Upcoming Events

Filters
Age Group

Art Studio: Mixed Media

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 1-5
Explore a different style of art each month and create a masterpiece.

Library Lounge

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Before We Say Goodbye by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

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

Art + STEM with DuPage Children's Museum

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Grade School
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for grades K-5

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: 12
Event Details:

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

Heatwave! Songs of the Summer

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 63
Event Details:

Matt and Cynthia Gruel of Nostalgia Entertainment bring you an evening of summer classics.  Songs range from the 1920s-1980s and feature artists like The Beach Boys, Martha and the Vandellas, Van Morrison, and The Beatles! 

Ice Cream Truck Drive-In

10:00am - 10:45am
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Registered event for children 3-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required 
Design your own ice cream truck, then watch a short movie while you enjoy a cool treat!


 

Get Creative with Canva!

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:

Learn how to set up and navigate a Canva account to fast-track your graphic design projects!

Cricut Project: Honey Bee Wooden Decor

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft & Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Put together a honey bee wooden decor sign using paint and the Cricut machine. This project is for advanced beginners.

Miss Allison's Music Class

10:00am - 10:30am
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Performance, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registered music class ages birth-5 years, with a participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required

Miss Allison's Music Class

10:45am - 11:15am
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Performance, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Registered music class ages birth-5 years, with a participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required

Registration Opens for September HPL Programs

All Day
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Families – All Ages
Event Details:

Registration for September programs opens at 9am on Sat, Aug 10.*

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

Go Nuts for Donuts 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
Start your weekend with a real treat! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with donuts for the kids.

Go Nuts for Donuts 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
Start your weekend with a real treat! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with donuts for the kids.

Voter Registration

1:30pm - 3:30pm
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. 

Chess Club

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

Drop-in event recommended for children in grades 1-8
Visit the Library for a friendly chess match and share your love of the game. A basic understanding of the game is required. Chess sets will be provided.  

Hive Talkin' with Three Bees Honey Farm

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 69
Event Details:

Join local beekeeper Konni Vukelic of Three Bees for an interactive presentation on bees.

Teen Make @ Home: Watermelon Pouch

All Day
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen Corner
Age Group: Middle School, Teen
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Drop-in kit pick up for grades 6-12 
Stop by the Teen Corner and pick up supplies to make a project at home (while supplies last). Some kits will include a link to instructions from Creativebug.

NEW! Discover Gemini

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:

Google Bard’s rebranded Gemini is a form of generative AI that continues to allow users to access their Gmail inbox, contacts, and Drive for a more seamless user experience.

Family Fort Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Open
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Registered program for families with children of all ages
This is your chance to build a fort in the Library! We’ll supply the building materials – you bring your imagination!

Toy Tea Party

10:00am - 10:45am
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Registered event for children 2-6 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required 

English Language Learning Classes

6:00pm - 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.

NEW! Canva for Video Editing

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Discover how to edit video content with Canva! We’ll learn how to upload or use existing video footage and use templates for practice.

Pop-in Play: Bubbles

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 3-5 years, with a participating adult
Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities!

Bubbles