Upcoming Events

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 

Registered event for children birth–5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.

Registered event for children birth–5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 

Registered event for grades 6-8
Do you have a green thumb or want to try your hand at gardening? Create an egg carton salsa garden and meet other plant enthusiasts while learning the basics.

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages 
Show off your Lilac Pride with special Lilac Time Crafternoons! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home. 

Drop-in event for grades 6-12
Come to the Library to crochet. Whether you are working on your own project, interested in learning the basics, or somewhere in-between, you are welcome to attend! 

Registered event for children ages 3-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
Preschoolers will decorate their own mini parade floats to march through the Library. 

Registered event for children ages 3-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
Preschoolers will decorate their own mini parade floats to march through the Library. 

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages.
Gather the whole family for an evening dedicated to quality family time, books, and the joy of reading together. 

Registered event for children ages 2-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
Plant the seed of excitement with stories, rhymes, and a special craft. 

Registered event for children in grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required 
Bring a picture to life by layering colorful paper pieces cut from the Library’s Cricut machine. 

Drop-in event recommended for children ages birth–5 years, with participating adult.

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

Blocks
Build and play with big and small blocks.

Drop-in event recommended for children ages 1-3 years, with participating adult.
Bring your littlest ones to explore different sensory experiences. Dress for mess. 

Registered event for children in grades 2-5.
It’s slime time! Mix science and fun in the squishiest way possible. 

Registered event for children ages 2-5, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
Curious children and caregivers will explore discovery-based activities featuring a different theme each month.   

From Thu, May 1 through Sat, May 31, Helen Plum Library and the Lombard Historical Society are proud to showcase the original hand-painted 1930s Lilac Time posters by Chicago artist Charles Medin.