This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Israel Blackburn: A Journey from Enslaved Person to Founder of Downers Grove 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult, Seniors Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Israel Blackburn: A Journey from Enslaved Person to Founder of Downers Grove 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: Israel Blackburn, born into slavery in 1818 in Kentucky, moved to Downers Grove after serving with the Union forces in the Civil War.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Decoupage Flowerpots 5:00pm–5:45pm 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 Apr 29 2026 Wed Decoupage Flowerpots 5:00pm–5:45pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School Program Type: Featured Registration Required Event Details: Registered event for grades 6-10. Make a flowerpot in time for gardening season.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Your Car: Bumper to Bumper! 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult, Seniors Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Your Car: Bumper to Bumper! 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 Registration Required Event Details: Retired college automotive instructor Bill O’Connell will share tips on how to be a knowledgeable automotive consumer. Learn to understand and maintain your car, find a good mechanic, and be able to ask the right questions.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 3 2026 Sun Story Share Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult, Seniors Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 3 2026 Sun Story Share Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Book Clubs, Featured Registration Required Event Details: This book club doesn't require you to read a specific book ahead of time, it just requires a desire to discuss books!
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 6 2026 Wed Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Resource Drop-in 4:00pm–6:00pm Adult, Seniors This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 6 2026 Wed Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Resource Drop-in 4:00pm–6:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Featured Event Details: Learn about the signs and symptoms of dementia vs. normal aging, tips for conversing with a doctor, caregiver resources, and more.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 6 2026 Wed The Mystery of Nancy Drew 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult, Seniors Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 6 2026 Wed The Mystery of Nancy Drew 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 Registration Required Event Details: Explore the history of America's favorite teen sleuth, including the mystery of Carolyn Keene’s identity and why the Nancy Drew series has captivated generations of readers.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group May 8 2026 Fri Create a Pennant Flag 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 May 8 2026 Fri Create a Pennant Flag 3:30pm–4:30pm 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, Maker Event Details: Drop-in event for families with children of all ages, while supplies last.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "High School" group May 9 2026 Sat Volunteen Squad: Book Buddies 10:00am–11:00am Youth, High School Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "High School" group May 9 2026 Sat Volunteen Squad: Book Buddies 10:00am–11:00am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Services Age Group: Youth, High School Program Type: Featured, Volunteer Opportunity Registration Required Event Details: Registered event for grades 9-12. Help children develop reading skills and confidence while earning service hours. Training is included in the session.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group May 9 2026 Sat Book Buddies 10:30am–11:00am Youth, Elementary School Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group May 9 2026 Sat Book Buddies 10:30am–11:00am Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Elementary School Program Type: Featured Registration Required Event Details: Registered event for grades K-2. Spend some time reading with a teen volunteer. Grab a book you'd like to read, and we'll pair you up with a teen.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 9 2026 Sat Studio 411 Craft Swap 12:00pm–1:30pm Adult, Seniors This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 9 2026 Sat Studio 411 Craft Swap 12:00pm–1:30pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Featured, Maker Event Details: Find supplies for your next craft project at Studio 411's craft swap!
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 11 2026 Mon Meditation for a Healthy Lifestyle 6:00pm–7:00pm Adult, Seniors Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 11 2026 Mon Meditation for a Healthy Lifestyle 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Join meditation instructor Umesh Bhatia to learn practical meditation strategies for reducing stress and creating a healthier and more positive lifestyle.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group May 11 2026 Mon Pajama Jam 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 May 11 2026 Mon Pajama Jam 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: Featured, Storytimes Event Details: Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. The whole family can snuggle up and wind down with this special evening storytime. Pajamas are encouraged!
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 13 2026 Wed Preventing Falls: Five Simple Things You Can Do At Home 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult, Seniors Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 13 2026 Wed Preventing Falls: Five Simple Things You Can Do At Home 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: Falls are one of the leading causes of injury among older adults, but many can be prevented with simple changes.
This event is in the "Adult" group May 14 2026 Thu Canva Affinity for Advanced Photo Editing 3:00pm–4:30pm Adult Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group May 14 2026 Thu Canva Affinity for Advanced Photo Editing 3:00pm–4:30pm 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 about Affinity and how you can use your Canva account to access this powerful photo editing tool, we’ll focus on projects ranging from simple fixes to those that require complex tools.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 19 2026 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: Babel-On with R.F. Kuang 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult, Seniors Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 19 2026 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: Babel-On with R.F. Kuang 7:00pm–8:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Featured, Virtual Program Event Details: R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective. Disclaimer(s) 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group May 20 2026 Wed Developmental Screenings with the Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative 9:30am–12:30pm Youth, Birth to Preschool This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group May 20 2026 Wed Developmental Screenings with the Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative 9:30am–12:30pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Services Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool Program Type: Featured Event Details: Drop-in event for children ages 2 months-5 years, with participating adult.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group May 20 2026 Wed Party Games 5:00pm–5:45pm 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 May 20 2026 Wed Party Games 5:00pm–5:45pm Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School Program Type: Featured Registration Required Event Details: Registered event for grades 6-10. You don't have to throw a party to play party games! Join us for laughs and friendly competition with classics like pin the tail on the donkey, musical chairs, and more.
May 22 2026 Fri Library Closed for Staff Training All Day Closing May 22 2026 Fri Closing Library Closed for Staff Training All Day Branches: Helen Plum Library
May 24 - 25 2026 Library Closed for Memorial Day All Day 5/24–5/25 Closing May 24 - 25 2026 Closing Library Closed for Memorial Day All Day 5/24–5/25 Branches: Helen Plum Library
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 27 2026 Wed Versiti Blood Center: Community Blood Drive 2:30pm–7:00pm Adult, Seniors This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 27 2026 Wed Versiti Blood Center: Community Blood Drive 2:30pm–7:00pm Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Featured Event Details: You are invited to make a difference by donating blood to help save lives, including those with cancer and sickle cell disease. Every donation is needed to meet the high demand from hospitals in your community.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group May 29 2026 Fri Minecraft Party 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 May 29 2026 Fri Minecraft Party 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 of all ages. Build, explore, battle mobs, and celebrate Minecraft with themed fun and games.
Jul 4 2026 Sat Library Closed for Independence Day All Day Closing Jul 4 2026 Sat Closing Library Closed for Independence Day All Day Branches: Helen Plum Library
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
Nov 25 - 26 2026 Library Closed for Thanksgiving 11/25/2026 @ 5:00pm–11/26/2026 @ 9:00pm Closing Nov 25 - 26 2026 Closing Library Closed for Thanksgiving 11/25/2026 @ 5:00pm–11/26/2026 @ 9:00pm Branches: Helen Plum Library
