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 is for the whole family to enjoy. 

Drop-In Studio Hours

10:00am–5:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Maker
Event Details:

Get creative during drop-in Studio 411 hours. Use the makerspace equipment to sew, laser cut, record a podcast, customize with Cricut, and more!

Toddler Storytime (1-2 years old)

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 children ages 1-2, with participating adult. 
Wigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activity each week.

Helen Plum Library Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Colonel William R. Plum Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Long Island by Colm Toibin

Introduction to Google Sheets

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:

Expand your knowledge of Google Drive by learning to navigate Google Sheets, a free online spreadsheet application similar to Microsoft Excel. Learn how to create, save, download, share and set permissions, and upload spreadsheets.

Rainbow in a Jar (Grades K-2)

4:00pm–4:45pm
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 grades K-2; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Learn about rain clouds and the water cycle by creating a rainbow in a jar. 

Reservation

Meet and Greet Q&A with Stephanie Trussell - (patron)

5:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Purpose of Meeting

Meet and Greet Q&A. Candidate Illinois House District 42.

Lilac Parade Committee Meeting

6:00pm–6:30pm
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Board of Trustees
Event Details:

Board of Library Trustees meeting of the Lilac Parade Committee to discuss plans for the 2026 Lilac Parade.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm–9:00pm
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Board of Trustees
Event Details:

Meeting Agenda (typically posted online and in the building the Friday ahead of the meeting): https://www.helenplum.org/board/documents