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This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Rainbows & Raindrops Storytime

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.  
Celebrate spring with rainbow colors and creativity! Enjoy a colorful storytime and create a beautiful rainbow craft to take home.

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

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.  
Celebrate spring with rainbow colors and creativity! Enjoy a colorful storytime and create a beautiful rainbow craft to take home.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Advanced Canva

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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
Registration Required
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

Plum Playdate

Wednesday, April 1, 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

An Introduction to the Japanese Garden

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

Educator Yvonne Wolf will explore the cultural history of the Japanese garden, with examples from the Chicago Botanic Garden and Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford.

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

Educator Yvonne Wolf will explore the cultural history of the Japanese garden, with examples from the Chicago Botanic Garden and Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford.

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

K-Pop Demon Hunters Party

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 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.  
Help protect the Honmoon and celebrate the HUNTR/X squad with fun games and crafts. 

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.  
Help protect the Honmoon and celebrate the HUNTR/X squad with fun games and crafts. 

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

Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Resource Drop-in

Wednesday, April 1, 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

Senior Health Insurance Program/Medicare Counseling

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Study Room A at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

Help with Medicare or Medicare supplements is available in person!

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

Drop-in & Dance: Twist and Sprout

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool

Drop-in event recommended for children ages 1-5, with participating adult. 
Get ready to groove and grow! 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
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children ages 1-5, with participating adult. 
Get ready to groove and grow! 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

Make Your Own Slime (Grades K-2)

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Registered event for grades K-2; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Pick a slime texture and make your own slime to take home.

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 K-2; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Pick a slime texture and make your own slime to take home.

Policy & Bylaws Committee Meeting

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 3:15pm - 5:15pm
Staff Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Staff Conference Room
Program Type: Board of Trustees
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Make Your Own Slime (Grades 3-5)

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
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. 
Pick a slime texture and make your own slime to take home.

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. 
Pick a slime texture and make your own slime to take home.

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

The Sky Tonight: Mobile Planetarium

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Registered event for grades K-5; Helen Plum Library card is required. 

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

Registered event for grades K-5; Helen Plum Library card is required. 

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

The Sky Tonight: Mobile Planetarium

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Registered event for grades K-5; Helen Plum Library card is required. 

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

Registered event for grades K-5; Helen Plum Library card is required. 

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

Junk Journals

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

Registered event for grades 6-12. 
Get crafty and make a junk journal using supplies from the Library.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-12. 
Get crafty and make a junk journal using supplies from the Library.

Library Closed for Easter

All Day
Helen Plum Library
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Family Storytime

Monday, April 6, 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

Preschool Storytime (3-4 years old)

Monday, April 6, 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 3-4, with participating adult. 
Join us for stories, songs, and skills to encourage kindergarten readiness. Try a different early learning activity each week.  

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 3-4, with 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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Ugly Doll Sewing

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Registered event for grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Create an ugly doll out of felt and practice basic hand sewing skills.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Create an ugly doll out of felt and practice basic hand sewing skills.

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

Ugly Doll Sewing

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 2:45pm - 4:15pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

Registered event for grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Create an ugly doll out of felt and practice basic hand sewing skills.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Create an ugly doll out of felt and practice basic hand sewing skills.

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

Drop-in Notary Services

Monday, April 6, 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, April 6, 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, April 7, 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, April 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
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
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 "Adult" group

English Language Learning Classes

Tuesday, April 7, 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.