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Tech Help

Wednesday, March 25, 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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

History of Women in DuPage County

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Step back in time with DuPage County Historical Museum to learn what life would have been like in the 1800s for women in DuPage County from day-to-day tasks to pressing social issues of the time. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Featured
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step back in time with DuPage County Historical Museum to learn what life would have been like in the 1800s for women in DuPage County from day-to-day tasks to pressing social issues of the time. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Advanced Excel

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult

Practice your learned skills and take them to the next level with absolute references, advanced formulas, and macros.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your learned skills and take them to the next level with absolute references, advanced formulas, and macros.

 

This event is in the "Adult" group

English Language Learning Classes

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
ESL ELL ELA
Age Group:
Adult

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: ESL ELL ELA
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Advanced ChatGPT

Monday, March 30, 2026 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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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

The Wicked, Wild and Wonderful Women of the Windy City

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Join historian Clarence Goodman to discover famous (and infamous) women in Chicago history, from Chicago's first historian to the first woman president of a major film company, and explore the Columbian Exposition’s pavilion dedicated strictly to

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Featured
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join historian Clarence Goodman to discover famous (and infamous) women in Chicago history, from Chicago's first historian to the first woman president of a major film company, and explore the Columbian Exposition’s pavilion dedicated strictly to

This event is in the "Adult" group

Advanced Canva

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult

Organize your Canva creations and designs using folders that can be easily shared with others for quick and efficient design sharing and accessibility.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Organize your Canva creations and designs using folders that can be easily shared with others for quick and efficient design sharing and accessibility.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

An Introduction to the Japanese Garden

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Educator Yvonne Wolf will explore the cultural history of the Japanese garden, with examples from the Chicago Botanic Garden and Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Featured
Registration Required
Event Details:

Educator Yvonne Wolf will explore the cultural history of the Japanese garden, with examples from the Chicago Botanic Garden and Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Resource Drop-in

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
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.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Featured
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

Senior Health Insurance Program/Medicare Counseling

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Study Room A at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Help with Medicare or Medicare supplements is available in person!

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen Study Room A
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Help with Medicare or Medicare supplements is available in person!

Library Closed for Easter

All Day
Helen Plum Library
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Drop-in Notary Services

Monday, April 6, 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. 

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

English Language Learning Classes

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
ESL ELL ELA
Age Group:
Adult

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: ESL ELL ELA
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Library Lounge

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Tech Help

Wednesday, April 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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

Intro to Canva

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult

Learn how to set up and navigate a Canva account to fast-track your graphic design projects.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to set up and navigate a Canva account to fast-track your graphic design projects.

This event is in the "Adult" group

English Language Learning Classes

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
ESL ELL ELA
Age Group:
Adult

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: ESL ELL ELA
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.

This event is in the "Adult" group

50+ Board Game Group

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult

Do you love board games and are looking for people to play with? Join us for an afternoon of open gaming with others!  Some games will be provided, but bring a game of your own to share or play with others.  

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Do you love board games and are looking for people to play with? Join us for an afternoon of open gaming with others!  Some games will be provided, but bring a game of your own to share or play with others.  

This event is in the "Adult" group

20s-40s Board Game Night

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult

Are you looking for a space to play board games? Join us for a night of open gaming with other board game enthusiasts! Some games will be provided, but bring a game of your own to share or play with others.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Are you looking for a space to play board games? Join us for a night of open gaming with other board game enthusiasts! Some games will be provided, but bring a game of your own to share or play with others.

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 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.

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

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! This sale is hosted by the Helen Plum Library Foundation, with all proceeds benefiting Helen Plum Library.

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! This sale is hosted by the Helen Plum Library Foundation, with all proceeds benefiting Helen Plum Library.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Story Share Book Club

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Featured
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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs, Featured
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

Excel Basics

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult

Learn terminology, placement of tabs and key commands, how to create spreadsheets using templates, and how to turn data into charts with Excel 2021.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn terminology, placement of tabs and key commands, how to create spreadsheets using templates, and how to turn data into charts with Excel 2021.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Morbid History

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

From bizarre European burials to the truth about Chicago’s largest cemetery, this light-hearted presentation takes you around the world with spine-tingling true tales you never learned in history class. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Featured
Registration Required
Event Details:

From bizarre European burials to the truth about Chicago’s largest cemetery, this light-hearted presentation takes you around the world with spine-tingling true tales you never learned in history class.