Teens

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Connect with Us

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

Struggling? Find Crisis Hotline Numbers on our Community Resources page.

Open Hours:

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

Spring Break 2024 (Mar 25-29):
Mon-Thu: 1-8:30pm
Fri: 1-7pm
Sat: 9am-5pm
Sun: 1-5pm

Teen Blog Entries

Celebrate Love Your Library Month

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Attention, bibliophiles, audiobook addicts, and library lovers: February is Love Your Library Month! We're celebrating all month long and need your help -- here are a few ways to celebrate with us and show your library love.

HPL Wrapped 2023

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2023 was a milestone year for our library, and we're celebrating by sharing the books that Lombard read the most! Take a look at the top ten check-outs of physical books this year.

Upcoming Events

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

Plum Games: Mario Kart

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Middle School, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Registered event for grades 6-12 Join us in the Hive for a gaming extravaganza! Will you be the big winner?  ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Library Scavenger Hunt

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Registered event for grades 6-8 Compete to see who can find items in the Library first. Are you up to the challenge? ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Families – All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Families – All Ages
Event Details:
Thanks to the generosity of the STAR Library Network and Adler Planetarium, Helen Plum Library has a limited amount of eclipse glasses and viewers available to Helen Plum Library cardholders. Glasses and viewers will be available on a first-come, fir...
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Volunteen Squad

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Registered event for grades 9-12 Help out at your local library and earn service hours. Tasks may include unlocking video game characters and abilities, decorating bookmarks, and more.  ...
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Middle School, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Registered event for grades 6-12 Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and earn service hours! TAB members shape programs and services the Library offers for teens and help with various projects around the Library.       ...

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