Christmas Closure

We will be closed on Tue, Dec 24, and Wed, Dec 25 for Christmas. We'll reopen at 9am on Thu, Dec 26.

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Miniature Books Take Home Kit

All Day 12/15 - 12/22
Teen Corner at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-12.Take home a kit with supplies to create a decorative jar or ornament filled with miniature books. 

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen Corner
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-12.
Take home a kit with supplies to create a decorative jar or ornament filled with miniature books. 

Illinois Libraries Present: Little Women: The Musical (2022)

All Day 12/20 - 12/22
Online
Program Type:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Enjoy this Broadway HD, pre-recorded, virtual showing of Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts. This Broadway musical prem...

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

Enjoy this Broadway HD, pre-recorded, virtual showing of Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-

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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.

Tech Time

Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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. We’ll have our favorite high and low-tech options available for families to explore.

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.
We’ll have our favorite high and low-tech options available for families to explore.

Let's Build!

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children ages 1-6 years, with participating adult. Join us for block play. We’ll have wooden blocks, Duplo® blocks, jumbo blocks, and more! 

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 ages 1-6 years, with participating adult.
Join us for block play. We’ll have wooden blocks, Duplo® blocks, jumbo blocks, and more! 

Library Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Helen Plum Library
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library

Family Winter Bingo

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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. Let's play bingo! Bring the whole family to play and win prizes.

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.
Let's play bingo! Bring the whole family to play and win prizes.

Family Winter Bingo

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 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. Let's play bingo! Bring the whole family to play and win prizes.

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.
Let's play bingo! Bring the whole family to play and win prizes.

Cardboard Adventure

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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. Drop in for an hour of free play stocked with loose parts like cardboard boxes, paper, tape, and more!

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!

Cardboard Adventure

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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. Drop in for an hour of free play stocked with loose parts like cardboard boxes, paper, tape, and more!

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!

Cancelled UNO!™ Tournament

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

This event has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Registered event for grades 6-12.Get ready to show your UNO!™ skills! Enjoy some friendly competition playin...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

This event has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Registered event for grades 6-12.
Get ready to show your UNO!™ skills! Enjoy some friendly competition playing this classic card game.

Trading Card Club

Sunday, December 29, 2024 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.

Sensory Gym

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for ages 1-6, with participating adult We’ll explore movement, balance, and coordination with fun obstacles and activities. Wear comfortable clothes to d...

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

Drop-in event recommended for ages 1-6, with participating adult
We’ll explore movement, balance, and coordination with fun obstacles and activities. Wear comfortable clothes to dance, jump, and crawl!

Family Fort Night

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card required. This is your chance to build a fort in the Library! We’ll supply the building materials ...

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

Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card required.
This is your chance to build a fort in the Library! We’ll supply the building materials – you bring your imagination!

Library Closed for New Year's

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Helen Plum Library
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library
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Intro to Google Drive and Google Docs

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Expand your knowledge of Google Drive by learning to navigate Google Docs, a free online word processor similar to Microsoft Word. Learn how to create, save, download, share and se...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Expand your knowledge of Google Drive by learning to navigate Google Docs, a free online word processor similar to Microsoft Word. Learn how to create, save, download, share and set permissions, and upload documents.

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Computer Basics

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

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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

LEGO® Club

Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades K-8. Join other enthusiasts as you free build with the Library’s large collection of LEGO® bricks. 

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades K-8.
Join other enthusiasts as you free build with the Library’s large collection of LEGO® bricks. 

Family Storytime

Monday, January 6, 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 families with children of all ages With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family.

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 families with children of all ages
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family.

Preschool Storytime (3-5 year olds)

Monday, January 6, 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 3-5 not yet in kindergarten, with a participating adultJoin us for stories, songs, and skills to encourage kindergarten readiness. Try a different early ...

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 not yet in kindergarten, with a participating adult
Join us for stories, songs, and skills to encourage kindergarten readiness. Try a different early learning activity each week.

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Introduction to Google Sheets

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Expand your knowledge of Google Drive by learning to navigate Google Sheets, a free online spreadsheet application similar to Microsoft Excel. Learn how to create, save, download, ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Expand your knowledge of Google Drive by learning to navigate Google Sheets, a free online spreadsheet application similar to Microsoft Excel. Learn how to create, save, download, share and set permissions, and upload spreadsheets.

Drop-in Notary Services

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

A licensed notary will be available on a drop-in basis. 

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

A licensed notary will be available on a drop-in basis. 

Evening Family Storytime

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages Twinkle, twinkle, storytime! End your day with books and rhymes.

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 families with children of all ages
Twinkle, twinkle, storytime! End your day with books and rhymes.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, January 7, 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 families with children of all ages With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family.

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 families with children of all ages
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, January 7, 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 families with children of all ages With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family.

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 families with children of all ages
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family.