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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.

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! 

 Parade of Preschoolers

Friday, May 16, 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 ages 3-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.Preschoolers will decorate their own mini parade floats to march through th...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Registered event for children ages 3-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
Preschoolers will decorate their own mini parade floats to march through the Library. 

Parade of Preschoolers

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
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.Preschoolers will decorate their own mini parade floats to march through th...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Registered event for children ages 3-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
Preschoolers will decorate their own mini parade floats to march through the Library. 

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. 

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Registered event for children ages 2-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.Plant the seed of excitement with stories, rhymes, and a special craft. 

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Registered event for children ages 2-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
Plant the seed of excitement with stories, rhymes, and a special craft. 

Basic Paper Crafting for Kids

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Studio 411 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 Bring a picture to life by layering colorful paper pieces cut from the Library’s Cricut machine. 

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required 
Bring a picture to life by layering colorful paper pieces cut from the Library’s Cricut machine. 

Partners in Play: It's a Zoo!

Thursday, May 22, 2025 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 children ages birth–5 years, with participating adult.What would you do if you ran the zoo? Families will create homes for pretend animals big and sma...

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

Drop-in event recommended for children ages birth–5 years, with participating adult.

Pop-In Play: Blocks

Friday, May 23, 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!BlocksBuild and play with big and small blocks...

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!

Blocks
Build and play with big and small blocks.

Sensory Play for Little Ones

Wednesday, May 28, 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. 

Slime Time

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 2-5.It’s slime time! Mix science and fun in the squishiest way possible. 

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 2-5.
It’s slime time! Mix science and fun in the squishiest way possible. 

Wonder Lab: Backyard Bugs

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

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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: Backyard Bugs

Friday, May 30, 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...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.   

Exhibit Closing: Lilac Time Posters with the Lombard Historical Society

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
The Hub at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

From Thu, May 1 through Sat, May 31, Helen Plum Library and the Lombard Historical Society are proud to showcase the original hand-painted 1930s Lilac Time posters by Chicago artis...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Youth, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

From Thu, May 1 through Sat, May 31, Helen Plum Library and the Lombard Historical Society are proud to showcase the original hand-painted 1930s Lilac Time posters by Chicago artist Charles Medin.