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Story Share Book Club

Sunday, August 9, 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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Teen Make @ Home: Kindness Rocks

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).

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

Pop-in Play: Chalk

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

Drop-in activities recommended for children ages 3-5, with participating adult
Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities.
Chalk

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

Drop-in activities recommended for children ages 3-5, with participating adult
Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities.
Chalk

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

Pop-in Play: Chalk

Monday, August 10, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in activities recommended for children ages 3-5, with participating adult
Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities.
Chalk

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

Drop-in activities recommended for children ages 3-5, with participating adult
Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities.
Chalk

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

Evening Family Storytime

Monday, August 10, 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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Biking in Chicagoland

Monday, August 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Members of the Elmhurst Bicycle Club will share the best places to bike in our area, how to commute via bicycle, and safety tips.

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

Members of the Elmhurst Bicycle Club will share the best places to bike in our area, how to commute via bicycle, and safety tips.

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

Family Movie: Hoppers

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Enjoy popcorn and a movie matinee at the Library!.

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
Enjoy popcorn and a movie matinee at the Library!.

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

S’more Stories Storytime

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. 
Get ready for a fun and engaging storytime experience that will leave you wanting s'more! Outside on the patio, weather permitting.

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

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. 
Get ready for a fun and engaging storytime experience that will leave you wanting s'more! Outside on the patio, weather permitting.

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

Making Budgets Work with BMO Bank

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

BMO Bank invites you to a hands-on budgeting workshop designed to help you take control of your finances with clear strategies and actionable steps.

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

BMO Bank invites you to a hands-on budgeting workshop designed to help you take control of your finances with clear strategies and actionable steps.

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

Sensory Play for Little Ones

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in event recommended for ages 1-3, with participating adult. 
Bring your littlest ones to explore different sensory experiences. Dress for mess.

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

Drop-in event recommended for ages 1-3, with participating adult. 
Bring your littlest ones to explore different sensory experiences. Dress for mess.

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

Make a Picture Frame

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Registered event for grades 1-2; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Make a picture frame to capture your summer memories.

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 1-2; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Make a picture frame to capture your summer memories.

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

Family BINGO

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (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.  
Let’s play BINGO! Bring the whole family to win prizes.

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

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages.  
Let’s play BINGO! Bring the whole family to win prizes.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Board Game Night

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
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
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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Miss Allison's Music Class

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Registered event for children birth-5 years, 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for children birth-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required. 

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

Miss Allison's Music Class

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Registered event for children birth-5 years, 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for children birth-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required. 

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, August 16, 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. 

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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Senior Social: Women’s History in Hindsight: The Struggle for Suffrage

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Senior Socials
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Join Ellie Carlson to learn about the struggle for women’s suffrage.

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:

Join Ellie Carlson to learn about the struggle for women’s suffrage.

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

Drop-in Notary Services

Monday, August 17, 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, August 17, 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

Plum Playdate

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in event recommended for ages 3 months-5 years, with participating adult. 

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

Drop-in event recommended for ages 3 months-5 years, with participating adult. 

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

LEGO® Science in Motion

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Registered event for grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Play and explore science ideas with LEGO® bricks and motors.

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 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Play and explore science ideas with LEGO® bricks and motors.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, August 18, 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 "Adult" group

Helen Plum Library Book Club

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Colonel William R. Plum Meeting Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Colonel William R. Plum Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
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

The Great Pie Quest

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

Registered event for grades 6-10.  
Adventure is calling, will you answer? Roll into a one-shot adventure tabletop roleplaying game. Food will be provided.

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.  
Adventure is calling, will you answer? Roll into a one-shot adventure tabletop roleplaying game. Food will be provided.