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Michelle Kilty, Adult Library Services Manager
mkilty@helenplum.org
(630) 627-0316 ext. 401
Upcoming Events
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
17
2025
Wed
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
17
2025
Wed
Drop-In Studio Hours
10:00am–8:00pm
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Remaining waitlist seats
Library Branch:
Helen Plum Library
Room:
Studio 411
Age Group:
Adult,
Seniors
Program Type:
Maker
Event Details:
Get creative during drop-in Studio 411 hours. Use the makerspace equipment to sew, laser cut, record a podcast, customize with Cricut, and more!
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
17
2025
Wed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
17
2025
Wed
Pride & Prejudice Watch-Along
1:00pm–3:30pm
Open
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Library Branch:
Helen Plum Library
Room:
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group:
Adult,
Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:
Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday with a showing of the 2005 adaptation of Pride & Prejudice. Light refreshments will be served.
This event is in the "Adult" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Advanced Excel
3:00pm–4:30pm
Open
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Remaining waitlist seats
Library Branch:
Helen Plum Library
Room:
Computer Lab
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:
Practice your learned skills and take them to the next level with absolute references, advanced formulas, and macros.
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Fiber Arts Group
6:00pm–8:00pm
Remaining seats
Remaining waitlist seats
Library Branch:
Helen Plum Library
Room:
Studio 411
Age Group:
Adult,
Seniors
Program Type:
Maker
Event Details:
Fiber art crafters including cross stitchers, knitters, and crocheters are invited to join this drop-in social group to work on individual projects or learn from their peers.
This program is for ages 18 and over.
Adult Blog Entries
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Adult Winter Reading BINGO 2025
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It's time to cozy up with some good books this winter! We're bringing back the Adult Winter Reading BINGO Challenge for 2025 with new challenges and prizes.