Event List

Junk Journals

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library

Age Group:

Youth, Middle School, High School

Registered event for grades 6-12.
Get crafty and make a junk journal using supplies from the Library.

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library

Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)

Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School

Registration Required

Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-12.
Get crafty and make a junk journal using supplies from the Library.

Library Closed for Easter

All Day

Helen Plum Library

Closing

Branches:

Helen Plum Library

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.

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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.

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!

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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!

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library

Program Type:

Volunteer Opportunity

Age Group:

Youth, Middle School, High School

Registered event for grades 6-12; Helen Plum Library card required.

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library

Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)

Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School

Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity

Registration Required

Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-12; Helen Plum Library card required.

Teen Make @ Home: String Art

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).

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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).

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

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

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.

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

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Registration Required

Upcoming

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!

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

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Registration Required

Upcoming

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. 

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).

View Details

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).

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

View Details

Registration Required

Upcoming

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.