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Teen Make @ Home: Flower Keychain

All Day
Youth, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen Corner
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in kit pick-up for grades 6-12. 
Stop by the Teen Corner to pick up supplies to make a project at home (while supplies last).

Craft for a Cause: DIY Stickers & Cards

5:00pm–6:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-12.  

Native American Hoop Dancing with Starr Chief Eagle

10:30am–11:30am
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Featured, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Board Game Exchange

11:00am–3:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

From Thu, Jul 23 through Fri, Jul 24, drop off up to 10 gently-used board games at the Adult Services Desk during Library hours. Please ensure that any donated items have all the pieces and are in their original boxes.

Puzzle Exchange

1:30pm–4:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

From Thu, Jul 23 through Fri, Jul 24, drop off up to 10 gently-used puzzles at the Adult Services Desk during Library hours. Please ensure that any donated items have all the pieces and are in their original boxes.

Trading Card Club

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

Drop-in event recommended for families with children ages 6-12  

Summer Reading Party

3:00pm–6:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Celebrate Summer Reading at the Library! Enjoy free frozen treats from Kona Ice of SW Schaumburg (while supplies last) and a variety of fun activities for the whole family.

Family Concert: Alina Celeste and Mi Amigo Hamlet

3:30pm–4:15pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

This musical celebration with Alina Celeste and Mi Amigo Hamlet will feature original and traditional songs from Latin America in both English and Spanish. Experience a joyful blend of cultures, sound, and language for all ages.

Family Concert: Alina Celeste and Mi Amigo Hamlet

4:45pm–5:30pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

This musical celebration with Alina Celeste and Mi Amigo Hamlet will feature original and traditional songs from Latin America in both English and Spanish. Experience a joyful blend of cultures, sound, and language for all ages.

3D Printed Trinket Box

5:30pm–6:30pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-12; Helen Plum Library card required.  

Reality DuPage: Skills to Manage Stress & Start Strong

1:30pm–2:30pm
Youth, High School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, High School
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

Drop-in event for grades 9-12. 
Learn tips and tricks to help manage your stress and start this school year strong. 

Teen Make @ Home: Kindness Rocks

All Day
Youth, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen Corner
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in kit pick-up for grades 6-12. 
Stop by the Teen Corner to pick up supplies to make a project at home (while supplies last).

LEGO® Club

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

Drop-in event recommended for families with children ages 4 and older.
Join other enthusiasts to free build with the Library’s LEGO® bricks collection. 

The Great Pie Quest

3:30pm–4:30pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-10.  
Adventure is calling, will you answer? Roll into a one-shot adventure tabletop roleplaying game. Food will be provided.

Trading Card Club

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

Drop-in event recommended for families with children ages 6-12  

Snack Lab: Fruit Pizza

6:00pm–6:45pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-12.  
Learn how to make a sweet snack in this hands-on program.

Library Closed for Labor Day

All Day 9/6–9/7
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library

Library Closed for Thanksgiving

11/25/2026 @ 5:00pm–11/26/2026 @ 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library

Library Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library

Library Closed for New Year's

All Day 12/31–1/1
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library