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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

In the Summer:
Mon-Thu: 1-8:30pm
Fri: 1-5pm
Sat: 12-5pm
Sun: 1-5pm

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Teen Blog Entries

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Play Lilac Parade Bingo

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It's almost time for the 2024 Lilac Festival Parade! Have a little extra fun with our parade Bingo game.
Brightly colored 3-tiered birthday cake with a candle on top shaped like the number 1.

Cake Scavenger Hunt: Celebrating 1 Year on Main Street

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National Library Week is upon us! This year, we're feeling extra excited as we approach the 1st anniversary of our new building at 411 South Main Street. So, we cooked up something extra sweet to celebrate!
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Upcoming Events

Beaded Jewelry

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Youth, Middle School
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-8.
Make your own custom necklace or bracelet with beads and charms. All materials provided.

Snow Princesses

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Side B)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages
Do you want to meet a princess? We’ll have our favorite pair of snow princesses at the Library for photos and frozen fun.

Jingle Bell Jubilee at Helen Plum Library

2:00pm - 6:00pm
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
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Get in the Jubilee spirit with the Library – we’re just a trolley ride away! We’ll have a wintery photo booth and holiday lights glasses (while supplies last).

LEGO® Club

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

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades K-8.
Join other enthusiasts as you free build with the Library’s large collection of LEGO® bricks. 

Teen Make @ Home: Origami Stars

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. 

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