Ravinia Lawn Ticket Giveaway 2024
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We have free lawn passes for Helen Plum Library cardholders thanks to Ravinia Festival’s Words & Music program!
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Lilac Parade Hours
The Library will be open from 12:30-5pm on Sun, May 18 for the Lombard Lilac Parade.
Blog Entries
User Assessment Survey Results
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In April and May, we conducted a community survey to discover what services and building features are used by our patrons and solicited general feedback on user experiences. The results of that survey are in!
Where to Donate Books Near Lombard
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We do not accept book donations at Helen Plum Library, but here are a few places nearby that do!
HPL Staff Member Receives Library Journal Mover & Shaker Award
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Our Technology and Metadata Service Manager, Alex Vancina, has received a 2024 Library Journal Mover & Shaker award!
Must-Have Apps for Youth Summer Reading
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It's finally summertime! Take a look at these free apps to help kids reach their reading goals and prevent summer learning loss.
Play Lilac Parade Bingo
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It's almost time for the 2024 Lilac Festival Parade! Have a little extra fun with our parade Bingo game.
April Fools!
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Sorry, we aren't actually having a houseplant storytime. However, we have lots of wonderful storytimes for kids you can check out on our calendar!
Cake Scavenger Hunt: Celebrating 1 Year on Main Street
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National Library Week is upon us! This year, we're feeling extra excited as we approach the 1st anniversary of our new building at 411 South Main Street. So, we cooked up something extra sweet to celebrate!
Sewing Machines Launch with Beginner-Level Craft
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We're *sew* excited to launch a new drop-in program to welcome aspiring sewists to our Studio 411 makerspace!
Helen Plum Library featured in ILA Reporter
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Our new library building was featured on the cover of the March 2024 issue of the Illinois Library Association magazine, ILA Reporter.
Audiobook Picks: Mysteries & Thrillers on hoopla
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Do you hear that? It's the sound of your next favorite audiobook! Sleuths and thrill seekers, these are for you.
Call for 2024 Summer Reading Volunteers
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Apply to be a Volunteen for our 2024 Summer Reading Program. Learn more about volunteering and fill out an application.
Free Trees for Kids with Neighborhood Forest
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Helen Plum Library is partnering with Neighborhood Forest to provide families with a free tree to plant! The goal is to give every child the priceless joy of planting and watching trees grow.
Celebrate Love Your Library Month
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Attention, bibliophiles, audiobook addicts, and library lovers: February is Love Your Library Month! We're celebrating all month long and need your help -- here are a few ways to celebrate with us and show your library love.
Guide to Your Digital Library
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Libby, hoopla, Boundless... We offer cardholders lots of great ways to use the Library, but it can be hard to keep them all straight! Here's your handy guide to sorting out which one is best for you.