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Exhibit: Fluid Art by Jill Allaway

06/10/2025 @ 12:00am–07/03/2025 @ 11:45pm
Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

From June 10–July 10, enjoy local artist Jill Allaway’s exhibit of acrylic fluid art displayed in the Hub and on the 2nd Floor.

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

Pop-In Play: Bubbles

9:30am–11:30am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
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!

Bubbles

This event is in the "Adult" group

Intro to Canva!

10:00am–11:30am
Adult
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to set up and navigate a Canva account to fast-track your graphic design projects!

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

The Hills are Alive with Heather Braoudakis

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Heather Braoudakis will entertain us with timeless Rodgers and Hammerstein classics from State Fair, The King and I, Carousel, South Pacific, The Sound of Music, and Oklahoma!

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

Evening Family Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool
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 "Adult" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Widen your search for birth dates, locations, and naturalizations using various underutilized resources such as banking records, employment registers, disease registers, and more.

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

Family Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
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 
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

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
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 
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 "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Sew a Sleep Mask

1:00pm–2:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 4-6; Helen Plum Library card required.
Sew a unique sleep mask and practice basic hand-sewing skills.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Sew a Sleep Mask

3:00pm–4:00pm
Youth, Elementary School
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 4-6; Helen Plum Library card required.
Sew a unique sleep mask and practice basic hand-sewing skills.

This event is in the "Adult" group
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

Advanced Excel

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
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 "Birth to Preschool" group

Family Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
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 
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

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
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 
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family.  

This event is in the "Adult" group

Introduction to Google Sheets

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Cricut Project: Choose Your Own Paper Project

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to cut a pre-designed paper project using Cricut Design Space. Choose between two different projects.

Basic computer skills required. No prior Cricut experience necessary. 

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

Plum Playdate

9:30am–11:30am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children ages 3 months-5 years, with participating adult.

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

Middle School 3D Printing

3:00pm–4:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered program for grades 6-9; Helen Plum Library card is required. 

This event is in the "Adult" group
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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Fiber Arts Group

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Maker
Event Details:

Fiber art crafters including cross stitchers, knitters, and crocheters are invited to join this drop-in social group to work on individual projects or learn from their peers.  

This program is for ages 18 and over.

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

Construction Crew

10:00am–10:45am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for children ages 3-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
Hard hats on! We'll learn through hands-on play and building fun. Join us for a constructive good time!

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 Performance: JG's Reptile Road Show

7:00pm–8:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Sunday Music Series: Katie Kostner

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy an afternoon of music with Chicagoland musician Katie Kostner. Known for her blend of pop, rock, and country music, Katie has been featured on WGN news and has performed the National Anthem for the Chicago White Sox.

This event is in the "Youth" 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

Trading Card Club

2:00pm–3:30pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for grades 1-12.
Battle, duel, and trade with your favorite collectible card games. Whether you enjoy Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, or Magic: The Gathering, this is the club for you.