This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Vintage-Inspired Teacup Candles Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Maker Age Group: Adult, Seniors Commemorate Jane Austen's 250th birthday by creating a candle in a teacup using soy wax and essential oils.This program is for ages 18 and over. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Vintage-Inspired Teacup Candles 6:00pm–8:00pm Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Studio 411 Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Maker Registration Required Event Details: Commemorate Jane Austen's 250th birthday by creating a candle in a teacup using soy wax and essential oils.This program is for ages 18 and over.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Intermediate Canva Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Technology Classes Age Group: Adult, Seniors Level up your Canva skills in this intermediate class designed for users who already know the basics. Learn to use layers, rulers, and guides to create thoughtful and easy-to-use designs. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Intermediate Canva 6:30pm–8:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Technology Classes Registration Required Event Details: Level up your Canva skills in this intermediate class designed for users who already know the basics. Learn to use layers, rulers, and guides to create thoughtful and easy-to-use designs.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Drop-In Studio Hours Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Maker Age Group: Adult, Seniors Get creative during drop-in Studio 411 hours. Use the makerspace equipment to sew, laser cut, record a podcast, customize with Cricut, and more! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Drop-In Studio Hours 10:00am–8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Studio 411 Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Maker Event Details: Get creative during drop-in Studio 411 hours. Use the makerspace equipment to sew, laser cut, record a podcast, customize with Cricut, and more!
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Pride & Prejudice Watch-Along Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Age Group: Adult, Seniors Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday with a showing of the 2005 adaptation of Pride & Prejudice. Light refreshments will be served. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Pride & Prejudice Watch-Along 1:00pm–3:30pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday with a showing of the 2005 adaptation of Pride & Prejudice. Light refreshments will be served.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Fiber Arts Group Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Maker Age Group: Adult, Seniors Fiber art crafters including cross stitchers, knitters, and crocheters are invited to join this drop-in social group to work on individual projects or learn from their peers. This program is for ages 18 and over. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Fiber Arts Group 6:00pm–8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Studio 411 Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Maker Event Details: Fiber art crafters including cross stitchers, knitters, and crocheters are invited to join this drop-in social group to work on individual projects or learn from their peers. This program is for ages 18 and over.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Holiday Craft Drop-in Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 8:00pm Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Maker Age Group: Adult, Seniors Choose between four projects on a holiday-themed craft menu to create. Materials and instructions will be provided. One project per person. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Holiday Craft Drop-in 2:00pm–8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Studio 411 Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Maker Event Details: Choose between four projects on a holiday-themed craft menu to create. Materials and instructions will be provided. One project per person.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Advanced ChatGPT Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Technology Classes Age Group: Adult, Seniors Find efficiencies in using and connecting cloud storage, searching GPTs in the GPT library, and sharing conversations with others outside of ChatGPT. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Advanced ChatGPT 10:00am–11:30am Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Technology Classes Registration Required Event Details: Find efficiencies in using and connecting cloud storage, searching GPTs in the GPT library, and sharing conversations with others outside of ChatGPT.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Drop-In Studio Hours Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Maker Age Group: Adult, Seniors Get creative during drop-in Studio 411 hours. Use the makerspace equipment to sew, laser cut, record a podcast, customize with Cricut, and more! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Drop-In Studio Hours 10:00am–8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Studio 411 Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Maker Event Details: Get creative during drop-in Studio 411 hours. Use the makerspace equipment to sew, laser cut, record a podcast, customize with Cricut, and more!
Library Closed for Christmas All Day 12/24 - 12/25 Helen Plum Library Closing Dec 24 - 25 2025 Closing Library Closed for Christmas All Day 12/24–12/25 Branches: Helen Plum Library
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Drop-In Studio Hours Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Maker Age Group: Adult, Seniors Get creative during drop-in Studio 411 hours. Use the makerspace equipment to sew, laser cut, record a podcast, customize with Cricut, and more! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Drop-In Studio Hours 10:00am–8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Studio 411 Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Maker Event Details: Get creative during drop-in Studio 411 hours. Use the makerspace equipment to sew, laser cut, record a podcast, customize with Cricut, and more!
Library Closed for New Year's All Day 12/31 - 1/1 Helen Plum Library Closing Dec-Jan 2025 Closing Library Closed for New Year's All Day 12/31–1/1 Branches: Helen Plum Library
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group iCash: Discover your Unclaimed Funds Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm The Hub at Helen Plum Library Age Group: Adult, Seniors The State Treasurer is holding more than $3.5 billion dollars in unclaimed funds for Illinoisans. The State holds these lost funds until they are claimed by either the original owner or their heirs. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 5 2026 Mon iCash: Discover your Unclaimed Funds 10:00am–4:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: The Hub Age Group: Adult, Seniors Event Details: The State Treasurer is holding more than $3.5 billion dollars in unclaimed funds for Illinoisans. The State holds these lost funds until they are claimed by either the original owner or their heirs.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Drop-In Studio Hours Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 8:00pm Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Maker Age Group: Adult, Seniors Get creative during Studio 411 Drop-in Hours. Use the makerspace equipment to sew, laser cut, record a podcast, customize with Cricut, and more! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Drop-In Studio Hours 10:00am–8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Studio 411 Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Maker Event Details: Get creative during Studio 411 Drop-in Hours. Use the makerspace equipment to sew, laser cut, record a podcast, customize with Cricut, and more!
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Drop-in Notary Services Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Conference Room at Helen Plum Library Age Group: Adult, Seniors A licensed notary will be available on a drop-in basis. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Drop-in Notary Services 4:00pm–6:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adult, Seniors Event Details: A licensed notary will be available on a drop-in basis.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Drop-In Studio Hours Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 8:00pm Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Maker Age Group: Adult, Seniors Get creative during Studio 411 Drop-in Hours. Use the makerspace equipment to sew, laser cut, record a podcast, customize with Cricut, and more! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Drop-In Studio Hours 10:00am–8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Studio 411 Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Maker Event Details: Get creative during Studio 411 Drop-in Hours. Use the makerspace equipment to sew, laser cut, record a podcast, customize with Cricut, and more!
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Resource Drop-in Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Conference Room at Helen Plum Library Age Group: Adult, Seniors Learn about the signs and symptoms of dementia vs. normal aging, tips for conversing with a doctor, caregiver resources, and more. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Resource Drop-in 4:00pm–6:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adult, Seniors Event Details: Learn about the signs and symptoms of dementia vs. normal aging, tips for conversing with a doctor, caregiver resources, and more.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Tech Help Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Technology Classes Age Group: Adult, Seniors Have a tech question? Join us for a Tech Help session. Bring your questions and your device! Registration is required. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Tech Help 3:00pm–4:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Technology Classes Registration Required Event Details: Have a tech question? Join us for a Tech Help session. Bring your questions and your device! Registration is required.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Fiber Arts Group Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Maker Age Group: Adult, Seniors Fiber art crafters including cross stitchers, knitters, and crocheters are invited to join this drop-in social group to work on individual projects or learn from their peers. This program is for ages 18 and over. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Fiber Arts Group 6:00pm–8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Studio 411 Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Maker Event Details: Fiber art crafters including cross stitchers, knitters, and crocheters are invited to join this drop-in social group to work on individual projects or learn from their peers. This program is for ages 18 and over.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Drop-In Studio Hours Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Maker Age Group: Adult, Seniors Get creative during Studio 411 Drop-in Hours. Use the makerspace equipment to sew, laser cut, record a podcast, customize with Cricut, and more! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Drop-In Studio Hours 10:00am–5:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Studio 411 Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Maker Event Details: Get creative during Studio 411 Drop-in Hours. Use the makerspace equipment to sew, laser cut, record a podcast, customize with Cricut, and more!
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 February HPL Programs All Day Helen Plum Library Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors Registration for February programs opens at 9am on Sat, Jan 10.**Some program registration dates may differ. Technology classes open one month before each class. Be sure to check individual event listings for registration details. View Details 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 Jan 10 2026 Sat Registration Opens for February HPL Programs All Day Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors Event Details: Registration for February programs opens at 9am on Sat, Jan 10.**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 "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group HPL Puzzle Exchange Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Age Group: Youth, Adult, Seniors Stop by the Library and take a jigsaw puzzle home for some indoor winter fun. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 10 2026 Sat HPL Puzzle Exchange 11:00am–3:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Adult, Seniors Event Details: Stop by the Library and take a jigsaw puzzle home for some indoor winter fun.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Story Share Book Club Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Conference Room at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adult, Seniors This book club doesn't require you to read a specific book ahead of time, it just requires a desire to discuss books! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 11 2026 Sun Story Share Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: This book club doesn't require you to read a specific book ahead of time, it just requires a desire to discuss books!
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Sunday Music Series: Robyn Vitson Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Age Group: Adult, Seniors Enjoy a Sunday afternoon with pianist and vocalist Robyn Vitson. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 11 2026 Sun Sunday Music Series: Robyn Vitson 2:00pm–3:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy a Sunday afternoon with pianist and vocalist Robyn Vitson.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Drop-In Studio Hours Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 8:00pm Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Maker Age Group: Adult, Seniors Get creative during Studio 411 Drop-in Hours. Use the makerspace equipment to sew, laser cut, record a podcast, customize with Cricut, and more! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Drop-In Studio Hours 10:00am–8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Studio 411 Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Maker Event Details: Get creative during Studio 411 Drop-in Hours. Use the makerspace equipment to sew, laser cut, record a podcast, customize with Cricut, and more!
