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Ice Cream Storytime

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages Celebrate National Ice Cream Day early with stories, songs, rhymes, and of course... ICE CREAM!  30 children's nam...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day early with stories, songs, rhymes, and of course... ICE CREAM! 

Cardboard Adventure

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
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, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
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! 

Friday Crafternoons

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages  Get crafty at the Library this summer! 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, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

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

Magic Show with Gary Kantor

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card is required Magician Gary Kantor will dazzle and delight families with vanishing acts, mind-readin...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

Tech Time

Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
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, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
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. 

Summer Spooktacular

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages  Celebrate all things spooky this summer with music, games, and crafts. Costumes are encouraged.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages 
Celebrate all things spooky this summer with music, games, and crafts. Costumes are encouraged.

kiki's devlivery service movie poster

Teen Movie Night: Kiki's Delivery Service (G)

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen: The Hive at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, Teen
Event Details:

Drop-in event for grades 6-12 Looking for a break from the summer heat? Bring your friends to the Library for a movie night featuring Kiki's Delivery Service. Kiki’s Delivery S...

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

Drop-in event for grades 6-12
Looking for a break from the summer heat? Bring your friends to the Library for a movie night featuring Kiki's Delivery Service.

Friday Crafternoons

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages  Get crafty at the Library this summer! 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, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

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

Mr. Scott's Giant Bubble Show

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card is required Pop over to the Library for Chicago’s most beloved Giant Bubble Show! Mr. Scott's many...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

Wooden Orange Marshmallow Launcher

Satur-DIY Project (Kit Pick-Up)

All Day
Youth Services at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School, Middle School
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children ages 7-12; Helen Plum Library card required  Register to receive a woodworking project to complete at home. Tools are not inc...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Grade School, Middle School
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children ages 7-12; Helen Plum Library card required 
Register to receive a woodworking project to complete at home. Tools are not included.

Plum Pokémon League

Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades K-8 Using your own cards and Pokémon handheld video games, you can play and trade while meeting other Pokémon fans.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades K-8
Using your own cards and Pokémon handheld video games, you can play and trade while meeting other Pokémon fans.

Families Explore: Math

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Registered program for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library Card is required Bring the whole family to play and learn together. We’ll discover a new topic each m...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Registered program for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library Card is required

Summer Reading Party

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Services at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Teen, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages Celebrate Summer Reading at the Library with fun games and cool treats from Kona Ice. 

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Teen, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages
Celebrate Summer Reading at the Library with fun games and cool treats from Kona Ice. 

wish movie poster

Family Movie: Wish (PG)

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages  Enjoy popcorn and a movie matinee at the library! Wish (PG) A young woman named Asha possesses wild wishes for happi...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages 
Enjoy popcorn and a movie matinee at the library!

Wish (PG)
A young woman named Asha possesses wild wishes for happiness.

Critter Class with Cosley Zoo

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card is required Join the Cosley Zoo and their live animal ambassadors for a one-of-a-kind experience t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 78
Event Details:

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

Critter Class with Cosley Zoo

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card is required Join the Cosley Zoo and their live animal ambassadors for a one-of-a-kind experience t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 130
Event Details:

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

LEGO® Club

Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
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, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
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.

Campfire Storytime

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families of all ages We'll gather ‘round the campfire for songs and stories. Weather permitting.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families of all ages
We'll gather ‘round the campfire for songs and stories. Weather permitting.

Chess Club

Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades 1-8 Visit the Library for a friendly chess match and share your love of the game. A basic understanding of the game is requir...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades 1-8
Visit the Library for a friendly chess match and share your love of the game. A basic understanding of the game is required. Chess sets will be provided.  

Teen Make @ Home: Watermelon Pouch

All Day
Teen Corner at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Middle School, Teen
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen Corner
Age Group: Middle School, Teen
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

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

Family Fort Night

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Registered program for families with children of all ages This is your chance to build a fort in the Library! We’ll supply the building materials – you bring your imagination! Pl...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Registered program for families with children of all ages
This is your chance to build a fort in the Library! We’ll supply the building materials – you bring your imagination!

Puzzlemania

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages  Test your brain power with a variety of puzzles. Create your own to challenge family and friends.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages 
Test your brain power with a variety of puzzles. Create your own to challenge family and friends.

Dinosaur Day

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages  Stomp on down to the library for some RAWR-some dinosaur games and activities.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages 
Stomp on down to the library for some RAWR-some dinosaur games and activities.

Dinosaur Day

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages  Stomp on down to the library for some RAWR-some dinosaur games and activities.

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages 
Stomp on down to the library for some RAWR-some dinosaur games and activities.