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Memorial Day Closure

The Library will be closed on Sun, May 25, and Mon, May 26 for Memorial Day. We will reopen at 9am on Tue, May 27.

Event List

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

Basic Paper Crafting for Kids

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Registered event for children in grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required 
Bring a picture to life by layering colorful paper pieces cut from the Library’s Cricut machine. 

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required 
Bring a picture to life by layering colorful paper pieces cut from the Library’s Cricut machine. 

This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Westmore School Summer Reading Outreach

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 8:45am - 10:45am
Outreach
Age Group:
Elementary School
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Elementary School
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Slime Time

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Registered event for children in grades 2-5.
It’s slime time! Mix science and fun in the squishiest way possible. 

Full
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 children in grades 2-5.
It’s slime time! Mix science and fun in the squishiest way possible. 

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

Summer Reading Registration Party

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. 

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. 

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

Weird Art

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

Registered event for children in grades 1-5.
Make original art with out-of-the-ordinary supplies. 

Full
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 children in grades 1-5.
Make original art with out-of-the-ordinary supplies. 

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.

Family Crafternoon

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Get crafty at the Library! 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.
Get crafty at the Library! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home. 

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.

Family Movie: Dog Man (PG)

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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 
Enjoy popcorn and a movie matinee at the library!

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 
Enjoy popcorn and a movie matinee at the library!

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

Shelter Pet Pals with DCAS

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Registered event for children in grades 1-5, Helen Plum Library card required.

Full
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 children in grades 1-5, Helen Plum Library card required.

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

Magical Beast Bonanza

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School

Drop-in event recommended for families with children of all ages.
Dive into the world of dragons, unicorns, and other fantastical beings with crafts and activities. Let your imagination soar! Costumes welcome.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for families with children of all ages.
Dive into the world of dragons, unicorns, and other fantastical beings with crafts and activities. Let your imagination soar! Costumes welcome.

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

Magical Beast Bonanza

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School

Drop-in event recommended for families with children of all ages.
Dive into the world of dragons, unicorns, and other fantastical beings with crafts and activities. Let your imagination soar! Costumes welcome.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for families with children of all ages.
Dive into the world of dragons, unicorns, and other fantastical beings with crafts and activities. Let your imagination soar! Costumes welcome.

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

Registration Opens for July HPL Programs

All Day
Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors

Registration for July programs opens at 9am on Sat, Jun 14.*

*Some program registration dates may differ. Technology classes open one month before each class. Be sure to check individual event listings for registration details.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Registration for July programs opens at 9am on Sat, Jun 14.*

*Some program registration dates may differ. Technology classes open one month before each class. Be sure to check individual event listings for registration details.

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

LEGO® Club

Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School

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, Elementary School, Middle School
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.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Cardboard Adventure

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
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, Elementary School, Middle School
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! 

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

Zipline Physics

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Registered event for children in grades 1-5.
Create a carrier out of random supplies and test its strength and speed on a mini zipline... right in the Library!

Full
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 children in grades 1-5.
Create a carrier out of random supplies and test its strength and speed on a mini zipline... right in the Library!

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

Family Concert: Little Miss Ann

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School

Registered concert for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card required.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered concert for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card required.

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.

Family Crafternoon

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Get crafty at the Library! 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.
Get crafty at the Library! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home. 

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

Family Performance: Total-T Magic Show

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School

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

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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

Sew a Sleep Mask

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School

Registered event for children in grades 4-6; Helen Plum Library card required.
Sew a unique sleep mask and practice basic hand-sewing skills.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 4-6; Helen Plum Library card required.
Sew a unique sleep mask and practice basic hand-sewing skills.

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

Sew a Sleep Mask

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Registered event for children in grades 4-6; Helen Plum Library card required.
Sew a unique sleep mask and practice basic hand-sewing skills.

Open
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 children in grades 4-6; Helen Plum Library card required.
Sew a unique sleep mask and practice basic hand-sewing skills.

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

Family Performance: JG's Reptile Road Show

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School

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

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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

Trading Card Club

Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School

Drop-in event recommended for grades 1-12.
Battle, duel, and trade with your favorite collectible card games. Whether you enjoy Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, or Magic: The Gathering, this is the club for you.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for grades 1-12.
Battle, duel, and trade with your favorite collectible card games. Whether you enjoy Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, or Magic: The Gathering, this is the club for you.

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

Ink Blot Drawings

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Registered event for children in grades 1-5.
Discover the fascinating world of ink blot art! Create unique and abstract designs using simple ink blot techniques. 

Upcoming
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 children in grades 1-5.
Discover the fascinating world of ink blot art! Create unique and abstract designs using simple ink blot techniques. 

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.

Family Movie: Moana (PG)

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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 
Enjoy popcorn and a movie matinee at the library!

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 
Enjoy popcorn and a movie matinee at the library!

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

Jungle Jamboree

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School

Drop-in event recommended for families with children of all ages.
Embark on a wild adventure at our Jungle Jamboree. Explore the animal kingdom with scavenger hunts, games, and crafts. Get ready for a roaring good time!

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for families with children of all ages.
Embark on a wild adventure at our Jungle Jamboree. Explore the animal kingdom with scavenger hunts, games, and crafts. Get ready for a roaring good time!