Week Calendar

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.

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.

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.

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.

Drop-in activities recommended for ages 3-5, with a participating adult
Pop by the Library for a playful morning of popular activities!

Parachute Play

Presented in partnership with the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Helen Plum Library will have two short virtual reality films available for viewing. Films will be viewable from September 21 – October 4.

Presented in partnership with the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Helen Plum Library will have two short virtual reality films available for viewing. Films will be viewable from September 21 – October 4.

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.

Presented in partnership with the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Helen Plum Library will have two short virtual reality films available for viewing. Films will be viewable from September 21 – October 4.

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.

Presented in partnership with the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Helen Plum Library will have two short virtual reality films available for viewing. Films will be viewable from September 21 – October 4.

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.

Presented in partnership with the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Helen Plum Library will have two short virtual reality films available for viewing. Films will be viewable from September 21 – October 4.

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.

Presented in partnership with the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Helen Plum Library will have two short virtual reality films available for viewing. Films will be viewable from September 21 – October 4.

Learn the basics of Cricut’s software, Design Space, with a beginner-level project. 

HPL machines are available for ages 18 and up, but library kids over the age of 12 are welcome with their library grown-ups. 

Presented in partnership with the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Helen Plum Library will have two short virtual reality films available for viewing. Films will be viewable from September 21 – October 4.

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. 

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

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.

Learn how to set up and navigate a Canva account to fast-track your graphic design projects! A Canva login is needed for this program.

Registered event for children in grades 3-5
Learn hand stitching basics and create a fun felt charm for your backpack.

Registered event for grades 6-12
Make an artistic masterpiece using stencils and paint.

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages
Twinkle, twinkle, storytime! End your day with books and rhymes.

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.

Registered event for grades 6-12
Come and playtest new video and board games in the Hive.

Google Gemini (formerly Google Bard) is a form of generative AI that allows users to access their Gmail inbox, contacts, and Drive for a more seamless user experience.

Fiber art crafters including cross stitchers, knitters, and crocheters are invited to join this drop-in social group to work on individual projects or learn from their peers.  

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.

Registered event for children in grades 3-5
Learn hand stitching basics and create a fun felt charm for your backpack.

Join the Smith Family Archive for a history of Chicagoland in maps. The Smith Family Archive houses hundreds of thousands of handcrafted historical maps and plats of the Chicago metropolitan area and beyond, dating back to the early 1800s.

Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card is required