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English Language Learning Classes

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 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.

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Tech Drop-In

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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!

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, January 22, 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 22, 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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Introduction to ChatGPT

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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.

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 explores what ChatGPT is and some practical applications for using it successfully.

Choose Your Own Adventure

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-8. Roll the dice. Take a challenge. You decide what your adventure will be!

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-8.
Roll the dice. Take a challenge. You decide what your adventure will be!

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, January 23, 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 23, 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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Intermediate ChatGPT

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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...

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

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 customizing instructions accessible with your free registered account

3D Design and Printing for Kids

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required. Use free TinkerCAD software to learn the basics of 3D design and create your own object to be 3D pri...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required.

English Language Learning Classes

Thursday, January 23, 2025 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.

Illinois Libraries Present: Love & Laughs with Michelle Buteau

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Michelle Buteau is an American stand-up comedian, actress, television host, producer, and podcast host. Buteau published her first book in 2020, a collection of personal essay...

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

Michelle Buteau is an American stand-up comedian, actress, television host, producer, and podcast host.

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.

Astronaut Training Academy

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Registered event for children ages 3-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required. 3... 2... 1... blast off into some space-themed activities and games!

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Registered event for children ages 3-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
3... 2... 1... blast off into some space-themed activities and games!

ScribbleMonster Concert

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Registered event for families of all ages, Helen Plum Library Card is required Bring your dancing shoes and wild imagination for the award-winning music and play of Sc...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

Registered event for families of all ages, Helen Plum Library Card is required

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Get your weekend off to a great start with stories, songs, and fun for all ages.  

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

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.
Get your weekend off to a great start with stories, songs, and fun for all ages.  

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Large Program Room (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. Get your weekend off to a great start with stories, songs, and fun for all ages.  

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

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.
Get your weekend off to a great start with stories, songs, and fun for all ages.  

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Studio 411: Oven Mitt Sewing Project

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This fun and simple project uses cotton fabric and insulated batting to make oven mitts that are as cute as they are functional! HPL machines are available for ages 18 and up, b...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This fun and simple project uses cotton fabric and insulated batting to make oven mitts that are as cute as they are functional!

Studio 411 logo

Studio 411: Oven Mitt Sewing Project

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio 411 at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This fun and simple project uses cotton fabric and insulated batting to make oven mitts that are as cute as they are functional! HPL machines are available for ages 18 and up, b...

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This fun and simple project uses cotton fabric and insulated batting to make oven mitts that are as cute as they are functional!

Trading Card Club

Sunday, January 26, 2025 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 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...

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 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: Money

Monday, January 27, 2025 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 featur...

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.
Curious children and caregivers will explore discovery-based activities featuring a different theme each month. 

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NEW! Canva for Cricut

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Develop and expand your use of Canva in this hands-on class. Explore Canva Cricut templates for customization and learn to export designs to use in Cricut Design Space software.&nb...

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

Develop and expand your use of Canva in this hands-on class.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year!

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined) at Helen Plum Library
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

The Lunar New Year season lasts from January 28th to February 12, 2025. It is a holiday observed by about 20% of the world's population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is cele...

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

The Lunar New Year season lasts from January 28th to February 12, 2025. It is a holiday observed by about 20% of the world's population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated.

Family Art Night

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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  Make art as a family! Try out a variety of hands-on techniques and take your masterpiece home with you.

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 
Make art as a family! Try out a variety of hands-on techniques and take your masterpiece home with you.

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Genealogy Club

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Helen Plum Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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