Lilacia Park Storytime

Lilacia Park Storytimes on Tue, May 7 will be held in the Library due to anticipated weather. 

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Teen Make @ Home: Watercolors

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

Sensory Gym

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for ages 1-6, with participating adult We’ll explore movement, balance, and coordination with fun obstacles and activities. Wear comfortable clothes to d...

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

Drop-in event recommended for ages 1-6, with participating adult
We’ll explore movement, balance, and coordination with fun obstacles and activities. Wear comfortable clothes to dance, jump, and crawl!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Introduction to Google Sheets

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Expand your knowledge of Google Drive by learning to navigate Google Sheets, a free online spreadsheet application similar to Microsoft Excel. Learn how to create, save, download, ...

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

Expand your knowledge of Google Drive by learning to navigate Google Sheets, a free online spreadsheet application similar to Microsoft Excel. Learn how to create, save, download, share and set permissions, and upload spreadsheets.

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

Evening Family Storytime

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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 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.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
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, Families – All Ages
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.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
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, Families – All Ages
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 "Grade School" group.

Art Studio: Watercolor

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 1-5 Explore a different style of art each month and create a masterpiece. Watercolor Create beautiful works of art using watercolor pai...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 1-5
Explore a different style of art each month and create a masterpiece.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning Classes

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 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.

Excel Basics

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
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.  

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Pop-in Play: Chalk

Wednesday, July 10, 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, with a participating adult Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities! Chalk Write, draw, and paint with chalk...

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!

Chalk

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Intermediate Excel

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn the ins and outs of creating pivot tables, sorting files, and filtering Excel spreadsheets.  

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

Learn the ins and outs of creating pivot tables, sorting files, and filtering Excel spreadsheets.

 

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

Sharpie Tie-Dye

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-8 Tie-dye a pencil case using colorful permanent markers! 

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-8
Tie-dye a pencil case using colorful permanent markers! 

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

Family Storytime

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
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, Families – All Ages
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.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Family Storytime

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
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, Families – All Ages
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.

Advanced Excel

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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!  

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

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

 

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

Bad Art Party

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 1-3; Helen Plum Library card required  No artistic ability is required to make these "disaster-pieces."

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 1-3; Helen Plum Library card required 
No artistic ability is required to make these "disaster-pieces."

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning Classes

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 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.

Firefly Family Theatre Presents: Under the Stars

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card is required Visit Spark the Firefly and her friends for a night in Firefly Grove. Under the Stars ...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

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

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.

Firefly Family Theatre Presents: Under the Stars

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card is required Visit Spark the Firefly and her friends for a night in Firefly Grove. Under the Stars ...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

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

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.

Friday Crafternoons

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Craft
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  Get crafty at the Library this summer! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home. 

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: Craft
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages 
Get crafty at the Library this summer! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home. 

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

Go Nuts for Donuts Storytime

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages Start your weekend with a real treat! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with donuts for the kids. 30 children’s name tags ...

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

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages
Start your weekend with a real treat! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with donuts for the kids.

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

Go Nuts for Donuts Storytime

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages Start your weekend with a real treat! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with donuts for the kids. 30 children’s name tags ...

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

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages
Start your weekend with a real treat! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with donuts for the kids.

This event is in the "Youth" 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.

Chess Club

Sunday, July 14, 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 "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 Book Club Kit: The Scoop On Ice Cream

All Day 7/15 - 7/19
Youth Services at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children in Kindergarten - 5th grade; Helen Plum Library card is required Get the scoop on ice cream with this fun nonfiction title and celebrat...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children in Kindergarten - 5th grade; Helen Plum Library card is required