Update on Activity at New Building Site
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Helen Plum Library has completed closing and now officially owns the property at 401 and 425 South Main Street.
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
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?
Virtual No Title Book Club recommendations
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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!
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Our digital magazines have a new home on the Libby app and Overdrive's eMedia Library!
Spotlight: Black History Month
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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
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Please click here to view the Updated Draft Master Budget presented to the Library Board on January 20, 2021.
Library Card Expiration Dates Extended
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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.
Village Board approves Building Project
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On Thursday, January 14th, the Village Board approved the Library's construction and zoning petition.
Books for Bridgerton Fans
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Did you finish the Regency romance, Bridgerton, on Netflix already and crave more? Try some of these!
Statement on our Executive Director
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Effective December 30, 2020, Barb Kruser is no longer employed as the Executive Director of Helen Plum Library.
Planning and Zoning Presentation
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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
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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!"
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Do Something: To help yourself, help others, help the larger community.
Resources for Homeschool Families
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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.
Even More Library Access for our Patrons!
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Beginning Mon, Jul 27, walk-in library visits are now welcome! We are so grateful to our patrons and staff who have made it possible to safely open our doors.