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Illinois Libraries Present: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people.

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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.

Illinois Libraries Present: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

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.
Watch at home or join us at the Library for a watch party of Illinois Libraries Present: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat.  

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. 

Lilacia Park Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 

Lilacia Park Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 

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. 

Weather and Storm Chasing 101

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Join Storm Science to explore the fundamentals of extreme weather! Discover the world of storm chasing and local climatology with examples from previous tornado occurrences.

Soapmaking with Soapy Roads of Lombard

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades K-5; Helen Plum Library card required.

Lilacia Park Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 

Lilacia Park Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 

English Language Learning Classes

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
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.

Pajama Jam Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Event Details:

Drop-in event for families with children of all ages.
The whole family can snuggle up and wind down with this special evening storytime. Pajamas are encouraged! 

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:

A Council of Dolls by Mona Susan Power 

Introduction to Word

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 fundamentals of Microsoft Word navigation and key terminology such as creating, opening, editing, saving, and naming Word documents.
 

Discover DuPage on a Budget

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 74
Event Details:

Join librarian, public speaker, and DuPage County resident Jez Layman to explore all there is to experience in DuPage County! Learn about deals, activities, and free options for all ages and interests.

Soapmaking 101

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-12; Helen Plum Library card required.
Learn how to make soap with Soapy Roads of Lombard. Share with someone special or keep as a treat for yourself! 

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.

Lilac Crafternoon

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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 
Show off your Lilac Pride with special Lilac Time Crafternoons! Use available supplies to design your own creation to take home. 

English Language Learning Classes

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
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.

Miss Allison’s Music Class

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Birth to Preschool
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

Miss Allison’s Music Class

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

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

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.

Studio 411 Craft Swap

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Maker
Event Details:

Find supplies for your next craft project at Studio 411's craft swap! 

Teen Make @ Home: Neon Pop Tab Bracelets

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.