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

Family Storytime

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
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 will be enjoyed by the whole family.

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 will be enjoyed by the whole family.

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

Preschool Storytime

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for ages 3-5 not yet in kindergarten, with a participating adult Join us for stories, songs, and skills to encourage kindergarten readiness. Try a different earl...

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 ages 3-5 not yet in kindergarten, with a 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: Mystery Dates: Great Detectives in the Golden Age of Radio

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Senior Socials
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Popular fiction has provided us with great detectives for over 100 years, but radio helped make these crime solvers into household names. This program highlights some of the most f...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Senior Socials
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Popular fiction has provided us with great detectives for over 100 years, but radio helped make these crime solvers into household names.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Drop-in Notary Services

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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

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

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

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

Senior Health Insurance Program/Medicare Counseling

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Teen Study Room A at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Help with Medicare or Medicare supplements is available in person! Get free one-on-one Medicare counseling with a Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counselor provided by the&n...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen Study Room A
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Help with Medicare or Medicare supplements is available in person!

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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
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 will be enjoyed by the whole family.

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 will be enjoyed by the whole family.

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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
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 will be enjoyed by the whole family.

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 will be enjoyed by the whole family.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning Classes

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
ESL ELL ELA
Age Group:
Adult
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 ever...

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.

Dinovember Storytime

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages  Stomp your feet! Show your claws! We’ll read about dinos with great big jaws!

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

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 
Stomp your feet! Show your claws! We’ll read about dinos with great big jaws!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Advanced Excel

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Practice your learned skills and take them to the next level with absolute references, advanced formulas, and macros!  

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Practice your learned skills and take them to the next level with absolute references, advanced formulas, and macros!

 

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Board of Trustees
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for ages birth-1, with a participating adult Literacy starts with the littlest ones! Meet other families as you 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 ages birth-1, with a participating adult
Literacy starts with the littlest ones! Meet other families as you sing, rhyme, and enjoy stories together.

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

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

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

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Helen Plum Library Book Club

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Colonel William R. Plum Meeting Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Spectacular by Fiona Davis New York City, 1956: Nineteen-year-old Marion Brooks exchanges her predictable future to be a Radio City Rockette. Meanwhile, the city is reeling ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Colonel William R. Plum Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Pixlr for Advanced Photo Editing

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Need more than a simple insta-filter for your photos? Together we’ll use this free online photo editor to tackle projects ranging from simple fixes to those that require complex to...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Need more than a simple insta-filter for your photos? Together we’ll use this free online photo editor to tackle projects ranging from simple fixes to those that require complex tools.

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

Musical Theatre Mayhem

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen: The Hive at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for grades 6-12 Celebrate all things musical theatre with trivia, activities, and more!

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for grades 6-12
Celebrate all things musical theatre with trivia, activities, and more!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Finish Your Debut Novel!

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Author Sierra Kay will show participants how to unlock the secrets of completing their debut novel! Learn about novel writing including planning, outlining, and setting realistic g...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Author Sierra Kay will show participants how to unlock the secrets of completing their debut novel! Learn about novel writing including planning, outlining, and setting realistic goals.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Illinois Libraries Present: Chef Art Smith

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Helen Plum Library is thrilled to now be a part of Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a ...

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

Helen Plum Library is thrilled to now be a part of Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events.

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.

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

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

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

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

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

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

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

NEW! Canva for Cricut

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Develop and expand your use of Canva in this hands-on class. Explore Canva Cricut templates for customization and learn to export designs to use in Cricut Design Space software. Us...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Develop and expand your use of Canva in this hands-on class. Explore Canva Cricut templates for customization and learn to export designs to use in Cricut Design Space software.

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

Craft Your Own Journal

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for children in grades 3-5 We’ll provide you with a journal and the materials to decorate it. Fill it with your thoughts, ideas, or doodles. If you need inspiration,...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for children in grades 3-5
We’ll provide you with a journal and the materials to decorate it. Fill it with your thoughts, ideas, or doodles. If you need inspiration, we can help!

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

Fiber Arts Group

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Fiber art crafters including cross stitchers, knitters, and crocheters are invited to join this drop-in social group to work on individual projects or learn from their peers. ...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Maker
Event Details:

Fiber art crafters including cross stitchers, knitters, and crocheters are invited to join this drop-in social group to work on individual projects or learn from their peers.  

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning Classes

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
ESL ELL ELA
Age Group:
Adult
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 ever...

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.