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Decoupage Flowerpots

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

Registered event for grades 6-10.  
Make a flowerpot in time for gardening season.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Featured
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-10.  
Make a flowerpot in time for gardening season.

LEGO® Club

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School

Drop-in event recommended for families with children ages 4 and older.
Join other enthusiasts to free build with the Library’s LEGO® bricks collection. 

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for families with children ages 4 and older.
Join other enthusiasts to free build with the Library’s LEGO® bricks collection. 

Lilacia Park Storytime

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Offsite at Outreach
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages, hosted at Lilacia Park. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages, hosted at Lilacia Park. 

Lilacia Park Storytime

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite at Outreach
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages, hosted at Lilacia Park. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages, hosted at Lilacia Park. 

Soapmaking with Soapy Roads of Lombard

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Registered event for grades K-5; Helen Plum Library card required.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for grades K-5; Helen Plum Library card required.  

Soapmaking 101

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

Registered event for grades 6-12, Helen Plum Library card required. 
Learn how to make soap with Soapy Roads of Lombard. Share with someone special or keep as a treat for yourself!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-12, Helen Plum Library card required. 
Learn how to make soap with Soapy Roads of Lombard. Share with someone special or keep as a treat for yourself!

Lilacia Park Storytime

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Offsite at Outreach
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages, hosted at Lilacia Park. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages, hosted at Lilacia Park. 

Lilacia Park Storytime

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite at Outreach
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages, hosted at Lilacia Park. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages, hosted at Lilacia Park. 

Create a Pennant Flag

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured, Maker
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages, while supplies last. 

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Featured, Maker
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages, while supplies last. 

Volunteen Squad: Book Buddies

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured, Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Youth, High School

Registered event for grades 9-12.  
Help children develop reading skills and confidence while earning service hours. Training is included in the session. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, High School
Program Type: Featured, Volunteer Opportunity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 9-12.  
Help children develop reading skills and confidence while earning service hours. Training is included in the session. 

Book Buddies

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Registered event for grades K-2.  
Spend some time reading with a teen volunteer. Grab a book you'd like to read, and we'll pair you up with a teen.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Featured
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for grades K-2.  
Spend some time reading with a teen volunteer. Grab a book you'd like to read, and we'll pair you up with a teen.

Teen Make @ Home: Origami Star Worry Beads

All Day
Teen Corner at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

Drop-in kit pick-up for grades 6-12. 
Stop by the Teen Corner to pick up supplies to make a project at home (while supplies last). 

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen Corner
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in kit pick-up for grades 6-12. 
Stop by the Teen Corner to pick up supplies to make a project at home (while supplies last). 

Lilacia Park Storytime

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Offsite at Outreach
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages, hosted at Lilacia Park. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages, hosted at Lilacia Park. 

Lilacia Park Storytime

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite at Outreach
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages, hosted at Lilacia Park. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages, hosted at Lilacia Park. 

Pajama Jam Storytime

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.  
The whole family can snuggle up and wind down with this special evening storytime. Pajamas are encouraged! 

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Featured, Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.  
The whole family can snuggle up and wind down with this special evening storytime. Pajamas are encouraged! 

Lilacia Park Storytime

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Offsite at Outreach
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages, hosted at Lilacia Park. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages, hosted at Lilacia Park. 

Lilacia Park Storytime

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite at Outreach
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages, hosted at Lilacia Park. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages, hosted at Lilacia Park. 

Pastel Petals

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Registered event for grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Inspired by the art of Georgia O’Keeffe, learn how to use oil pastels and color blending to create beautiful flowers.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Inspired by the art of Georgia O’Keeffe, learn how to use oil pastels and color blending to create beautiful flowers.

Miss Allison's Music Class

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Miss Allison's Music Class

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Pop-in Play: Vehicles

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

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

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

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

Pop-in Play: Vehicles

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

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

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

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

CANCELLED: Snack & Sticker

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School

Registered event for families with children ages 3-10. 
Enjoy light refreshments while your family bonds over fun, sticker-themed projects.

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children ages 3-10. 
Enjoy light refreshments while your family bonds over fun, sticker-themed projects.

Sensory Gym

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

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

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

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