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Tech Time

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
We'll have our favorite high and low-tech options available for families to explore. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Trillium Performance

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 73
Event Details:

Based in the far west suburbs, Trillium acoustic quartet is a family-friendly music ensemble with an eclectic repertoire including traditional Celtic, Americana, bluegrass, ragtime, swing, folk, and country music with instrumentals and vocals in a

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

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
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.

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

Preschool 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 3-5 not yet in kindergarten, with a participating adult
Join us for stories, songs, and skills to encourage kindergarten readiness. Try a different early learning activity each week.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Plum Meeting Rooms (Combined)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Senior Socials
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 73
Event Details:

Popular fiction has provided us with great detectives for over 100 years, but radio helped make these crime solvers into household names.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen Study Room A
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Help with Medicare or Medicare supplements is available in person!

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

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
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.

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

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
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.

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

Dinovember Storytime

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

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages 
Stomp your feet! Show your claws! We’ll read about dinos with great big jaws!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Advanced Excel

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Practice your learned skills and take them to the next level with absolute references, advanced formulas, and macros!

 

Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Board of Trustees
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. Dress for mess.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Helen Plum Library Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Colonel William R. Plum Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Need more than a simple insta-filter for your photos? Together we’ll use this free online photo editor to tackle projects ranging from simple fixes to those that require complex tools.

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

Musical Theatre Mayhem

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for grades 6-12
Celebrate all things musical theatre with trivia, activities, and more!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Finish Your Debut Novel!

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

Author Sierra Kay will show participants how to unlock the secrets of completing their debut novel! Learn about novel writing including planning, outlining, and setting realistic goals.

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

Helen Plum Library is thrilled to now be a part of Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events.

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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.

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. Dress for mess.

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. Dress for mess.

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. Explore Canva Cricut templates for customization and learn to export designs to use in Cricut Design Space software.

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

Craft Your Own Journal

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth, Elementary School
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Youth Large Program Room (Combined)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Drop-in event for children in grades 3-5
We’ll provide you with a journal and the materials to decorate it. Fill it with your thoughts, ideas, or doodles. If you need inspiration, we can help!