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Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Youth
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Description
Storytime for ages 3-5, not yet in kindergarten, with a participating adultCreated for curious preschoolers, we bring stories to life by sharing books, music, rhymes and more....
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Youth
Program Type: Storytimes
Description
Drop-in Family StorytimeWith stories, songs and rhymes suited for all ages, this storytime is perfect for the whole family!...
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Youth
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Description
Storytime for children ages 2-3, with a participating adultSinging, dancing, reading and free play are just part of the fun during these active storytimes....
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Youth
Program Type: Storytimes
Description
Drop-in Family StorytimeWith stories, songs and rhymes suited for all ages, this storytime is perfect for the whole family!...
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussions
Description
The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn...
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Youth
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description
Grades 4–8. Registration is required.Do you like candy? Do you like science? We’ll mix the two together for some sweet experiments and see what happens!...
A Tale of Two Chicagos: The White City & The Murder Castle of Englewood
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Age Group: Adult
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Adult
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description
Registration required.Chicago entertainer and historian Clarence Goodman will thrill you with the sights of the first World’s Fair and tell disturbing tales of H.H. Holmes, America’s first known serial killer....
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Youth
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Description
Storytime for children ages 1-2, with a participating adultShort books are paired with fun songs, games, rhymes and free play to keep your little wanderer engaged....
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Youth
Program Type: Storytimes
Description
Drop-in storytime recommended for babies birth-15 months, with a participating adultWelcome baby to the Library! Join us for stories, learn fingerplays and rhymes, and meet other families....
Policy & Bylaws Committee Meeting
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Helen Plum Library
Program Type: Board of Trustees
Description
This meeting will take place in the Director's Office. ...
Helen Plum Library
Youth Services
Age Groups: Youth
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description
Grades 1–8. Registration open to HPL cardholders.Join us in Youth Services for a friendly game of chess! A basic understanding of the game is required. Chess sets are provided....
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussions
Description
The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn...
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description
This hands-on class will introduce you to the basics of Adobe’s video editing software program.Registration required and open to Helen Plum Library cardholders only. ...
Helen Plum Library
Youth Services
Age Groups: Youth
Description
Drop-in craft take and make at home craft for children.Whoooo will have fun making this owl craft? You will!...
Outreach
Age Groups: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Description
The Kelloggs: The Battling Brothers of Battle Creek by Howard Markel...
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Description
Please join us! Bring ideas about what you would like to see offered for teens. Snacks are provided....
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Adult
Program Type: Senior Socials
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Description
Registration required....
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Youth
Program Type: Storytimes
Description
Drop-in Family StorytimeSnuggle up and wind down with stories, songs and rhymes. Pajamas are encouraged. ...
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Youth
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Description
Storytime for ages 3-5, not yet in kindergarten, with a participating adultCreated for curious preschoolers, we bring stories to life by sharing books, music, rhymes and more....
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Youth
Program Type: Storytimes
Description
Drop-in Family StorytimeWith stories, songs and rhymes suited for all ages, this storytime is perfect for the whole family!...
Helen Plum Library
Small Conference Room
Age Groups: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Description
To schedule an appointment, please call Katie Cortesi at 630-627-0316 ext. 237. For Helen Plum cardholders only....
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Youth
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Description
Storytime for children ages 2-3, with a participating adultSinging, dancing, reading and free play are just part of the fun during these active storytimes....
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Youth
Program Type: Storytimes
Description
Drop-in Family StorytimeWith stories, songs and rhymes suited for all ages, this storytime is perfect for the whole family!...
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Youth
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description
Grades K–3, parents encouraged to attend. Registration open to HPL cardholders....
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Youth
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Description
Storytime for children ages 1-2, with a participating adultShort books are paired with fun songs, games, rhymes and free play to keep your little wanderer engaged....
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Youth
Program Type: Storytimes
Description
Drop-in storytime recommended for babies birth-15 months, with a participating adultWelcome baby to the Library! Join us for stories, learn fingerplays and rhymes, and meet other families....
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Youth
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description
Grades K–3, parents encouraged to attend. Registration open to HPL cardholders....
Helen Plum Library
Small Conference Room
Age Groups: Adult
Program Type: Business & Job Seekers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description
Registration required.Meet with fellow business owners and entrepreneurs to discuss challenges and opportunities. These two-hour interactive sessions are facilitated by an expert SCORE mentor. ...
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description
Add fun effects to your photos and correct redeye with this Adobe photo editing software.Registration required and open to Helen Plum Library cardholders only. ...
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Youth
Program Type: Storytimes
Description
Drop-in storytime ...
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Adult
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Description
Registration required.Join Matt and Cynthia Gruel and company as they reenact a 1940s radio hour featuring favorites such as “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “In the Mood” and “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree.”...
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description
Improve your photo editing skills with Intermediate Photoshop!Registration required and open to Helen Plum Library cardholders only. ...
Helen Plum Library
Age Groups: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description
Help prep for upcoming activities for children at the library. Projects TBD but might include craft prep, packet preparation, etc. Earn service hours with this program. Please meet in the youth services department. ...
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Youth
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description
Family storytime. Registration open to HPL cardholders.We will share slightly spooky stories, make a craft and then have a costume parade through the Library!...
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Youth
Description
Drop-in concert, recommended for families with young children.Miss Jamie’s Farm is energetic and highly interactive. Kids will sing along, dance and learn about farm animals and farm life....
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Youth
Description
Drop-in concert, recommended for families with young children.Miss Jamie’s Farm is energetic and highly interactive. Kids will sing along, dance and learn about farm animals and farm life....
Special Board Meeting
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Program Type: Board of Trustees
Helen Plum Library
Youth Services
Age Groups: Youth
Description
Drop-in event for children of all ages.Wear your costume and trick-or-treat at the Youth Services Desk! Allergen-free treats will be available. ...
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description
Create spreadsheets using templates and turn data into charts with Excel 2013.Registration required and open to Helen Plum Library cardholders only. ...
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description
Come and experience first-hand what test day will be like. The practice test will be proctored by College Tutors. You will be provided your scores after the event via a phone call or you can also receive them via email if you prefer....
Helen Plum Library
Youth Services
Age Groups: Youth
Description
Make it here craft for children of all ages, with a participating adult...
Helen Plum Library
Auditorium
Age Groups: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Description
Registration required and open to Helen Plum Library cardholders only.Learn the ins and outs of creating pivot tables, sorting files and filtering your Excel spreadsheets....