Library closing early Fri, Nov 1

The Library will be closing at 1pm on Fri, Nov 1 for staff training.

Upcoming Events

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

Plum Playdate

9:30am - 11:30am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in activities recommended for ages 3 months-5 years, with a participating adult

Library Closing at 1pm

1:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Go Nuts for Donuts 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
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.

Go Nuts for Donuts Storytime

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

LEGO® Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 children in grades K-8
Join other enthusiasts as you free build with the Library’s large collection of LEGO® bricks.

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

Preschool Art Party

10:00am - 10:45am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Registered event for children 3-5 years old, 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.

Intro to Google Drive and Google Docs

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Expand your knowledge of Google Drive by learning to navigate Google Docs, a free online word processor similar to Microsoft Word. Learn how to create, save, download, share and set permissions, and upload documents.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Drop-in Notary Services

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult
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.

Glowforge Project: Turkey Wooden Decor

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Assemble a wooden turkey in time for the holiday season. For beginners. 

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

Sensory Gym

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for ages 1-5, with participating adult
We’ll explore movement, balance, and coordination with fun obstacles and activities. Wear comfortable clothes to dance, jump, and crawl!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Excel Basics

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

The Puzzlers Club

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Youth, Middle School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for grades 6-8
Show off your skills and test your smarts with puzzles and other brain teasers. Can you solve them all? 
 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Decluttering Our Hearts and Homes

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Jennifer Barnes, CEO and Founder of JB Organizing, will teach you specific steps to effectively declutter the spaces where you live and work.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Introduction to Google Sheets

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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 "High School" group.

Volunteen Squad

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth, High School
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Youth, High School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 9-12
Help out at your local library and earn service hours. Tasks may include unlocking video game characters and abilities, decorating bookmarks, and more. 

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

Miss Allison's Music Class

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registered music class ages birth-5 years, with a participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required

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

Miss Allison's Music Class

10:45am - 11:15am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registered music class ages birth-5 years, with a participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required

This event is in the "Adult" group.

20s and 30s Board Game Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a night of open gaming with fellow board game enthusiasts! Some games will be provided but players may also bring games of their own to play with others. 

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

Drop-In Sewing Project

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Maker
Event Details:

Stop by Studio 411 to check out the sewing machines and make a beginner-level project! A library staffer will be available to answer questions about the Library’s sewing machines.  

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-12

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Teen Make @ Home: DIY Journals

All Day
Youth, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen Corner
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in kit pick up for grades 6-12 
Stop by the Teen Corner and pick up supplies to make a project at home (while supplies last). Some kits will include a link to instructions from Creativebug.