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

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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 Summer Break
(Wed, May 21–Wed, Aug 13):
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
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Upcoming Events

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. 

Sew a Sleep Mask

1:00pm–2:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 4-6; Helen Plum Library card required.
Sew a unique sleep mask and practice basic hand-sewing skills.

Middle School 3D Printing

3:00pm–4:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered program for grades 6-9; Helen Plum Library card is required. 

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.

Family Movie: Moana (PG)

2:00pm–4:00pm
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 
Enjoy popcorn and a movie matinee at the library!

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