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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

The Library is an Election Day polling place for the March 17, 2026, General Primary Election in DuPage County. Polling is open from 6am–7pm in the Plum Meeting Rooms.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Family Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
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.  
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime is for the whole family to enjoy. 

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Drop-In Studio Hours

10:00am–5:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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

Toddler Storytime (1-2 years old)

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
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

Helen Plum Library Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Colonel William R. Plum Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group

Introduction to Google Sheets

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Expand your knowledge of Google Drive by learning to navigate Google Sheets, a free online spreadsheet application similar to Microsoft Excel. Learn how to create, save, download, share and set permissions, and upload spreadsheets.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Rainbow in a Jar (Grades K-2)

4:00pm–4:45pm
Youth, Elementary School
Waitlist
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-2; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Learn about rain clouds and the water cycle by creating a rainbow in a jar. 

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Purpose of Meeting

Meet and Greet Q&A. Candidate Illinois House District 42.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Board of Trustees
Event Details:

Board of Library Trustees meeting of the Lilac Parade Committee to discuss plans for the 2026 Lilac Parade.

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

Baby Storytime (0-12 months)

9:30am–10:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
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 birth-12 months, with participating adult. 
Literacy starts with the littlest ones! Meet other families as we sing, rhyme, and enjoy stories together. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group

Toddler Storytime (1-2 years old)

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
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

Intermediate Excel

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the ins and outs of creating pivot tables, sorting files, and filtering Excel spreadsheets.

 

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Fiber Arts Group

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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
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

Helen Plum Library Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Featured, Virtual Program
Event Details:

Industrious, irreverent, humble–though he may deny the accusation–Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization.

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Zoom Webinar

As an attendee at this webinar, you will be in ‘view and listen only’ mode, so you will not be seen or heard. The presenter will have video and audio, and there will be a chat function where attendees can type questions or comments.

We reserve the right to remove or mute any attendee at our discretion.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Fabric Swap

5:00pm–7:30pm
Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Featured, Maker
Event Details:

Do you have leftover or unused fabric? Contribute to the Studio 411 Fabric Swap! 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Jared the Juggler: One-Man Circus

1:30pm–2:15pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Welcome Jared Janssen and his one-man circus for a comedy, balancing, and juggling act like no other.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Trading Card 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 6-12  

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Intermediate ChatGPT

10:00am–11:30am
Adult, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
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

Drop-In Studio Hours

10:00am–8:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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

Drop-in Notary Services

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Study Room A: 4 Person Study 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

Genealogy Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a roundtable discussion to share your research findings, hear success stories from other members, and seek solutions to brick walls.