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50+ Board Game Afternoon

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult

Do you love board games and are looking for people to play with? Join us for an afternoon of open gaming with others! Some games will be provided, but bring a game of your own to share or play with others.  

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Do you love board games and are looking for people to play with? Join us for an afternoon of open gaming with others! Some games will be provided, but bring a game of your own to share or play with others.  

This event is in the "Adult" group

20s-40s Board Game Night

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult

Are you looking for a space to play board games? Join us for a night of open gaming with other board game enthusiasts! Some games will be provided, but bring a game of your own to share or play with others.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Are you looking for a space to play board games? Join us for a night of open gaming with other board game enthusiasts! Some games will be provided, but bring a game of your own to share or play with others.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Story Share Book Club

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Featured
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

This book club doesn't require you to read a specific book ahead of time, it just requires a desire to discuss books!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs, Featured
Registration Required
Event Details:

This book club doesn't require you to read a specific book ahead of time, it just requires a desire to discuss books!

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

Miss Katie Sings!

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School

Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card required.
Join Miss Katie for a morning of music and movement with songs rooted in kindness, imaginative play, and community.

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

Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card required.
Join Miss Katie for a morning of music and movement with songs rooted in kindness, imaginative play, and community.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Family History 101: Beginning Your Investigation

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured, Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Join professional genealogist, author, local historian, and Lombardian Ray Johnson to learn how to start investigating your family history.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Featured, Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join professional genealogist, author, local historian, and Lombardian Ray Johnson to learn how to start investigating your family history.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Illinois Libraries Present: Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R. L. Stine

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Featured, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult

Witty, creepy, and compulsively readable, bestselling author R.L.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Witty, creepy, and compulsively readable, bestselling author R.L.

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Zoom Webinar

As an attendee at this webinar, you will be in ‘view and listen only’ mode, so you will not be seen or heard. The presenter will have video and audio, and there will be a chat function where attendees can type questions or comments.

We reserve the right to remove or mute any attendee at our discretion.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Keep it Safe! Protecting Your Identity and Finances with BMO Bank

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Learn about methods used by identity thieves to steal personal information and how to protect yourself. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Featured
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about methods used by identity thieves to steal personal information and how to protect yourself. 

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

Spy School (Grades K-2)

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Registered event for grades K-2; Helen Plum Library card required.
Can you make it as a spy? Invent new gadgets, write in code, perform physical feats, and more.

Full
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; Helen Plum Library card required.
Can you make it as a spy? Invent new gadgets, write in code, perform physical feats, and more.

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

Spy School (Grades 3-5)

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Registered event for grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required.
Can you make it as a spy? Invent new gadgets, write in code, perform physical feats, and more.

Open
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 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required.
Can you make it as a spy? Invent new gadgets, write in code, perform physical feats, and more.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Introduction to Word

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured, Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult

Learn fundamentals of Microsoft Word navigation and key terminology such as creating, opening, editing, saving, and naming Word documents.
 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured, Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn fundamentals of Microsoft Word navigation and key terminology such as creating, opening, editing, saving, and naming Word documents.
 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Intro to Google Drive and Google Docs

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured, Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult

Expand your knowledge of Google Drive by learning to navigate Google Docs, a free online word processor similar to Microsoft Word. Learn how to create, save, download, share and set permissions, and upload documents.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured, Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Expand your knowledge of Google Drive by learning to navigate Google Docs, a free online word processor similar to Microsoft Word. Learn how to create, save, download, share and set permissions, and upload documents.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Resource Drop-in

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Learn about the signs and symptoms of dementia vs. normal aging, tips for conversing with a doctor, caregiver resources, and more.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Learn about the signs and symptoms of dementia vs. normal aging, tips for conversing with a doctor, caregiver resources, and more.

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

Partners in Play: Explore the Seasons

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in event recommended for families with children ages birth-5. 
Connect with nature and your community as we celebrate the wonders of the seasons!   

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

Drop-in event recommended for families with children ages birth-5. 
Connect with nature and your community as we celebrate the wonders of the seasons!   

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Magazine Sale

All Day 3/7 - 3/8
The Hub at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
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
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Story Share Book Club

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Featured
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

This book club doesn't require you to read a specific book ahead of time, it just requires a desire to discuss books!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs, Featured
Registration Required
Event Details:

This book club doesn't require you to read a specific book ahead of time, it just requires a desire to discuss books!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Introduction to PowerPoint

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured, Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult

Discover the basics for constructing a PowerPoint presentation by using themes and creating fun transitions for slides.

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured, Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the basics for constructing a PowerPoint presentation by using themes and creating fun transitions for slides.

 

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

Decorate a Journal

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Registered event for grades K-5; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Decorate a fresh new journal and do a little writing or doodling to get started.

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-5; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Decorate a fresh new journal and do a little writing or doodling to get started.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Countdown to the Oscars: Illinois Winners, Scandalous Moments, and Oscar Bait

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Prepare for Hollywood's biggest night!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Featured
Registration Required
Event Details:

Prepare for Hollywood's biggest night!

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

Volunteen Squad: Decorate Cards

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured, Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Youth, High School

Registered event for grades 9-12.  
Help the Cards for Hospitalized Kids organization by creating encouraging cards to distribute to hospitals.

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

Registered event for grades 9-12.  
Help the Cards for Hospitalized Kids organization by creating encouraging cards to distribute to hospitals.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Sunday Music Series: Kiss Me, I'm Irish with Heather Braoudakis

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured, Performance
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Enjoy classic Celtic tunes with vocalist Heather Braoudakis, for the Irish in all of us.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Featured, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy classic Celtic tunes with vocalist Heather Braoudakis, for the Irish in all of us.

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

Rainbow in a Jar

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Registered event for grades K-2; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Learn about rain clouds and the water cycle by creating a rainbow in a jar. 

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; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Learn about rain clouds and the water cycle by creating a rainbow in a jar. 

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond the Page with Percival Everett

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Featured, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Industrious, irreverent, humble–though he may deny the accusation–Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Featured, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Industrious, irreverent, humble–though he may deny the accusation–Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom Webinar

As an attendee at this webinar, you will be in ‘view and listen only’ mode, so you will not be seen or heard. The presenter will have video and audio, and there will be a chat function where attendees can type questions or comments.

We reserve the right to remove or mute any attendee at our discretion.

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

Jared the Juggler: One-Man Circus

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured, Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School

Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Welcome Jared Janssen and his one-man circus for a comedy, balancing, and juggling act like no other.

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

Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Welcome Jared Janssen and his one-man circus for a comedy, balancing, and juggling act like no other.

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

Nature Storytime

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Registered storytime for families with children ages 2-5, 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
Program Type: Featured, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered storytime for families with children ages 2-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.