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

Construction Crew

Friday, June 27, 2025 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 3-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
Hard hats on! We'll learn through hands-on play and building fun. Join us for a constructive good time!

Full
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 ages 3-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
Hard hats on! We'll learn through hands-on play and building fun. Join us for a constructive good time!

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 Performance: JG's Reptile Road Show

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School

Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card required.

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

Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card required.

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

Sunday Music Series: Katie Kostner

Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Enjoy an afternoon of music with Chicagoland musician Katie Kostner. Known for her blend of pop, rock, and country music, Katie has been featured on WGN news and has performed the National Anthem for the Chicago White Sox.

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

Enjoy an afternoon of music with Chicagoland musician Katie Kostner. Known for her blend of pop, rock, and country music, Katie has been featured on WGN news and has performed the National Anthem for the Chicago White Sox.

This event is in the "Youth" 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.

Trading Card Club

Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School

Drop-in event recommended for grades 1-12.
Battle, duel, and trade with your favorite collectible card games. Whether you enjoy Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, or Magic: The Gathering, this is the club for you.

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

Drop-in event recommended for grades 1-12.
Battle, duel, and trade with your favorite collectible card games. Whether you enjoy Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, or Magic: The Gathering, this is the club for you.

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

Wonder Lab: Water Play

Monday, June 30, 2025 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.   

Waitlist
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 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.

Pixlr for Advanced Photo Editing

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult

Using this free online photo editor, we'll tackle projects ranging from simple fixes to those that require more complex tools. 

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

Using this free online photo editor, we'll tackle projects ranging from simple fixes to those that require more complex tools. 

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

Wonder Lab: Water Play

Monday, June 30, 2025 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.   

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

Basic Candle Making

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Make a scented candle using all-natural soy wax pellets, high-quality essential oils, and a Solite Candle Wax Melter. You will also be able to make a sticker label for your candle using the Cricut.

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

Make a scented candle using all-natural soy wax pellets, high-quality essential oils, and a Solite Candle Wax Melter. You will also be able to make a sticker label for your candle using the Cricut.

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

Drop In & Dance

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 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 children ages 1-6, with participating adult.
Little movers and shakers can drop in to show off their dance moves with props and a rocking playlist.  

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

Drop-in event recommended for children ages 1-6, with participating adult.
Little movers and shakers can drop in to show off their dance moves with props and a rocking playlist.  

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

Ink Blot Drawings

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Registered event for children in grades 1-5.
Discover the fascinating world of ink blot art! Create unique and abstract designs using simple ink blot techniques. 

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 children in grades 1-5.
Discover the fascinating world of ink blot art! Create unique and abstract designs using simple ink blot techniques. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning Classes

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 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.

Library Lounge

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
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 "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.

Family Movie: Moana (PG)

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle 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, Middle School
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 "Adult" group.

Introduction to Word

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Resource Drop-in

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Do you have questions or want to learn more about Alzheimer's disease and dementia? Drop in and learn about the signs and symptoms of dementia vs.

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

Do you have questions or want to learn more about Alzheimer's disease and dementia? Drop in and learn about the signs and symptoms of dementia vs.

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

Fiber Arts Group

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

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 program is for ages 18 and over.

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 program is for ages 18 and over.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning Classes

Thursday, July 3, 2025 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.

Exhibit: Fluid Art by Jill Allaway

07/05/2025 @ 12:00am to 07/10/2025 @ 9:00pm
The Hub at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

From June 10–July 10, enjoy local artist Jill Allaway’s exhibit of acrylic fluid art displayed in the Hub and on the 2nd Floor.

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

From June 10–July 10, enjoy local artist Jill Allaway’s exhibit of acrylic fluid art displayed in the Hub and on the 2nd Floor.

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

Pop-In Play: Water Play

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

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

Water Play

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

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

Water Play

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Intro to Google Drive and Google Docs

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 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.

Drop-in Notary Services

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult

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

Evening Family Storytime

Monday, July 7, 2025 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, July 8, 2025 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 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.