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Family Book Club Kit Pick-Up: The Scoop On Ice Cream

All Day 7/15 - 7/19
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Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Grade School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registered event for families with children in Kindergarten - 5th grade; Helen Plum Library card is required

Family Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family.

Ice Cream Storytime

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day early with stories, songs, rhymes, and of course... ICE CREAM! 

English Language Learning Classes

5:30pm - 8:30pm
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.

Introduction to ChatGPT

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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.

Plum Playdate: Baby & Toddler

9:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in activities recommended for ages 3 months-2 years, with a participating adult

Voter Registration

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Voter registration information will be available for Illinois residents. Future voters will need to have their Illinois Drivers License or State ID and Social Security Number to register. 

Cardboard Adventure

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
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! 

PIXLR for Photo Restoration

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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 Pixlr, we’ll look at tools that will help boost your photo restoration and color correction projects.
Previous experience with Pixlr is recommended. 

Cricut Project: Felt Wreath

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

Create a summer-themed wreath made from felt. This project is for advanced beginners. 

HPL Cricut machines are available for ages 18 and up, but library kids over the age of 12 are welcome with their library grown-ups.

Family Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime will be enjoyed by the whole family.

Picture Perfect with PIXLR 

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

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

Duct Tape Fun

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades 4-6 
Use duct tape to make a bookmark and other cool accessories.

English Language Learning Classes

5:30pm - 8:30pm
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.

Friday Crafternoons

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages 
Get crafty at the Library this summer! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home. 

Spanish Storytime with The Language Labs

10:30am - 11:15am
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages

Magic Show with Gary Kantor

1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

Tech Time

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Grade School, Middle School, Families – All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
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. 

Little Builders

9:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for ages 1-6, with participating adult
Join us for block play. We'll have wooden blocks, Duplo® blocks, jumbo blocks, and more!