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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Taylor Swift’s Literary Lyrics

2:00pm - 3:00pm
High School, Adult, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: High School, Adult, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Taylor Swift's songs cover the full emotional spectrum, from love and friendship to heartbreak and grief, but did you know many also contain literary references?

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Trading Card Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for grades 1-12.
Battle, duel, and trade with your favorite collectible card games. Whether you enjoy Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, or Magic: The Gathering, this is the club for you.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Wonder Lab: ABCs and 123s

10:00am - 10:45am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for children ages 2-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
Curious children and caregivers will explore discovery-based activities featuring a different theme each month.   

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Advanced Excel

10:00am - 11:30am
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your learned skills and take them to the next level with absolute references, advanced formulas, and macros!

 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Wonder Lab: ABCs and 123s

11:00am - 11:45am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for children ages 2-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
Curious children and caregivers will explore discovery-based activities featuring a different theme each month.   

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Family STEAM Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages.
Enjoy activities and crafts as we introduce the different building blocks of STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Locating Your Canadian Ancestors

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Jenny Warner will present a brief history of Canada. You will learn about Canadian records that are available for research and how to locate them in print or online. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Sensory Play for Little Ones

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children ages 1-3 years, with participating adult.
Bring your littlest ones to explore different sensory experiences. Dress for mess. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Intermediate ChatGPT

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Intended for those who have prior experience with Chat AI – this intermediate ChatGPT session will focus on refining your prompts, utilizing established methods for success, and customizing instructions accessible with your free registered account

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Studio 411 Drop-in Hours

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Maker
Event Details:

Drop in during this designated time frame to work on your project. Trained staff will be able to provide some help. For more in-depth assistance, please make an appointment.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: ESL ELL ELA
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Preschool Art Party

10:00am - 10:45am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for children ages 3-6 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
Explore art with a variety of textures and colors in this child-directed program. Dress for mess!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tech Help Drop-In

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Classes
Event Details:

Have a tech question? Join us for monthly Tech Help Drop-In sessions. Bring your questions and your device!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Still Life with Snacks

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Youth, Middle School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-8
Art lovers are invited to create their interpretation of a still life using different kinds of art media. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen Study Room A
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Help with Medicare or Medicare supplements is available in person!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Youth, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

From Thu, May 1 through Sat, May 31, Helen Plum Library and the Lombard Historical Society are proud to showcase the original hand-painted 1930s Lilac Time posters by Chicago artist Charles Medin.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Straw Weaving

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Elementary School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 3-5.
Join us for a weaving adventure using straws, colorful yarn, and endless creativity! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: ESL ELL ELA
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Plum Playdate

9:30am - 11:30am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children ages 3 months-5 years, with participating adult.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Zentangle Art

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Youth, Elementary School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades K-5.
Do you like to doodle? Then Zentangle art is for you. We’ll explore this unique style and how artists, like Dan Santat, have used it in picture books and more.  

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Illinois Libraries Present: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult
Program Type: Virtual Program
Event Details:

Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people.

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Zoom Webinar

As an attendee at this webinar, you will be in ‘view and listen only’ mode, so you will not be seen or heard. The presenter will have video and audio, and there will be a chat function where attendees can type questions or comments.

We reserve the right to remove or mute any attendee at our discretion.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Illinois Libraries Present: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages.
Watch at home or join us at the Library for a watch party of Illinois Libraries Present: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat.  

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

LEGO® Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades K-8.
Join other enthusiasts as you free build with the Library’s large collection of LEGO® bricks. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Lilacia Park Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages