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(630) 627-0316 ext. 343

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The Teen Desk & The Hive are open...
During the School Year:
Mon-Thu: 2:30-8:30pm
Fri: 2:30-5pm
Sat: 12-5pm
Sun: 1-5pm

In the Summer (starting May 23):
Mon-Thu: 1-8:30pm
Fri: 1-5pm
Sat: 12-5pm
Sun: 1-5pm

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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

Interactive Movie: Star Wars: A New Hope (PG)

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, Teen
Event Details:
Registered event for grades 6-8 Watch the movie and use the force to participate in fun interactive elements. Star Wars: A New Hope (PG, 121 mins) George Lucas's Oscar-winning space fantasy about a young man who joins a rebel alliance working to...

Pop-up Book Sale

All Day 5/3 - 5/5
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Families – All Ages
Event Details:
A small number of adult and youth books will be available for purchase – from our library to yours. Supplies are limited, so check out the carts in the lobby while they last. ...

Soapmaking 101

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Middle School, Teen
Program Type: Craft, Craft & Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Registered event for grades 6-12 Learn how to make soap with Soapy Roads of Lombard. Perfect to give as a gift or keep as a treat for yourself! ...

Teen Make @ Home: Embroidery

All Day
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen Corner
Age Group: Middle School, Teen
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:
Drop-in kit pick up for grades 6-12  Stop by the Teen Corner and pick up supplies to make a project at home (while supplies last). Some kits will include a link to instructions from Creativebug. ...

DIY Flower Pots

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Middle School, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Drop-in event for grades 6-12 Decorate a flower pot! Perfect as a gift or to develop your green thumb. ...

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