Robin's Nest temporary closure

The Robin's Nest will be closed Sat, Mar 21-Sun, Mar 22. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Trading Card Club

Sunday, March 22, 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  

LEGO® Club

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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. 

Spring Soda Sips

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

Registered event for grades 6-10.  
Sip on some strange and interesting sodas.

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

Registered event for grades 6-10.  
Sip on some strange and interesting sodas.

Junk Journals

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

Registered event for grades 6-12. 
Get crafty and make a junk journal using supplies from the Library.

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

Registered event for grades 6-12. 
Get crafty and make a junk journal using supplies from the Library.

Library Closed for Easter

All Day
Helen Plum Library
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library

Registration Opens for May HPL Programs

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

Registration for May programs opens at 9am on Sat, Apr 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 May programs opens at 9am on Sat, Apr 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.

Helen Plum Library Foundation Book Sale

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors

Adult, teen, and youth books will be available for purchase. Supplies are limited, so check out the books while they last!

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Adult, teen, and youth books will be available for purchase. Supplies are limited, so check out the books while they last!

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

Registered event for grades 6-12; Helen Plum Library card required.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-12; Helen Plum Library card required.

Teen Make @ Home: String Art

All Day
Teen Corner at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

Drop-in kit pick-up for grades 6-12. 
Stop by the Teen Corner to pick up supplies to make a project at home (while supplies last). 

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen Corner
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in kit pick-up for grades 6-12. 
Stop by the Teen Corner to pick up supplies to make a project at home (while supplies last). 

LEGO® Club

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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. 

Trading Card Club

Sunday, April 26, 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  

Decoupage Flowerpots

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

Registered event for grades 6-10.  
Make a flowerpot in time for gardening season.

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

Registered event for grades 6-10.  
Make a flowerpot in time for gardening season.

LEGO® Club

Sunday, May 3, 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. 

Soapmaking 101

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

Registered event for grades 6-12, Helen Plum Library card required. 
Learn how to make soap with Soapy Roads of Lombard. Share with someone special or keep as a treat for yourself!

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

Registered event for grades 6-12, Helen Plum Library card required. 
Learn how to make soap with Soapy Roads of Lombard. Share with someone special or keep as a treat for yourself!

Teen Make @ Home: Origami Star Worry Beads

All Day
Teen Corner at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

Drop-in kit pick-up for grades 6-12. 
Stop by the Teen Corner to pick up supplies to make a project at home (while supplies last). 

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen Corner
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in kit pick-up for grades 6-12. 
Stop by the Teen Corner to pick up supplies to make a project at home (while supplies last). 

LEGO® Club

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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. 

Party Games

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

Registered event for grades 6-10. 
You don't have to throw a party to play party games! Join us for laughs and friendly competition with classics like pin the tail on the donkey, musical chairs, and more. 

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

Registered event for grades 6-10. 
You don't have to throw a party to play party games! Join us for laughs and friendly competition with classics like pin the tail on the donkey, musical chairs, and more. 

Library Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/24 - 5/25
Helen Plum Library
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library

Trading Card Club

Sunday, May 31, 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  

Library Closed for Labor Day

All Day 9/6 - 9/7
Helen Plum Library
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library

Library Closed for Thanksgiving

11/25/2026 @ 5:00pm to 11/26/2026 @ 9:00pm
Helen Plum Library
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library

Library Closed for Staff In-Service

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Helen Plum Library
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library