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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Plum Playdate

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for ages 3 months-5 years, with participating adult. Meet up with a friend or make a new one during this casual playgroup for our littlest learners and t...

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

Drop-in event recommended for ages 3 months-5 years, with participating adult.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Development Screenings with the Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Youth Services at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children 2 months–5 years, with participating adult. Come learn how your child is growing and developing! The Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative ...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children 2 months–5 years, with participating adult.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Snow Princesses

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth Large Program Room (Side B) 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 Do you want to meet a princess? We’ll have our favorite pair of snow princesses at the Library for photos and frozen fun. P...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Side B)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages
Do you want to meet a princess? We’ll have our favorite pair of snow princesses at the Library for photos and frozen fun.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Jingle Bell Jubilee at Helen Plum Library

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Get in the Jubilee spirit with the Library – we’re just a trolley ride away! We’ll have a wintery photo booth and holiday lights glasses (while supplies last).2-4:30pm: Join us in ...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Get in the Jubilee spirit with the Library – we’re just a trolley ride away! We’ll have a wintery photo booth and holiday lights glasses (while supplies last).

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

LEGO® Club

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
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, Elementary School, Middle School
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. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Teen Make @ Home: Origami Stars

All Day
Teen Corner at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen Corner
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Drop In & Dance

Monday, December 9, 2024 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 1-5, with participating adult. Little movers and shakers can drop in to show off their dance moves with props and a rocking playlist.

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 1-5, with participating adult.
Little movers and shakers can drop in to show off their dance moves with props and a rocking playlist.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Excel Basics

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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: 8
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Cricut Project: Glass Engraving

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Create an engraved glass cup with the Cricut and Armour Etch cream. This will make a perfect holiday gift! This project will be precut for ease. For advanced beginners.  HPL C...

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

Create an engraved glass cup with the Cricut and Armour Etch cream. This will make a perfect holiday gift! This project will be precut for ease. For advanced beginners.  

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Preschool Art Party

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 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 3-6, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required. Explore art with a variety of textures and colors in this child-directed progra...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Registered event for children ages 3-6, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
Explore art with a variety of textures and colors in this child-directed program. Dress for mess!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Raina Telgemeier Party

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades 3-8.Come celebrate graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier and her popular books! You can unleash your creativity through comic-inspired ...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades 3-8.
Come celebrate graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier and her popular books! You can unleash your creativity through comic-inspired games and activities.  

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning Classes

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Introduction to ChatGPT

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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: 8
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Illinois Libraries Present: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier! Helen Plum Library is thrilled to now be a part of Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collabor...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult
Program Type: Virtual Program
Event Details:

Join us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier!

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Youth Services Watch Party: Illinois Libraries Present: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for families with children of all ages.Join us at the Library for a watch party of Illinois Libraries Present: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier. She will dis...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for families with children of all ages.

Library Closed for Staff In-Service

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Helen Plum Library
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Intermediate Excel

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn the ins and outs of creating pivot tables, sorting files, and filtering Excel spreadsheets.  

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn the ins and outs of creating pivot tables, sorting files, and filtering Excel spreadsheets.

 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Animal Storytime with The Natural Naturalist: Rabbits

Thursday, December 12, 2024 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. Kim White, the Natural Naturalist, will be at the Library to read a story featuring ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Animal Storytime with The Natural Naturalist: Rabbits

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:15am
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. Kim White, the Natural Naturalist, will be at the Library to read a story featuring ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Versiti Blood Center: Community Blood Drive

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 2:30pm - 7:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

You are invited to make a difference by donating blood to help save lives, including those with cancer and sickle cell disease. Every donation is needed to meet the high demand fro...

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

You are invited to make a difference by donating blood to help save lives, including those with cancer and sickle cell disease. Every donation is needed to meet the high demand from hospitals in your community.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Advanced Excel

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Practice your learned skills and take them to the next level with absolute references, advanced formulas, and macros!  

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

Practice your learned skills and take them to the next level with absolute references, advanced formulas, and macros!

 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Maker Palooza

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 3-12; Helen Plum Library card required. Join us in Studio 411 as we get creative with various maker technologies, just in time for the gift-giving seas...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 3-12; Helen Plum Library card required.
Join us in Studio 411 as we get creative with various maker technologies, just in time for the gift-giving season!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Miss Allison's Music Class

Friday, December 13, 2024 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 birth–5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required. Join Miss Allison for a musical workshop perfect for babies and toddlers. ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registered event for children birth–5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Miss Allison's Music Class

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Registered event for children birth–5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required. Join Miss Allison for a musical workshop perfect for babies and toddlers. ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registered event for children birth–5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.