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This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tech Drop-In

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Classes
Event Details:

Have a tech question? Join us for monthly Tech Help Drop-In sessions. Bring your questions and your device!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Baby Storytime

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

Drop-in storytime for ages birth-1, with a participating adult
Literacy starts with the littlest ones! Meet other families as you sing, rhyme, and enjoy stories together.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Toddler Storytime

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

Drop-in storytime for ages 1-2, with a participating adult
Wigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activity each week.
 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Introduction to ChatGPT

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:

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Choose Your Own Adventure

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Youth, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 6-8.
Roll the dice. Take a challenge. You decide what your adventure will be!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Toddler Storytime

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

Drop-in storytime for ages 1-2, with a participating adult
Wigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activity each week.
 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Toddler Storytime

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

Drop-in storytime for ages 1-2, with a participating adult
Wigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activity each week.
 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Intermediate ChatGPT

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:

Intended for those who have prior experience with Chat AI – this intermediate ChatGPT session will focus on refining your prompts, utilizing established methods for success, and customizing instructions accessible with your free registered account

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

3D Design and Printing for Kids

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth, Elementary School
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Registered event for children in grades 3-5; Helen Plum Library card required.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Virtual Program
Event Details:

Michelle Buteau is an American stand-up comedian, actress, television host, producer, and podcast host.

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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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Astronaut Training Academy

10:30am - 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: 19
Event Details:

Registered event for children ages 3-5 years, with participating adult; Helen Plum Library card required.
3... 2... 1... blast off into some space-themed activities and games!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

ScribbleMonster Concert

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

Registered event for families of all ages, Helen Plum Library Card is required

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Saturday Family Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
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 storytime for families with children of all ages.
Get your weekend off to a great start with stories, songs, and fun for all ages.  

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Saturday Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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 storytime for families with children of all ages.
Get your weekend off to a great start with stories, songs, and fun for all ages.  

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This fun and simple project uses cotton fabric and insulated batting to make oven mitts that are as cute as they are functional!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Studio 411
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This fun and simple project uses cotton fabric and insulated batting to make oven mitts that are as cute as they are functional!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Trading Card Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in event recommended for grades 1-12.
Battle, duel, and trade with your favorite collectible card games. Whether you enjoy Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, or Magic the Gathering, this is the club for you.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.

Wonder Lab: Money

10:00am - 10:45am
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: 20
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

NEW! Canva for Cricut

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:

Develop and expand your use of Canva in this hands-on class.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year!

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:

The Lunar New Year season lasts from January 28th to February 12, 2025. It is a holiday observed by about 20% of the world's population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Family Art Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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 
Make art as a family! Try out a variety of hands-on techniques and take your masterpiece home with you.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Genealogy Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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.