This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 1 2026 Wed An Introduction to the Japanese Garden 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult, Seniors Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 1 2026 Wed An Introduction to the Japanese Garden 1:00pm–2:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Featured Registration Required Event Details: Educator Yvonne Wolf will explore the cultural history of the Japanese garden, with examples from the Chicago Botanic Garden and Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Resource Drop-in 4:00pm–6:00pm Adult, Seniors This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Resource Drop-in 4:00pm–6:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Featured Event Details: Learn about the signs and symptoms of dementia vs. normal aging, tips for conversing with a doctor, caregiver resources, and more.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Senior Health Insurance Program/Medicare Counseling 9:00am–12:00pm Adult, Seniors This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Senior Health Insurance Program/Medicare Counseling 9:00am–12:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Teen Study Room A Age Group: Adult, Seniors Event Details: Help with Medicare or Medicare supplements is available in person!
Apr 5 2026 Sun Library Closed for Easter All Day Closing Apr 5 2026 Sun Closing Library Closed for Easter All Day Branches: Helen Plum Library
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Drop-in Notary Services 4:00pm–6:00pm Adult, Seniors This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Drop-in Notary Services 4:00pm–6:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adult, Seniors Event Details: A licensed notary will be available on a drop-in basis.
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 7 2026 Tue English Language Learning Classes 6:00pm–8:30pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 7 2026 Tue English Language Learning Classes 6:00pm–8:30pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult Program Type: ESL ELL ELA Event Details: The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Library Lounge 7:30pm–8:30pm Adult Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Library Lounge 7:30pm–8:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Strange Houses by Uketsu
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Tech Help 3:00pm–4:00pm Adult, Seniors Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Tech Help 3:00pm–4:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Technology Classes Registration Required Event Details: Have a tech question? Join us for a Tech Help session. Bring your questions and your device! Registration is required.
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Intro to Canva 3:00pm–4:30pm Adult Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Intro to Canva 3:00pm–4:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adult Program Type: Technology Classes Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to set up and navigate a Canva account to fast-track your graphic design projects.
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 9 2026 Thu English Language Learning Classes 6:00pm–8:30pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 9 2026 Thu English Language Learning Classes 6:00pm–8:30pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult Program Type: ESL ELL ELA Event Details: The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 10 2026 Fri 50+ Board Game Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 10 2026 Fri 50+ Board Game Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult Event Details: Do you love board games and are looking for people to play with? Join us for an afternoon of open gaming with others! Some games will be provided, but bring a game of your own to share or play with others.
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 10 2026 Fri 20s-40s Board Game Night 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 10 2026 Fri 20s-40s Board Game Night 6:00pm–8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult Event Details: Are you looking for a space to play board games? Join us for a night of open gaming with other board game enthusiasts! Some games will be provided, but bring a game of your own to share or play with others.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Registration Opens for May HPL Programs All Day Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Registration Opens for May HPL Programs All Day Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors Event Details: Registration for May programs opens at 9am on Sat, Apr 11.**Some program registration dates may differ. Technology classes open one month before each class. Be sure to check individual event listings for registration details.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Helen Plum Library Foundation Book Sale 9:00am–4:30pm Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Helen Plum Library Foundation Book Sale 9:00am–4:30pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors Event Details: Adult, teen, and youth books will be available for purchase. Supplies are limited, so check out the books while they last! This sale is hosted by the Helen Plum Library Foundation, with all proceeds benefiting Helen Plum Library.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 12 2026 Sun Story Share Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult, Seniors Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 12 2026 Sun Story Share Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Book Clubs, Featured Registration Required Event Details: This book club doesn't require you to read a specific book ahead of time, it just requires a desire to discuss books!
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Excel Basics 10:00am–11:30am Adult Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Excel Basics 10:00am–11:30am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adult Program Type: Technology Classes Registration Required Event Details: Learn terminology, placement of tabs and key commands, how to create spreadsheets using templates, and how to turn data into charts with Excel 2021.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Morbid History 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult, Seniors Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Morbid History 1:00pm–2:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Featured Registration Required Event Details: From bizarre European burials to the truth about Chicago’s largest cemetery, this light-hearted presentation takes you around the world with spine-tingling true tales you never learned in history class.
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 14 2026 Tue English Language Learning Classes 6:00pm–8:30pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 14 2026 Tue English Language Learning Classes 6:00pm–8:30pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult Program Type: ESL ELL ELA Event Details: The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Introduction to ChatGPT 6:30pm–8:00pm Adult Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Introduction to ChatGPT 6:30pm–8:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adult Program Type: Technology Classes Registration Required Event Details: Explore what ChatGPT is and learn some practical applications for using it successfully.
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Helen Plum Library Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Helen Plum Library Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Colonel William R. Plum Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: The Backyard Bird Chronicles
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Canva Affinity for Advanced Photo Editing 3:00pm–4:30pm Adult Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Canva Affinity for Advanced Photo Editing 3:00pm–4:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adult Program Type: Featured, Technology Classes Registration Required Event Details: Learn how you can use your Canva account to access Affinity, a powerful photo editing tool. Practice projects ranging from simple fixes to those that require complex tools.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Intermediate Canva 3:00pm–4:30pm Adult, Seniors Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Intermediate Canva 3:00pm–4:30pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Technology Classes Registration Required Event Details: Level up your Canva skills in this intermediate class designed for users who already know the basics. Learn to use layers, rulers, and guides to create thoughtful and easy-to-use designs.
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 16 2026 Thu English Language Learning Classes 6:00pm–8:30pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 16 2026 Thu English Language Learning Classes 6:00pm–8:30pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult Program Type: ESL ELL ELA Event Details: The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Helen Plum Library Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Helen Plum Library Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: The Backyard Bird Chronicles
