Blog Entries

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.

Effective December 30, 2020, Barb Kruser is no longer employed as the Executive Director of Helen Plum Library.

On December 21, 2020, the Library building planning team presented plans to the Village of Lombard's Zoning and Planning Commission.

The following was presented by the Engberg Anderson architect team to the Library’s Trustees during their Wed, Dec 9, 2020 board meeting.

Do Something: To help yourself, help others, help the larger community.

With many families considering their options for school this year, homeschooling is a hot topic! Helen Plum Youth Librarian Cate has pulled together many of our resources that can help make diving into homeschooling easier.