Special hours for Jingle Bell Jubilee

The Library will be open from 9am-7pm on Sat, Dec 6 for Jingle Bell Jubilee. View the full schedule of festivities at the Library!

Staff In-service Closure

The Library will open at 1pm on Wed, Dec 10 for staff in-service.

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Jingle Bell Jubilee

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors

Get in the Jubilee spirit at the Library – we’re just a trolley ride away! We’ll have a wintery photo op, holiday lights glasses for all ages (while supplies last), a scavenger hunt, and crafts for kids.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Get in the Jubilee spirit at the Library – we’re just a trolley ride away! We’ll have a wintery photo op, holiday lights glasses for all ages (while supplies last), a scavenger hunt, and crafts for kids.

Teen Make @ Home: Light-Up Greeting Card

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). 

Library Closed for Staff In-Service

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Helen Plum Library
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library

Registration Opens for January HPL Programs

All Day
Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors

Registration for January programs opens at 9am on Sat, Dec 13.*

*Some program registration dates may differ. Technology classes open one month before each class. Be sure to check individual event listings for registration details.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Registration for January programs opens at 9am on Sat, Dec 13.*

*Some program registration dates may differ. Technology classes open one month before each class. Be sure to check individual event listings for registration details.

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

Reality DuPage: Healthy Teen Relationships

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, High School

Drop-in event for grades 9-12.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for grades 9-12.

3D-Printed Keychains

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

Registered event for grades 6-10; Helen Plum Library card required.
Learn about 3D printing and design software, TinkerCad, by creating a personalized keychain. Items will be available to pick up 5-7 days after the program.

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

Registered event for grades 6-10; Helen Plum Library card required.
Learn about 3D printing and design software, TinkerCad, by creating a personalized keychain. Items will be available to pick up 5-7 days after the program.

Registration Opens for February HPL Programs

All Day
Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors

Registration for February programs opens at 9am on Sat, Jan 10.*

*Some program registration dates may differ. Technology classes open one month before each class. Be sure to check individual event listings for registration details.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Registration for February programs opens at 9am on Sat, Jan 10.*

*Some program registration dates may differ. Technology classes open one month before each class. Be sure to check individual event listings for registration details.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen: The Hive 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
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: Friendship Bracelets

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). 

Craft for a Cause: Pet Toys

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
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.
Earn service hours and make pet toys that will be donated to a local animal shelter.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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.
Earn service hours and make pet toys that will be donated to a local animal shelter.

Oreo Flavor Showdown

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

Registered event for grades 6-10. 
Try different Oreos and decide which flavor wins it all in this taste test tournament.

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 6-10. 
Try different Oreos and decide which flavor wins it all in this taste test tournament.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
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: Abstract Paint Mosaic

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). 

Beaded Plant

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

Registered event for grades 6-12.
Create an unkillable plant using beads and wire.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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.
Create an unkillable plant using beads and wire.

Magazine Sale

All Day 3/7 - 3/8
The Hub at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors

It’s time for Helen Plum Library’s annual Magazine Sale! 

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

It’s time for Helen Plum Library’s annual Magazine Sale! 

Library Closed for Easter

All Day
Helen Plum Library
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library

Library Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/24 - 5/25
Helen Plum Library
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library

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