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This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Little Mermaid Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for children ages 1-8, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.

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

Studio 411 Drop-in Hours

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Maker
Event Details:

Drop in during this designated time frame to work on your project. Trained staff will be able to provide some help.

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

Little Mermaid Storytime

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for children ages 1-8, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.

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

Family 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 
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.

Family 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 
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 "Elementary School" group.

Clay Works

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Youth, Elementary School
Upcoming
Registration Required
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; Helen Plum Library card required.
Get creative with clay! Design your own clay sculptures and learn the basics of rolling out clay, imprinting, and stamping.

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 "Adult" group.

Pixlr for Advanced Photo Editing

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Using this free online photo editor, we'll tackle projects ranging from simple fixes to those that require more complex tools. 

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Board of Trustees
Event Details:

The regularly scheduled July 17 meeting of the board has been cancelled. A Special Meeting will be held on July 22, 2025 at 7:00pm in the Conference Room. 

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

Family 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 
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.

Family 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 
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family.  

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Helen Plum Library Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Colonel William R. Plum Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Intermediate Excel

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult
Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Family Performance: COD Theater Presents: Alice in TV-Land

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card required.

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

Sensory Play for Little Ones

10:00am - 11:00am
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 event recommended for children ages 1-3 years, with participating adult.
Bring your littlest ones to explore different sensory experiences. Dress for mess. 

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.

Cardboard Adventure

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
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.
Drop in for an hour of free play stocked with loose parts like cardboard boxes, paper, tape, and more! 

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

Fiber Arts Group

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Seniors
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.
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 "Adult" group.

Helen Plum Library Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration 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.

Family Concert: Nanny Nikki

10:30am - 11:15am
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered concert for families with children of all ages; 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

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Upcoming
Registration Required
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 birth–5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.

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

Sewing Project: Clear Travel Pouch

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

Create a foldable, clear travel pouch perfect for your next vacation. Sewing experience is 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
Upcoming
Registration Required
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 birth–5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card 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.

Family Performance: Absolute Science Show

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card required.