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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 Winter BINGO Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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.Let's play BINGO! Bring the whole family to play and win prizes. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Family Winter BINGO 2:00pm–3:30pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.Let's play BINGO! Bring the whole family to play and win prizes.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group iCash: Discover your Unclaimed Funds Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm The Hub at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured Age Group: Adult, Seniors The State Treasurer is holding more than $3.5 billion dollars in unclaimed funds for Illinoisans. The State holds these lost funds until they are claimed by either the original owner or their heirs. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 5 2026 Mon iCash: Discover your Unclaimed Funds 10:00am–4:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: The Hub Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Featured Event Details: The State Treasurer is holding more than $3.5 billion dollars in unclaimed funds for Illinoisans. The State holds these lost funds until they are claimed by either the original owner or their heirs.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "High School" group Reality DuPage: Improv Workshop Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured Age Group: Youth, High School Drop-in event for grades 9-12. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "High School" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Reality DuPage: Improv Workshop 6:00pm–7:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Youth, High School Program Type: Featured Event Details: Drop-in event for grades 9-12.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Resource Drop-in Wednesday, January 7, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Resource Drop-in 4:00pm–6:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 50+ Board Game Afternoon Friday, January 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured Age Group: Adult Do you love board games and are looking for people to play with? Join us for an afternoon of open gaming with others! Some games will be provided, but bring a game of your own to share or play with others. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 9 2026 Fri 50+ Board Game Afternoon 2:00pm–4:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Featured Event Details: Do you love board games and are looking for people to play with? Join us for an afternoon of open gaming with others! Some games will be provided, but bring a game of your own to share or play with others.
This event is in the "Adult" group 20s-40s Board Game Night Friday, January 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured Age Group: Adult Are you looking for a space to play board games? Join us for a night of open gaming with other board game enthusiasts! Some games will be provided, but bring a game of your own to share or play with others. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 9 2026 Fri 20s-40s Board Game Night 6:00pm–8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Featured Event Details: Are you looking for a space to play board games? Join us for a night of open gaming with other board game enthusiasts! Some games will be provided, but bring a game of your own to share or play with others.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group HPL Puzzle Exchange Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured Age Group: Youth, Adult, Seniors Stop by the Library and take a jigsaw puzzle home for some indoor winter fun. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 10 2026 Sat HPL Puzzle Exchange 11:00am–3:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Adult, Seniors Program Type: Featured Event Details: Stop by the Library and take a jigsaw puzzle home for some indoor winter fun.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Story Share Book Club Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Conference Room at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Book Clubs, Featured Age Group: Adult, Seniors This book club doesn't require you to read a specific book ahead of time, it just requires a desire to discuss books! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 11 2026 Sun Story Share Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Book Clubs, Featured Registration Required Event Details: This book club doesn't require you to read a specific book ahead of time, it just requires a desire to discuss books!
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Sunday Music Series: Robyn Vitson Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured Age Group: Adult, Seniors Enjoy a Sunday afternoon with pianist and vocalist Robyn Vitson. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 11 2026 Sun Sunday Music Series: Robyn Vitson 2:00pm–3:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Featured Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy a Sunday afternoon with pianist and vocalist Robyn Vitson.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Historical Highlights of the Chicago Auto Show Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured Age Group: Adult, Seniors The 50-minute presentation highlights historic auto debuts, decades of muscle and pony cars, exotic imports, concept vehicles, stage revues, and celebrities. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Historical Highlights of the Chicago Auto Show 1:00pm–2:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Featured Registration Required Event Details: The 50-minute presentation highlights historic auto debuts, decades of muscle and pony cars, exotic imports, concept vehicles, stage revues, and celebrities.
This event is in the "Adult" group Illinois Libraries Present: Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Program Type: Featured, Virtual Program Age Group: Adult Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig 7:00pm–8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adult Program Type: Featured, Virtual Program Event Details: Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life. Disclaimer(s) Zoom Webinar As an attendee at this webinar, you will be in ‘view and listen only’ mode, so you will not be seen or heard. The presenter will have video and audio, and there will be a chat function where attendees can type questions or comments. We reserve the right to remove or mute any attendee at our discretion.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group New Year Healing Meditation Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured Age Group: Adult, Seniors Learn how meditation can improve your physical, mental, and spiritual health. Participate in a short meditation sitting facilitated by Umesh Bhatia. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 14 2026 Wed New Year Healing Meditation 6:00pm–7:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Featured Registration Required Event Details: Learn how meditation can improve your physical, mental, and spiritual health. Participate in a short meditation sitting facilitated by Umesh Bhatia.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Animal Quest Show Friday, January 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card required.Meet a variety of animal friends at this interactive and educational show by Animal Quest. Open Register Now 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 Jan 16 2026 Fri Animal Quest Show 6:00pm–7:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Featured Registration Required Event Details: Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card required.Meet a variety of animal friends at this interactive and educational show by Animal Quest.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Laser Machines Open House Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured, Maker Age Group: Adult, Seniors Drop in to learn about the laser cutting machines in Studio 411: the Epilog Fusion Maker and the Glowforge Pro HD. In this demonstration, discover the differences between the machines and have your questions answered. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Laser Machines Open House 6:00pm–8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Studio 411 Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Featured, Maker Event Details: Drop in to learn about the laser cutting machines in Studio 411: the Epilog Fusion Maker and the Glowforge Pro HD. In this demonstration, discover the differences between the machines and have your questions answered.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Craft for a Cause: Pet Toys Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured, Volunteer Opportunity Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School Registered event for grades 6-12.Earn service hours and make pet toys that will be donated to a local animal shelter. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Craft for a Cause: Pet Toys 6:00pm–6:45pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School Program Type: Featured, Volunteer Opportunity Registration Required Event Details: Registered event for grades 6-12.Earn service hours and make pet toys that will be donated to a local animal shelter.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Superhero Training Academy Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool Registered event for children ages 3-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required. Do you have what it takes to be a superhero? Find out with these exciting games and activities. Costumes encouraged! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Superhero Training Academy 10:30am–11:15am Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool Program Type: Featured Registration Required Event Details: Registered event for children ages 3-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required. Do you have what it takes to be a superhero? Find out with these exciting games and activities. Costumes encouraged!
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Button Maker Crafting Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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.Use our button maker to create pins, magnets, or keychains using old book pages or your own art. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Button Maker Crafting 6:00pm–7:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.Use our button maker to create pins, magnets, or keychains using old book pages or your own art.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Button Maker Crafting Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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.Use our button maker to create pins, magnets, or keychains using old book pages or your own art. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Button Maker Crafting 6:00pm–7:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.Use our button maker to create pins, magnets, or keychains using old book pages or your own art.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Partners in Play: It’s a Zoo Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool Drop-in event recommended for children ages birth-5 years, with participating adult. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Partners in Play: It’s a Zoo 9:30am–11:00am Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool Program Type: Featured Event Details: Drop-in event recommended for children ages birth-5 years, with participating adult.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cut the Chaos, Reduce the Stress: The Impact of Good Time and Task Management Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured Age Group: Adult, Seniors Learn practical tips for how to manage your time, including task management and organization strategies, with Jennifer Barnes of JB Organizing. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Cut the Chaos, Reduce the Stress: The Impact of Good Time and Task Management 7:00pm–8:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Featured Registration Required Event Details: Learn practical tips for how to manage your time, including task management and organization strategies, with Jennifer Barnes of JB Organizing.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Supervillain Party Friday, January 30, 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.Join us for an afternoon of devious adventures, dastardly operations, and despicable fun. Disguises welcome! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Supervillain Party 4:00pm–5:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.Join us for an afternoon of devious adventures, dastardly operations, and despicable fun. Disguises welcome!
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Pajama Jam Storytime Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm 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. The whole family can snuggle up and wind down with this special evening storytime. Pajamas are encouraged! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Pajama Jam Storytime 6:30pm–7:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. The whole family can snuggle up and wind down with this special evening storytime. Pajamas are encouraged!
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Oreo Flavor Showdown Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School Registered event for grades 6-10. Try different Oreos and decide which flavor wins it all in this taste test tournament. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Oreo Flavor Showdown 5:00pm–5:45pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School Program Type: Featured Registration Required Event Details: Registered event for grades 6-10. Try different Oreos and decide which flavor wins it all in this taste test tournament.