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Memorial Day Closure

The Library will be closed on Sun, May 25, and Mon, May 26 for Memorial Day. We will reopen at 9am on Tue, May 27.

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On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (5/04)	Mon (5/05)	Tue (5/06)	Wed (5/07)	Thu (5/08)	Fri (5/09)	Sat (5/10)
All Day							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. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Registration Opens for June HPL Programs All Day Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors 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. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors Event Details: Registration for June programs opens at 9am on Sat, May 10.* *Some program registration dates may differ. Technology classes open one month before each class. Be sure to check individual event listings for registration details.
9 am		This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group. UPDATED: Lilacia Park Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Youth, Birth to Preschool This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Update (5/5/25; 7:15am): Due to poor weather conditions, this storytime will now be hosted at the Helen Plum Library.	This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group. Lilacia Park Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Youth, Birth to Preschool Offsite Event This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Outreach Room: Offsite Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages
10 am		This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group. UPDATED: Lilacia Park Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Youth, Birth to Preschool This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Update (5/5/25; 7:15am): Due to poor weather conditions, this storytime will now be hosted at the Helen Plum Library. Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages	This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group. Lilacia Park Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Youth, Birth to Preschool Offsite Event This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Outreach Room: Offsite Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages			This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group. Cancelled CANCELLED: Miss Allison’s Music Class 10:00am - 10:30am Youth, Birth to Preschool Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group. Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Cancelled CANCELLED: Miss Allison’s Music Class 10:45am - 11:15am Youth, Birth to Preschool Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group. Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
11 am
12 pm							This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Studio 411 Craft Swap 12:00pm - 3:00pm Adult, Seniors This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Maker Event Details: Find supplies for your next craft project at Studio 411's craft swap!
1 pm
2 pm	This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Elementary School" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Cancelled CANCELLED: LEGO® Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 children in grades K-8. Join other enthusiasts as you free build with the Library’s large collection of LEGO® bricks.
3 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group. Introduction to Word 3:00pm - 4:30pm Adult Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adult Program Type: Technology Classes Registration Required Event Details: Learn fundamentals of Microsoft Word navigation and key terminology such as creating, opening, editing, saving, and naming Word documents.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Excel Basics 3:00pm - 4:30pm Adult Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adult Program Type: Technology Classes Registration Required Event Details: Learn terminology, placement of tabs and key commands, how to create spreadsheets using templates, and how to turn data into charts with Excel 2021.
4 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. Drop-in Notary Services 4:00pm - 6:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adult Event Details: A licensed notary will be available on a drop-in basis.		This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adult, Seniors Event Details: Do you have questions or want to learn more about Alzheimer's disease and dementia? Drop in and learn about the signs and symptoms of dementia vs.	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. Lilac Crafternoon 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle 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. This event is in the "Middle School" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Show off your Lilac Pride with special Lilac Time Crafternoons! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Weather and Storm Chasing 101 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult, Seniors Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Registration Required Event Details: Join Storm Science to explore the fundamentals of extreme weather! Discover the world of storm chasing and local climatology with examples from previous tornado occurrences. This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Elementary School" group. Soapmaking with Soapy Roads of Lombard 6:00pm - 7:30pm Youth, Elementary School Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Elementary School" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 K-5; Helen Plum Library card required.	This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Bookbinding Basics 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult, Seniors Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Studio 411 Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Maker Registration Required Event Details: Learn to saddle stitch a small book with a faux leather cover of your choosing. This program is only offered to those over the age of 18. This event is in the "Adult" group. English Language Learning Classes 6:00pm - 8:30pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Youth" group. This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group. 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool Event Details: Drop-in event 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. Fiber Arts Group 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adult, Seniors This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. English Language Learning Classes 6:00pm - 8:30pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. 20s and 30s Board Game Night 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult Event Details: Are you looking for a space to play board games? Join us for a night of open gaming with other board game enthusiasts! Some games will be provided, but bring a game of your own to share or play with others.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Lounge 7:30pm - 8:30pm Adult Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: A Council of Dolls by Mona Susan Power	This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Discover DuPage on a Budget 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adult, Seniors Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Registration Required Event Details: Join librarian, public speaker, and DuPage County resident Jez Layman to explore all there is to experience in DuPage County! Learn about deals, activities, and free options for all ages and interests. This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. Soapmaking 101 7:00pm - 8:30pm Youth, Middle School, High School Closed 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. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Helen Plum Library Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined) Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School Registration Required Event Details: Registered event for grades 6-12; Helen Plum Library card required. Learn how to make soap with Soapy Roads of Lombard. Share with someone special or keep as a treat for yourself!

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Update (5/5/25; 7:15am): Due to poor weather conditions, this storytime will now be hosted at the Helen Plum Library.

Update (5/5/25; 7:15am): Due to poor weather conditions, this storytime will now be hosted at the Helen Plum Library.