Event List

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.

Registered event for grades 6-8Do you have a green thumb or want to try your hand at gardening? Create an egg carton salsa garden and meet other plant enthusiasts while learning th...

Helen Plum staffer and published author Ann Zhao will walk participants through the traditional publishing process while sharing tips and tricks to get your dream novel out of your...

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

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages Show off your Lilac Pride with special Lilac Time Crafternoons! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take...

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...

Drop-in event for grades 6-12Come to the Library to crochet. Whether you are working on your own project, interested in learning the basics, or somewhere in-between, you are welcom...

Registered event for children ages 3-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.Preschoolers will decorate their own mini parade floats to march through th...

Registered event for children ages 3-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.Preschoolers will decorate their own mini parade floats to march through th...

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

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages.Gather the whole family for an evening dedicated to quality family time, books, and the joy of reading together. 

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

Registered event for children ages 2-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.Plant the seed of excitement with stories, rhymes, and a special craft. 

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...

Learn how to set up and navigate a Canva account to fast-track your graphic design projects!

Meeting Agenda (typically posted online and in the building the Friday ahead of the meeting): https://www.helenplum.org/board/documentsWatch Live: https://www.helenplum.org/board/l...

Kitchen Confidential by Anthony BourdainChef Anthony Bourdain recounts his twenty-five years of experience in the restaurant business and exposes abuses of power, sexual promi...

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...

Registered event for children in grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required Bring a picture to life by layering colorful paper pieces cut from the Library’s Cricut machine. 

Drop-in event recommended for children ages birth–5 years, with participating adult.What would you do if you ran the zoo? Families will create homes for pretend animals big and sma...

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

Kitchen Confidential by Anthony BourdainChef Anthony Bourdain recounts his twenty-five years of experience in the restaurant business and exposes abuses of power, sexual promi...

Drop-in activities recommended for ages 3-5, with a participating adultPop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities!BlocksBuild and play with big and small blocks...