Upcoming Events

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 

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.

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 

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.

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

Matthew Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award-winning book

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.

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.

Helen Plum staffer and published author Ann Zhao will walk participants through the traditional publishing process while sharing tips and tricks to get your dream novel out of your imagination and into the hands of readers everywhere! 

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

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. 

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.

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. 

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

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. 

Join us for a roundtable discussion to share your research findings, hear success stories from other members, and seek solutions to brick walls. 

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. 

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.