New Year's Resolutions for Library Lovers
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If you’ll be making resolutions this January, the Library can help! Here are some insider Library tips that can help you accomplish your goals.
Blog Entries
HPL Wrapped 2023
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2023 was a milestone year for our library, and we're celebrating by sharing the books that Lombard read the most! Take a look at the top ten check-outs of physical books this year.
Adult Winter Reading 2023
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It's time to grab a book and get cozy - we're so excited to snuggle in for our 2023 Winter Reading Program for adults!
Axis360 is Changing to Boundless
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Get ready for a new-and-improved e-reading and audiobook listening experience! The Axis360 app and platform will be replaced by a new app called Boundless. We're excited to offer this updated experience to our cardholders!
College of DuPage Offering English Classes at the Library
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Helen Plum Library is teaming up with the College of DuPage to offer free English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes at the Library. These classes aim to develop conversation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Books to Read While You Wait for "Lessons in Chemistry"
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Lessons in Chemistry has spent 35 weeks on The New York Times Best Seller list...
Books to Read While You Wait for "Spare"
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Waiting to get your hands on Prince Harry's memoir? While you wait...
Most-Borrowed Books of 2022
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As 2022 comes to a close, we're looking back at what cardholders...
Staff Spotlight: Afrofuturism
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Urian from Adult Services recommends these books, movies, and music from the Afrofutiriusm genre. Learn more about Afrofuturism and discover his favorite picks.
Pride Month
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We invite you to celebrate Pride Month with our LGBTQIA+ inclusive books of all genres and for all ages! Stop in the Library and visit our Spotlight display to discover even more titles for checkout 💖
Printing Fees Reinstated at the Library
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Starting Mon, May 17, printing costs will be reinstated at the Library. Costs for printing and copying are $.10 for black and white, $.25 for color. Printing costs have been complimentary since June, and we appreciate your understanding as standard operations begin to return.
Those who wish to print remotely may send documents through the ePRINTit service, and then visit the library to retrieve printouts via the print release station.
Recommended Reads for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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Join us to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May!
Earth Day
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Here are some titles for all ages to read to celebrate our planet and inspire action to protect it.
National Poetry Month Recommended Reads for All Ages
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Join us to celebrate poetry for all ages during the month of April, National Poetry Month!
Antiracism Recommended Reads with an AAPI Focus
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Hate has no place at Helen Plum Library. Our organization stands with Asian American & Pacific Islander communities and condemns all acts of violence, hatred, and racism.