the most up-to-date program information.

Create a Pennant Flag
Fri, May 8 • 3:30-4:30pm
Drop-in event for families with children of all ages, while supplies last
Celebrate Lilac Time with us! Watch a sublimation printing demonstration and color your own pennant flag for the Lilac Parade. One flag per child, while supplies last.