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. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Toddler Storytime (1-2 years old) 10:30am–11:00am Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Advanced Canva 3:00pm–4:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Reading Rainbow Party Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm 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. Celebrate the return of the beloved PBS show Reading Rainbow with rainbow and book-inspired crafts and activities. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Reading Rainbow Party 4:00pm–4:45pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. Celebrate the return of the beloved PBS show Reading Rainbow with rainbow and book-inspired crafts and activities.
This event is in the "Adult" group English Language Learning Classes Thursday, April 23, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 23 2026 Thu English Language Learning Classes 6:00pm–8:30pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Spanish Storytime/Cuentos en español Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: ESL ELL ELA, Featured, Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School Drop-in storytime recommended for families with children ages birth-8. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Spanish Storytime/Cuentos en español 10:00am–10:30am Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: ESL ELL ELA, Featured, Storytimes Event Details: Drop-in storytime recommended for families with children ages birth-8.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Sunday Music Series: Elaine Dame Presents The Lady Lyricists - Queens of Tin Pan Alley Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured, Performance Age Group: Adult, Seniors Join celebrated jazz singer Elaine Dame as she performs songs from legendary lady lyricists like Dorothy Fields, Carolyn Leigh, and Betty Comden. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 26 2026 Sun Sunday Music Series: Elaine Dame Presents The Lady Lyricists - Queens of Tin Pan Alley 2:00pm–3:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Featured, Performance Registration Required Event Details: Join celebrated jazz singer Elaine Dame as she performs songs from legendary lady lyricists like Dorothy Fields, Carolyn Leigh, and Betty Comden.
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, April 26, 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 View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Apr 26 2026 Sun Trading Card Club 2:00pm–3:30pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Wonder Lab: Farm Monday, April 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Wonder Lab: Farm 10:00am–10:45am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Adult" group Advanced Excel Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Technology Classes Age Group: Adult Practice your learned skills and take them to the next level with absolute references, advanced formulas, and macros. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Advanced Excel 10:00am–11:30am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adult Program Type: Technology Classes Registration Required Event Details: Practice your learned skills and take them to the next level with absolute references, advanced formulas, and macros.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Wonder Lab: Farm Monday, April 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Wonder Lab: Farm 11:00am–11:45am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Elementary School" group Be an Inventor! Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Age Group: Youth, Elementary School Registered event for families with children ages 5-9; Helen Plum Library card required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Be an Inventor! 6:30pm–7:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Elementary School Registration Required Event Details: Registered event for families with children ages 5-9; Helen Plum Library card required.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Israel Blackburn: A Journey from Enslaved Person to Founder of Downers Grove Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured, Genealogy Age Group: Adult, Seniors Israel Blackburn, born into slavery in 1818 in Kentucky, moved to Downers Grove after serving with the Union forces in the Civil War. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Israel Blackburn: A Journey from Enslaved Person to Founder of Downers Grove 7:00pm–8:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Featured, Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: Israel Blackburn, born into slavery in 1818 in Kentucky, moved to Downers Grove after serving with the Union forces in the Civil War.
This event is in the "Adult" group English Language Learning Classes Tuesday, April 28, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 28 2026 Tue English Language Learning Classes 6:00pm–8:30pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Advanced ChatGPT Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Technology Classes Age Group: Adult, Seniors Find efficiencies in using and connecting cloud storage, searching GPTs in the GPT library, and sharing conversations with others outside of ChatGPT. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Advanced ChatGPT 6:30pm–8:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Technology Classes Registration Required Event Details: Find efficiencies in using and connecting cloud storage, searching GPTs in the GPT library, and sharing conversations with others outside of ChatGPT.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Decoupage Flowerpots 5:00pm–5:45pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Your Car: Bumper to Bumper! Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured Age Group: Adult, Seniors Retired college automotive instructor Bill O’Connell will share tips on how to be a knowledgeable automotive consumer. Learn to understand and maintain your car, find a good mechanic, and be able to ask the right questions. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Your Car: Bumper to Bumper! 7:00pm–8:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Featured Registration Required Event Details: Retired college automotive instructor Bill O’Connell will share tips on how to be a knowledgeable automotive consumer. Learn to understand and maintain your car, find a good mechanic, and be able to ask the right questions.
This event is in the "Adult" group English Language Learning Classes Thursday, April 30, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 30 2026 Thu English Language Learning Classes 6:00pm–8:30pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Story Share Book Club Sunday, May 3, 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 3 2026 Sun Story Share Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group LEGO® Club Sunday, May 3, 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 4 and older.Join other enthusiasts to free build with the Library’s LEGO® bricks collection. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group May 3 2026 Sun LEGO® Club 2:00pm–3:30pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Lilacia Park Storytime Monday, May 4, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Offsite at Outreach Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages, hosted at Lilacia Park. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group May 4 2026 Mon Lilacia Park Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Outreach Room: Offsite Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages, hosted at Lilacia Park.
This event is in the "Adult" group Intro to Canva Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Technology Classes Age Group: Adult Learn how to set up and navigate a Canva account to fast-track your graphic design projects. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group May 4 2026 Mon Intro to Canva 10:00am–11:30am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adult Program Type: Technology Classes Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to set up and navigate a Canva account to fast-track your graphic design projects.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Lilacia Park Storytime Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Offsite at Outreach Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages, hosted at Lilacia Park. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group May 4 2026 Mon Lilacia Park Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Outreach Room: Offsite Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages, hosted at Lilacia Park.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Soapmaking with Soapy Roads of Lombard Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group May 4 2026 Mon Soapmaking with Soapy Roads of Lombard 4:00pm–5:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Drop-in Notary Services Monday, May 4, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 4 2026 Mon Drop-in Notary Services 4:00pm–6:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
