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English Language Learning Classes

Thursday, February 20, 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.

Group book cover

Helen Plum Library Book Club

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Group: How One Therapist and a Circle of Strangers Saved My Life by Christie Tate Christie Tate had just been named the top student in her law school class and finally had her e...

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

Group: How One Therapist and a Circle of Strangers Saved My Life by Chr

Pop-in Play: Stamp Art

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Recommended for 3-5 years, with a participating adult. Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities.  Stamp Art Express your creativity through colors a...

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

Recommended for 3-5 years, with a participating adult.
Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities. 

Stamp Art
Express your creativity through colors and textures.

Dan Gogh: Magic & Art Show

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Performance
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 is required Artist-magician Dan Gogh uses comedy, magic, and art to unlock the mystery of creativi...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

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

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Get your weekend off to a great start with stories, songs, and fun for all ages.  

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

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.
Get your weekend off to a great start with stories, songs, and fun for all ages.  

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Get your weekend off to a great start with stories, songs, and fun for all ages.  

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

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.
Get your weekend off to a great start with stories, songs, and fun for all ages.  

Trading Card Club

Sunday, February 23, 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.

Wonder Lab: Polar Animals

Monday, February 24, 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 2-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required. Curious children and caregivers will explore discovery-based activities featur...

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 2-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
Curious children and caregivers will explore discovery-based activities featuring a different theme each month. 

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Tech Drop-In

Monday, February 24, 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!

Families Explore: Music

Monday, February 24, 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. Join in the rhythm and the fun as we explore instruments and musical styles.

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.
Join in the rhythm and the fun as we explore instruments and musical styles.

Graphic of Family Tree

Genealogy – Where Do You Look?

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

ur family history and find your ancestors’ stories with the help of Jacquie Schattner. Whether you’re just starting out or need a refresher, discover over 25 websites, plus tips on...

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

ur family history and find your ancestors’ stories with the help of Jacquie Schattner. Whether you’re just starting out or need a refresher, discover over 25 websites, plus tips on using them more efficiently to organize your information.

English Language Learning Classes

Tuesday, February 25, 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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Picture Perfect with PIXLR 

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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. 

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. 

Nature Storytime

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Registered storytime for ages 2-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required. Join us at the Library for an interactive nature storytime with an early childhood e...

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 storytime for ages 2-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.

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Introduction to ChatGPT

Wednesday, February 26, 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.

Game Time! Chicago Sports Outside the Lines

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Historian Clarence Goodman returns with fascinating tales of the venerable ballparks, the origins of innovations, and the transcendent personalities of Chicago sports history....

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 74
Event Details:

Historian Clarence Goodman returns with fascinating tales of the venerable ballparks, the origins of innovations, and the transcendent personalities of Chicago sports history.

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Intermediate ChatGPT

Thursday, February 27, 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

Northern Lights Pastel Art

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 1-5. You’ll use black construction paper and chalk pastels to create a stunning drawing of the northern lights.

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

Registered event for children in grades 1-5.
You’ll use black construction paper and chalk pastels to create a stunning drawing of the northern lights.

English Language Learning Classes

Thursday, February 27, 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.

Simple Machines

Friday, February 28, 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 3-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required. Preschoolers will get hands-on exploring a variety of simple experiments!...

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 get hands-on exploring a variety of simple experiments! 

Virtual Field Trip with The Shedd Aquarium: Penguins

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades K-5. Join us at the Libary for a virtual field trip to meet the penguins of the Shedd Aquarium! You'll go "behind the scenes" in the pengui...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades K-5.

Drop-in Notary Services

Monday, March 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, March 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.

English Language Learning Classes

Thursday, March 6, 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.