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Versiti Blood Center: Community Blood Drive

2:30pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

You are invited to make a difference by donating blood to help save lives, including those with cancer and sickle cell disease. Every donation is needed to meet the high demand from hospitals in your community.

Advanced Excel

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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

 

20s and 30s Board Game Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
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.

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.

Sew Along: Zipper Pencil Pouch

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adult
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Just in time for the holidays, sew your own pencil pouch to give as a gift or keep for yourself! For intermediate users that have sewing experience. 

Sew Along: Zipper Pencil Pouch

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Just in time for the holidays, sew your own pencil pouch to give as a gift or keep for yourself! For intermediate users that have sewing experience.  

Senior Social: Under the Mistletoe!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Senior Socials
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Make the season bright with Matt and Cynthia Gruel in their holiday cabaret, Under the Mistletoe! This joyful, nostalgic performance features the festive stories behind the music and is sure to get you in the holiday spirit!

Drop-in Notary Services

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

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

Intermediate ChatGPT

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration 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

Get Creative with Canva!

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Learn how to set up and navigate a Canva account to fast-track your graphic design projects! A Canva login is needed for this program.

Picture Perfect with PIXLR 

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Using this free online photo editor, we'll tackle projects ranging from simple fixes to those that require more complex tools. Previous experience with PIXLR is recommended.

Gift Wrap Workshop

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn tips on how to wrap your holiday gifts with ease! You may bring 2 small items to wrap per person. 

Illinois Libraries Present: Little Women: The Musical (2022)

All Day 12/20 - 12/22
Adult
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Virtual Program
Event Details:

Enjoy this Broadway HD, pre-recorded, virtual showing of Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-

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.

Intro to Google Drive and Google Docs

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Expand your knowledge of Google Drive by learning to navigate Google Docs, a free online word processor similar to Microsoft Word. Learn how to create, save, download, share and set permissions, and upload documents.

Introduction to Google Sheets

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Expand your knowledge of Google Drive by learning to navigate Google Sheets, a free online spreadsheet application similar to Microsoft Excel. Learn how to create, save, download, share and set permissions, and upload spreadsheets.

Drop-in Notary Services

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult
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 Lounge

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Zgozi Adichie 

Excel Basics

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn terminology, placement of tabs and key commands, how to create spreadsheets using templates, and how to turn data into charts with Excel 2021.

Illinois Libraries Present: Chicago Pizza: Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Virtual Program
Event Details:

Steve Dolinsky is the well-known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio, and podcast work.

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.

20s and 30s Board Game Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
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.

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.

Intermediate Excel

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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

 

Writing a Resume Workshop with Goodwill Workforce

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Unlock your career potential with the Goodwill Workforce Resume Writing Workshop! Join us to learn how to craft the perfect resume that showcases your unique skills.

Advanced Excel

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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