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Exhibit: Fluid Art by Jill Allaway

06/10/2025 @ 12:00am–07/03/2025 @ 11:45pm
Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

From June 10–July 10, enjoy local artist Jill Allaway’s exhibit of acrylic fluid art displayed in the Hub and on the 2nd Floor.

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

Cool Summer Treats with Chef Susan

6:00pm–7:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 7-12.
Learn how to prepare summer treats with Chef Susan Maddox at the Library. Tastings will be included.

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
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 "Elementary School" group

Zipline Physics

4:15pm–5:00pm
Youth, Elementary School
Waitlist
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 1-5.
Create a carrier out of random supplies and test its strength and speed on a mini zipline... right in the Library!

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 "Adult" group

Helen Plum Library Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Family Concert: Little Miss Ann

10:30am–11:15am
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered concert for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card required.

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 Crafternoon

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.
Get crafty at the Library! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home. 

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

Studio 411 Drop-in Hours

10:00am–4:00pm
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.

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

Family Performance: Total-T Magic Show

2:00pm–2:45pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card required.

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

Pop-In Play: Bubbles

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 activities recommended for ages 3-5, with a participating adult
Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities!

Bubbles

This event is in the "Adult" group

Intro to Canva!

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

Learn how to set up and navigate a Canva account to fast-track your graphic design projects!

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

The Hills are Alive with Heather Braoudakis

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Heather Braoudakis will entertain us with timeless Rodgers and Hammerstein classics from State Fair, The King and I, Carousel, South Pacific, The Sound of Music, and Oklahoma!

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

Evening Family Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages
Twinkle, twinkle, storytime! End your day with books and rhymes.

This event is in the "Adult" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Widen your search for birth dates, locations, and naturalizations using various underutilized resources such as banking records, employment registers, disease registers, and more.

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

Family Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family.  

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

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family.  

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

Sew a Sleep Mask

1:00pm–2:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 4-6; Helen Plum Library card required.
Sew a unique sleep mask and practice basic hand-sewing skills.

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

Sew a Sleep Mask

3:00pm–4:00pm
Youth, Elementary School
Full
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 4-6; Helen Plum Library card required.
Sew a unique sleep mask and practice basic hand-sewing skills.

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 "Adult" group

Advanced Excel

6:30pm–8:00pm
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

Family Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family.  

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

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family.