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Caitlin Atkinson, Teen Librarian
catkinson@helenplum.org
(630) 627-0316 ext. 343
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Teen Blog Entries
Introducing Palace Project: A New App for eBooks and Audiobooks
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We're happy to announce our newest digital reading and listening app, Palace Project. Learn more about this new service.
HPL Wrapped 2025: Lombard's Most Borrowed Books
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It's that time of year again! Take a look at the most-borrowed books and movies of the year.
HPL Staff Recommends: Books We Loved 2025
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From tried-and-true classics to under-the-radar new releases, here are our favorite books we read in 2025.
Upcoming Events
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "High School" group
Library Branch:
Helen Plum Library
Room:
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group:
Youth,
High School
Program Type:
Featured
Event Details:
Drop-in event for grades 9-12.
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
Library Branch:
Helen Plum Library
Room:
Computer Lab
Age Group:
Youth,
Middle School,
High School
Program Type:
Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registered event for grades 6-10; Helen Plum Library card required.
Learn about 3D printing and design software, TinkerCad, by creating a personalized keychain. Items will be available to pick up 5-7 days after the program.
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 February HPL Programs
All Day
Youth,
Birth to Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adult,
Seniors
Library Branch:
Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth,
Birth to Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adult,
Seniors
Event Details:
Registration for February programs opens at 9am on Sat, Jan 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
Library Branch:
Helen Plum Library
Room:
Teen: The Hive
Age Group:
Youth,
Middle School,
High School
Program Type:
Volunteer Opportunity
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registered event for grades 6-12; Helen Plum Library card required.
