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

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Open Hours:

The Teen Desk & The Hive are open...
During the School Year:
Mon: 3-9pm
Tue: 2:30-9pm
Wed: 3-9pm
Thu: 3-9pm
Fri: 3-5pm
Sat: 12-5pm
Sun: 1-5pm

During Winter Break
(Mon, Dec 23–Mon, Jan 6):
Mon-Thu: 1-9pm
Fri: 1-5pm
Sat: 12-5pm
Sun: 1-5pm

 

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Lilac Time 2025 at HPL

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Lilac Time is almost here again! Celebrate with us at the Library, at Lilacia Park, and on Main Street with our lineup of events

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Teen Make @ Home: Neon Pop Tab Bracelets

All Day
Youth, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen Corner
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in kit pick up for grades 6-12.
Stop by the Teen Corner to pick up supplies to make a project at home (while supplies last). Some kits will include a link to instructions from Creativebug. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Middle School Gardening

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Youth, Middle School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-8
Do you have a green thumb or want to try your hand at gardening? Create an egg carton salsa garden and meet other plant enthusiasts while learning the basics.

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

Getting Traditionally Published with Ann Zhao

6:00pm - 7:00pm
High School, Adult, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: High School, Adult, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Helen Plum staffer and published author Ann Zhao will walk participants through the traditional publishing process while sharing tips and tricks to get your dream novel out of your imagination and into the hands of readers everywhere! 

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
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. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Crochet Studio

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Maker
Event Details:

Drop-in event for grades 6-12
Come to the Library to crochet. Whether you are working on your own project, interested in learning the basics, or somewhere in-between, you are welcome to attend! 

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