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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
Ticketed event for families with children of all ages Ralph will perform his high-energy, family-friendly rock ’n’ roll show to celebrate the start of Summer Reading! The whole family will be marching and smiling along to his catchy and silly songs....
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Family Storytime

9:15am - 9:45am
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
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. ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Family Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
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. ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
Ticketed event for families with children of all ages Celebrate the worldwide phenomenon that is Bollywood! Join us at this vibrant performance as we explore Indian culture, learn Bollywood dances, and hear a story from Ameya Performing Arts of Chic...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Evening Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
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. ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Family Storytime

9:15am - 9:45am
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
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. ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Families – All Ages
Event Details:
Drop-in movie for families with children of all ages Catch a movie matinee and stay until the end for a chance to win fabulous prizes. The Bad Guys (PG)   Based on the popular series, an infamous set of characters known for being the bad gu...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Family Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
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. ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
Ticketed event for families with children of all ages Join us for an up-close, interactive experience involving reptiles and amphibians from around the world! This show is sure to be every bit as entertaining as it is educational.  Tickets a...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages Learn about different cultures through books, music, and crafts with our friends from The Language Labs. No prior knowledge of the featured language is necessary.  ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Family Storytime

9:15am - 9:45am
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
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. ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Family Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
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. ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

LEGO® Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:
Drop-in event recommended for families with children ages 5 and up Join other enthusiasts as you build with the Library’s large collection of LEGO® bricks. You can choose to complete the monthly challenge, free build, or both!  ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Bluey Bash

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Event Details:
Drop-in event for families with children of all ages Celebrate our favorite Blue Heeler family with wackadoo games and activities. ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Family Concert: Jim Gill

11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
Ticketed event for families with children of all ages Start practicing your silly dances because Jim Gill will be visiting us for a joyful musical experience this summer. Families will sing, clap, and dance along to his silly and inspiring musical g...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

T-Rex Tea Party

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Craft, Storytimes
Event Details:
Drop-in event for children of all ages with a participating adult Stomp on down to the Library for the fiercest tea party ever! We’ll have dinosaur stories, songs, and surprises. Wear your fanciest or most ferocious attire. ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
Ticketed event for families with children of all ages The Big Balloon Show is a one-of-a-kind production featuring magic, comedy, storytelling, and of course, Smarty’s award-winning, larger-than-life balloon props. This summer, Smarty Pants will tak...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Family Storytime

9:15am - 9:45am
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
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. ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Family Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
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. ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Bubble Play

9:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Event Details:
Drop-in event for families with children of all ages Get ready for bubbly fun as we experiment with a variety of bubble tools and activity stations.  ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Culture Shock Dance Group

11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
Ticketed event for families with children of all ages Culture Shock Chicago will bring their high-energy, entertaining, and interactive performance to Helen Plum Library! Through hip-hop and dance, this group will inspire you to explore your communi...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Family Storytime

9:15am - 9:45am
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
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. ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Movie Mania: Rumble (PG)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Families – All Ages
Event Details:
Drop-in movie for families with children of all ages Catch a movie matinee and stay until the end for a chance to win fabulous prizes. Rumble (PG)   An aspiring monster wrestling coach takes on the challenge of coaching Rayburn, an inexperi...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Family Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
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. ...