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Trading Card Club (Formerly Plum Pokémon League)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades 1-12
Battle, duel, and trade with your favorite collectible card games. Whether you enjoy Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, or Magic the Gathering, this is the club for you.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Wonder Lab: Opposites

10:00am - 10:45am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registered event for children 2-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

New! Tech Drop-In

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Classes
Event Details:

Have a tech question? Join us for monthly tech help drop-in sessions. Bring your questions and your device!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:

Finding your immigrant ancestor's town of origin is often considered the holy grail of genealogical research, and it isn’t always easy.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Family Crafternoons

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages 
Get crafty at the Library! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: ESL ELL ELA
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.

This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Game Lab

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Middle School, High School
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-12
Come and playtest new video and board games in the Hive.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Intermediate ChatGPT

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot launched in 2022 by OpenAI. This class expands upon the introduction class. Previous experience with ChatGPT is preferred.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Sensory Play for Little Ones

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children 1-3 years, with participating adult
Bring your littlest one to explore different sensory experiences. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy!

Library Closed for Thanksgiving

11/27/2024 @ 5:00pm - 11/29/2024 @ 9:00am
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Cardboard Adventure

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages  
Drop in for an hour of free play, stocked with loose parts like cardboard boxes, paper, tape, and more! 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Cardboard Adventure

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages  
Drop in for an hour of free play, stocked with loose parts like cardboard boxes, paper, tape, and more! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and we're celebrating the best way we know how--with an afternoon of holiday movie trivia! Baig of Tricks will quiz your teams over the timeless classics as well as new favorites.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Partners in Play: Explore the Seasons

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children birth-5, with participating adult.
Connect with nature and your community as we celebrate the wonders of the seasons!  

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Beyond the Blues Brothers

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Celebrate the 1980 movie The Blues Brothers as you explore its backstories, mix of Hollywood genres, and impact on Chicago-based filmmaking.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen Study Room A
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Help with Medicare or Medicare supplements is available in person!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: ESL ELL ELA
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Library Lounge

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Birds of a Feather Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for ages 3-5, with participating adult.
Flock to the Library for stories about our feathered friends, then create your own bird feeder to attract them to your home. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Computer Basics

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Learn to navigate, use, and incorporate terminology and keyboard shortcuts into your computer literacy. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Beaded Jewelry

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Youth, Middle School
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-8.
Make your own custom necklace or bracelet with beads and charms. All materials provided.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Internet and Email Basics

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn to navigate, use, and incorporate terminology and keyboard shortcuts into your internet and email literacy. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Cricut Project: Holiday Wreath Project

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Assemble a wreath to celebrate the holiday season. This project will be precut for ease. For advanced beginners.  

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: ESL ELL ELA
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.