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Mystery Art

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Registered event for grades 1-2; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Make a surprise art project at the Library.

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 grades 1-2; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Make a surprise art project 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
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 13.*

*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 13.*

*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 14, 2026 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 families with children ages 4 and older.
Join other enthusiasts to free build with the Library’s LEGO® bricks collection. 

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 families with children ages 4 and older.
Join other enthusiasts to free build with the Library’s LEGO® bricks collection. 

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

Build a Boat: Duck Edition

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Registered event for grades 1-5; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Build your own boat and see how many rubber ducks it can carry before it sinks. 

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 grades 1-5; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Build your own boat and see how many rubber ducks it can carry before it sinks. 

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

The Frog Lady Animal Show

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured, Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School

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

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

LEGO® Science in Motion

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Registered event for grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Play and explore science ideas with LEGO® bricks and motors.

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 grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Play and explore science ideas with LEGO® bricks and motors.

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

The Great Big Bubble Show

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
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. 

Upcoming
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

Trading Card Club

Sunday, June 28, 2026 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 families with children ages 6-12  

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 families with children ages 6-12  

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 Art: Make a Mess

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School

Registered event for families with children ages 3-8; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Explore your creativity through fun art projects for the whole family. Dress for mess.

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

Registered event for families with children ages 3-8; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Explore your creativity through fun art projects for the whole family. Dress for mess.

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

College of DuPage Theater Presents: Sherwood’s Merry Mateys

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured, Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Featured, 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 "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Family Movie: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary 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
Program Type: Featured
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
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Shark Week Sewing

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School

Registered event for grades 4-6; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Hand sew a cute or scary plush shark to celebrate Shark Week 2026.

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

Registered event for grades 4-6; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Hand sew a cute or scary plush shark to celebrate Shark Week 2026.

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

Shark Week Sewing

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School

Registered event for grades 4-6; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Hand sew a cute or scary plush shark to celebrate Shark Week 2026.

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

Registered event for grades 4-6; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Hand sew a cute or scary plush shark to celebrate Shark Week 2026.

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 BINGO

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages.  
Let’s play BINGO! Bring the whole family to win prizes.

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

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages.  
Let’s play BINGO! Bring the whole family to win prizes.

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 August HPL Programs

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

Registration for August programs opens at 9am on Sat, Jul 11.*

*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 August programs opens at 9am on Sat, Jul 11.*

*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, July 12, 2026 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 families with children ages 4 and older.
Join other enthusiasts to free build with the Library’s LEGO® bricks collection. 

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 families with children ages 4 and older.
Join other enthusiasts to free build with the Library’s LEGO® bricks collection. 

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

Meet Rapunzel Storytime

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School

Registered storytime for families with children ages 1-8, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.

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

Registered storytime for families with children ages 1-8, with participating adult; 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

Meet Rapunzel Storytime

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School

Registered storytime for families with children ages 1-8, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.

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

Registered storytime for families with children ages 1-8, with participating adult; 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

Meet Rapunzel Storytime

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School

Registered storytime for families with children ages 1-8, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.

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

Registered storytime for families with children ages 1-8, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.

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

Foodie Science: Apple Slice Donuts

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Registered event for grades 1-5; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Turn fresh apple slices into donut-style treats with fun toppings. Then, devour!

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 grades 1-5; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Turn fresh apple slices into donut-style treats with fun toppings. Then, devour!

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

Native American Hoop Dancing with Starr Chief Eagle

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured, Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Featured, 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 "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Family Concert: Little Lunas

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
ESL ELL ELA, Featured, Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: ESL ELL ELA, Featured, 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

LEGO® Science in Motion

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Registered event for grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Play and explore science ideas with LEGO® bricks and motors.

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 grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Play and explore science ideas with LEGO® bricks and motors.