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Helen Plum Library Book Club

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Illinois Libraries Present: Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Featured, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work.

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

Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work.

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

Science Live with the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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. 
Griffin MSI will bring the “magic” of science to the Library with engaging, over-the-top demonstrations.

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. 
Griffin MSI will bring the “magic” of science to the Library with engaging, over-the-top demonstrations.

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

Play, Learn, Grow!

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in event recommended for children ages birth-5, with participating adult. 

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

Drop-in event recommended for children ages birth-5, with participating adult. 

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

Family Storytime

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.  
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime is for the whole family to enjoy. 

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

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.  
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime is for the whole family to enjoy. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Intermediate Excel

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult

Learn the ins and outs of creating pivot tables, sorting files, and filtering Excel spreadsheets.

 

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

Learn the ins and outs of creating pivot tables, sorting files, and filtering Excel spreadsheets.

 

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

Preschool Storytime (3-4 years old)

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

Drop-in storytime for children ages 3-4, with participating adult. 
Join us for stories, songs, and skills to encourage kindergarten readiness. Try a different early learning activity each week.  

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

Drop-in storytime for children ages 3-4, with participating adult. 
Join us for stories, songs, and skills to encourage kindergarten readiness. Try a different early learning activity each week.  

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

Senior Social: There's No Crying in Baseball!

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Senior Socials
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

The 1992 film A League of Their Own introduced modern America to the Rockford Peaches and the women who played professional baseball to improve morale on the American home fron

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

The 1992 film A League of Their Own introduced modern America to the Rockford Peaches and the women who played professional baseball to improve morale on the American home fron

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

Drop-in Notary Services

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

A licensed notary will be available on a drop-in basis. 

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

A licensed notary will be available on a drop-in basis. 

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

Evening Family Storytime

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. 
Twinkle, twinkle, storytime! End your day with books and rhymes. 

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

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. 
Twinkle, twinkle, storytime! End your day with books and rhymes. 

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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.  
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime is for the whole family to enjoy. 

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

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.  
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime is for the whole family to enjoy. 

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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.  
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime is for the whole family to enjoy. 

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

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.  
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime is for the whole family to enjoy. 

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

Not an Ordinary Artist: A Polish Immigrant’s Challenging and Enduring Story

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Local author and art historian Gail Tanzer will explore the life and work of Florian Durzyński, a Polish immigrant and artist who found home in Chicago’s West Town.

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

Local author and art historian Gail Tanzer will explore the life and work of Florian Durzyński, a Polish immigrant and artist who found home in Chicago’s West Town.

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, April 21, 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 "Adult" group

English Language Learning Classes

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
ESL ELL ELA
Age Group:
Adult

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.

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

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.

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

Intermediate ChatGPT

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Intended for those who have prior experience with Chat AI, this intermediate ChatGPT session will focus on refining your prompts, utilizing established methods for success, and learning custom instructions accessible with your free registered acco

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

Intended for those who have prior experience with Chat AI, this intermediate ChatGPT session will focus on refining your prompts, utilizing established methods for success, and learning custom instructions accessible with your free registered acco

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Board of Trustees

Meeting Agenda (typically posted online and in the building the Friday ahead of the meeting): https://www.helenplum.org/board/documents

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Board of Trustees
Event Details:

Meeting Agenda (typically posted online and in the building the Friday ahead of the meeting): https://www.helenplum.org/board/documents

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

Family Storytime

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.  
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime is for the whole family to enjoy. 

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

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.  
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime is for the whole family to enjoy. 

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

Toddler Storytime (1-2 years old)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in storytime for children ages 1-2, with participating adult. 
Wigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activity each week.

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

Drop-in storytime for children ages 1-2, with participating adult. 
Wigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activity each week.

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

Recycled Art

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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. 
Use recycled materials to create a one-of-a-kind art piece for Earth Day.

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. 
Use recycled materials to create a one-of-a-kind art piece for Earth Day.

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

Tech Help

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Have a tech question? Join us for a Tech Help session. Bring your questions and your device! Registration is required.

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

Have a tech question? Join us for a Tech Help session. Bring your questions and your device! Registration is required.

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

Baby Storytime (0-12 months)

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in storytime for children birth-12 months, with participating adult. 
Literacy starts with the littlest ones! Meet other families as we sing, rhyme, and enjoy stories together. 

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

Drop-in storytime for children birth-12 months, with participating adult. 
Literacy starts with the littlest ones! Meet other families as we sing, rhyme, and enjoy stories together. 

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

Toddler Storytime (1-2 years old)

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in storytime for children ages 1-2, with participating adult. 
Wigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activity each week.

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

Drop-in storytime for children ages 1-2, with participating adult. 
Wigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activity each week.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Advanced Canva

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult

Organize your Canva creations and designs using folders that can be easily shared with others for quick and efficient design sharing and accessibility.

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

Organize your Canva creations and designs using folders that can be easily shared with others for quick and efficient design sharing and accessibility.