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Pride Month

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We invite you to celebrate Pride Month with our LGBTQIA+ inclusive books of all genres and for all ages! Stop in the Library and visit our Spotlight display to discover even more titles for checkout 💖

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.

Building Activity Update for May 10th

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Now that the abatement process has been completed, we are able to move into the demolition phase of the building project. The demo contractors will be salvaging materials on the inside of the building this week, the week of May 10.

Earth Day

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Here are some titles for all ages to read to celebrate our planet and inspire action to protect it. 

Coloring Book

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Participants who register early for Summer Reading, starting May 1st, can choose between either a custom Helen Plum Library coloring book or a color-able tote bag (one per person). Quantities are limited and only available while supplies last!

If you were unable to register for Summer Reading in time to receiving a coloring book, or prefer to print a copy at home, you can download the pdf here!

411 Main Retrospective

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We've partnered with Lombard Historical Society to take a look back at the history of the Mr. Z's property. Find the full timeline, including historical photos and property map in the featured items below!

Legal Notice: Request for Bids on Structural Steel

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Helen M. Plum Memorial Public Library District (HPL) is looking for prospective bidders interested in bidding on the upcoming project for the New Helen Plum Public Library (HPL), Lombard IL.

Antiracism Recommended Reads with an AAPI Focus

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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.