This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Drop-In Studio Hours Monday, March 30, 2026 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 Mar 30 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 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 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 30 2026 Mon The Wicked, Wild and Wonderful Women of the Windy City 6:00pm–7:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 1 2026 Wed An Introduction to the Japanese Garden 1:00pm–2:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 1 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 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! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Senior Health Insurance Program/Medicare Counseling 9:00am–12:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Apr 5 2026 Sun Closing Library Closed for Easter All Day 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 6 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 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Tech Help 3:00pm–4:00pm Upcoming 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 "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. 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 Apr 11 2026 Sat Registration Opens for May 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 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. 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 Apr 11 2026 Sat Helen Plum Library Foundation Book Sale 9:00am–4:30pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 12 2026 Sun Story Share Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Morbid History 1:00pm–2:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Intermediate Canva Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Intermediate Canva 3:00pm–4:30pm Upcoming 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 Illinois Libraries Present: Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Program Type: Featured, Virtual Program Age Group: Adult, Seniors Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Illinois Libraries Present: Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection 7:00pm–8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Featured, Virtual Program Event Details: Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work. Disclaimer(s) Zoom Webinar As an attendee at this webinar, you will be in ‘view and listen only’ mode, so you will not be seen or heard. The presenter will have video and audio, and there will be a chat function where attendees can type questions or comments. We reserve the right to remove or mute any attendee at our discretion.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Senior Social: There's No Crying in Baseball! Monday, April 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Senior Socials Age Group: Adult, Seniors The 1992 film A League of Their Own introduced modern America to the Rockford Peaches and the women who played professional baseball to improve morale on the American home fron Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Senior Social: There's No Crying in Baseball! 1:00pm–2:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Senior Socials Registration Required Event Details: The 1992 film A League of Their Own introduced modern America to the Rockford Peaches and the women who played professional baseball to improve morale on the American home fron
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Drop-in Notary Services Monday, April 20, 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 Apr 20 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 Not an Ordinary Artist: A Polish Immigrant’s Challenging and Enduring Story Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured Age Group: Adult, Seniors Local author and art historian Gail Tanzer will explore the life and work of Florian Durzyński, a Polish immigrant and artist who found home in Chicago’s West Town. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Not an Ordinary Artist: A Polish Immigrant’s Challenging and Enduring Story 1:00pm–2:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Featured Registration Required Event Details: Local author and art historian Gail Tanzer will explore the life and work of Florian Durzyński, a Polish immigrant and artist who found home in Chicago’s West Town.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Intermediate ChatGPT Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Technology Classes Age Group: Adult, Seniors Intended for those who have prior experience with Chat AI, this intermediate ChatGPT session will focus on refining your prompts, utilizing established methods for success, and learning custom instructions accessible with your free registered acco Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Intermediate ChatGPT 6:30pm–8:00pm Upcoming 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: Intended for those who have prior experience with Chat AI, this intermediate ChatGPT session will focus on refining your prompts, utilizing established methods for success, and learning custom instructions accessible with your free registered acco
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Tech Help Wednesday, April 22, 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Tech Help 3:00pm–4:00pm Upcoming 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 Sunday Music Series: Elaine Dame Presents The Lady Lyricists - Queens of Tin Pan Alley Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured, Performance Age Group: Adult, Seniors Join celebrated jazz singer Elaine Dame as she performs songs from legendary lady lyricists like Dorothy Fields, Carolyn Leigh, and Betty Comden. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 26 2026 Sun Sunday Music Series: Elaine Dame Presents The Lady Lyricists - Queens of Tin Pan Alley 2:00pm–3:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Featured, Performance Registration Required Event Details: Join celebrated jazz singer Elaine Dame as she performs songs from legendary lady lyricists like Dorothy Fields, Carolyn Leigh, and Betty Comden.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Israel Blackburn: A Journey from Enslaved Person to Founder of Downers Grove Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured, Genealogy Age Group: Adult, Seniors Israel Blackburn, born into slavery in 1818 in Kentucky, moved to Downers Grove after serving with the Union forces in the Civil War. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Israel Blackburn: A Journey from Enslaved Person to Founder of Downers Grove 7:00pm–8:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Featured, Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: Israel Blackburn, born into slavery in 1818 in Kentucky, moved to Downers Grove after serving with the Union forces in the Civil War.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Advanced ChatGPT Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Advanced ChatGPT 6:30pm–8:00pm Upcoming 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 Your Car: Bumper to Bumper! Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured Age Group: Adult, Seniors Retired college automotive instructor Bill O’Connell will share tips on how to be a knowledgeable automotive consumer. Learn to understand and maintain your car, find a good mechanic, and be able to ask the right questions. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Your Car: Bumper to Bumper! 7:00pm–8:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Featured Registration Required Event Details: Retired college automotive instructor Bill O’Connell will share tips on how to be a knowledgeable automotive consumer. Learn to understand and maintain your car, find a good mechanic, and be able to ask the right questions.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Story Share Book Club Sunday, May 3, 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 3 2026 Sun Story Share Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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!
