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Pickup: Free Trees for Kids with Neighborhood Forest

04/21/2024 @ 3:00pm to 04/27/2024 @ 4:00pm
Youth Services at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Helen Plum Library is partnering with Neighborhood Forest to provide families with a free tree to plant! The goal is to give every child the priceless joy of planting and watching

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:
Helen Plum Library is partnering with Neighborhood Forest to provide families with a free tree to plant! The goal is to give every child the priceless joy of planting and watching trees grow. Learn more about Neighborhood Forest and register for your...

Plum Pokémon League

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades K-8 Using your own cards and Pokémon handheld video games, you can play and trade while meeting other Pokémon fans.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:
Drop-in event recommended for children in grades K-8 Using your own cards and Pokémon handheld video games, you can play and trade while meeting other Pokémon fans. ...

ABCs of Bike Safety

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Registered event for children in kindergarten or older, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card is required Get your bike ready for summer fun! Join Brian from Retro Glo

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Registered event for children in kindergarten or older, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card is required Get your bike ready for summer fun! Join Brian from Retro Glow Cycles in Lombard as we learn about bike safety and simple maintenan...
New Hope Movie Poster

Interactive Movie: Star Wars: A New Hope (PG)

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, Teen
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-8 Watch the movie and use the force to participate in fun interactive elements. Star Wars: A New Hope (PG, 121 mins) George Lucas's Oscar-winning

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, Teen
Event Details:
Registered event for grades 6-8 Watch the movie and use the force to participate in fun interactive elements. Star Wars: A New Hope (PG, 121 mins) George Lucas's Oscar-winning space fantasy about a young man who joins a rebel alliance working to...

Pop-up Book Sale

All Day 5/3 - 5/5
The Hub at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

A small number of adult and youth books will be available for purchase – from our library to yours. Supplies are limited, so check out the carts in the lobby while they last.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Families – All Ages
Event Details:
A small number of adult and youth books will be available for purchase – from our library to yours. Supplies are limited, so check out the carts in the lobby while they last. ...

Go Nuts for Donuts Storytime

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages Start your weekend with a real treat! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with donuts for the kids. 30 children’s name tags

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages Start your weekend with a real treat! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with donuts for the kids. 30 children’s name tags will be available at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes prior to the p...

Go Nuts for Donuts Storytime

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages Start your weekend with a real treat! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with donuts for the kids. 30 children’s name tags

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages Start your weekend with a real treat! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with donuts for the kids. 30 children’s name tags will be available at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes prior to the p...

Lilacia Park Storytime

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Offsite at Outreach
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages  Bring a blanket or chair and celebrate Lilac Time in Lilacia Park with stories and songs. Storytime will be held on

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages  Bring a blanket or chair and celebrate Lilac Time in Lilacia Park with stories and songs. Storytime will be held on the west side of the park under the Picnic Shelter. Weather permitting...

Lilacia Park Storytime

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite at Outreach
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages  Bring a blanket or chair and celebrate Lilac Time in Lilacia Park with stories and songs. Storytime will be held on

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages  Bring a blanket or chair and celebrate Lilac Time in Lilacia Park with stories and songs. Storytime will be held on the west side of the park under the Picnic Shelter. Weather permitting...

Lilacia Park Storytime

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Offsite at Outreach
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages  Bring a blanket or chair and celebrate Lilac Time in Lilacia Park with stories and songs. Storytime will be held on

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages  Bring a blanket or chair and celebrate Lilac Time in Lilacia Park with stories and songs. Storytime will be held on the west side of the park under the Picnic Shelter. Weather permitting...

Lilacia Park Storytime

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite at Outreach
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages  Bring a blanket or chair and celebrate Lilac Time in Lilacia Park with stories and songs. Storytime will be held on

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages  Bring a blanket or chair and celebrate Lilac Time in Lilacia Park with stories and songs. Storytime will be held on the west side of the park under the Picnic Shelter. Weather permitting...

Make Your Own Soap with Soapy Roads of Lombard

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Craft, Craft & Maker
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School
Event Details:

Registered event for grades K-5; Helen Plum Library Card required Learn about soap and the soapmaking process from Soapy Roads of Lombard, a local family-owned business. You will

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School
Program Type: Craft, Craft & Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Registered event for grades K-5; Helen Plum Library Card required Learn about soap and the soapmaking process from Soapy Roads of Lombard, a local family-owned business. You will also make your own bar of natural soap! ...

Nature Storytime with the Morton Arboretum

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Performance, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Registered storytime for ages 2-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required  Join us at the Library for an interactive nature storytime with an early childh

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Performance, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Registered storytime for ages 2-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required  Join us at the Library for an interactive nature storytime with an early childhood educator from the Morton Arboretum. We'll explore how weather, tre...

Chalk Art

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades K-2.  Make beautiful chalk art, rain or shine.    

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Registered event for children in grades K-2.  Make beautiful chalk art, rain or shine.     ...

Miss Allison's Music Class

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Performance, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Registered music class ages birth-5, with a participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required Join Miss Allison for a musical workshop perfect for babies and toddlers. Caregiv

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Performance, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Registered music class ages birth-5, with a participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required Join Miss Allison for a musical workshop perfect for babies and toddlers. Caregivers and children will sing songs, play instruments, and dance.  ...

Miss Allison's Music Class

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Performance, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Registered music class ages birth-5, with a participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required Join Miss Allison for a musical workshop perfect for babies and toddlers. Caregiv

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Performance, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Registered music class ages birth-5, with a participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required Join Miss Allison for a musical workshop perfect for babies and toddlers. Caregivers and children will sing songs, play instruments, and dance.  ...

Lilacia Park Storytime

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Offsite at Outreach
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages  Bring a blanket or chair and celebrate Lilac Time in Lilacia Park with stories and songs. Storytime will be held on

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages  Bring a blanket or chair and celebrate Lilac Time in Lilacia Park with stories and songs. Storytime will be held on the west side of the park under the Picnic Shelter. Weather permitting...

Lilacia Park Storytime

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite at Outreach
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages  Bring a blanket or chair and celebrate Lilac Time in Lilacia Park with stories and songs. Storytime will be held on

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages  Bring a blanket or chair and celebrate Lilac Time in Lilacia Park with stories and songs. Storytime will be held on the west side of the park under the Picnic Shelter. Weather permitting...
Cover of Bear and Bird Book

Family Book Club: Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children in Kindergarten - 5th grade; Helen Plum Library card is required Read together as a family and then come to the Library to participate

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Registered event for families with children in Kindergarten - 5th grade; Helen Plum Library card is required Read together as a family and then come to the Library to participate in fun activities and discussions based on the chosen book. One copy o...

Lilacia Park Storytime

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Offsite at Outreach
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages  Bring a blanket or chair and celebrate Lilac Time in Lilacia Park with stories and songs. Storytime will be held on

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages  Bring a blanket or chair and celebrate Lilac Time in Lilacia Park with stories and songs. Storytime will be held on the west side of the park under the Picnic Shelter. Weather permitting...

Lilacia Park Storytime

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite at Outreach
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages  Bring a blanket or chair and celebrate Lilac Time in Lilacia Park with stories and songs. Storytime will be held on

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages  Bring a blanket or chair and celebrate Lilac Time in Lilacia Park with stories and songs. Storytime will be held on the west side of the park under the Picnic Shelter. Weather permitting...
Cover of Bear and Bird Book

Family Book Club: Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children in Kindergarten - 5th grade; Helen Plum Library card is required Read together as a family and then come to the Library to participate

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Registered event for families with children in Kindergarten - 5th grade; Helen Plum Library card is required Read together as a family and then come to the Library to participate in fun activities and discussions based on the chosen book. One copy o...

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Registered event for children 2-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required  Plant the seed of excitement with stories, rhymes, and a special craft. ...

Miss Allison's Music Class

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Performance, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Registered music class ages birth-5, with a participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required Join Miss Allison for a musical workshop perfect for babies and toddlers. Caregiv

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Performance, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Registered music class ages birth-5, with a participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required Join Miss Allison for a musical workshop perfect for babies and toddlers. Caregivers and children will sing songs, play instruments, and dance.  ...