Special hours for Jingle Bell Jubilee

The Library will be open from 9am-7pm on Sat, Dec 6 for Jingle Bell Jubilee. View the full schedule of festivities at the Library!

Staff In-service Closure

The Library will open at 1pm on Wed, Dec 10 for staff in-service.

Upcoming Events

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Meet a Snow Princess

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

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages
Do you want to meet a princess? We’ll have our favorite pair of snow sisters at the Library for photos and frozen fun!

Jingle Bell Jubilee

2:00pm–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:

Get in the Jubilee spirit at the Library – we’re just a trolley ride away! We’ll have a wintery photo op, holiday lights glasses for all ages (while supplies last), a scavenger hunt, and crafts for kids.

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 grades K-8.
Join other enthusiasts to free build with the Library’s LEGO® bricks collection. 

Teen Make @ Home: Light-Up Greeting Card

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). 

Warm & Cozy 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. 
Warm up when it's cold outside during this cozy evening storytime and craft.

Warm & Cozy 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. 
Warm up when it's cold outside during this cozy evening storytime and craft.

Drop-in & Dance: Winter Wonderland

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
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children ages 1-5, with participating adult 
Little movers and shakers can drop in to dance, twirl, and leap like snowflakes with props and a cool playlist.

Perler Bead Keychains

4:30pm–5:15pm
Youth, Elementary School
Waitlist
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 grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Create a colorful picture with tiny beads and watch them melt into a keychain!

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 ages 1-3, with participating adult. 
Bring your littlest ones to explore different sensory experiences. Dress for mess!

Pokémon Party

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages.
Join us in celebrating all things Pokémon with games, crafts, and more.

Registration Opens for January 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 January programs opens at 9am on Sat, Dec 13.*

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

Miss Allison's Music Class

10:00am–10:30am
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 children birth-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required. 

Miss Allison's Music Class

10:45am–11:15am
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 children birth-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required. 

Preschool Art Party

10:00am–10:45am
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 ages 3-5, 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! 

Family Science: Make a Mess

6:30pm–7:15pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children ages 3-8 
Families can try some of our favorite messy science activities. Dress for mess!

Salt Snowflake Art

4:15pm–5:15pm
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 grades K-2; Helen Plum Library card required.
Use salt and watercolors to create a colorful, wintery painting.

Plum Playdate

10:00am–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 ages 3 months-5 years, with participating adult. 

Rat Race

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

Registered event for grades 6-8. 
Try to navigate through a maze made by your peers and design a maze to stump others.

Family Science: Make a Mess

6:30pm–7:15pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children ages 3-8 
Families can try some of our favorite messy science activities. Dress for mess!

Juggling Funny Stories with Chris Fascione

7:00pm–8:00pm
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 families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card required.
Laugh out loud as Chris Fascione brings children’s stories to life with high-spirited energy and humor. 

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.  

Pop-in Play: Let It Snow

1:30pm–3:00pm
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. 
Let It Snow