Upcoming Events

Miss Jamie's Farm Big Book Show

9:00am - 9:00pm

Age Group: Youth, Families – All Ages

Miss Jamie's Farm Big Book Show

9:00am - 9:00pm
Sep 16, 2020

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth, Families – All Ages

Program Type: Virtual Program

Description

Virtual concert recommended for families with young childrenJoin Miss Jamie in a virtual field trip to her farm at a time that’s convenient for your family! Sing, dance and interact in this bright, colorful music show....

Family Trivia Week (Disney)

12:00am - 12:00am

Age Group: Youth, Families – All Ages

Family Trivia Week (Disney)

12:00am - 12:00am
Sep 21, 2020

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth, Families – All Ages

Program Type: Virtual Program

Description

Virtual trivia event for families with children of all ages. Join us for a themed trivia quiz the third week of each month with a chance to win prizes!September theme: Disney...

Virtual Genealogy Workshop: Love, Murder and Genealogy

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Registration Required

Virtual Genealogy Workshop: Love, Murder and Genealogy

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sep 22, 2020

Helen Plum Library

Zoom

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Virtual Program

Registration Required

Description

Dora Feldman McDonald, the daughter of German Jewish immigrants, made the front page of Chicago newspapers in 1907 when she shot her lover....

VIRTUAL DIY Storytime

All Day

Age Group: Youth

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth

Program Type: Storytimes, Virtual Program

Description

This is a virtual event, subscribe and check out our previous DIY Storytimes here. ...

Virtual Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Registration Required

Helen Plum Library

Zoom

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual Program

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 28

Description

Join us for the September meeting of our Virtual Book Club!...

Songs, Rhymes and Bouncy Times

All Day

Age Group: Youth

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth

Program Type: Virtual Program

Description

Recommeded for families with young children. New videos uploaded every Friday!...

Virtual Jason Reynolds Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group: Teen

Registration Required

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Teen

Program Type: Virtual Program

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Description

Join us as we discuss the book Long Way Down and Stamped by Jason Reynolds, Library of Congress' National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Mr....

VIRTUAL DIY Storytime

All Day

Age Group: Youth

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth

Program Type: Storytimes, Virtual Program

Description

This is a virtual event, subscribe and check out our previous DIY Storytimes here. ...

Senior Health Insurance Program/Medicare Counseling: Virtual Sessions

9:00am - 12:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Senior Health Insurance Program/Medicare Counseling: Virtual Sessions

9:00am - 12:00pm
Sep 29, 2020

Helen Plum Library

Zoom

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Other

Description

Help with Medicare or Medicare Supplements can still be found virtually! Get free one-on-one Medicare counseling via Zoom meeting or telephone call with a Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Counselor provided by the ...

Community Conversation #1: Sep 30 at 10am

10:00am - 11:00am

Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Families – All Ages

Community Conversation #1: Sep 30 at 10am

10:00am - 11:00am
Sep 30, 2020

Outreach

Age Groups: Youth, Teen, Adult, Families – All Ages

Program Type: Virtual Program

Description

Join us for Virtual Community Conversations about the new Library building....

Community Conversations #2: Sep 30 at 7pm

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Families – All Ages

Community Conversations #2: Sep 30 at 7pm

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sep 30, 2020

Outreach

Offsite

Age Groups: Youth, Teen, Adult, Families – All Ages

Program Type: Virtual Program

Description

Join us for Virtual Community Conversations about the new Library building....

HPL Build Challenge

All Day

Age Group: Youth

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth

Program Type: Virtual Program, Other

Description

A registered building challenge for children of all ages...

VIRTUAL DIY Storytime

All Day

Age Group: Youth

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth

Program Type: Storytimes, Virtual Program

Description

This is a virtual event, subscribe and check out our previous DIY Storytimes here. ...

Songs, Rhymes and Bouncy Times

All Day

Age Group: Youth

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth

Program Type: Virtual Program

Description

Recommeded for families with young children. New videos uploaded every Friday!...

Virtual Yoga for Teens

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group: Teen

Registration Required

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Teen

Program Type: Virtual Program

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Description

Just for Teens! Stressed out? Just need to breathe a bit? Join certified yoga instructor, Kelly Jensen, as she leads you in some breathwork and movement. This event is perfect for both beginners and those with more experience. ...

Community Conversation #3: Oct 4 at 3pm

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Families – All Ages

Community Conversation #3: Oct 4 at 3pm

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oct 4, 2020

Outreach

Offsite

Age Groups: Youth, Teen, Adult, Families – All Ages

Program Type: Virtual Program

Description

Join us for Virtual Community Conversations about the new Library building....

Elementary Chapter Book Bag

All Day

Age Group: Youth

Registration Required

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Description

A valid Helen Plum Library Card is required. You will be contacted through email about how to pick up your bag.Grades 3-5....

Middle School Book Bag

All Day

Age Group: Youth

Registration Required

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Description

A valid Helen Plum Library Card is required. You will be contacted through email about how to pick up your bag.Grades 6-8....

Early Reader Book Bag

All Day

Age Group: Youth

Registration Required

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Description

A valid Helen Plum Library Card is required. You will be contacted through email about how to pick up your bag.Grades K-2. ...

Teen Book Bag

All Day

Age Group: Teen

Registration Required

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Teen

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Description

Do you love surprises and new things to read? Check out our Subscription Bags! Each bag will feature pre-selected books based on the genre for the month, along with various goodies. Return the books in 6 weeks and keep the goodies!...

Christine Thorton Presents: How to Draw Pokémon

3:00pm - 9:00am

Age Group: Youth

Registration Required

Christine Thorton Presents: How to Draw Pokémon

3:00pm - 9:00am
Oct 5, 2020

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth

Program Type: Virtual Program

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 99

Description

Registered Program for children ages 7 and up....

VIRTUAL DIY Storytime

All Day

Age Group: Youth

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth

Program Type: Storytimes, Virtual Program

Description

This is a virtual event, subscribe and check out our previous DIY Storytimes here. ...

Virtual Library Lounge

7:30pm - 8:30pm

Age Group: Adult

Registration Required

Helen Plum Library

Zoom

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual Program

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 29

Description

Join us for the October meeting of our Virtual Library Lounge!...

Storytime Book Bag 1

All Day

Age Group: Youth

Registration Required

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth

Program Type: Storytimes

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 4

Description

A valid Helen Plum Library Card is required. You will be contacted through email about how to pick up your bag.Ages birth-5 (not yet in Kindergarten). ...

Virtual Program: Abraham Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation and Equality

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Registration Required

Virtual Program: Abraham Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation and Equality

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Oct 7, 2020

Helen Plum Library

Zoom

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Virtual Program

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 65

Description

Mr. Lincoln, as portrayed by Kevin Wood, shares his ever-evolving perspectives on the subjects of slavery, emancipation and equality....

HPL Build Challenge

All Day

Age Group: Youth

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth

Program Type: Virtual Program, Other

Description

A registered building challenge for children of all ages...

VIRTUAL DIY Storytime

All Day

Age Group: Youth

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth

Program Type: Storytimes, Virtual Program

Description

This is a virtual event, subscribe and check out our previous DIY Storytimes here. ...

Songs, Rhymes and Bouncy Times

All Day

Age Group: Youth

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth

Program Type: Virtual Program

Description

Recommeded for families with young children. New videos uploaded every Friday!...

Dinosaur Dance Party

All Day

Age Group: Youth

Registration Required

Helen Plum Library

Youth Services

Age Groups: Youth

Program Type: Virtual Program, Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 17

Description

By registering, you are reserving materials to pick up between 9am and 4pm on Mon, Oct 12.Recommended for chidren age birth - 5 years (not yet in Kindergarten). ...

Teen Craft at Home

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Age Group: Teen

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Teen

Description

Stop by the Teen Zone to pick up supplies to makes a craft at home (while supplies last). Craft: scratch art leaves...

VIRTUAL DIY Storytime

All Day

Age Group: Youth

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth

Program Type: Storytimes, Virtual Program

Description

This is a virtual event, subscribe and check out our previous DIY Storytimes here. ...

Senior Health Insurance Program/Medicare Counseling: Virtual Sessions

9:00am - 12:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Senior Health Insurance Program/Medicare Counseling: Virtual Sessions

9:00am - 12:00pm
Oct 13, 2020

Helen Plum Library

Zoom

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Other

Description

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Helen Plum Library

Program Type: Board of Trustees

Storytime Book Bag 2

All Day

Age Group: Youth

Registration Required

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth

Program Type: Storytimes

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Description

A valid Helen Plum Library Card is required. You will be contacted through email about how to pick up your bag.Ages birth-5 (not yet in Kindergarten). ...

HPL Build Challenge

All Day

Age Group: Youth

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth

Program Type: Virtual Program, Other

Description

A registered building challenge for children of all ages...

VIRTUAL DIY Storytime

All Day

Age Group: Youth

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth

Program Type: Storytimes, Virtual Program

Description

This is a virtual event, subscribe and check out our previous DIY Storytimes here. ...

Helen Plum Library Book Discussion: Virtual Session

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Registration Required

Helen Plum Library Book Discussion: Virtual Session

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Oct 15, 2020

Helen Plum Library

Zoom

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual Program

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 22

Description

The Helen Plum Book Discussion meeting has gone virtual!...

Songs, Rhymes and Bouncy Times

All Day

Age Group: Youth

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth

Program Type: Virtual Program

Description

Recommeded for families with young children. New videos uploaded every Friday!...

Virtual Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Age Group: Teen

Registration Required

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Teen

Program Type: Virtual Program

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 19

Description

Please join us! Get together with other teens to talk and discuss thoughts and issues you face today....

Family Trivia Week (Food)

12:00am - 12:00am

Age Group: Youth, Families – All Ages

Family Trivia Week (Food)

12:00am - 12:00am
Oct 19, 2020

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth, Families – All Ages

Program Type: Virtual Program

Description

Virtual trivia event for families with children of all ages. Join us for a themed trivia quiz the third week of each month with a chance to win prizes!October theme: Food...

S.T.E.A.M Team: Rubik’s Challenge

All Day

Age Group: Youth

Registration Required

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 23

Description

By registering, you are reserving materials and instructions to pick up between 9am and 4pm on Mon, Oct 16. This kit can be completed at home....

Art + Science: Rope & Bead Puzzle

All Day

Age Group: Youth

Registration Required

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 21

Description

By registering, you are reserving materials and instructions to pick up between 9am and 4pm on Mon, Oct 19. This kit can be completed at home.Grades K-3....

Virtual Program: Hollywood Ghost Stories

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Registration Required

Helen Plum Library

Zoom

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Senior Socials, Virtual Program

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 59

Description

Our Senior Socials have gone virtual! Former Hollywood stars lived in fine homes, stayed at swanky hotels and worked at studios called "dream factories." And some have remained... long after their deaths....

VIRTUAL DIY Storytime

All Day

Age Group: Youth

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth

Program Type: Storytimes, Virtual Program

Description

This is a virtual event, subscribe and check out our previous DIY Storytimes here. ...

Super Stolie’s Halloween Daydream

12:00am - 12:00am

Age Group: Youth, Families – All Ages

Super Stolie’s Halloween Daydream

12:00am - 12:00am
Oct 21, 2020

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth, Families – All Ages

Program Type: Virtual Program

Description

Virtual concert reccommended for families with young children....

Storytime Book Bag 1

All Day

Age Group: Youth

Registration Required

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth

Program Type: Storytimes

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 4

Description

A valid Helen Plum Library Card is required. You will be contacted through email about how to pick up your bag.Ages birth-5 (not yet in Kindergarten). ...

VIRTUAL DIY Storytime

All Day

Age Group: Youth

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth

Program Type: Storytimes, Virtual Program

Description

This is a virtual event, subscribe and check out our previous DIY Storytimes here. ...

HPL Build Challenge

All Day

Age Group: Youth

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth

Program Type: Virtual Program, Other

Description

A registered building challenge for children of all ages...

Virtual Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Registration Required

Helen Plum Library

Zoom

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Book Discussions, Virtual Program

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 29

Description

Join us for the October meeting of our Virtual Book Club! We'll be discussing The Wife by Alafair Burke....

Songs, Rhymes and Bouncy Times

All Day

Age Group: Youth

Helen Plum Library

Age Groups: Youth

Program Type: Virtual Program

Description

Recommeded for families with young children. New videos uploaded every Friday!...

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