Blog Entries

From America's favorite fictional sleuth to groundbreaking female songwriters, we're celebrating trailblazing women this March (and beyond!) at HPL.

February is Library Lovers’ Month! We’re letting you in on some hidden gems to make you fall even deeper in love with HPL.

We're happy to announce our newest digital reading and listening app, Palace Project. Learn more about this new service.

It's that time of year again! Take a look at the most-borrowed books and movies of the year.

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.

From tried-and-true classics to under-the-radar new releases, here are our favorite books we read in 2025.

Learn more about when the Boundless app will be discontinued and what's coming next.

Sewists, rejoice! Our Studio 411 makerspace is now equipped with a Baby Lock Victory Serger.

We are happy to introduce the Epilog Fusion Maker to our Studio 411 makerspace!

Helen Plum Library cardholders can get complimentary Ravinia Festival lawn tickets this summer!

Check out HPL events and activities this summer celebrating Ukiyo-e in DuPage!

Celebrate Lilac Time at the Library, at Lilacia Park, and on Main Street with our lineup of events.

Last week, we celebrated National Library Week and asked our community what "draws" them to HPL! Here's what they had to say.

Our Recording Lab is now available for Helen Plum Library cardholders. Record your podcast, voiceovers, or next hit single using our microphones, mixing board, and computer software.

Learn more about becoming a 2025 Summer Reading Volunteen and fill out an application!