Our expert curators from Youth, Teen and, Adult Services have created a recommended Women's History Month reading list for young kids, older kids, teens, and adults.

Update on Activity at New Building Site

Posted on: March 8, 2021

Helen Plum Library has completed closing and now officially owns the property at 401 and 425 South Main Street.

Put your Preschooler on the Road to Kindergarten!

Posted on: February 25, 2021

Kindergarten preregistration for School District 44 has begun. How can you support your preschooler as they approach kindergarten?

Virtual No Title Book Club recommendations

Posted on: February 17, 2021

Teens gathered (virtually!) for the No Title Book Club on Sun, Feb 7 to share books that they have enjoyed reading.

Digital Magazines Have a New Home!

Posted on: February 11, 2021

Our digital magazines have a new home on the Libby app and Overdrive's eMedia Library!

Spotlight: Black History Month

Posted on: February 1, 2021

February is Black History Month and our in-Library Spotlight display recognizes, celebrates, and honors the lives of Black Americans.

Draft Budget as of January 20, 2021

Posted on: February 1, 2021

Please click here to view the Updated Draft Master Budget presented to the Library Board on January 20, 2021.

Library Card Expiration Dates Extended

Posted on: January 27, 2021

We are pleased to share that the Library has extended the expiration date of all resident library cards, in good standing, that expired or will expire between January 1, 2020 and September 30, 2021.

Building Project Update on Teal Background

Village Board approves Building Project

Posted on: January 26, 2021

On Thursday, January 14th, the Village Board approved the Library's construction and zoning petition.

Books for Bridgerton Fans

Posted on: January 14, 2021

Did you finish the Regency romance, Bridgerton, on Netflix already and crave more? Try some of these!

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Statement on our Executive Director

Posted on: January 4, 2021

Effective December 30, 2020, Barb Kruser is no longer employed as the Executive Director of Helen Plum Library.

Planning and Zoning Presentation

Posted on: December 21, 2020

On December 21, 2020, the Library building planning team presented plans to the Village of Lombard's Zoning and Planning Commission.

December 9, 2020 Presentation

Posted on: December 9, 2020

The following was presented by the Engberg Anderson architect team to the Library’s Trustees during their Wed, Dec 9, 2020 board meeting.

Virtual Teen "Do Something!"

Posted on: December 1, 2020

Do Something: To help yourself, help others, help the larger community.