Upcoming Events
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Magazine Sale
All Day
3/7–3/8
Youth,
Birth to Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adult,
Seniors
Library Branch:
Helen Plum Library
Room:
The Hub
Age Group:
Youth,
Birth to Preschool,
Elementary School,
Middle School,
High School,
Adult,
Seniors
Program Type:
Featured
Event Details:
It’s time for Helen Plum Library’s annual Magazine Sale!
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
Library Branch:
Helen Plum Library
Room:
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group:
Youth,
Middle School,
High School
Program Type:
Volunteer Opportunity
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registered event for grades 6-12; Helen Plum Library card required.
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
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).
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "High School" group
Library Branch:
Helen Plum Library
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Youth,
High School
Program Type:
Featured,
Volunteer Opportunity
Registration Required
Event Details:
Registered event for grades 9-12.
Help the Cards for Hospitalized Kids organization by creating encouraging cards to distribute to hospitals.
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
This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Registration Opens for April HPL Programs
All Day
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
Event Details:
Registration for April programs opens at 9am on Sat, Mar 14.*
*Some program registration dates may differ. Technology classes open one month before each class. Be sure to check individual event listings for registration details.
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