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.

Family Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
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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.

Preschool Storytime (3-5 year olds)

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
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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 ages 3-5 not yet in kindergarten, with a participating adult
Join us for stories, songs, and skills to encourage kindergarten readiness. Try a different early learning activity each week.

Senior Social: A Night at the Oscars

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Senior Socials
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get red carpet ready with film historian Dr. Annette Bochenek as she presents the history of the Academy Awards and some of its most memorable moments with photos, video clips, and captivating stories.

Drop-in Notary Services

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adult
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Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

A licensed notary will be available on a drop-in basis. 

Mardi Gras and Movies in the Midwest

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Registration Required
Event Details:

In celebration of Fat Tuesday, explore the history of Mardi Gras and some of its 200+ onscreen depictions, including some from Chicago film companies!

Evening Family Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool
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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.