Event List

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages.
Gather the whole family for an evening dedicated to quality family time, books, and the joy of reading together. 

Registered event for children ages 2-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
Plant the seed of excitement with stories, rhymes, and a special craft. 

Registered event for children in grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required 
Bring a picture to life by layering colorful paper pieces cut from the Library’s Cricut machine. 

Drop-in event recommended for children ages birth–5 years, with participating adult.

Drop-in activities recommended for ages 3-5, with a participating adult
Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities!

Blocks
Build and play with big and small blocks.

Drop-in event recommended for children ages 1-3 years, with participating adult.
Bring your littlest ones to explore different sensory experiences. Dress for mess. 

Registered event for children in grades 2-5.
It’s slime time! Mix science and fun in the squishiest way possible. 

Registered event for children ages 2-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
Curious children and caregivers will explore discovery-based activities featuring a different theme each month.   

Registered event for children ages 2-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
Curious children and caregivers will explore discovery-based activities featuring a different theme each month.   

From Thu, May 1 through Sat, May 31, Helen Plum Library and the Lombard Historical Society are proud to showcase the original hand-painted 1930s Lilac Time posters by Chicago artist Charles Medin.

Registered event for children ages 3-6 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
Explore art with a variety of textures and colors in this child-directed program. Dress for mess!

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. 

Registered event for children in grades 1-5.
Make original art with out-of-the-ordinary supplies. 

Drop-in event recommended for ages 1-6, with participating adult
We’ll explore movement, balance, and coordination with fun obstacles and activities. Wear comfortable clothes to dance, jump, and crawl!

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages.
Get crafty at the Library! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home. 

Registered event for children birth–5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.

Registered event for children birth–5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.

Drop-in activities recommended for ages 3-5, with a participating adult
Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities!

Bubbles

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages
Twinkle, twinkle, storytime! End your day with books and rhymes.

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family.  

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family.  

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages 
Enjoy popcorn and a movie matinee at the library!

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family.