This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Aug 20 2026 Thu Who Would Win? Party 2:00pm–2:45pm Youth, Elementary School Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Aug 20 2026 Thu Who Would Win? Party 2:00pm–2:45pm Upcoming 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 1-5; Helen Plum Library card required Celebrate the Who Would Win? book series with trivia, games, and more.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Aug 20 2026 Thu Who Would Win? Party 3:30pm–4:15pm Youth, Elementary School Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Aug 20 2026 Thu Who Would Win? Party 3:30pm–4:15pm Upcoming 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 1-5; Helen Plum Library card required Celebrate the Who Would Win? book series with trivia, games, and more.
This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 20 2026 Thu Helen Plum Library Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 20 2026 Thu Helen Plum Library Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: A Marriage at Sea: A True Stor
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Aug 21 2026 Fri Astronaut Training Academy 10:30am–11:15am Youth, Birth to Preschool Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Aug 21 2026 Fri Astronaut Training Academy 10:30am–11:15am Upcoming 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 recommended for children ages 3-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required. 3, 2, 1… blast off into some space-themed activities and games.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Aug 21 2026 Fri Astronaut Training Academy 1:30pm–2:15pm Youth, Birth to Preschool Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Aug 21 2026 Fri Astronaut Training Academy 1:30pm–2:15pm Upcoming 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 recommended for children ages 3-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required. 3, 2, 1… blast off into some space-themed activities and games.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Aug 23 2026 Sun Trading Card Club 2:00pm–3:30pm Youth, Elementary School, Middle School This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Aug 23 2026 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 Event Details: Drop-in event recommended for families with children ages 6-12
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Aug 24 2026 Mon Wonder Lab: Shapes & Colors 10:00am–10:45am Youth, Birth to Preschool Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Aug 24 2026 Mon Wonder Lab: Shapes & Colors 10:00am–10:45am Upcoming 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 24 2026 Mon Canva Affinity for Advanced Photo Editing 10:00am–11:30am Adult Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 24 2026 Mon Canva Affinity for Advanced Photo Editing 10:00am–11:30am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adult Program Type: Featured, Technology Classes Registration Required Event Details: Learn how you can use your Canva account to access Affinity, a powerful photo editing tool. Practice projects ranging from simple fixes to those that require complex tools.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Aug 24 2026 Mon Wonder Lab: Shapes & Colors 11:00am–11:45am Youth, Birth to Preschool Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Aug 24 2026 Mon Wonder Lab: Shapes & Colors 11:00am–11:45am Upcoming 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Aug 24 2026 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 24 2026 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 ages.Twinkle, twinkle, storytime! End your day with books and rhymes.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 24 2026 Mon Genealogy: The Curious Immigration Stories of South Asians in Illinois 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult, Seniors Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 24 2026 Mon Genealogy: The Curious Immigration Stories of South Asians in Illinois 7:00pm–8:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Featured, Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: Illinois Humanities Scholar Jitesh Jaggi explores the experiences of multiple generations of South Asians in Illinois through oral history.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Aug 25 2026 Tue Rock Painting 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary 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 Aug 25 2026 Tue Rock Painting 4:00pm–5:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Featured Event Details: Drop-in event for families with children ages 4-10. Paint your own rock and discover how natural elements can become a work of art.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 26 2026 Wed Happy 100th Birthday, U.S. Route 66 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult, Seniors Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 26 2026 Wed Happy 100th Birthday, U.S. Route 66 1:00pm–2:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Featured Registration Required Event Details: 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of U.S. Route 66. Join Barbara J. Barrett for a nostalgic journey on “The Mother Road” to discover its allure and attractions from Chicago to Santa Monica.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 26 2026 Wed Tech Help 3:00pm–4:00pm Adult, Seniors Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 26 2026 Wed Tech Help 3:00pm–4:00pm Upcoming 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: Have a tech question? Join us for a Tech Help session. Bring your questions and your device. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Aug 26 2026 Wed Snack Lab: Fruit Pizza 6:00pm–6:45pm Youth, Middle School, High School Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Aug 26 2026 Wed Snack Lab: Fruit Pizza 6:00pm–6:45pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School Registration Required Event Details: Registered event for grades 6-12. Learn how to make a sweet snack in this hands-on program.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Aug 27 2026 Thu 3D Printing & Design for Beginners 6:00pm–7:00pm Youth, Elementary School Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Aug 27 2026 Thu 3D Printing & Design for Beginners 6:00pm–7:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Youth, Elementary School Program Type: Maker Registration Required Event Details: Registered event for grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required. Learn the basics of 3D printing and design your own unique creation (to be picked up later). Mouse and keyboard skills are required.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Aug 27 2026 Thu 3D Printing & Design for Beginners 7:00pm–8:00pm Youth, Elementary School Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Aug 27 2026 Thu 3D Printing & Design for Beginners 7:00pm–8:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Youth, Elementary School Program Type: Maker Registration Required Event Details: Registered event for grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required. Learn the basics of 3D printing and design your own unique creation (to be picked up later). Mouse and keyboard skills are required.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Aug 28 2026 Fri Pop-in Play: Chalk 10:00am–11:30am Youth, Birth to Preschool This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Aug 28 2026 Fri Pop-in Play: Chalk 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 activities recommended for children ages 3-5, with participating adultPop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities.Chalk
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Aug 28 2026 Fri Pop-in Play: Chalk 1:30pm–3:00pm Youth, Birth to Preschool This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Aug 28 2026 Fri Pop-in Play: Chalk 1:30pm–3:00pm 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 children ages 3-5, with participating adultPop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities.Chalk
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Aug 29 2026 Sat Cuentos en Español / Spanish Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Youth, Birth to Preschool This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group Aug 29 2026 Sat Cuentos en Español / Spanish Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool Program Type: Featured, Storytimes Event Details: Hora de cuentos sin inscripción previa recomendada para familias con niños de 0 a 8 años.
Sep 6 - 7 2026 Library Closed for Labor Day All Day 9/6–9/7 Closing Sep 6 - 7 2026 Closing Library Closed for Labor Day All Day 9/6–9/7 Branches: Helen Plum Library
Sep 15 2026 Tue Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Sep 15 2026 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
Oct 20 2026 Tue Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Oct 20 2026 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
Nov 17 2026 Tue Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Nov 17 2026 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
