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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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

LEGO® Club

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Developmental Screenings with the Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Youth Services at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in event for children ages 2 months-5 years, with participating adult.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Drop-in event for children ages 2 months-5 years, with participating adult.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Plum Playdate

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in event recommended for ages 3 months-5 years, with participating adult. 

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

Drop-in event recommended for ages 3 months-5 years, with participating adult. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Party Games

Wednesday, May 20, 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. 
You don't have to throw a party to play party games! Join us for laughs and friendly competition with classics like pin the tail on the donkey, musical chairs, and more. 

Upcoming
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. 
You don't have to throw a party to play party games! Join us for laughs and friendly competition with classics like pin the tail on the donkey, musical chairs, and more. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Design a 3D-Printed Pet

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Registered event for grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required.  
Strange, silly, or serious, learn basic 3D design skills to create a little pet.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required.  
Strange, silly, or serious, learn basic 3D design skills to create a little pet.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Design a 3D-Printed Pet

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Registered event for grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required.  
Strange, silly, or serious, learn basic 3D design skills to create a little pet.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required.  
Strange, silly, or serious, learn basic 3D design skills to create a little pet.

Library Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/24 - 5/25
Helen Plum Library
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Registered event for children ages 3-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.  

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

Registered event for children ages 3-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.  

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Wonder Lab: ABCs & 123s

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

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.

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 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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Wonder Lab: ABCs & 123s

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

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.

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 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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Sensory Play for Little Ones

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

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

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

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

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Minecraft Party

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. 
Build, explore, battle mobs, and celebrate Minecraft with themed fun and games.

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

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. 
Build, explore, battle mobs, and celebrate Minecraft with themed fun and games.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Trading Card Club

Sunday, May 31, 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 6-12  

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 6-12  

Library Closed for Labor Day

All Day 9/6 - 9/7
Helen Plum Library
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library

Library Closed for Thanksgiving

11/25/2026 @ 5:00pm to 11/26/2026 @ 9:00pm
Helen Plum Library
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library

Library Closed for Staff In-Service

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Helen Plum Library
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library

Library Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Helen Plum Library
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library

Library Closed for New Year's

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Helen Plum Library
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library