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Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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 ages 1-2, with a participating adult Wigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activity each week. Dress for mess. Attendance is limited to 20 children. Nam...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Introduction to PowerPoint

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
Discover the basics for constructing a PowerPoint presentation by using themes and creating fun transitions for slides.   ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.

Scrunchie Making

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School
Program Type: Craft, Craft & Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Registered program for grades 3-8; Helen Plum Library card is required Make your own hair scrunchie with ThomKat FAB of Lombard. Participants will develop basic sewing skills and leave with a handmade scrunchie. We recommend attending the Sewing Ba...
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. Contact the College of DuPage at (630) 942-3697 or...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Helen Plum Library Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Open
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Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger Looking back at a tragic event that occurred during his thirteenth year, Frank Drum explores how a complicated web of secrets, adultery, and betrayal shattered his Methodist family and their small 1961 Minneso...
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 "Families – All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages Learn about different cultures through books, music, and crafts with our friends from The Language Labs. No prior knowledge of the featured language is necessary.    ...
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Magic: the Gathering

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Middle School, Teen
Event Details:
Drop-in event for grades 6-12 Come play and deck-build with other Magic: The Gathering players.   ...
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Sewing 101

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Middle School, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Registered event for grades 6-12 ThomKat FAB of Lombard will guide you through basic sewing skills which can be used on simple repairs or creating your own designs. Put the techniques into practice with a simple project to take home. ...
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This event is in the "Middle School" group.
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Pickup: Free Trees for Kids with Neighborhood Forest

04/21/2024 @ 3:00pm - 04/27/2024 @ 4:00pm
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:
Helen Plum Library is partnering with Neighborhood Forest to provide families with a free tree to plant! The goal is to give every child the priceless joy of planting and watching trees grow. Learn more about Neighborhood Forest and register for your...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
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This event is in the "Grade School" group.
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Be Our Guest

10:00am - 10:45am
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Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Craft, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Children of all ages, with participating adult Be our guest as we celebrate the 1-year anniversary of our new library with a special princess visitor! We’ll share a story, sing songs, and make a bookish craft. Time for pictures will be included. ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Introduction to Google Slides

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
Expand your knowledge of Google Drive by learning to navigate Google Slides, a free online presentation application similar to Microsoft PowerPoint. You’ll learn how to create, save, download, share and set permissions, and upload presentations.  ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
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This event is in the "Grade School" group.
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Be Our Guest

6:00pm - 6:45pm
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Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families – All Ages
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Children of all ages, with participating adult Be our guest as we celebrate the 1-year anniversary of our new library with a special princess visitor! We’ll share a story, sing songs, and make a bookish craft. Time for pictures will be included. ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Genealogy Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Open
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Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
Join us for a roundtable discussion to share your research findings, hear success stories from other members, and seek solutions to brick walls.  ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Pop-in Play: Stamp Art

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, with a participating adult Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities! Stamp Art Express your creativity through colors and textures. ...
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. Contact the College of DuPage at (630) 942-3697 or...
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: 11
Event Details:
Using Pixlr, we’ll look at tools that will help boost your photo restoration and color correction projects. Previous experience with Pixlr is recommended.   ...
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 an Adobe Video Express account and upload video content to edit. ...
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This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Sticker Palooza

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:
Drop-in event recommended for grades K-8 Drop by the Library to meet and trade stickers with other sticker collectors! We'll share our favorites, create our own, and use them in artwork.   ...
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

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Wonder Lab: Patterns

10:00am - 10:45am
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Registered event for children 2-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required  Curious children and caregivers will explore discovery-based activities featuring a different theme each month.     Patterns ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

New! Learn About Gemini

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Google Gemini (formerly Google Bard) is a form of generative AI that allows users to access their Gmail inbox, contacts, and Google Drive for a seamless user experience.  ...
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Plum Games: Super Smash Bros

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Middle School, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Registered event for grades 6-12 Join us in the Hive for a gaming extravaganza! Will you be the big winner?  ...
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. Contact the College of DuPage at (630) 942-3697 or...