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Registration Opens for February HPL Programs

All Day
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult
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.

Science Explorers: Snow

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades K-2.
Each month, we'll explore a new science concept.

Family Crafternoon

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
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. 

Tech Time

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
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.
We’ll have our favorite high and low-tech options available for families to explore.

Frozen Fun Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Registered event for children ages 1-8, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
You’re invited to a wintery royal storytime! Join our favorite snowy sisters for stories, songs, and other surprises.

Frozen Fun Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Registered event for children ages 1-8, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
You’re invited to a wintery royal storytime! Join our favorite snowy sisters for stories, songs, and other surprises.

Frozen Fun Storytime

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Registered event for children ages 1-8, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
You’re invited to a wintery royal storytime! Join our favorite snowy sisters for stories, songs, and other surprises.

3D Design and Printing for Kids

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

ScribbleMonster Concert

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

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

Trading Card Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
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.

Family Art Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
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.

Craft Stick Creations

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 1-5.
Design a one-of-a-kind masterpiece using craft sticks, yarn, and other craft supplies. 

LEGO® Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
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. 

Family Crafternoon

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
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. 

Tech Time

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
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.
We’ll have our favorite high and low-tech options available for families to explore.

Science Explorers: Sink or Float

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades K-2.
Each month, we'll explore a new science concept. 

Sink or Float

Dan Gogh: Magic & Art Show

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card is required

Trading Card Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
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.

Families Explore: Music

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
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.
Join in the rhythm and the fun as we explore instruments and musical styles.

Northern Lights Pastel Art

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 1-5.
You’ll use black construction paper and chalk pastels to create a stunning drawing of the northern lights.

Virtual Field Trip with The Shedd Aquarium: Penguins

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades K-5.