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Lilac Parade Hours

The Library will be open from 12:30-5pm on Sun, May 19 for the Lombard Lilac Parade.

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Campfire Storytime

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
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Drop-in storytime for families of all ages
We'll gather ‘round the campfire for songs and stories. Weather permitting.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
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Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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Registered event for children in grades 1-5
Explore a different style of art each month and create a masterpiece.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
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 months-2 years, with a participating adult

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School
Program Type: STEAM
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Drop-in event recommended for grades K-5

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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Using this free online photo editor, we'll tackle projects ranging from simple fixes to those that require more complex tools. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
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Matt and Cynthia Gruel of Nostalgia Entertainment bring you an evening of summer classics.  Songs range from the 1920s-1980s and feature artists like The Beach Boys, Martha and the Vandellas, Van Morrison, and The Beatles! 

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

Ice Cream Truck Drive-In

10:00am - 10:45am
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Registered event for children 3-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required 
Design your own ice cream truck, then watch a short movie while you enjoy a cool treat!


 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Performance, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Registered music class ages birth-5 years, with a participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Performance, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Registered music class ages birth-5 years, with a participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages
Start your weekend with a real treat! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with donuts for the kids.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages
Start your weekend with a real treat! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with donuts for the kids.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Chess Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades 1-8
Visit the Library for a friendly chess match and share your love of the game. A basic understanding of the game is required. Chess sets will be provided.  

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Join local beekeeper Konni Vukelic of Three Bees for an interactive presentation on bees.

This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen Corner
Age Group: Middle School, Teen
Program Type: Craft
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Drop-in kit pick up for grades 6-12 
Stop by the Teen Corner and pick up supplies to make a project at home (while supplies last). Some kits will include a link to instructions from Creativebug.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

NEW! Discover Gemini

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Google Bard’s rebranded Gemini is a form of generative AI that continues to allow users to access their Gmail inbox, contacts, and Drive for a more seamless user experience.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Family Fort Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

Registered program for families with children of all ages
This is your chance to build a fort in the Library! We’ll supply the building materials – you bring your imagination!

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

Toy Tea Party

10:00am - 10:45am
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Registered event for children 2-6 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card 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.
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Discover how to edit video content with Canva! We’ll learn how to upload or use existing video footage and use templates for practice.

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

Pop-in Play: Bubbles

9:30am - 11:30am
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 years, with a participating adult
Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities!

Bubbles

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Accelerated PowerPoint

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Discover PowerPoint presentation basics and how to fast-track projects! Learn how to enhance your presentations with media such as audio and video elements.