This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 14 2025 Sun Story Share Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult, Seniors Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 14 2025 Sun Story Share Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Book Clubs 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 "Birth to Preschool" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Preschool Art Party 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 Dec 15 2025 Mon Preschool Art Party 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 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!
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Intermediate ChatGPT 10:00am–11:30am Adult, Seniors Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Intermediate ChatGPT 10:00am–11:30am Waitlist 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: Intended for those who have prior experience with Chat AI, this intermediate ChatGPT session will focus on refining your prompts, utilizing established methods for success, and learning custom instructions accessible with your free registered acco
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 15 2025 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 Dec 15 2025 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 "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Senior Social: The Legend of St. Nicholas 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult, Seniors Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Senior Social: The Legend of St. Nicholas 1:00pm–2:00pm Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Senior Socials Registration Required Event Details: Join Old English Father Christmas, portrayed by historical actor Terrence Lynch, as he shares the history of St. Nicholas and the origins of worldwide Christmas traditions.
This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Drop-in Notary Services 4:00pm–6:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 15 2025 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 Event Details: A licensed notary will be available on a drop-in basis.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 15 2025 Mon A Visit with Jane Austen 6:00pm–7:00pm Adult, Seniors Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 15 2025 Mon A Visit with Jane Austen 6:00pm–7:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Registration Required Event Details: Step back to 1815 and meet Jane Austen, portrayed by Debra Miller of Historical Women of Letters.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Family Science: Make a Mess 6:30pm–7:15pm Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School Full Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Family Science: Make a Mess 6:30pm–7:15pm Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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!
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Salt Snowflake Art 4:15pm–5:15pm Youth, Elementary School Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Salt Snowflake Art 4:15pm–5:15pm 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 grades K-2; Helen Plum Library card required.Use salt and watercolors to create a colorful, wintery painting.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Vintage-Inspired Teacup Candles 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult, Seniors Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Vintage-Inspired Teacup Candles 6:00pm–8:00pm Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Studio 411 Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Maker Registration Required Event Details: Commemorate Jane Austen's 250th birthday by creating a candle in a teacup using soy wax and essential oils.This program is for ages 18 and over.
This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 16 2025 Tue English Language Learning Classes 6:00pm–8:30pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 16 2025 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 Dec 16 2025 Tue Intermediate Canva 6:30pm–8:00pm Adult, Seniors Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Intermediate Canva 6:30pm–8:00pm Open 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.
Dec 16 2025 Tue Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Cancelled Dec 16 2025 Tue Cancelled Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Conference Room Program Type: Board of Trustees Event Details: Meeting Agenda (typically posted online and in the building the Friday ahead of the meeting): https://www.helenplum.org/board/documents
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Plum Playdate 10:00am–11:30am Youth, Birth to Preschool This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Plum Playdate 10:00am–11:30am Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Drop-In Studio Hours 10:00am–8:00pm Adult, Seniors This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 17 2025 Wed 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 "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Pride & Prejudice Watch-Along 1:00pm–3:30pm Adult, Seniors Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Pride & Prejudice Watch-Along 1:00pm–3:30pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday with a showing of the 2005 adaptation of Pride & Prejudice. Light refreshments will be served.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Rat Race 5:00pm–6:00pm Youth, Middle School Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Rat Race 5:00pm–6:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Advanced Excel 3:00pm–4:30pm Adult Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Advanced Excel 3:00pm–4:30pm Open 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 Dec 18 2025 Thu Fiber Arts Group 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult, Seniors This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 18 2025 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Family Science: Make a Mess 6:30pm–7:15pm Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School Full Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Family Science: Make a Mess 6:30pm–7:15pm Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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!
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Holiday Craft Drop-in 2:00pm–8:00pm Adult, Seniors This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Holiday Craft Drop-in 2:00pm–8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Studio 411 Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Maker Event Details: Choose between four projects on a holiday-themed craft menu to create. Materials and instructions will be provided. One project per person.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Juggling Funny Stories with Chris Fascione 7:00pm–8:00pm Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Juggling Funny Stories with Chris Fascione 7:00pm–8:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Go Nuts for Donuts Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Youth, Birth to Preschool This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Go Nuts for Donuts Storytime 9:30am–10:00am 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 families with children of all ages. Start your weekend with a real treat! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with donuts for the kids.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Go Nuts for Donuts Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Youth, Birth to Preschool This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Go Nuts for Donuts Storytime 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 families with children of all ages. Start your weekend with a real treat! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with donuts for the kids.
