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Make Your Own Soap with Soapy Roads of Lombard

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Craft, Craft & Maker
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School
Event Details:

Registered event for grades K-5; Helen Plum Library Card required Learn about soap and the soapmaking process from Soapy Roads of Lombard, a local family-owned business. You will ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School
Program Type: Craft, Craft & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registered event for grades K-5; Helen Plum Library Card required
Learn about soap and the soapmaking process from Soapy Roads of Lombard, a local family-owned business. You will also make your own bar of natural soap!

Chalk Art

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades K-2.  Make beautiful chalk art, rain or shine.    

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades K-2. 
Make beautiful chalk art, rain or shine.  
 

Cover of Bear and Bird Book

UPDATED Family Book Club Kit: Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories

All Day 5/13 - 5/18
Youth Services at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Registered kit pick-up for families with children in Kindergarten - 5th grade; Helen Plum Library card is required Pick up a fun kit to have your own book club at home! You'll rec...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Registered kit pick-up for families with children in Kindergarten - 5th grade; Helen Plum Library card is required

Cover of Bear and Bird Book

Family Book Club: Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

This program is now being offered as a pick-up kit instead of an in-person program. You can register for your Family Book Club Kit here.    Registered event for fam...

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

This program is now being offered as a pick-up kit instead of an in-person program.

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

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.

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.

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.  

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!

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.

LEGO® Club

Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

Art Studio: Mosaics

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 1-5 Explore a different style of art each month and create a masterpiece. Mosaics Transform small pieces into a magical mosaic design. ...

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

Registered event for children in grades 1-5
Explore a different style of art each month and create a masterpiece.

Mosaics
Transform small pieces into a magical mosaic design.

Paper Squishes

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 1-5 Create your own adorable, squishable character out of paper. 

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

Registered event for children in grades 1-5
Create your own adorable, squishable character out of paper. 

Istvan and His Imaginary Band

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card is required This concert will feature Istvan's cleverly crafted kids' rock that appeals to both ch...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

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

Friday Crafternoons

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages  Get crafty at the Library this summer! 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, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages 
Get crafty at the Library this summer! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home. 

Chess Club

Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.  

Families Explore: Art

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Registered program for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library Card is required Bring the whole family to play and learn together. We’ll discover a new topic each m...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Registered program for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library Card is required

Cardboard Adventure

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages   Drop in for an hour of free play, stocked with loose parts like cardboard boxes, paper, tape, and more! 

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

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages  
Drop in for an hour of free play, stocked with loose parts like cardboard boxes, paper, tape, and more! 

Start Your Rockin' Collection with Lizzadro Museum

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School
Event Details:

Registered event for grades K-5; Helen Plum Library card is required Learn about rock identification and starting a rock collection with an educator from the Lizzadro Museum of La...

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

Registered event for grades K-5; Helen Plum Library card is required

Friday Crafternoons

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages  Get crafty at the Library this summer! 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, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages 
Get crafty at the Library this summer! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home. 

Green wooden toolbox with TOOLS in white letters.

Satur-DIY Project

All Day
Youth Services at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School, Middle School
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children ages 7-12; Helen Plum Library card required  Register to receive a woodworking project to complete at home. Tools are not inc...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Grade School, Middle School
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children ages 7-12; Helen Plum Library card required 
Register to receive a woodworking project to complete at home. Tools are not included.

Wings of Fire Party

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 1-5 Celebrate your favorite dragon series with crafts, games, and activities. Anyone who loves dragons is welcome to drop in and join the f...

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

Registered event for children in grades 1-5
Celebrate your favorite dragon series with crafts, games, and activities. Anyone who loves dragons is welcome to drop in and join the fun!

STEM Lab: Paper Airplanes

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 1-5 Each month, we'll get hands-on with a new science concept. Paper Airplanes Test different styles of paper airplanes and see which o...

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

Registered event for children in grades 1-5
Each month, we'll get hands-on with a new science concept.

Friday Crafternoons

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages  Get crafty at the Library this summer! 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, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages 
Get crafty at the Library this summer! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home.