Blog Entries

Hate has no place at Helen Plum Library. Our organization stands with Asian American & Pacific Islander communities and condemns all acts of violence, hatred, and racism.

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.

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

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

With many families considering their options for school this year, homeschooling is a hot topic! Helen Plum Youth Librarian Cate has pulled together many of our resources that can help make diving into homeschooling easier.

Our staff has spotted so many fun, interesting, and creative efforts popping up to help everyone combat the difficulties of staying at home. We've gathered links to online storytimes, virtual field trips, music, and creative activities!