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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!

Open
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!

Registration Opens for June HPL Programs

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

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

*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 June programs opens at 9am on Sat, May 9.*

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

Volunteen Squad: Book Buddies

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured, Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Youth, High School

Registered event for grades 9-12.  
Help children develop reading skills and confidence while earning service hours. Training is included in the session. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, High School
Program Type: Featured, Volunteer Opportunity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 9-12.  
Help children develop reading skills and confidence while earning service hours. Training is included in the session. 

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. 

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. 
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  

Teen Make @ Home: Woven Rainbow Bookmark

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).

Books, Banter, & Bites

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

Registered event for grades 7-11.  
Looking for your next read? Bring a favorite book and chat with fellow bibliophiles. All genres welcome!

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

Registered event for grades 7-11.  
Looking for your next read? Bring a favorite book and chat with fellow bibliophiles. All genres welcome!

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.

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. 

Egg Carton Garden

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

Registered event for grades 6-12.  
Plant a mini garden in an egg carton and watch it grow.

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.  
Plant a mini garden in an egg carton and watch it grow.

Gameshow Mashup

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School

Registered event for grades 6-8.  
Come on down, you’re the next contestant on this wild and chaotic new game show.

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

Registered event for grades 6-8.  
Come on down, you’re the next contestant on this wild and chaotic new game show.

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  

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.

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.

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.

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.