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Evening Family Storytime

Monday, April 21, 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 agesTwinkle, 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, April 22, 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 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
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, April 22, 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 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
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.  

Baby Storytime (0-12 months)

Wednesday, April 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 birth–1 year, with participating adult Literacy starts with the littlest ones! Meet other families as we sing, rhyme, and enjoy stories together.   

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 birth–1 year, with participating adult 
Literacy starts with the littlest ones! Meet other families as we sing, rhyme, and enjoy stories together.   

Toddler Storytime (1-2 year olds)

Wednesday, April 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 participating adult Wigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activi...

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

Toddler Storytime (1-2 year olds)

Thursday, April 24, 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 participating adult Wigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activi...

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

Toddler Storytime (1-2 year olds)

Thursday, April 24, 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 participating adult Wigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activi...

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

Pop-In Play: Puzzles

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in activities recommended for ages 3-5, with a participating adultPop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities!Puzzles Play with puzzles and even create...

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

Drop-in activities recommended for ages 3-5, with a participating adult
Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities!

Puzzles 
Play with puzzles and even create your own!

Culture Shock Chicago

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (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.Through hip-hop and dance, Culture Shock Chicago will inspire you to explore your communit...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Required
Seats Remaining: 124
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card required.

Wonder Lab: ABCs and 123s

Monday, April 28, 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 ages 2-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.Curious children and caregivers will explore discovery-based activities featuring...

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

Wonder Lab: ABCs and 123s

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

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

Family STEAM Night

Monday, April 28, 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.Enjoy activities and crafts as we introduce the different building blocks of STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and M...

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.
Enjoy activities and crafts as we introduce the different building blocks of STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. 

Sensory Play for Little Ones

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 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 1-3 years, with participating adult.Bring your littlest ones to explore different sensory experiences. Dress for mess. 

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 1-3 years, with participating adult.
Bring your littlest ones to explore different sensory experiences. Dress for mess. 

Preschool Art Party

Wednesday, April 30, 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 ages 3-6 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.Explore art with a variety of textures and colors in this child-directed pr...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Registered event for children ages 3-6 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
Explore art with a variety of textures and colors in this child-directed program. Dress for mess!

Plum Playdate

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children ages 3 months-5 years, with participating adult.Meet up with a friend or make a new one during this casual playgroup for our littlest learner...

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 3 months-5 years, with participating adult.

Illinois Libraries Present: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

Saturday, May 3, 2025 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.Watch at home or join us at the Library for a watch party of Illinois Libraries Present: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustr...

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.
Watch at home or join us at the Library for a watch party of Illinois Libraries Present: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat.  

Lilacia Park Storytime

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Offsite at Outreach
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages Bring a blanket or chair and celebrate Lilac Time in Lilacia Park with stories and songs. Storytime will be held on th...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 

Lilacia Park Storytime

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite at Outreach
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages Bring a blanket or chair and celebrate Lilac Time in Lilacia Park with stories and songs. Storytime will be held on th...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 

Lilacia Park Storytime

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Offsite at Outreach
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages Bring a blanket or chair and celebrate Lilac Time in Lilacia Park with stories and songs. Storytime will be held on th...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 

Lilacia Park Storytime

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite at Outreach
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages Bring a blanket or chair and celebrate Lilac Time in Lilacia Park with stories and songs. Storytime will be held on th...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 

Pajama Jam Storytime

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

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages.The whole family can snuggle up and wind down with this special evening storytime. Pajamas are encouraged! 

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

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages.
The whole family can snuggle up and wind down with this special evening storytime. Pajamas are encouraged! 

Lilac Crafternoon

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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 Show off your Lilac Pride with special Lilac Time Crafternoons! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take...

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 
Show off your Lilac Pride with special Lilac Time Crafternoons! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home. 

Miss Allison’s Music Class

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

Registered event for children birth–5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.Join Miss Allison for a musical workshop perfect for babies and toddlers. Ca...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Registered event for children birth–5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.

Miss Allison’s Music Class

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Registered event for children birth–5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.Join Miss Allison for a musical workshop perfect for babies and toddlers. Ca...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Registered event for children birth–5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.