Upcoming Events

Registered event for children ages 3-7, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
We will get hands-on exploring a variety of simple and sweet experiments! Dress for mess!  

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family.  

Drop-in storytime for ages 3-5 not yet in kindergarten, with participating adult 
Join us for stories, songs, and skills to encourage kindergarten readiness. Try a different early learning activity each week.   

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages
Twinkle, twinkle, storytime! End your day with books and rhymes.

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family.  

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family.  

Drop-in storytime for ages birth–1 year, with participating adult 
Literacy starts with the littlest ones! Meet other families as we sing, rhyme, and enjoy stories together.   

Drop-in storytime for ages 1-2, with participating adult 
Wigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activity each week.   
 

Registered event for grades 9-12.
Make a difference at your Library! Volunteen Squad is an opportunity to give back to the community and earn service hours. 

Drop-in storytime for ages 1-2, with participating adult 
Wigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activity each week.   
 

Drop-in storytime for ages 1-2, with participating adult 
Wigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activity each week.   
 

Registered event for children in grades K-2.
Celebrate spring by creating crafts, preparing snacks, and learning facts—all about bugs!

Drop-in activities recommended for ages 3-5, with a participating adult
Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities!

Puzzles 
Play with puzzles and even create your own!

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

Drop-in event recommended for grades 1-12.
Battle, duel, and trade with your favorite collectible card games. Whether you enjoy Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, or Magic: The Gathering, this is the club for you.

Registered event for children ages 2-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
Curious children and caregivers will explore discovery-based activities featuring a different theme each month.   

Registered event for children ages 2-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
Curious children and caregivers will explore discovery-based activities featuring a different theme each month.   

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages.
Enjoy activities and crafts as we introduce the different building blocks of STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. 

Drop-in event recommended for children ages 1-3 years, with participating adult.
Bring your littlest ones to explore different sensory experiences. Dress for mess. 

Registered event for children ages 3-6 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
Explore art with a variety of textures and colors in this child-directed program. Dress for mess!

Registered event for grades 6-8
Art lovers are invited to create their interpretation of a still life using different kinds of art media. 

From Thu, May 1 through Sat, May 31, Helen Plum Library and the Lombard Historical Society are proud to showcase the original hand-painted 1930s Lilac Time posters by Chicago artist Charles Medin.

Registered event for children in grades 3-5.
Join us for a weaving adventure using straws, colorful yarn, and endless creativity! 

Drop-in event recommended for children ages 3 months-5 years, with participating adult.