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Snowman Storytime

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
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. Frosty fun! We'll read wintery tales and then use simple shapes to build a snowman.

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.
Frosty fun! We'll read wintery tales and then use simple shapes to build a snowman.

Purple Hibiscus book cover

Library Lounge

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

Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Zgozi Adichie  Fifteen-year-old Kambili and her older brother Jaja lead a privileged life in Enugu, Nigeria. They live in a beautiful house an...

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

Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Zgozi Adichie 

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 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.

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 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.
 

Teen Sewing

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 8-12; Helen Plum Library card required. We’ll go over sewing machine basics in Studio 411. Then you’ll have the chance to create your own tote bag to t...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 8-12; Helen Plum Library card required.
We’ll go over sewing machine basics in Studio 411. Then you’ll have the chance to create your own tote bag to take home.

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, January 9, 2025 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 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.
 

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, January 9, 2025 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.
 

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Excel Basics

Thursday, January 9, 2025 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.

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.

Illinois Libraries Present: Chicago Pizza: Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Steve Dolinsky is the well-known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio, and podcast work. Steve is host of The Feed Podcast ...

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

Steve Dolinsky is the well-known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio, and podcast work.

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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.

Miss Allison's Music Class

Friday, January 10, 2025 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. ...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

Miss Allison's Music Class

Friday, January 10, 2025 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. ...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

20s and 30s Board Game Night

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Are you looking for a space to play board games? Join us for a night of open gaming with other board game enthusiasts! Some games will be provided, but bring a game of your own to ...

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

Are you looking for a space to play board games? Join us for a night of open gaming with other board game enthusiasts! Some games will be provided, but bring a game of your own to share or play with others.

Registration Opens for February HPL Programs

All Day
Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult
Event Details:

Registration for February programs opens at 9am on Sat, Jan 11.**Some program registration dates may differ. Technology classes open one month before each class. Be sure to check i...

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

Registration for February programs opens at 9am on Sat, Jan 11.*

*Some program registration dates may differ. Technology classes open one month before each class. Be sure to check individual event listings for registration details.

Volunteen Squad

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen: The Hive at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, High School
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 9-12. Make a difference at your Library! Volunteen Squad is an opportunity to give back to the community and earn service hours.

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Youth, High School
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 9-12.
Make a difference at your Library! Volunteen Squad is an opportunity to give back to the community and earn service hours.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen: The Hive at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-12 Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and earn service hours! TAB members shape programs and services the Library offers for teens and help with vari...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-12

Teen Make @ Home: Woven Bookmarks

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. 

Family Storytime

Monday, January 13, 2025 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.

Preschool Storytime

Monday, January 13, 2025 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.

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Intermediate Excel

Monday, January 13, 2025 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.  

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

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

 

Writing a Resume Workshop with Goodwill Workforce

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Unlock your career potential with the Goodwill Workforce Resume Writing Workshop! Join us to learn how to craft the perfect resume that showcases your unique skills. Whether you're...

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

Unlock your career potential with the Goodwill Workforce Resume Writing Workshop! Join us to learn how to craft the perfect resume that showcases your unique skills.

Evening Family Storytime

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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 Twinkle, twinkle, storytime! End your day with books and rhymes.

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
Twinkle, twinkle, storytime! End your day with books and rhymes.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 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.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 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.

Image of Computer Desk

Advanced Excel

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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!  

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

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