Drive-Up Lane Closed this Wed

The Drive-Up Lane will be closed on Wed, Jul 30 from 2:30-6:30pm for our Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Summer Reading Wrap-Up 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
Event Details:

Drop-in event for all ages.

Diamond Art

5:00pm–6:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered program for grades 6-12. 
Create a sparkly bookmark to take home. 

Family Crafternoon

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

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages.
Get crafty at the Library! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home. 

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 children in grades K-8.
Join other enthusiasts as you free build with the Library’s large collection of LEGO® bricks. 

Pop-In Play: Chalk

9:30am–11:30am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
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!

Chalk

Evening Family Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool
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 families with children of all ages
Twinkle, twinkle, storytime! End your day with books and rhymes.

STEM Building Challenge

2:00pm–2:45pm
Youth, Elementary School
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 1-5.
Explore the world of engineering and architecture by building structures using simple materials like marshmallows and toothpicks.

Plum Playdate

9:30am–11:30am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

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

Visit From a Beekeeper

2:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for children ages 3-10, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.

Family Concert: Todd Downing

10:30am–11:15am
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Registration Opens for September HPL Programs

All Day
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
Event Details:

Registration for September programs opens at 9am on Sat, Aug 9.*

*Some program registration dates may differ. Technology classes open one month before each class. Be sure to check individual event listings for registration details.

Go Nuts for Donuts Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
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 families with children of all ages
Start your weekend with a real treat! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with donuts for the kids.

Go Nuts for Donuts Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
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 families with children of all ages
Start your weekend with a real treat! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with donuts for the kids.

Parent & Child Craft: Wooden Sign

1:30pm–2:30pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Adult
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Adult
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for ages 4-8 with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card is required. 
Use vinyl and paint to make a whackadoo sign featuring our favorite Blue Heeler family!

Parent & Child Craft: Wooden Sign

3:00pm–4:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Adult
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Adult
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for ages 4-8 with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card is required. 
Use vinyl and paint to make a whackadoo sign featuring our favorite Blue Heeler family!

Miss Allison’s Music Class

2:00pm–2:30pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for children birth–5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.

Miss Allison’s Music Class

2:45pm–3:15pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for children birth–5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.

Teen Make @ Home: Paper Quilling

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).

Evening Family Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool
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 families with children of all ages
Twinkle, twinkle, storytime! End your day with books and rhymes.

Family Movie: The Wild Robot (PG)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages 
Enjoy popcorn and a movie matinee at the library!

S'more Stories Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families of all ages

Sensory Play for Little Ones

10:00am–11:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

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. 

DuPage Children's Museum Pop-up: Running Behind

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

Registered event for ages 1-6, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card is required

DuPage Children's Museum Pop-up: Running Behind

10:45am–11:30am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for ages 1-6, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card is required