Baby Lock Victory Serger Now Available
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Sewists, rejoice! Our Studio 411 makerspace is now equipped with a Baby Lock Victory Serger.
Special hours for Jingle Bell Jubilee
The Library will be open from 9am-7pm on Sat, Dec 6 for Jingle Bell Jubilee. View the full schedule of festivities at the Library!
Staff In-service Closure
The Library will open at 1pm on Wed, Dec 10 for staff in-service.
Blog Entries
Laser Cut and Engrave with the Epilog Fusion Maker
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We are happy to introduce the Epilog Fusion Maker to our Studio 411 makerspace!
The Recording Lab is now open!
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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.
Introducing Themed Book Boxes
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Because who doesn't love an adorable package filled with books and goodies!?
Introducing the Glowforge Laser Cutter
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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.
Cricut Machines are Now Available!
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We are pleased to announce the launch of our Cricut Maker 3 electronic cutting machines!
Axis360 is Changing to Boundless
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Get ready for a new-and-improved e-reading and audiobook listening experience! The Axis360 app and platform will be replaced by a new app called Boundless. We're excited to offer this updated experience to our cardholders!
College of DuPage Offering English Classes at the Library
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Helen Plum Library is teaming up with the College of DuPage to offer free English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes at the Library. These classes aim to develop conversation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Printing Fees Reinstated at the Library
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Starting Mon, May 17, printing costs will be reinstated at the Library. Costs for printing and copying are $.10 for black and white, $.25 for color. Printing costs have been complimentary since June, and we appreciate your understanding as standard operations begin to return.
Those who wish to print remotely may send documents through the ePRINTit service, and then visit the library to retrieve printouts via the print release station.
Put your Preschooler on the Road to Kindergarten!
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Kindergarten preregistration for School District 44 has begun. How can you support your preschooler as they approach kindergarten?
Digital Magazines Have a New Home!
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Our digital magazines have a new home on the Libby app and Overdrive's eMedia Library!
Sign Up to Hear about Teen Events
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Helen Plum Library now offers event reminders and updates via Remind, an app and texting platform many area students are already using through their schools.
Ask A Librarian
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We’re Here for You! In the library or not, our librarians are available to answer questions. Please email us or visit the live chat on our homepage.