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Lilacia Park Storytime

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Offsite at Outreach
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 

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 

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

Lilacia Park Storytime

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite at Outreach
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 

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 

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

Custom Engraved Pet Tag

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Open Studio A at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Celebrate National Pet Month with a custom engraved tag for your pet using the Glowforge. Unable to make the drop-in dates?

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Open Studio A
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Maker
Event Details:

Celebrate National Pet Month with a custom engraved tag for your pet using the Glowforge. Unable to make the drop-in dates?

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

Cricut Project: Custom Cups

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Create a custom cup using vinyl or infusible ink. Choose from a design and cut it on your own. You can choose between a coffee mug or a libby cup. Basic computer skills required. No prior Cricut experience necessary. 

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a custom cup using vinyl or infusible ink. Choose from a design and cut it on your own. You can choose between a coffee mug or a libby cup. Basic computer skills required. No prior Cricut experience necessary. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning Classes

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
ESL ELL ELA
Age Group:
Adult

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.

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.

Intro to PIXLR 

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult

Using this free online photo editor, we'll tackle projects ranging from simple fixes to those that require more complex tools. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Using this free online photo editor, we'll tackle projects ranging from simple fixes to those that require more complex tools. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult

Matthew Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award-winning book

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Virtual Program
Event Details:

Matthew Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award-winning book

Disclaimer(s)

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

Custom Engraved Pet Tag

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Open Studio A at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Celebrate National Pet Month with a custom engraved tag for your pet using the Glowforge. Unable to make the drop-in dates?

Cancelled
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Open Studio A
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Maker
Event Details:

Celebrate National Pet Month with a custom engraved tag for your pet using the Glowforge. Unable to make the drop-in dates?

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Introduction to ChatGPT

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot launched in 2022 by OpenAI. This class explores what ChatGPT is and some practical applications for using it successfully.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot launched in 2022 by OpenAI. This class explores what ChatGPT is and some practical applications for using it successfully.

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

Middle School Gardening

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School

Registered event for grades 6-8
Do you have a green thumb or want to try your hand at gardening? Create an egg carton salsa garden and meet other plant enthusiasts while learning the basics.

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
Do you have a green thumb or want to try your hand at gardening? Create an egg carton salsa garden and meet other plant enthusiasts while learning the basics.

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

Getting Traditionally Published with Ann Zhao

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
High School, Adult, Seniors

Helen Plum staffer and published author Ann Zhao will walk participants through the traditional publishing process while sharing tips and tricks to get your dream novel out of your imagination and into the hands of readers everywhere! 

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

Helen Plum staffer and published author Ann Zhao will walk participants through the traditional publishing process while sharing tips and tricks to get your dream novel out of your imagination and into the hands of readers everywhere! 

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

RESCHEDULED: Miss Allison’s Music Class

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Registered event for children birth–5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.

Waitlist
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 birth–5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.

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

RESCHEDULED: Miss Allison’s Music Class

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Registered event for children birth–5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.

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 birth–5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.

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

Custom Engraved Pet Tag

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Open Studio A at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Celebrate National Pet Month with a custom engraved tag for your pet using the Glowforge. Unable to make the drop-in dates?

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Open Studio A
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Maker
Event Details:

Celebrate National Pet Month with a custom engraved tag for your pet using the Glowforge. Unable to make the drop-in dates?

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Intermediate Excel

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult

Learn the ins and outs of creating pivot tables, sorting files, and filtering Excel spreadsheets.

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the ins and outs of creating pivot tables, sorting files, and filtering Excel spreadsheets.

 

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.

Lilac Crafternoon

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages 
Show off your Lilac Pride with special Lilac Time Crafternoons! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home. 

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 
Show off your Lilac Pride with special Lilac Time Crafternoons! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning Classes

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
ESL ELL ELA
Age Group:
Adult

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.

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

Crochet Studio

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

Drop-in event for grades 6-12
Come to the Library to crochet. Whether you are working on your own project, interested in learning the basics, or somewhere in-between, you are welcome to attend! 

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Maker
Event Details:

Drop-in event for grades 6-12
Come to the Library to crochet. Whether you are working on your own project, interested in learning the basics, or somewhere in-between, you are welcome to attend! 

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

 Parade of Preschoolers

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Registered event for children ages 3-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
Preschoolers will decorate their own mini parade floats to march through the Library. 

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 3-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
Preschoolers will decorate their own mini parade floats to march through the Library. 

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

Parade of Preschoolers

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Registered event for children ages 3-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
Preschoolers will decorate their own mini parade floats to march through the Library. 

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 3-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
Preschoolers will decorate their own mini parade floats to march through the Library. 

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

Studio 411 Drop-in Hours

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Drop in during this designated time frame to work on your project. Trained staff will be able to provide some help.

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

Custom Engraved Pet Tag

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Celebrate National Pet Month with a custom engraved tag for your pet using the Glowforge. Unable to make the drop-in dates?

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Maker
Event Details:

Celebrate National Pet Month with a custom engraved tag for your pet using the Glowforge. Unable to make the drop-in dates?

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

Senior Social: Lilly Pulitzer Performed by Leslie Goddard

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Senior Socials
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

In the 1960s, she changed fashion with her carefree shift dresses in whimsical, bold patterns. But who was Lilly Pulitzer? In this new portrayal, historian Leslie Goddard brings to life the entrepreneur who launched a design revolution.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Senior Socials
Registration Required
Event Details:

In the 1960s, she changed fashion with her carefree shift dresses in whimsical, bold patterns. But who was Lilly Pulitzer? In this new portrayal, historian Leslie Goddard brings to life the entrepreneur who launched a design revolution.

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

Custom Engraved Pet Tag

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Celebrate National Pet Month with a custom engraved tag for your pet using the Glowforge. Unable to make the drop-in dates?

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Maker
Event Details:

Celebrate National Pet Month with a custom engraved tag for your pet using the Glowforge. Unable to make the drop-in dates?