This event is in the "Adult" group 50+ Board Game Afternoon Friday, February 13, 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 Feb 13 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, February 13, 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 Feb 13 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 "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Story Share Book Club Sunday, February 15, 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 Feb 15 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Miss Katie Sings! Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am 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.Join Miss Katie for a morning of music and movement with songs rooted in kindness, imaginative play, and community. 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 Feb 20 2026 Fri Miss Katie Sings! 10:30am–11:15am 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.Join Miss Katie for a morning of music and movement with songs rooted in kindness, imaginative play, and community.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Family History 101: Beginning Your Investigation Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured, Genealogy Age Group: Adult, Seniors Join professional genealogist, author, local historian, and Lombardian Ray Johnson to learn how to start investigating your family history. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Family History 101: Beginning Your Investigation 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, Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: Join professional genealogist, author, local historian, and Lombardian Ray Johnson to learn how to start investigating your family history.
This event is in the "Adult" group Illinois Libraries Present: Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R. L. Stine Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Program Type: Featured, Virtual Program Age Group: Adult Witty, creepy, and compulsively readable, bestselling author R.L. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R. L. Stine 7:00pm–8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adult Program Type: Featured, Virtual Program Event Details: Witty, creepy, and compulsively readable, bestselling author R.L. 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 Keep it Safe! Protecting Your Identity and Finances with BMO Bank Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured Age Group: Adult, Seniors Learn about methods used by identity thieves to steal personal information and how to protect yourself. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Keep it Safe! Protecting Your Identity and Finances with BMO Bank 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: Learn about methods used by identity thieves to steal personal information and how to protect yourself.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Spy School (Grades K-2) Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured Age Group: Youth, Elementary School Registered event for grades K-2; Helen Plum Library card required.Can you make it as a spy? Invent new gadgets, write in code, perform physical feats, and more. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Feb 27 2026 Fri Spy School (Grades K-2) 10:00am–10:45am Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Elementary School Program Type: Featured Registration Required Event Details: Registered event for grades K-2; Helen Plum Library card required.Can you make it as a spy? Invent new gadgets, write in code, perform physical feats, and more.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Spy School (Grades 3-5) Friday, February 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured Age Group: Youth, Elementary School Registered event for grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required.Can you make it as a spy? Invent new gadgets, write in code, perform physical feats, and more. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Feb 27 2026 Fri Spy School (Grades 3-5) 2:00pm–2:45pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Elementary School Program Type: Featured Registration Required Event Details: Registered event for grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required.Can you make it as a spy? Invent new gadgets, write in code, perform physical feats, and more.
This event is in the "Adult" group Introduction to Word Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured, Technology Classes Age Group: Adult Learn fundamentals of Microsoft Word navigation and key terminology such as creating, opening, editing, saving, and naming Word documents. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Introduction to Word 10:00am–11:30am Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adult Program Type: Featured, Technology Classes Registration Required Event Details: Learn fundamentals of Microsoft Word navigation and key terminology such as creating, opening, editing, saving, and naming Word documents.
This event is in the "Adult" group Intro to Google Drive and Google Docs Wednesday, March 4, 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 4 2026 Wed Intro to Google Drive and Google Docs 3:00pm–4:30pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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, March 4, 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 Mar 4 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Partners in Play: Explore the Seasons Friday, March 6, 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 families with children ages birth-5. Connect with nature and your community as we celebrate the wonders of the seasons! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Mar 6 2026 Fri Partners in Play: Explore the Seasons 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 families with children ages birth-5. Connect with nature and your community as we celebrate the wonders of the seasons!
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Magazine Sale All Day 3/7 - 3/8 The Hub at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors It’s time for Helen Plum Library’s annual Magazine Sale! 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 This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 7 - 8 2026 Magazine Sale All Day 3/7–3/8 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: The Hub Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors Program Type: Featured Event Details: It’s time for Helen Plum Library’s annual Magazine Sale!
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Story Share Book Club Sunday, March 8, 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! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 8 2026 Sun Story Share Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Upcoming 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 Introduction to PowerPoint Monday, March 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured, Technology Classes Age Group: Adult Discover the basics for constructing a PowerPoint presentation by using themes and creating fun transitions for slides. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 9 2026 Mon Introduction to PowerPoint 10:00am–11:30am Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adult Program Type: Featured, Technology Classes Registration Required Event Details: Discover the basics for constructing a PowerPoint presentation by using themes and creating fun transitions for slides.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Decorate a Journal Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured Age Group: Youth, Elementary School Registered event for grades K-5; Helen Plum Library card required. Decorate a fresh new journal and do a little writing or doodling to get started. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Decorate a Journal 4:00pm–4:45pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Elementary School Program Type: Featured Registration Required Event Details: Registered event for grades K-5; Helen Plum Library card required. Decorate a fresh new journal and do a little writing or doodling to get started.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Countdown to the Oscars: Illinois Winners, Scandalous Moments, and Oscar Bait Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured Age Group: Adult, Seniors Prepare for Hollywood's biggest night! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Countdown to the Oscars: Illinois Winners, Scandalous Moments, and Oscar Bait 6:00pm–7:00pm Upcoming 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: Prepare for Hollywood's biggest night!
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "High School" group Volunteen Squad: Decorate Cards Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Conference Room at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured, Volunteer Opportunity Age Group: Youth, High School Registered event for grades 9-12. Help the Cards for Hospitalized Kids organization by creating encouraging cards to distribute to hospitals. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "High School" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Volunteen Squad: Decorate Cards 7:00pm–8:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Youth, High School Program Type: Featured, Volunteer Opportunity Registration Required Event Details: Registered event for grades 9-12. Help the Cards for Hospitalized Kids organization by creating encouraging cards to distribute to hospitals.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Sunday Music Series: Kiss Me, I'm Irish with Heather Braoudakis Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured, Performance Age Group: Adult, Seniors Enjoy classic Celtic tunes with vocalist Heather Braoudakis, for the Irish in all of us. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 15 2026 Sun Sunday Music Series: Kiss Me, I'm Irish with Heather Braoudakis 2:00pm–3:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Featured, Performance Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy classic Celtic tunes with vocalist Heather Braoudakis, for the Irish in all of us.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Rainbow in a Jar Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured Age Group: Youth, Elementary School Registered event for grades K-2; Helen Plum Library card required. Learn about rain clouds and the water cycle by creating a rainbow in a jar. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Mar 18 2026 Wed Rainbow in a Jar 4:00pm–4:45pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Elementary School Program Type: Featured Registration Required Event Details: Registered event for grades K-2; Helen Plum Library card required. Learn about rain clouds and the water cycle by creating a rainbow in a jar.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond the Page with Percival Everett Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Program Type: Featured, Virtual Program Age Group: Adult, Seniors Industrious, irreverent, humble–though he may deny the accusation–Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond the Page with Percival Everett 7:00pm–8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Featured, Virtual Program Event Details: Industrious, irreverent, humble–though he may deny the accusation–Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization. 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Jared the Juggler: One-Man Circus Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm 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. Welcome Jared Janssen and his one-man circus for a comedy, balancing, and juggling act like no other. Upcoming View Details 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 Mar 21 2026 Sat Jared the Juggler: One-Man Circus 1:30pm–2:15pm Upcoming 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, Performance Registration Required Event Details: Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card required. Welcome Jared Janssen and his one-man circus for a comedy, balancing, and juggling act like no other.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Nature Storytime Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library Program Type: Featured, Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool Registered storytime for families with children ages 2-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Nature Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Upcoming 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 Registration Required Event Details: Registered storytime for families with children ages 2-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
