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Greek Storytime with The Language Labs

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages Learn about different cultures through books, music, and crafts with our friends from The Language Labs. No prior knowledg...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families – All Ages
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 "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

LEGO® Club

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
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.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
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.

Wonder Lab: Backyard Bugs

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Registered event for children 2-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required  Curious children and caregivers will explore discovery-based activities...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registered event for children 2-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required 

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

Senior Social: Once I Had An Old Banjo with Mark Dvorak

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Senior Socials
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Folk guitarist Mark Dvorak performs a concert packed with songs and fascinating lore on the origin and evolution of this uniquely American Instrument. The presentation includes son...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Senior Socials
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Folk guitarist Mark Dvorak performs a concert packed with songs and fascinating lore on the origin and evolution of this uniquely American Instrument.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Finals Study Hall

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Drop-in events for students in grades 9-12 Come to the Library to study for final exams in a designated study space. Snacks will be provided while supplies last.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Teen
Event Details:

Drop-in events for students in grades 9-12
Come to the Library to study for final exams in a designated study space. Snacks will be provided while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Drop-in Notary Services

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Finals Study Hall

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Drop-in events for students in grades 9-12 Come to the Library to study for final exams in a designated study space. Snacks will be provided while supplies last.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Teen
Event Details:

Drop-in events for students in grades 9-12
Come to the Library to study for final exams in a designated study space. Snacks will be provided while supplies last.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Glow in the Dark Storytime

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages Dim the lights! It's time for some space-themed storytime fun inspired by the starry night sky.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages
Dim the lights! It's time for some space-themed storytime fun inspired by the starry night sky.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

New! Learn About Gemini

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Google Gemini (formerly Google Bard) is a form of generative AI that allows users to access their Gmail inbox, contacts, and Google Drive for a seamless user experience. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Google Gemini (formerly Google Bard) is a form of generative AI that allows users to access their Gmail inbox, contacts, and Google Drive for a seamless user experience. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Introduction to ChatGPT

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Finals Study Hall

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Drop-in events for students in grades 9-12 Come to the Library to study for final exams in a designated study space. Snacks will be provided while supplies last.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Teen
Event Details:

Drop-in events for students in grades 9-12
Come to the Library to study for final exams in a designated study space. Snacks will be provided while supplies last.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Chess Club

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades 1-8 Visit the Library for a friendly chess match and share your love of the game. A basic understanding of the game is requir...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades 1-8
Visit the Library for a friendly chess match and share your love of the game. A basic understanding of the game is required. Chess sets will be provided.  

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

Pop-in Play: Blocks

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
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! Blocks Build and play with big and smal...

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!

Blocks
Build and play with big and small blocks.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

NEW! Canva for Presentations

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn how to create and share stylish slideshows and save them as PowerPoint presentations using this free online graphic design tool.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn how to create and share stylish slideshows and save them as PowerPoint presentations using this free online graphic design tool.

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

Mother Goosebumps

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 3-5 Enjoy a spooky storytime for elementary-age kids!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 3-5
Enjoy a spooky storytime for elementary-age kids!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Bike Repair Demo with Retro Glow Cycles

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Helen M. Plum Meeting Room at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Interested in learning how to use the library's bicycle repair station? Join Brian from Retro Glow Cycles as he demonstrates on his own bike how to make basic repairs using the too...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Helen M. Plum Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Interested in learning how to use the library's bicycle repair station? Join Brian from Retro Glow Cycles as he demonstrates on his own bike how to make basic repairs using the tools available at the repair station. 

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

Plum Playdate: Baby & Toddlers

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in activities recommended for ages 3 months-2 years, with a participating adult Meet up with a friend or make a new one during this casual playgroup for our littlest learners...

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 months-2 years, with a participating adult

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

WIC Mobile Clinic

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 9:30am - 4:00pm
Helen M. Plum Meeting Room at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Mobile Clinic brings WIC services to you! WIC programs include nutrition education, healthy food benefits, breastfeeding support, and other c...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Helen M. Plum Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Mobile Clinic brings WIC services to you! WIC programs include nutrition education, healthy food benefits, breastfeeding support, and other community referrals.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Plum Pokémon League

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades K-8 Using your own cards and Pokémon handheld video games, you can play and trade while meeting other Pokémon fans.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades K-8
Using your own cards and Pokémon handheld video games, you can play and trade while meeting other Pokémon fans.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

PIXLR  for Photo Restoration

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Using Pixlr, we’ll look at tools that will help boost your photo restoration and color correction projects. Previous experience with Pixlr is recommended.  

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Using Pixlr, we’ll look at tools that will help boost your photo restoration and color correction projects.

Previous experience with Pixlr is recommended.  

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Genealogy: Confederate Pension Applications

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Janis Forte will teach you how to follow a research path to uncover new record sets. Learn to access abstracted individual pension files and certify the formerly enslaved ancestor,...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Janis Forte will teach you how to follow a research path to uncover new record sets. Learn to access abstracted individual pension files and certify the formerly enslaved ancestor, their family, and their enslaver(s).