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Polish Storytime with The Language Labs

10:30am - 11:15am
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.    ...

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...

Be Our Guest

10:00am - 10:45am
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Registration
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. ...

Be Our Guest: NEW TIME

5:00pm - 5:45pm
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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:
New time! 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 b...

Be Our Guest

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Waitlist
Registration
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. ...

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.   ...

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.     ...

Plum Pokémon League

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 K-8 Using your own cards and Pokémon handheld video games, you can play and trade while meeting other Pokémon fans. ...

ABCs of Bike Safety

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:
Registered event for children in kindergarten or older, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card is required Get your bike ready for summer fun! Join Brian from Retro Glow Cycles in Lombard as we learn about bike safety and simple maintenan...

Make Your Own Soap with Soapy Roads of Lombard

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Closed
Registration
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 event for grades K-5; Helen Plum Library Card required Learn about soap and the soapmaking process from Soapy Roads of Lombard, a local family-owned business. You will also make your own bar of natural soap! ...

Chalk Art

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Registered event for children in grades K-2.  Make beautiful chalk art, rain or shine.     ...

Family Book Club: Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Open
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: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Registered event for families with children in Kindergarten - 5th grade; Helen Plum Library card is required Read together as a family and then come to the Library to participate in fun activities and discussions based on the chosen book. One copy o...

Family Book Club: Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Registered event for families with children in Kindergarten - 5th grade; Helen Plum Library card is required Read together as a family and then come to the Library to participate in fun activities and discussions based on the chosen book. One copy o...

Greek Storytime with The Language Labs

10:30am - 11:15am
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.    ...

LEGO® Club

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: STEAM
Event Details:
Drop-in event recommended for children in grades K-8 Join other enthusiasts as you free-build with the Library’s large collection of LEGO® bricks. ...

Glow in the Dark Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
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 Dim the lights! It's time for some space-themed storytime fun inspired by the starry night sky. ...

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.     ...

Mother Goosebumps

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Registered event for grades 3-5 Enjoy a spooky storytime for elementary-age kids! ...

Plum Pokémon League

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 K-8 Using your own cards and Pokémon handheld video games, you can play and trade while meeting other Pokémon fans. ...