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Caitlin Atkinson, Teen Librarian
catkinson@helenplum.org
(630) 627-0316 ext. 343

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Open Hours:

The Teen Desk & The Hive are open...
During the School Year:
Mon: 3-9pm
Tue: 2:30-9pm
Wed: 3-9pm
Thu: 3-9pm
Fri: 3-5pm
Sat: 12-5pm
Sun: 1-5pm

During Winter Break
(Mon, Dec 23–Mon, Jan 6):
Mon-Thu: 1-9pm
Fri: 1-5pm
Sat: 12-5pm
Sun: 1-5pm

 

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Upcoming Events

ScribbleMonster Concert

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School
Open
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: 76
Event Details:

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

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.

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.

Volunteen Squad

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth, High School
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: Teen: The Hive
Age Group: Youth, High School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Registered event for grades 9-12.
Make a difference at your Library! Volunteen Squad is an opportunity to give back to the community and earn service hours.

Pop-up Book Sale

All Day 1/31 - 2/2
Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: Helen Plum Library
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Youth, Birth to Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

A small number of adult and youth books will be available for purchase – from our library to yours. Supplies are limited, so check out the carts in the lobby while they last.

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