Easter Closure

The Library will be closed on Sun, Mar 31 for the Easter holiday. We will reopen at 9am on Mon, Apr 1.

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This event is in the "Teen" group.

Volunteen Squad

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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. Contact the College of DuPage at (630) 942-3697 or...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

At the Races

10:00am - 10:45pm
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Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Registered event for children 2-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required  Ready, Set, Go! Design your race car, build ramps and roads, and start your engines! ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
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. 30 children’s name tags will be available at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes prior to the p...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
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. 30 children’s name tags will be available at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes prior to the p...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grade School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

LEGO® Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Families – All Ages
Event Details:
The Library is approaching our 1st anniversary at 411 South Main Street! To celebrate, we've cooked up something sweet: during National Library Week, we'll be hiding a stuffed birthday cake (sorry, not a real cake) in different places around the Libr...
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Middle School, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Registered event for grades 6-12 Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and earn service hours! TAB members shape programs and services the Library offers for teens and help with various projects around the Library.       ...
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen Corner
Age Group: Middle School, Teen
Program Type: Craft
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. ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Family Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family. ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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 ages 3-5 not yet in kindergarten, with a participating adult Join us for stories, songs, and skills to encourage kindergarten readiness. Try a different early learning activity each week. Attendance is limited to 20 children. ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
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 Twinkle, twinkle, storytime! End your day with books and rhymes. ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Family Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family. ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family. ...
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. Contact the College of DuPage at (630) 942-3697 or...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Excel Basics

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Learn terminology, placement of tabs and key commands, how to create spreadsheets, and how to turn data into charts.   ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Baby Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
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 ages birth-1, with a participating adult Literacy starts with the littlest ones! Meet other families as you sing, rhyme, and enjoy stories together. ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Helen M. Plum Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:
If you are uninsured or underinsured, you may be eligible for assistance, and the DuPage County Health Department can help! Visit the Library and speak with a community health worker to get additional information and be screened for eligibility. H...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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 ages 1-2, with a participating adult Wigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activity each week. Dress for mess. Attendance is limited to 20 children. Nam...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Introduction to Google Sheets

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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. We highly recommen...
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Trinket Tins

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Middle School, Teen
Event Details:
Drop-in event for grades 6-12 Design your own keepsake tin as seen on TikTok! ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Learn about the different types of organizers and how our personalities impact how we organize our lives. Take an in-depth look at the five Principles of Organizing and how to apply them to anything, anywhere.  ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Toddler Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
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 ages 1-2, with a participating adult Wigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activity each week. Dress for mess. Attendance is limited to 20 children. Nam...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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 ages 1-2, with a participating adult Wigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activity each week. Dress for mess. Attendance is limited to 20 children. Nam...