Robin's Nest temporary closure

The Robin's Nest will be closed Sat, Mar 21-Sun, Mar 22. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Decoupage Flowerpots

5:00pm–5:45pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Featured
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-10.  
Make a flowerpot in time for gardening season.

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. 

Lilacia Park Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages, hosted at Lilacia Park. 

Lilacia Park Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages, hosted at Lilacia Park. 

Soapmaking with Soapy Roads of Lombard

4:00pm–5:30pm
Youth, Elementary School
Upcoming
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-5; Helen Plum Library card required.  

Soapmaking 101

6:15pm–7:45pm
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 6-12, Helen Plum Library card required. 
Learn how to make soap with Soapy Roads of Lombard. Share with someone special or keep as a treat for yourself!

Lilacia Park Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages, hosted at Lilacia Park. 

Lilacia Park Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages, hosted at Lilacia Park. 

Create a Pennant Flag

3:30pm–4:30pm
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
Program Type: Featured, Maker
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages, while supplies last. 

Volunteen Squad: Book Buddies

10:00am–11:00am
Youth, High School
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, High School
Program Type: Featured, Volunteer Opportunity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 9-12.  
Help children develop reading skills and confidence while earning service hours. Training is included in the session. 

Book Buddies

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Elementary School
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Featured
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for grades K-2.  
Spend some time reading with a teen volunteer. Grab a book you'd like to read, and we'll pair you up with a teen.

Teen Make @ Home: Origami Star Worry Beads

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). 

Lilacia Park Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages, hosted at Lilacia Park. 

Lilacia Park Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages, hosted at Lilacia Park. 

Pajama Jam 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: Featured, Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.  
The whole family can snuggle up and wind down with this special evening storytime. Pajamas are encouraged! 

Lilacia Park Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages, hosted at Lilacia Park. 

Lilacia Park Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages, hosted at Lilacia Park. 

Pastel Petals

4:00pm–4:45pm
Youth, Elementary School
Upcoming
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. 
Inspired by the art of Georgia O’Keeffe, learn how to use oil pastels and color blending to create beautiful flowers.

Miss Allison's Music Class

10:00am–10:30am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Upcoming
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
Upcoming
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. 

Pop-in Play: Vehicles

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 activities recommended for children ages 3-5, with participating adult
Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities.
Vehicles

Pop-in Play: Vehicles

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 children ages 3-5, with participating adult
Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities.
Vehicles

CANCELLED: Snack & Sticker

6:30pm–7:30pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Cancelled
Closed
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 3-10. 
Enjoy light refreshments while your family bonds over fun, sticker-themed projects.

Sensory Gym

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

Drop-in event recommended for children ages 1-6, with participating adult. 
Explore movement, balance, and coordination with fun obstacles and activities. Wear comfortable clothes to dance, jump, and crawl.