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Helen M. Plum Memorial Public Library District (HPL) is looking for prospective bidders interested in bidding on the upcoming project for the New Helen Plum Public Library (HPL), Lombard IL.

This week, contractors started abatement work on both the 401 and 425 S. Main Street buildings.

Join us to celebrate poetry for all ages during the month of April, National Poetry Month!

The Library has begun receiving inquiries from vendors about bidding for work related to the new building. Thanks for your interest!

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.

The 2021 Consolidated Election is April 6^th!

Here are important dates to remember:

Our expert curators from Youth, Teen and, Adult Services have created a recommended Women's History Month reading list for young kids, older kids, teens, and adults.

Helen Plum Library has completed closing and now officially owns the property at 401 and 425 South Main Street.

Kindergarten preregistration for School District 44 has begun. How can you support your preschooler as they approach kindergarten? 

Teens gathered (virtually!) for the No Title Book Club on Sun, Feb 7 to share books that they have enjoyed reading.

Our digital magazines have a new home on the Libby app and Overdrive's eMedia Library!

February is Black History Month and our in-Library Spotlight display recognizes, celebrates, and honors the lives of Black Americans.

We are pleased to share that the Library has extended the expiration date of all resident library cards, in good standing, that expired or will expire between January 1, 2020 and September 30, 2021. 

On Thursday, January 14th, the Village Board approved the Library's construction and zoning petition.