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Finals Study Hall

3:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Teen
Event Details:
Drop-in events for students in grades 9-12 Come to the Library to study for final exams in a designated study space. Snacks will be provided while supplies last. ...

Glow in the Dark Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages Dim the lights! It's time for some space-themed storytime fun inspired by the starry night sky. ...

New! Learn About Gemini

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Google Gemini (formerly Google Bard) is a form of generative AI that allows users to access their Gmail inbox, contacts, and Google Drive for a seamless user experience.  ...

Introduction to ChatGPT

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: 11
Event Details:
ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot developed and launched by OpenAI. This class explores practical applications for using it successfully.   ...

Finals Study Hall

3:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Teen
Event Details:
Drop-in events for students in grades 9-12 Come to the Library to study for final exams in a designated study space. Snacks will be provided while supplies last. ...

Chess Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:
Drop-in event recommended for children in grades 1-8 Visit the Library for a friendly chess match and share your love of the game. A basic understanding of the game is required. Chess sets will be provided.     ...

Pop-in Play: Blocks

9:30am - 11:30am
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 adult Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities! Blocks Build and play with big and small blocks. ...

NEW! Canva for Presentations

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Learn how to create and share stylish slideshows and save them as PowerPoint presentations using this free online graphic design tool. ...

Mother Goosebumps

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Registered event for grades 3-5 Enjoy a spooky storytime for elementary-age kids! ...

Bike Repair Demo with Retro Glow Cycles

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Helen M. Plum Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:
Interested in learning how to use the library's bicycle repair station? Join Brian from Retro Glow Cycles as he demonstrates on his own bike how to make basic repairs using the tools available at the repair station.  ...

Plum Playdate: Baby & Toddlers

9:30am - 11:30am
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 months-2 years, with a participating adult Meet up with a friend or make a new one during this casual playgroup for our littlest learners and their caregivers. Drop in any time to explore self-directed play ...

Plum Pokémon League

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:
Drop-in event recommended for children in grades K-8 Using your own cards and Pokémon handheld video games, you can play and trade while meeting other Pokémon fans. ...

PIXLR  for Photo Restoration

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Using Pixlr, we’ll look at tools that will help boost your photo restoration and color correction projects. Previous experience with Pixlr is recommended.   ...

Genealogy: Confederate Pension Applications

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:
Janis Forte will teach you how to follow a research path to uncover new record sets. Learn to access abstracted individual pension files and certify the formerly enslaved ancestor, their family, and their enslaver(s). Learn to conduct follow-up resea...

Introduction to Adobe Video Express

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Learn how to set up and navigate an Adobe Video Express account and upload video content to edit. ...

English Language Learning Classes

5:30pm - 8:30pm
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...

Illinois Libraries Present: The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Virtual Program
Event Details:
*Note: this event has been rescheduled. It was previously planned for Wed, Apr 3, and will now be held on Tue, Jun 4. Register Now for this Zoom Webinar An Evening with Dr. Temple Grandin Join us for a special event with Dr. Temple Gran...

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