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Lilac Parade Hours

The Library will be open from 12:30-5pm on Sun, May 19 for the Lombard Lilac Parade.

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Chess Club

Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades 1-8 Visit the Library for a friendly chess match and share your love of the game. A basic understanding of the game is requir...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades 1-8
Visit the Library for a friendly chess match and share your love of the game. A basic understanding of the game is required. Chess sets will be provided.  

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Hive Talkin' with Three Bees Honey Farm

Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join local beekeeper Konni Vukelic of Three Bees for an interactive presentation on bees. Learn how bees impact us and the world at large, and gain an understanding of how we can a...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Join local beekeeper Konni Vukelic of Three Bees for an interactive presentation on bees.

This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Make @ Home: Watermelon Pouch

All Day
Teen Corner at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Middle School, Teen
Event Details:

Drop-in kit pick up for grades 6-12  Stop by the Teen Corner and pick up supplies to make a project at home (while supplies last). Some kits will include a link to instructio...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen Corner
Age Group: Middle School, Teen
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Drop-in kit pick up for grades 6-12 
Stop by the Teen Corner and pick up supplies to make a project at home (while supplies last). Some kits will include a link to instructions from Creativebug.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

NEW! Discover Gemini

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Google Bard’s rebranded Gemini is a form of generative AI that continues to allow users to access their Gmail inbox, contacts, and Drive for a more seamless user experience. Additi...

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

Google Bard’s rebranded Gemini is a form of generative AI that continues to allow users to access their Gmail inbox, contacts, and Drive for a more seamless user experience.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Family Fort Night

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Registered program for families with children of all ages This is your chance to build a fort in the Library! We’ll supply the building materials – you bring your imagination! Pl...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

Registered program for families with children of all ages
This is your chance to build a fort in the Library! We’ll supply the building materials – you bring your imagination!

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

Toy Tea Party

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Registered event for children 2-6 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required  Bring your favorite stuffed animal, doll, action figure, or any toy to ou...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Registered event for children 2-6 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning Classes

Tuesday, August 13, 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 "Adult" group.

NEW! Canva for Video Editing

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Discover how to edit video content with Canva! We’ll learn how to upload or use existing video footage and use templates for practice.

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

Discover how to edit video content with Canva! We’ll learn how to upload or use existing video footage and use templates for practice.

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

Pop-in Play: Bubbles

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in activities recommended for ages 3-5 years, with a participating adult Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities! Bubbles Get ready for bubbly fun ...

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 years, with a participating adult
Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities!

Bubbles

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Accelerated PowerPoint

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Discover PowerPoint presentation basics and how to fast-track projects! Learn how to enhance your presentations with media such as audio and video elements.

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

Discover PowerPoint presentation basics and how to fast-track projects! Learn how to enhance your presentations with media such as audio and video elements.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Introduction to ChatGPT

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot launched in 2022 by OpenAI. This class explores what ChatGPT is and some practical applications for using it successfully.

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

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot launched in 2022 by OpenAI. This class explores what ChatGPT is and some practical applications for using it successfully.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Puzzlemania

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages  Test your brain power with a variety of puzzles. Create your own to challenge family and friends.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages 
Test your brain power with a variety of puzzles. Create your own to challenge family and friends.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning Classes

Thursday, August 15, 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 "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Dinosaur Day

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages  Stomp on down to the library for some RAWR-some dinosaur games and activities.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages 
Stomp on down to the library for some RAWR-some dinosaur games and activities.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Dinosaur Day

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages  Stomp on down to the library for some RAWR-some dinosaur games and activities.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages 
Stomp on down to the library for some RAWR-some dinosaur games and activities.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Italian Storytime with The Language Labs

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages Learn about different cultures through books, music, and crafts with our friends from The Language Labs. No prior knowledg...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Tech Time

Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages We'll have our favorite high and low-tech options available for families to explore. 

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages
We'll have our favorite high and low-tech options available for families to explore. 

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

Little Builders

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

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

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 1-6, with participating adult
Join us for block play. We'll have wooden blocks, Duplo® blocks, jumbo blocks, and more!

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

Senior Social: Lilly Pulitzer Performed by Leslie Goddard

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Senior Socials
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

In the 1960s, she changed fashion with her carefree shift dresses in whimsical, bold patterns. But who was Lilly Pulitzer? In this new portrayal, historian Leslie Goddard brings to...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Senior Socials
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

In the 1960s, she changed fashion with her carefree shift dresses in whimsical, bold patterns. But who was Lilly Pulitzer? In this new portrayal, historian Leslie Goddard brings to life the entrepreneur who launched a design revolution.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Drop-in Notary Services

Monday, August 19, 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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Families Explore: Science

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Registered program for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library Card is required Bring the whole family to play and learn together. We’ll discover a new topic each m...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Registered program for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library Card is required

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning Classes

Tuesday, August 20, 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 "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Pajama Jam Storytime

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages  The whole family can snuggle up and wind down with this special evening storytime. Pajamas are encouraged!  &n...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 
The whole family can snuggle up and wind down with this special evening storytime. Pajamas are encouraged!