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English Language Learning Classes

Thursday, November 21, 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.

The Spectacular book cover: bright lights on a theatre sign reading "Music Hall Radio City"

Helen Plum Library Book Club

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Spectacular by Fiona Davis New York City, 1956: Nineteen-year-old Marion Brooks exchanges her predictable future to be a Radio City Rockette. Meanwhile, the city is reeling ...

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

The Spectacular by Fiona Davis

Pop-in Play: Tell a Story

Friday, November 22, 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 3-5, with a participating adult Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities! Tell a Story Practice your storytelling...

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

Tell a Story

NaNoWriMo Write-In!

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
High School, Adult
Event Details:

Join fellow writers for dedicated, quiet writing time to work toward your November National Novel Writing Month goals, whether you're working on the next Great American Novel or ju...

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

Join fellow writers for dedicated, quiet writing time to work toward your November National Novel Writing Month goals, whether you're working on the next Great American Novel or just getting started.

Trading Card Club (Formerly Plum Pokémon League)

Sunday, November 24, 2024 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 children in grades 1-12 Battle, duel, and trade with your favorite collectible card games. Whether you enjoy Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, or Magic the Ga...

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 children in 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: Opposites

Monday, November 25, 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 2-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required  Curious children and caregivers will explore discovery-based activities f...

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 

Image of Computer Desk

New! Tech Drop-In

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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!

Graphic of Family Tree

Genealogy: Oh Where, Oh Where are My Ancestors From?

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Finding your immigrant ancestor's town of origin is often considered the holy grail of genealogical research, and it isn’t always easy. Join Teresa McMillin, board-certified geneal...

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

Finding your immigrant ancestor's town of origin is often considered the holy grail of genealogical research, and it isn’t always easy.

Family Crafternoons

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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  Get crafty at the Library! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home. 

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 
Get crafty at the Library! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home. 

English Language Learning Classes

Tuesday, November 26, 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.

Game Lab

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen: The Hive at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-12 Come and playtest new video and board games in the Hive.

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-12
Come and playtest new video and board games in the Hive.

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Intermediate ChatGPT

Tuesday, November 26, 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 expands upon the introduction class. Previous experience with ChatGPT is preferred.

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 expands upon the introduction class. Previous experience with ChatGPT is preferred.

Sensory Play for Little Ones

Wednesday, November 27, 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 1-3 years, with participating adult Bring your littlest one to explore different sensory experiences. Please wear clothes you don't mind get...

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 1-3 years, with participating adult
Bring your littlest one to explore different sensory experiences. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy!

Library Closed for Thanksgiving

11/27/2024 @ 5:00pm to 11/29/2024 @ 9:00am
Helen Plum Library
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library

Cardboard Adventure

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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   Drop in for an hour of free play, stocked with loose parts like cardboard boxes, paper, tape, and more! 

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  
Drop in for an hour of free play, stocked with loose parts like cardboard boxes, paper, tape, and more! 

Cardboard Adventure

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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   Drop in for an hour of free play, stocked with loose parts like cardboard boxes, paper, tape, and more! 

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  
Drop in for an hour of free play, stocked with loose parts like cardboard boxes, paper, tape, and more! 

English Language Learning Classes

Tuesday, December 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.

English Language Learning Classes

Thursday, December 5, 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.

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.

Library Closed for Staff In-Service

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Helen Plum Library
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library

20s and 30s Board Game Night

Friday, December 13, 2024 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.

Drop-in Notary Services

Monday, December 16, 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. 

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Board of Trustees

Library Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Helen Plum Library
Closing
Branches:
Helen Plum Library