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Drop-In Studio Hours

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Get creative during drop-in Studio 411 hours. Use the makerspace equipment to sew, laser cut, record a podcast, customize with Cricut, and more!

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

Get creative during drop-in Studio 411 hours. Use the makerspace equipment to sew, laser cut, record a podcast, customize with Cricut, and more!

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

Minecraft Party

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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. 
Build, explore, battle mobs, and celebrate Minecraft with themed fun and games.

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. 
Build, explore, battle mobs, and celebrate Minecraft with themed fun and games.

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, May 31, 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  

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

Drop-in Notary Services

Monday, June 1, 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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Queer in Hollywood: LGBTQ+ Depictions in Classic Film

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Join film historian Dr. Annette Bochenek for a captivating multimedia presentation about the groundbreaking portrayals of queer individuals in film and the impact of censorship on their depictions in classic cinema.

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

Join film historian Dr. Annette Bochenek for a captivating multimedia presentation about the groundbreaking portrayals of queer individuals in film and the impact of censorship on their depictions in classic cinema.

This event is in the "Adult" group

English Language Learning Classes

Tuesday, June 2, 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

Library Lounge

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 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

Family Concert: Wendy and DB

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
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. 

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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Intro to Google Drive and Google Docs

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured, 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: Featured, 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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Resource Drop-in

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Learn about the signs and symptoms of dementia vs. normal aging, tips for conversing with a doctor, caregiver resources, and more.

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

Learn about the signs and symptoms of dementia vs. normal aging, tips for conversing with a doctor, caregiver resources, and more.

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

Five Ingredients (or Less) to Impress with Chef Maddox

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Join Chef Susan Maddox as she shares easy-to-follow recipes sure to impress your friends and family. Beginners and seasoned home cooks alike will learn to create delicious dishes with just a few simple ingredients for flavorful results.

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

Join Chef Susan Maddox as she shares easy-to-follow recipes sure to impress your friends and family. Beginners and seasoned home cooks alike will learn to create delicious dishes with just a few simple ingredients for flavorful results.

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

Let's Build

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in event recommended for families with children ages 1-6.
Join us for block play. We'll have wooden blocks, Duplo® blocks, jumbo blocks, and more.

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

Drop-in event recommended for families with children ages 1-6.
Join us for block play. We'll have wooden blocks, Duplo® blocks, jumbo blocks, and more.

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

Hands-on Coding Robots

Thursday, June 4, 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. 
Get hands-on with coding and robots; no screens needed!

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. 
Get hands-on with coding and robots; no screens needed!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Excel Basics

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

Learn terminology, placement of tabs and key commands, how to create spreadsheets using templates, and how to turn data into charts with Excel 2021.

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

Learn terminology, placement of tabs and key commands, how to create spreadsheets using templates, and how to turn data into charts with Excel 2021.

This event is in the "Adult" group

English Language Learning Classes

Thursday, June 4, 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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Clubhouse Pals Party

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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.  
Hot diggity dog! Join us for an ear-resistible event filled with games and activities inspired by everyone’s favorite clubhouse pals. 

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.  
Hot diggity dog! Join us for an ear-resistible event filled with games and activities inspired by everyone’s favorite clubhouse pals. 

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

El Mago Magic Show

Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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. 
Experience funny and mysterious magic by El Mago. You won't believe your eyes, and you won't stop laughing!  

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. 
Experience funny and mysterious magic by El Mago. You won't believe your eyes, and you won't stop laughing!  

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: Woven Rainbow Bookmark

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 "Adult" group

Introduction to ChatGPT

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult

Explore what ChatGPT is and learn some practical applications for using it successfully.  

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

Explore what ChatGPT is and learn some practical applications for using it successfully.  

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

Plum Playdate

Monday, June 8, 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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Managing Lower Back and Knee Pain

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Join Doctor of Physical Therapy David Horton for an easy-to-understand, practical session designed for older adults looking to manage back and knee pain.

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

Join Doctor of Physical Therapy David Horton for an easy-to-understand, practical session designed for older adults looking to manage back and knee pain.

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

Evening Family Storytime

Monday, June 8, 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, June 9, 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, June 9, 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 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.