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Volunteen Squad

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen: The Hive at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, High School
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 9-12 Help out at your local library and earn service hours. Tasks may include unlocking video game characters and abilities, decorating bookmarks, and ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Youth, High School
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 9-12
Help out at your local library and earn service hours. Tasks may include unlocking video game characters and abilities, decorating bookmarks, and more. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Cricut Project: Halloween Candy Holder

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Assemble a Halloween candy holder that can be gifted to friends and family. For beginners. HPL Cricut machines are available for ages 18 and up, but library kids over the age of...

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

Assemble a Halloween candy holder that can be gifted to friends and family. For beginners.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning Classes

Thursday, October 3, 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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Plum Playdate

Friday, October 4, 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 activities recommended for ages 3 months-5 years, with a participating adult Meet up with a friend or make a new one during this casual playgroup for our littlest learners...

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 months-5 years, with a participating adult

This event is in the "Adult" group.

The Journey Back: A VR Experience

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Presented in partnership with the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Helen Plum Library will have two short virtual reality films available for viewing. Films will be ...

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

Presented in partnership with the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Helen Plum Library will have two short virtual reality films available for viewing. Films will be viewable from September 21 – October 4.

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, October 6, 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 "Birth to Preschool" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family.

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

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family.

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

Preschool Storytime

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for ages 3-5 not yet in kindergarten, with a participating adult Join us for stories, songs, and skills to encourage kindergarten readiness. Try a different earl...

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

Drop-in storytime for ages 3-5 not yet in kindergarten, with a participating adult
Join us for stories, songs, and skills to encourage kindergarten readiness. Try a different early learning activity each week.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Introduction to Google Sheets

Monday, October 7, 2024 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 Sheets, a free online spreadsheet application similar to Microsoft Excel. Learn how to create, save, download, ...

Open
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 Sheets, a free online spreadsheet application similar to Microsoft Excel. Learn how to create, save, download, share and set permissions, and upload spreadsheets.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Drop-in Notary Services

Monday, October 7, 2024 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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Detox Your Mind Through Meditation

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Many people use detox programs to cleanse their bodies of toxins, yet they overlook the need to do the same for their minds amid life’s stressors. Join Umesh Bhatia, a long-time me...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Many people use detox programs to cleanse their bodies of toxins, yet they overlook the need to do the same for their minds amid life’s stressors.

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.

Families Explore: Space

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Registered program for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library Card is required Bring the whole family to play and learn together. We’ll discover a new topic each m...

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

Registered program for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library Card is required

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Senior Health Insurance Program/Medicare Counseling

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Teen Study Room A at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Help with Medicare or Medicare supplements is available in person! Get free one-on-one Medicare counseling with a Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counselor provided by the&n...

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen Study Room A
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Help with Medicare or Medicare supplements is available in person!

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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family.

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

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family.

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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family.

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

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English Language Learning Classes

Tuesday, October 8, 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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Shake, Rattle & Roll Storytime

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages  We’ll read some stories with rhythm and rhyme. Then we’ll move and groove with our storytime instruments.

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

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 
We’ll read some stories with rhythm and rhyme. Then we’ll move and groove with our storytime instruments.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Intermediate Excel

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

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for ages birth-1, with a participating adult Literacy starts with the littlest ones! Meet other families as you sing, rhyme, and enjoy stories together.

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

Drop-in storytime for ages birth-1, with a participating adult
Literacy starts with the littlest ones! Meet other families as you sing, rhyme, and enjoy stories together.

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

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for ages 1-2, with a participating adult Wigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activity...

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

Drop-in storytime for ages 1-2, with a participating adult
Wigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activity each week. Dress for mess.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Versiti Blood Center: Community Blood Drive

Wednesday, October 9, 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

Wednesday, October 9, 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 "Middle School" group.

Pumpkin Painting Party

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-8 Decorate pumpkins for fall while snacking on pumpkin-flavored treats and apple cider. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-8
Decorate pumpkins for fall while snacking on pumpkin-flavored treats and apple cider. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Illinois Libraries Present: Erika Sánchez

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Helen Plum Library is thrilled to now be a part of Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a ...

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

Helen Plum Library is thrilled to now be a part of Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events.

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