This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Aug 15 2025 Fri DuPage Children's Museum Pop-up: Running Behind 10:00am–10:45am Youth, Birth to Preschool Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Aug 15 2025 Fri DuPage Children's Museum Pop-up: Running Behind 10:00am–10:45am Waitlist 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 ages 1-6, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card is required
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Aug 15 2025 Fri DuPage Children's Museum Pop-up: Running Behind 10:45am–11:30am Youth, Birth to Preschool Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Aug 15 2025 Fri DuPage Children's Museum Pop-up: Running Behind 10:45am–11:30am Waitlist 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 ages 1-6, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card is 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 This event is in the "Middle School" group Aug 15 2025 Fri Family Crafternoon 2:00pm–3:00pm Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle 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 This event is in the "Middle School" group Aug 15 2025 Fri Family Crafternoon 2:00pm–3:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School Event Details: Drop-in event for families with children of all ages.Get crafty at the Library! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Aug 18 2025 Mon Pop-In Play: Chalk 9:30am–11:30am Youth, Birth to Preschool This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Aug 18 2025 Mon Pop-In Play: Chalk 9:30am–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 activities recommended for ages 3-5, with a participating adultPop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities!Chalk
This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 18 2025 Mon Intermediate Excel 10:00am–11:30am Adult Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 18 2025 Mon Intermediate Excel 10:00am–11:30am 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: 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 Aug 18 2025 Mon Senior Social: Oh Freedom! Songs of the Civil Rights Movement 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult, Seniors Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 18 2025 Mon Senior Social: Oh Freedom! Songs of the Civil Rights Movement 1:00pm–2:00pm Open 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: Music played a vital role in the Civil Rights Movement, spreading the message of equality and justice.
This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 18 2025 Mon Drop-in Notary Services 4:00pm–6:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 18 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Aug 18 2025 Mon Evening Family Storytime 6:30pm–7:00pm Youth, Birth to Preschool This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Aug 18 2025 Mon Evening Family Storytime 6:30pm–7:00pm 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 agesTwinkle, twinkle, storytime! End your day with books and rhymes.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Hokusai and the Art of Edo: A Glimpse into Japanese Masterpieces 6:00pm–7:00pm Adult, Seniors This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Hokusai and the Art of Edo: A Glimpse into Japanese Masterpieces 6:00pm–7:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Event Details: This is a drop-in event; no registration required.
This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Intro to Google Drive and Google Docs 6:30pm–8:00pm Adult Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Intro to Google Drive and Google Docs 6:30pm–8:00pm 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: 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.
Aug 19 2025 Tue Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Aug 19 2025 Tue 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 "Adult" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Helen Plum Library Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Helen Plum Library Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Colonel William R. Plum Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Husbands and Lovers by Beatriz Williams
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Aug 20 2025 Wed BBQ Chip Challenge 5:00pm–5:45pm Youth, Middle School Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Aug 20 2025 Wed BBQ Chip Challenge 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 Registration Required Event Details: Registered event for children in grades 6-8.Join us for a blind taste test to determine your BB-IQs. Can you guess which chip is which?
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Plum Playdate 9:30am–11:30am Youth, Birth to Preschool This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Plum Playdate 9:30am–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 children ages 3 months-5 years, with participating adult.
This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Introduction to ChatGPT 3:00pm–4:30pm Adult Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Introduction to ChatGPT 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: ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot launched in 2022 by OpenAI. This class explores what ChatGPT is and some practical applications for using it successfully.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Magazine Art 4:15pm–5:00pm Youth, Elementary School Full Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Magazine Art 4:15pm–5:00pm Full 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 children in grades 1-5.Create beautiful and colorful art by making silhouette shapes and decorating them with strips from old magazines.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Fiber Arts Group 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult, Seniors Cancelled This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Cancelled 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 Aug 21 2025 Thu Helen Plum Library Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Helen Plum Library Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Husbands and Lovers by Beatriz Williams
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Spray Bottle Painting 10:00am–10:45am Youth, Birth to Preschool Full Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Spray Bottle Painting 10:00am–10:45am Full 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 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.Preschoolers will experiment with spray bottles and colors to make unique art. Dress for mess!
This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Helen Plum Library Foundation Special Collection Book Sale 10:00am–4:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Helen Plum Library Foundation Special Collection Book Sale 10:00am–4:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult Event Details: Teachers, students, and enthusiasts of art, architecture, cooking, design, history, and sailing are invited to join the Helen Plum Library Foundation for a special sale of rare, gently-used, collection-worthy coffee table books priced to sell.
This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 24 2025 Sun Helen Plum Library Foundation Special Collection Book Sale 1:00pm–4:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 24 2025 Sun Helen Plum Library Foundation Special Collection Book Sale 1:00pm–4:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Age Group: Adult Event Details: Teachers, students, and enthusiasts of art, architecture, cooking, design, history, and sailing are invited to join the Helen Plum Library Foundation for a special sale of rare, gently-used, collection-worthy coffee table books priced to sell.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Aug 24 2025 Sun Trading Card Club 2:00pm–3:30pm Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Aug 24 2025 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, High School Event Details: Drop-in event recommended for grades 1-12.Battle, duel, and trade with your favorite collectible card games. Whether you enjoy Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, or Magic: The Gathering, this is the club for you.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Wonder Lab: Things That Go 10:00am–10:45am Youth, Birth to Preschool Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Wonder Lab: Things That Go 10:00am–10:45am Waitlist 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 Aug 25 2025 Mon Advanced Excel 10:00am–11:30am Adult Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Advanced Excel 10:00am–11:30am 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!
