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Kawaii Keychains

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-12; Helen Plum Library card required Updated description: Learn about the Glowforge and explore the kawaii aesthetic by creating a cute keychain!...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-12; Helen Plum Library card required 
Updated description: Learn about the Glowforge and explore the kawaii aesthetic by creating a cute keychain!  

Family Crafternoon

Friday, April 4, 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.Get crafty at the Library! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home. 

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. 

Reality DuPage: Healthy Teen Relationships

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen: The Hive at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for grades 9-12.Northeast DuPage Family and Youth Services will empower teens with the knowledge and skills to build healthy, respectful, and supportive relationships...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Youth, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for grades 9-12.
Northeast DuPage Family and Youth Services will empower teens with the knowledge and skills to build healthy, respectful, and supportive relationships in all aspects of life.   

Registration Opens for May HPL Programs

All Day
Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Registration for May programs opens at 9am on Sat, Apr 12.**Some program registration dates may differ. Technology classes open one month before each class. Be sure to check indivi...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Registration for May programs opens at 9am on Sat, Apr 12.*

*Some program registration dates may differ. Technology classes open one month before each class. Be sure to check individual event listings for registration details.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen: The Hive at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-12.Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and earn service hours! TAB members shape programs and services the Library offers for teens and help with vario...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-12.
Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and earn service hours! TAB members shape programs and services the Library offers for teens and help with various projects around the Library. 

Teen Make @ Home: Bandana Bags

All Day
Teen Corner at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in kit pick up for grades 6-12.Stop by the Teen Corner to pick up supplies to make a project at home (while supplies last). Some kits will include a link to instructions from ...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen Corner
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in kit pick up for grades 6-12.
Stop by the Teen Corner to pick up supplies to make a project at home (while supplies last). Some kits will include a link to instructions from Creativebug. 

Spring Fling

Wednesday, April 16, 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.Come build catapults and other devices to launch Peeps across the room and knock down obstacles.  

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-8.
Come build catapults and other devices to launch Peeps across the room and knock down obstacles.  

Volunteen Squad

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen: The Hive at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Opportunity
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
Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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. 

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.

Taylor Swift’s Literary Lyrics

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
High School, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Taylor Swift's songs cover the full emotional spectrum, from love and friendship to heartbreak and grief, but did you know many also contain literary references? Explore Taylor’s b...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: High School, Adult, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 67
Event Details:

Taylor Swift's songs cover the full emotional spectrum, from love and friendship to heartbreak and grief, but did you know many also contain literary references?

Trading Card Club

Sunday, April 27, 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.

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. 

Still Life with Snacks

Wednesday, April 30, 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 6-8Art lovers are invited to create their interpretation of a still life using different kinds of art media. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-8
Art lovers are invited to create their interpretation of a still life using different kinds of art media. 

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

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult
Event Details:

Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people. Many of his books are New York Times bestsellers, including The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimagi...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult
Program Type: Virtual Program
Event Details:

Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people.

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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.  

LEGO® Club

Sunday, May 4, 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. 

Soapmaking 101

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-12; Helen Plum Library card required.Learn how to make soap with Soapy Roads of Lombard. Share with someone special or keep as a treat for yourself! 

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-12; Helen Plum Library card required.
Learn how to make soap with Soapy Roads of Lombard. Share with someone special or keep as a treat for yourself! 

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. 

Teen Make @ Home: Neon Pop Tab Bracelets

All Day
Teen Corner at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in kit pick up for grades 6-12.Stop by the Teen Corner to pick up supplies to make a project at home (while supplies last). Some kits will include a link to instructions from ...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen Corner
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in kit pick up for grades 6-12.
Stop by the Teen Corner to pick up supplies to make a project at home (while supplies last). Some kits will include a link to instructions from Creativebug. 

Middle School Gardening

Wednesday, May 14, 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 6-8Do you have a green thumb or want to try your hand at gardening? Create an egg carton salsa garden and meet other plant enthusiasts while learning th...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-8
Do you have a green thumb or want to try your hand at gardening? Create an egg carton salsa garden and meet other plant enthusiasts while learning the basics.

Getting Traditionally Published with Ann Zhao

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
High School, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Helen Plum staffer and published author Ann Zhao will walk participants through the traditional publishing process while sharing tips and tricks to get your dream novel out of your...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: High School, Adult, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Helen Plum staffer and published author Ann Zhao will walk participants through the traditional publishing process while sharing tips and tricks to get your dream novel out of your imagination and into the hands of readers everywhere! 

Lilac Crafternoon

Thursday, May 15, 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. 

Crochet Studio

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for grades 6-12Come to the Library to crochet. Whether you are working on your own project, interested in learning the basics, or somewhere in-between, you are welcom...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Maker
Event Details:

Drop-in event for grades 6-12
Come to the Library to crochet. Whether you are working on your own project, interested in learning the basics, or somewhere in-between, you are welcome to attend! 

Family Literacy Night

Monday, May 19, 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.Gather the whole family for an evening dedicated to quality family time, books, and the joy of reading together. 

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.
Gather the whole family for an evening dedicated to quality family time, books, and the joy of reading together.