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NaNoWriMo Write-In!

4:00pm - 8:00pm
High School, Adult
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)

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 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.

Family Crafternoons

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. 

Game Lab

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Middle School, High School
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

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

Cardboard Adventure

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

Cardboard Adventure

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

Beaded Jewelry

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Youth, Middle School
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-8.
Make your own custom necklace or bracelet with beads and charms. All materials provided.

Snow Princesses

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Side B)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages
Do you want to meet a princess? We’ll have our favorite pair of snow princesses at the Library for photos and frozen fun.

Jingle Bell Jubilee at Helen Plum Library

2:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Get in the Jubilee spirit with the Library – we’re just a trolley ride away! We’ll have a wintery photo booth and holiday lights glasses (while supplies last).

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. 

Teen Make @ Home: Origami Stars

All Day
Youth, Middle School, High School
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. 

Raina Telgemeier Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 3-8.
Come celebrate graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier and her popular books! You can unleash your creativity through comic-inspired games and activities.  

Illinois Libraries Present: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult
Program Type: Virtual Program
Event Details:

Join us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier!

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.

Youth Services Watch Party: Illinois Libraries Present: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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 families with children of all ages.

Maker Palooza

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 3-12; Helen Plum Library card required.
Join us in Studio 411 as we get creative with various maker technologies, just in time for the gift-giving season!

Registration Opens for January 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 January programs opens at 9am on Sat, Dec 14.*

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

Miniature Books Take Home Kit

All Day 12/15 - 12/22
Youth, Middle School, High School
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen Corner
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-12.
Take home a kit with supplies to create a decorative jar or ornament filled with miniature books. 

Finals Study Hours in The Hive

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for grades 6-12.

Finals Study Hours in The Hive

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for grades 6-12.

Finals Study Hours in The Hive

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for grades 6-12.

Finals Study Hours in The Hive

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for grades 6-12.

LEGO® Club

5:30pm - 7:30pm
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. 

Science Heroes Presents: Adventure of the Lost Treasure

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Open
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: 99
Event Details:

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

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.