Upcoming Events

Little Wigglers

9:30am - 10:00am

Age Group: Youth

Registration Required

Helen Plum Library

Auditorium

Age Groups: Youth

Program Type: Storytimes

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

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....

Drop-In Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am

Age Group: Youth

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 Book Discussion

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Helen Plum Library

Auditorium

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Book Discussions

Description

The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn...

Candy Science

4:15pm - 5:00pm

Age Group: Youth

Registration Required

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

Registration Required

A Tale of Two Chicagos: The White City & The Murder Castle of Englewood

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oct 16, 2019

Helen Plum Library

Auditorium

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 2

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....

Tiny Tales

9:30am - 10:00am

Age Group: Youth

Registration Required

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....

Oh, Baby! Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am

Age Group: Youth

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. ...

Chess Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Youth

Registration Required

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 Book Discussion

7:30pm - 8:30pm

Age Group: Adult

Helen Plum Library

Auditorium

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Book Discussions

Description

The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn...

Adobe Premiere Elements

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Registration Required

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. ...

Fall Owl Craft

9:30am - 11:30am

Age Group: Youth

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!...

History Book Discussion

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Registration Required

Outreach

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Book Discussions

Registration Required

Description

The Kelloggs: The Battling Brothers of Battle Creek by Howard Markel...

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

3:00pm - 4:30pm

Age Group: Teen

Registration Required

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....

Senior Social: Medicare Made Clear

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Age Group: Adult

Registration Required

Helen Plum Library

Auditorium

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Senior Socials

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 46

Description

Registration required....

Drop-In Family Storytime

7:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Youth

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. ...

Senior Health Insurance Program/Medicare Counseling

9:00am - 1:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Senior Health Insurance Program/Medicare Counseling

9:00am - 1:00pm
Oct 22, 2019

Helen Plum Library

Small Conference Room

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Other

Description

Need help with Medicare or Medicare Supplements? Get free one-on-one Medicare counseling from a Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Counselor provided by the ...

Preschool Pals

9:30am - 10:00am

Age Group: Youth

Registration Required

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....

Drop-In Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am

Age Group: Youth

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!...

Tuesday Afternoon Movie

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Helen Plum Library

Auditorium

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Other

Description

Alita: Battle Angel Drop-in movie for adults 18 years and older. ...

Genealogy Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Age Group: Adult

Registration Required

Helen Plum Library

Auditorium

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Description

Registration required.Join us for a roundtable discussion on solutions to brick walls and hear success stories from other members....

iPad/iPhone Help Desk

9:00am - 12:00pm

Age Group: Adult

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....

Little Wigglers

9:30am - 10:00am

Age Group: Youth

Registration Required

Helen Plum Library

Auditorium

Age Groups: Youth

Program Type: Storytimes

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

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....

Drop-In Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am

Age Group: Youth

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!...

Haunted Gingerbread Houses

4:15pm - 5:00pm

Age Group: Youth

Registration Required

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....

DAR Genealogy Assistance

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Helen Plum Library

Adult Services

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Other

Description

Drop-in A Daughters of the American Revolution representative will be available to lend a hand in your genealogy research....

Tiny Tales

9:30am - 10:00am

Age Group: Youth

Registration Required

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....

Oh, Baby! Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am

Age Group: Youth

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....

Haunted Gingerbread Houses

4:15pm - 5:00pm

Age Group: Youth

Registration Required

Helen Plum Library

Auditorium

Age Groups: Youth

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 2

Description

Grades K–3, parents encouraged to attend. Registration open to HPL cardholders....

SCORE Business Roundtable

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Age Group: Adult

Registration Required

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. ...

Photoshop Elements

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Registration Required

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. ...

Small Talk

10:00am - 10:45am

Age Group: Youth

Helen Plum Library

Auditorium

Age Groups: Youth

Program Type: Storytimes

Description

Drop-in storytime ...

WWII Radio Hour

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Registration Required

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.”...

Intermediate Photoshop

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Registration Required

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. ...

Program Pregame

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Teen

Registration Required

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. ...

Halloween Parade

7:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Youth

Registration Required

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!...

Senior Health Insurance Program/Medicare Counseling

9:00am - 1:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Senior Health Insurance Program/Medicare Counseling

9:00am - 1:00pm
Oct 29, 2019

Helen Plum Library

Small Conference Room

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Other

Description

Need help with Medicare or Medicare Supplements? Get free one-on-one Medicare counseling from a Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Counselor provided by the ...

Miss Jamie's Farm

10:00am - 11:00am

Age Group: Youth

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....

Tuesday Afternoon Movie

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Helen Plum Library

Auditorium

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Other

Description

Men in Black: International...

Miss Jamie's Farm

10:00am - 11:00am

Age Group: Youth

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

Happy Halloween!

All Day

Age Group: Youth

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. ...

Excel Basics

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Registration Required

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. ...

SAT Prep Test

1:15pm - 4:30pm

Age Group: Teen

Registration Required

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....

Ornaments for the Zoo

All Day

Age Group: Youth

Helen Plum Library

Youth Services

Age Groups: Youth

Description

Make it here craft for children of all ages, with a participating adult...

Intermediate Excel

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Registration Required

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....

Ornaments for the Zoo

All Day

Age Group: Youth

Helen Plum Library

Youth Services

Age Groups: Youth

Description

Make it here craft for children of all ages, with a participating adult...

Senior Health Insurance Program/Medicare Counseling

9:00am - 1:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Senior Health Insurance Program/Medicare Counseling

9:00am - 1:00pm
Nov 5, 2019

Helen Plum Library

Small Conference Room

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Other

Description

Need help with Medicare or Medicare Supplements? Get free one-on-one Medicare counseling from a Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Counselor provided by the ...

Tuesday Afternoon Movie

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Helen Plum Library

Auditorium

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Other

Description

Back to the Future Drop-in movie for adults 18 years and older. ...

Library Lounge

7:30pm - 8:30pm

Age Group: Adult

Outreach

Offsite

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Book Discussions

Description

In the Midst of Winter by Isabel Allende...

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