LOMBARD — HELEN PLUM LIBRARY

Advanced Canva — Tuesday, October 27 | 6:30–8 PM

Adults can learn ways to organize and share Canva designs, connect cloud storage, and explore CanvaGPT in the Computer Lab; registration is required.

S.E.A.L. x Spiritus Coffee — Wednesday, October 28 | 9–10:30 AM

Students in the S.E.A.L. Transition Program will serve coffee in The Hub while gaining practical customer-service experience.

Drop In & Dance: Monster Mash — Thursday, October 29 | 10:30–11 AM or 1:30–2 PM

Children ages 1–5 and their participating adults are invited to a costume-friendly Halloween dance party.

Fall Craft Drop-In — Thursday, October 29 | 4–8 PM

Adults can make Halloween or Día de Muertos crafts in Studio 411 while supplies last.

Family Storytime — Monday, November 2 | 9:30–10 AM

Families can share songs, stories, and movement in the Youth Large Program Room.

GLEN ELLYN — GLEN ELLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY

Journaling Workshop — Tuesday, October 27 | 4:30–6 PM

Join longtime journal keeper Janet Penley for guided reflection and connection in the North Meeting Room. Bring a notebook and pen; prompts will be provided, sharing is optional, and registration is required.

Together Time — Wednesday, October 28 | 9:30–10 AM

Children and their grownups can enjoy a lively morning of songs, play, and stories; a limited number of name tags are available first-come, first-served.

Friends Book Sort — Wednesday, October 28 | 10 AM–noon

Volunteers help organize donated books for Friends of the Library book sales; new helpers should arrange an orientation first.

Social Hour for Adults 50+ — Wednesday, October 28 | 2:30–4 PM

Adults ages 50 and older can connect and socialize at the library.

Jack-O’-Lantern Jamboree — Friday, October 30 | 11–11:45 AM

Children from birth through age six and their grownups can celebrate Halloween with a craft, story, and costume parade through the library.

Dementia Caregiver Support Group — Tuesday, November 3 | 3:30–4:30 PM

Dementia care educator LaVon K. Lenaway leads an open group for caregivers to share experiences and find connection in the North Meeting Room. Sponsored by Arden Courts Memory Care Glen Ellyn.

Hour of Code — Tuesday, November 3 | 4–5 PM

Students in grades 3–8 can complete a fun Scratch coding project in the Youth Program Room. Prior coding experience is not required; advance registration is required.

VILLA PARK — VILLA PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY

Tween Book Club — Tuesday, October 27 | 3:30–4:30 PM

Readers in grades four through eight are invited to the Jelf Room for a book discussion; registration is required.

Preschool Storytime — Wednesday, October 28 | 10–10:30 AM

Children ages three to five can enjoy stories, learning games, and musical activities as part of a registered series.

Ready for Reading — Wednesday, October 28 | 1:15–2 PM

This registered series uses stories and wordplay to introduce literacy skills to children age four and older.

Pokémon Club — Wednesday, October 28 | 3:30–4:30 PM

Young Pokémon fans can enjoy reading and play activities through a program created with the American Library Association; check for waitlist availability.

Babies & Books — Thursday, October 29 | 9:30–10 AM

Little ones and their caregivers can enjoy an early-literacy gathering; registration is required.

Introduction to Computers — Saturday, October 31 | 1–2:30 PM

Adults and seniors can learn basic computer skills in a multi-class program arranged through People's Resource Center.

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Visit Helen Plum Library, Glen Ellyn Public Library, or Villa Park Public Library online to confirm program requirements, room locations, and space before attending.