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Picture Perfect with PIXLR 

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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. Previous experience with PIXLR is recommended.

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

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

Rebecca book cover

Helen Plum Library Book Club

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier An unassuming young heroine finds her life changed overnight with a sudden marriage proposal from a handsome, wealthy widower. But her new husb...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier

Senior Social: Folk Singer Lee Murdock

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Senior Socials
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Guitarist Lee Murdock combines ragtime, Irish, blues, and folk styles with his flair for storytelling in songs. Enjoy music inspired by the Great Lakes, with tales of sailors and f...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Senior Socials
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Guitarist Lee Murdock combines ragtime, Irish, blues, and folk styles with his flair for storytelling in songs.

Drop-in Notary Services

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

A licensed notary will be available on a drop-in basis. 

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

A licensed notary will be available on a drop-in basis. 

English Language Learning Classes

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 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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Tech Drop-In

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Have a tech question? Join us for monthly Tech Help Drop-In sessions. Bring your questions and your device!

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Classes
Event Details:

Have a tech question? Join us for monthly Tech Help Drop-In sessions. Bring your questions and your device!

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Introduction to ChatGPT

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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.

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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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Intermediate ChatGPT

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Intended for those who have prior experience with Chat AI – this intermediate ChatGPT session will focus on refining your prompts, utilizing established methods for success, and cu...

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

Intended for those who have prior experience with Chat AI – this intermediate ChatGPT session will focus on refining your prompts, utilizing established methods for success, and customizing instructions accessible with your free registered account

English Language Learning Classes

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 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.

Illinois Libraries Present: Love & Laughs with Michelle Buteau

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Michelle Buteau is an American stand-up comedian, actress, television host, producer, and podcast host. Buteau published her first book in 2020, a collection of personal essay...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Virtual Program
Event Details:

Michelle Buteau is an American stand-up comedian, actress, television host, producer, and podcast host.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom Webinar

As an attendee at this webinar, you will be in ‘view and listen only’ mode, so you will not be seen or heard. The presenter will have video and audio, and there will be a chat function where attendees can type questions or comments.

We reserve the right to remove or mute any attendee at our discretion.

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Studio 411: Oven Mitt Sewing Project

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This fun and simple project uses cotton fabric and insulated batting to make oven mitts that are as cute as they are functional! HPL machines are available for ages 18 and up, b...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This fun and simple project uses cotton fabric and insulated batting to make oven mitts that are as cute as they are functional!

Studio 411 logo

Studio 411: Oven Mitt Sewing Project

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This fun and simple project uses cotton fabric and insulated batting to make oven mitts that are as cute as they are functional! HPL machines are available for ages 18 and up, b...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This fun and simple project uses cotton fabric and insulated batting to make oven mitts that are as cute as they are functional!

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NEW! Canva for Cricut

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Develop and expand your use of Canva in this hands-on class. Explore Canva Cricut templates for customization and learn to export designs to use in Cricut Design Space software.&nb...

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

Develop and expand your use of Canva in this hands-on class.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year!

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

The Lunar New Year season lasts from January 28th to February 12, 2025. It is a holiday observed by about 20% of the world's population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is cele...

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

The Lunar New Year season lasts from January 28th to February 12, 2025. It is a holiday observed by about 20% of the world's population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated.

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Genealogy Club

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a roundtable discussion to share your research findings, hear success stories from other members, and seek solutions to brick walls. 

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for a roundtable discussion to share your research findings, hear success stories from other members, and seek solutions to brick walls. 

English Language Learning Classes

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 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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Tech Drop-In

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Have a tech question? Join us for monthly Tech Help Drop-In sessions. Bring your questions and your device!

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Classes
Event Details:

Have a tech question? Join us for monthly Tech Help Drop-In sessions. Bring your questions and your device!

Diabetic Cooking with Chef Sue Maddox

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Kick off 2025 by mastering new cooking skills! Whether you're managing diabetes or just aiming for a healthier diet, Chef Maddox is here to inspire you with three delicious and nut...

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

Kick off 2025 by mastering new cooking skills! Whether you're managing diabetes or just aiming for a healthier diet, Chef Maddox is here to inspire you with three delicious and nutritious recipes.

English Language Learning Classes

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 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.

Image of Computer Desk

Intro to Google Drive and Google Docs

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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...

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

Drop-in Notary Services

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

A licensed notary will be available on a drop-in basis. 

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

A licensed notary will be available on a drop-in basis. 

English Language Learning Classes

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 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.

Illinois Libraries Present: An Evening with James McBride

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

James McBride is an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter. His landmark memoir, The Color of Water, was published in 1996 and his novel, The Good Lord Bird, wo...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Virtual Program
Event Details:

James McBride is an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom Webinar

As an attendee at this webinar, you will be in ‘view and listen only’ mode, so you will not be seen or heard. The presenter will have video and audio, and there will be a chat function where attendees can type questions or comments.

We reserve the right to remove or mute any attendee at our discretion.

Moon of the Turning Leaves book cover

Library Lounge

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Moon of the Turning Leaves by Waubgeshig Rice   Twelve years after a mysterious cataclysm that turned the world to anarchy, a community of Anishinaabe people have made...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Moon of the Turning Leaves by Waubgeshig Rice