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English Language Learning Classes

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
ESL ELL ELA
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and ever...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: ESL ELL ELA
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.

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Introduction to ChatGPT

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot launched in 2022 by OpenAI. This class explores what ChatGPT is and some practical applications for using it successfully.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot launched in 2022 by OpenAI. This class explores what ChatGPT is and some practical applications for using it successfully.

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Helen Plum Library Book Club

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Colonel William R. Plum Meeting Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau In 1970s Baltimore, shy and bookish fourteen-year-old Mary Jane lands a summer job as a nanny for the daughter of a local doctor. She soon learns th...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Colonel William R. Plum Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau

Voter Registration

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Hub at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Voter registration information will be available for Illinois residents. Future voters will need to have their Illinois Drivers License or State ID and Social Security Number to re...

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

Voter registration information will be available for Illinois residents. Future voters will need to have their Illinois Drivers License or State ID and Social Security Number to register. 

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PIXLR for Photo Restoration

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Using Pixlr, we’ll look at tools that will help boost your photo restoration and color correction projects. Previous experience with Pixlr is recommended. 

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

Using Pixlr, we’ll look at tools that will help boost your photo restoration and color correction projects.
Previous experience with Pixlr is recommended. 

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Cricut Project: Felt Wreath

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Craft & Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Create a summer-themed wreath made from felt. This project is for advanced beginners.  HPL Cricut machines are available for ages 18 and up, but library kids over the age o...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create a summer-themed wreath made from felt. This project is for advanced beginners. 

HPL Cricut machines are available for ages 18 and up, but library kids over the age of 12 are welcome with their library grown-ups.

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Picture Perfect with PIXLR 

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Using this free online photo editor, we'll tackle projects ranging from simple fixes to those that require more complex tools.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Using this free online photo editor, we'll tackle projects ranging from simple fixes to those that require more complex tools.

English Language Learning Classes

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
ESL ELL ELA
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and ever...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: ESL ELL ELA
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.

Mary Jane book cover

Helen Plum Library Book Club

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau In 1970s Baltimore, shy and bookish fourteen-year-old Mary Jane lands a summer job as a nanny for the daughter of a local doctor. She soon learns th...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau

Senior Living Options by Senior Home Sharing

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn about the importance of managing your mental health as you age. We will discuss life events that may cause us to feel depressed, what depression can look like, and resources ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Learn about the importance of managing your mental health as you age. We will discuss life events that may cause us to feel depressed, what depression can look like, and resources to help us regain control of our mental health and feelings.

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NEW! Discover Gemini

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Google Bard’s rebranded Gemini is a form of generative AI that continues to allow users to access their Gmail inbox, contacts, and Drive for a more seamless user experience. Additi...

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

Google Bard’s rebranded Gemini is a form of generative AI that continues to allow users to access their Gmail inbox, contacts, and Drive for a more seamless user experience.

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Using Genealogy Newsletters for Research

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

PERSI and AGBI are two finding aids for location information in newsletters from history centers' and genealogical societies. Learn how to access these newsletters that include civ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

PERSI and AGBI are two finding aids for location information in newsletters from history centers' and genealogical societies. Learn how to access these newsletters that include civil records, family bible pages, tombstones, and more.

English Language Learning Classes

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
ESL ELL ELA
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and ever...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: ESL ELL ELA
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.

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Get Creative with Canva!

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn how to set up and navigate a Canva account to fast-track your graphic design projects!

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

Learn how to set up and navigate a Canva account to fast-track your graphic design projects!

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NEW! Canva for Video Editing

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Discover how to edit video content with Canva! We’ll learn how to upload or use existing video footage and use templates for practice.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Discover how to edit video content with Canva! We’ll learn how to upload or use existing video footage and use templates for practice.

Self-Publishing: Doing It By the Book

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Thriller author Libby Fischer Hellmann explains her experience in self-publishing and how to do it right. This workshop includes the differences, benefits, drawbacks, and costs of ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 41
Event Details:

Thriller author Libby Fischer Hellmann explains her experience in self-publishing and how to do it right. This workshop includes the differences, benefits, drawbacks, and costs of doing it yourself versus traditional publishing. 

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Accelerated PowerPoint

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Discover PowerPoint presentation basics and how to fast-track projects! Learn how to enhance your presentations with media such as audio and video elements.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Discover PowerPoint presentation basics and how to fast-track projects! Learn how to enhance your presentations with media such as audio and video elements.

English Language Learning Classes

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
ESL ELL ELA
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and ever...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: ESL ELL ELA
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.

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Drop-In Sewing Craft

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Craft & Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Stop by Studio 411 to check out the sewing machines and make a beginner-level project! A library staffer will be available to answer questions about the Library’s sewing machines.&...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft & Maker
Event Details:

Stop by Studio 411 to check out the sewing machines and make a beginner-level project! A library staffer will be available to answer questions about the Library’s sewing machines. 

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NEW! Canva for Presentations

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn how to create and share stylish slideshows and save them as PowerPoint presentations using this free online graphic design tool.

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

Learn how to create and share stylish slideshows and save them as PowerPoint presentations using this free online graphic design tool.

English Language Learning Classes

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
ESL ELL ELA
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and ever...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: ESL ELL ELA
Event Details:

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.

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Intro to Google Drive and Google Docs

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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: 11
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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Excel Basics

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn terminology, placement of tabs and key commands, how to create spreadsheets using templates, and how to turn data into charts with Excel 2021.  

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

Learn terminology, placement of tabs and key commands, how to create spreadsheets using templates, and how to turn data into charts with Excel 2021.

 

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Paper Crafting Workshop

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Craft & Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Explore crafting tools like the Sizzix Big Shot die cutter and embosser, Cinch, and punches. Use them to enhance your projects or discover something new during this open crafting w...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Explore crafting tools like the Sizzix Big Shot die cutter and embosser, Cinch, and punches. Use them to enhance your projects or discover something new during this open crafting workshop.