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The Teen Desk & The Hive are open...
During the School Year:
Mon-Thu: 2:30-8:30pm
Fri: 2:30-7pm
Sat: 9am-5pm
Sun: 1-5pm

In the Summertime:
Mon-Thu: 1-8:30pm
Fri: 1-7pm
Sat: 9am-5pm
Sun: 1-5pm

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Caitlin Atkinson, Teen Librarian
catkinson@helenplum.org
(630) 627-0316 ext. 343

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Teen Blog Entries

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Axis360 is Changing to Boundless

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Get ready for a new-and-improved e-reading and audiobook listening experience! The Axis360 app and platform will be replaced by a new app called Boundless. We're excited to offer this updated experience to our cardholders!
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Squad Goals: Join Volunteen Squad

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You can make a difference at your library! Volunteen Squad is an opportunity to give back to the community, earn service hours, and have a good time doing it.
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Upcoming Events

Game On! Super Smash Bros Tournament

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Middle School, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Join us in the Hive for a video game extravaganza! Will you be the big winner? New and veteran gamers are welcome to attend. ...

Miniature Books

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Middle School, Teen
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Create miniature books to fill a decorative ornament or jar. ...

Teen Make @ Home: 3D Paper Snowflakes

All Day
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen Corner
Age Group: Middle School, Teen
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:
Stop by the Teen Corner and pick up supplies to make a project at home (while supplies last). Some kits will include a link to instructions from Creativebug.  ...

Plum Games: Mario Kart Tournament

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Middle School, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
Join us in the Hive for a gaming extravaganza! Will you be the big winner?  ...

Illinois Libraries Present: The Nutcracker at Home! Watch a Recording of the Famous Ballet

12/16/2023 @ 9:00am - 12/17/2023 @ 12:00am
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Virtual Program
Event Details:
Helen Plum Library is thrilled to now be a part of Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Offic...

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