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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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Upcoming Events

Rescheduled: Teen Sewing Workshop

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
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Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-12; Helen Plum Library card required 
We'll go over sewing machine basics in Studio 411 and complete a beginner level project to take home. 

Trading Card Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for grades 1-12.
Battle, duel, and trade with your favorite collectible card games. Whether you enjoy Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, or Magic: The Gathering, this is the club for you.

Cardboard Adventure

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Drop in for an hour of free play stocked with loose parts like cardboard boxes, paper, tape, and more! 

Kawaii Keychains

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-12; Helen Plum Library card required 
Updated description: Learn about the Glowforge and explore the kawaii aesthetic by creating a cute keychain!  

Family Crafternoon

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Get crafty at the Library! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home. 

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