This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Toddler Storytime (1-2 years old) 10:30am–11:00am Youth, Birth to Preschool This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Toddler Storytime (1-2 years old) 10:30am–11:00am Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 children ages 1-2, with participating adult. Wigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activity each week.
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Advanced Canva 3:00pm–4:30pm Adult Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Advanced 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: Organize your Canva creations and designs using folders that can be easily shared with others for quick and efficient design sharing and accessibility.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Reading Rainbow Party 4:00pm–4:45pm Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Reading Rainbow Party 4:00pm–4:45pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Featured Event Details: Drop-in event for families with children of all ages. Celebrate the return of the beloved PBS show Reading Rainbow with rainbow and book-inspired crafts and activities.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Fiber Arts Group 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult, Seniors This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Fiber Arts Group 6:00pm–8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Studio 411 Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Maker Event Details: Fiber art crafters including cross stitchers, knitters, and crocheters are invited to join this drop-in social group to work on individual projects or learn from their peers. This program is for ages 18 and over.
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 23 2026 Thu English Language Learning Classes 6:00pm–8:30pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 23 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Spanish Storytime/Cuentos en español 10:00am–10:30am Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Spanish Storytime/Cuentos en español 10:00am–10:30am Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: ESL ELL ELA, Featured, Storytimes Event Details: Drop-in storytime recommended for families with children ages birth-8.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 26 2026 Sun Sunday Music Series: Elaine Dame Presents The Lady Lyricists - Queens of Tin Pan Alley 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult, Seniors Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 26 2026 Sun Sunday Music Series: Elaine Dame Presents The Lady Lyricists - Queens of Tin Pan Alley 2:00pm–3:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Featured, Performance Registration Required Event Details: Join celebrated jazz singer Elaine Dame as she performs songs from legendary lady lyricists like Dorothy Fields, Carolyn Leigh, and Betty Comden.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Apr 26 2026 Sun Trading Card Club 2:00pm–3:30pm Youth, Elementary School, Middle School This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Apr 26 2026 Sun Trading Card Club 2:00pm–3:30pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 6-12
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Wonder Lab: Farm 10:00am–10:45am Youth, Birth to Preschool Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Wonder Lab: Farm 10:00am–10:45am Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 2-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required. Curious children and caregivers will explore discovery-based activities featuring a different theme each month.
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Advanced Excel 10:00am–11:30am Adult Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Advanced Excel 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: Practice your learned skills and take them to the next level with absolute references, advanced formulas, and macros.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Drop-In Studio Hours 10:00am–8:00pm Adult, Seniors This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Drop-In Studio Hours 10:00am–8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Studio 411 Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Maker Event Details: Get creative during drop-in Studio 411 hours. Use the makerspace equipment to sew, laser cut, record a podcast, customize with Cricut, and more!
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Wonder Lab: Farm 11:00am–11:45am Youth, Birth to Preschool Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Wonder Lab: Farm 11:00am–11:45am Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 2-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required. Curious children and caregivers will explore discovery-based activities featuring a different theme each month.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Be an Inventor! 6:30pm–7:30pm Youth, Elementary School Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Be an Inventor! 6:30pm–7:30pm Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Elementary School Registration Required Event Details: Registered event for families with children ages 5-9; Helen Plum Library card required.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Israel Blackburn: A Journey from Enslaved Person to Founder of Downers Grove 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult, Seniors Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Israel Blackburn: A Journey from Enslaved Person to Founder of Downers Grove 7:00pm–8:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Featured, Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: Israel Blackburn, born into slavery in 1818 in Kentucky, moved to Downers Grove after serving with the Union forces in the Civil War.
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 28 2026 Tue English Language Learning Classes 6:00pm–8:30pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 28 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 This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Advanced ChatGPT 6:30pm–8:00pm Adult, Seniors Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Advanced ChatGPT 6:30pm–8:00pm 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: Find efficiencies in using and connecting cloud storage, searching GPTs in the GPT library, and sharing conversations with others outside of ChatGPT.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Drop-In Studio Hours 10:00am–5:00pm Adult, Seniors This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Drop-In Studio Hours 10:00am–5:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Studio 411 Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Maker Event Details: Get creative during drop-in Studio 411 hours. Use the makerspace equipment to sew, laser cut, record a podcast, customize with Cricut, and more!
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Decoupage Flowerpots 5:00pm–5:45pm Youth, Middle School, High School Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Decoupage Flowerpots 5:00pm–5:45pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Your Car: Bumper to Bumper! 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult, Seniors Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Your Car: Bumper to Bumper! 7:00pm–8:00pm Open 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: Retired college automotive instructor Bill O’Connell will share tips on how to be a knowledgeable automotive consumer. Learn to understand and maintain your car, find a good mechanic, and be able to ask the right questions.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Fiber Arts Group 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult, Seniors This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Fiber Arts Group 6:00pm–8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Studio 411 Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Maker Event Details: Fiber art crafters including cross stitchers, knitters, and crocheters are invited to join this drop-in social group to work on individual projects or learn from their peers. This program is for ages 18 and over.
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 30 2026 Thu English Language Learning Classes 6:00pm–8:30pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 30 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 This event is in the "Seniors" group May 3 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 May 3 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group May 3 2026 Sun LEGO® Club 2:00pm–3:30pm Youth, Elementary School, Middle School This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group May 3 2026 Sun LEGO® Club 2:00pm–3:30pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group May 4 2026 Mon Lilacia Park Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Youth, Birth to Preschool Offsite Event This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group May 4 2026 Mon Lilacia Park Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
