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Introduction to ChatGPT

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot launched in 2022 by OpenAI. This class explores what ChatGPT is and some practical applications for using it successfully.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot launched in 2022 by OpenAI. This class explores what ChatGPT is and some practical applications for using it successfully.

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

Choose Your Own Adventure

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-8.Roll the dice. Take a challenge. You decide what your adventure will be!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-8.
Roll the dice. Take a challenge. You decide what your adventure will be!

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

Toddler Storytime (1-2 year olds)

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for ages 1-2, with a participating adultWigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activity e...

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 1-2, with a participating adult
Wigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activity each week.
 

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

Toddler Storytime (1-2 year olds)

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for ages 1-2, with a participating adultWigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activity e...

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 1-2, with a participating adult
Wigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activity each week.
 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Intermediate ChatGPT

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Intended for those who have prior experience with Chat AI – this intermediate ChatGPT session will focus on refining your prompts, utilizing established methods for success, and cu...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Intended for those who have prior experience with Chat AI – this intermediate ChatGPT session will focus on refining your prompts, utilizing established methods for success, and customizing instructions accessible with your free registered account

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

3D Design and Printing for Kids

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required.Use free TinkerCAD software to learn the basics of 3D design and create your own object to be 3D print...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required.

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

Fiber Arts Group

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Fiber art crafters including cross stitchers, knitters, and crocheters are invited to join this drop-in social group to work on individual projects or learn from their peers. ...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Maker
Event Details:

Fiber art crafters including cross stitchers, knitters, and crocheters are invited to join this drop-in social group to work on individual projects or learn from their peers.  

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Illinois Libraries Present: Love & Laughs with Michelle Buteau

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Michelle Buteau is an American stand-up comedian, actress, television host, producer, and podcast host. Buteau published her first book in 2020, a collection of personal essay...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Virtual Program
Event Details:

Michelle Buteau is an American stand-up comedian, actress, television host, producer, and podcast host.

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Zoom Webinar

As an attendee at this webinar, you will be in ‘view and listen only’ mode, so you will not be seen or heard. The presenter will have video and audio, and there will be a chat function where attendees can type questions or comments.

We reserve the right to remove or mute any attendee at our discretion.

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

Astronaut Training Academy

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Registered event for children ages 3-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.3... 2... 1... blast off into some space-themed activities and games!

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registered event for children ages 3-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
3... 2... 1... blast off into some space-themed activities and games!

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.

ScribbleMonster Concert

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Registered event for families of all ages, Helen Plum Library Card is requiredBring your dancing shoes and wild imagination for the award-winning music and play of Scribb...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 59
Event Details:

Registered event for families of all ages, Helen Plum Library Card is required

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

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Get your weekend off to a great start with stories, songs, and fun for all ages.  

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

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.
Get your weekend off to a great start with stories, songs, and fun for all ages.  

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

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Get your weekend off to a great start with stories, songs, and fun for all ages.  

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

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.
Get your weekend off to a great start with stories, songs, and fun for all ages.  

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

Trading Card Club

Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for 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...

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 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: Money

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Registered event for children 2-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.Curious children and caregivers will explore discovery-based activities featurin...

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

Registered event for children 2-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
Curious children and caregivers will explore discovery-based activities featuring a different theme each month. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

NEW! Canva for Cricut

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Develop and expand your use of Canva in this hands-on class. Explore Canva Cricut templates for customization and learn to export designs to use in Cricut Design Space software.&nb...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Develop and expand your use of Canva in this hands-on class.

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

Celebrate the Lunar New Year!

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

The Lunar New Year season lasts from January 28th to February 12, 2025. It is a holiday observed by about 20% of the world's population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is cele...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

The Lunar New Year season lasts from January 28th to February 12, 2025. It is a holiday observed by about 20% of the world's population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated.

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 Art Night

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages  Make art as a family! Try out a variety of hands-on techniques and take your masterpiece home with you.

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 
Make art as a family! Try out a variety of hands-on techniques and take your masterpiece home with you.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Genealogy Club

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a roundtable discussion to share your research findings, hear success stories from other members, and seek solutions to brick walls. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for a roundtable discussion to share your research findings, hear success stories from other members, and seek solutions to brick walls. 

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

Cricut Project: Infusible Ink

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn to use Cricut Infusible Ink on a tote bag. You will be able to choose a design from pre-selected ones and cut it out on your own. Basic computer skills required. No prior Cri...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn to use Cricut Infusible Ink on a tote bag. You will be able to choose a design from pre-selected ones and cut it out on your own. Basic computer skills required. No prior Cricut experience necessary. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning Classes

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
ESL ELL ELA
Age Group:
Adult
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 ever...

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

Nature Storytime

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Registered storytime for ages 2-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.Join us at the Library for an interactive nature storytime with an early childhood edu...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registered storytime for ages 2-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.

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

Tech Drop-In

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Have a tech question? Join us for monthly Tech Help Drop-In sessions. Bring your questions and your device!

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

Volunteen Squad

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen: The Hive at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, High School
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 9-12.Make a difference at your Library! Volunteen Squad is an opportunity to give back to the community and earn service hours.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Youth, High School
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 9-12.
Make a difference at your Library! Volunteen Squad is an opportunity to give back to the community and earn service hours.

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

Diabetic Cooking with Chef Sue Maddox

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Kick off 2025 by mastering new cooking skills! Whether you're managing diabetes or just aiming for a healthier diet, Chef Maddox is here to inspire you with three delicious and nut...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Kick off 2025 by mastering new cooking skills! Whether you're managing diabetes or just aiming for a healthier diet, Chef Maddox is here to inspire you with three delicious and nutritious recipes.