What’s Happening at Our Local Libraries This Week | September 29-Oct 6
Libraries in Lombard, Glen Ellyn and Villa Park head into October with technology classes, creative workshops, family programs and several unique special events. Registration may be required, and some programs fill quickly.
Helen Plum Library — Lombard
Excel Indexing: VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP — Tuesday, Sept. 29 | 6:30–8 p.m.
Learn and practice Excel LOOKUP and reference commands for indexing. Open to novice and experienced Excel users. Registration required.
Google Gemini AI — Wednesday, Sept. 30 | 3–4:30 p.m.
Learn how to use Google Gemini and explore its connections with Gmail, contacts, Drive and Google Search. Registration required.
Wonder Lab: Light & Shadows — Wednesday, Sept. 30 | 11–11:45 a.m.
Children ages 2–5 and their caregivers can explore light and shadows through hands-on discovery activities. Registration and a Helen Plum Library card required.
Simple Machines — Thursday, Oct. 1 | 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Preschoolers ages 3–5 can experiment with simple machines during a hands-on science program with their participating adult. Registration required.
Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next with Veronica Roth — Thursday, Oct. 1 | 6–7 p.m. | Virtual
Join bestselling Divergent author Veronica Roth for a virtual author event exploring choices, courage and what comes next.
Evening Storytime in Lilacia Park — Monday, Oct. 5 | 5–5:30 p.m.
Families with children of all ages can enjoy a special drop-in outdoor storytime at Lilacia Park.
Batman in Chicago: Filming Locations and the Art of Anarchy — Monday, Oct. 5 | 6–7 p.m.
Discover how Chicago became Gotham City in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight. Kelli Marshall, PhD, will share filming locations and behind-the-scenes stories. Registration required.
LEGO Science in Motion — Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 4–4:45 p.m.
Kids in grades 3–5 can explore science concepts using LEGO bricks and motors. Registration and a Helen Plum Library card required.
Glen Ellyn Public Library
Cops, Cookies and Mario Kart — Tuesday, Sept. 29 | 4–5 p.m.
High school students can challenge Glen Ellyn Police Officer Alisson Ramirez to Mario Kart, enjoy cookies and ask questions about policing.
The Artist in You — Tuesday, Sept. 29 | 4–5 p.m.
Kids in grades K–2 can create one-of-a-kind artwork inspired by famous artists, the world around them and their own creativity. Registration required.
Journaling Workshop — Tuesday, Sept. 29 | 4:30–6 p.m.
Explore journaling through guided prompts with lifelong journal keeper Janet Penley. Bring a notebook and pen; sharing is optional. Registration required.
Taste of TikTok — Thursday, Oct. 1 | 4–4:45 p.m.
Students in grades 6–8 can make the viral Pancake Cereal in a hands-on kitchen session. Registration required.
Thursday Evening Book Club — Thursday, Oct. 1 | 7–8 p.m.
This month’s discussion features How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix. Registration required.
Hour of Code — Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 4–5 p.m.
Students in grades 3–8 can complete a fun computer-based Scratch coding project. No previous coding session attendance is necessary. Registration required.
The Success Hack — Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 6–7 p.m.
DuPage County high school students can join educator and life coach Patrick Donohue for strategies to address perfectionism, procrastination and self-sabotaging thoughts. Registration required.
Villa Park Public Library
Perspective of Wonder: A Tour of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition — Tuesday, Sept. 29 | 7–8 p.m.
Author Cindy Angell Keeling takes participants on a tour of Chicago’s 1893 World’s Fair using vintage photographs, maps and artwork. A waitlist is currently in place.
Bracelet Making — Thursday, Oct. 1 | 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Kids and middle schoolers can hang out with friends while creating their own beaded bracelets to keep or share. Registration required.
Introduction to the Art of Chinese Papercutting — Thursday, Oct. 1 | 6–7:30 p.m.
Educator Yvonne Wolf introduces adults to the traditional decorative art of Chinese papercutting. Registration required.
STEAM for Tweens & Teens Kit Pick-Up — Friday, Oct. 2 | All Day
Students in grades 5–12 can pick up a take-home STEAM kit designed to encourage creativity, exploration and critical thinking.
Marvelous Mornings — Saturday, Oct. 3 | 11–11:45 a.m.
Young children and their adults can enjoy stories, songs, activities and a make-and-take project together. A waitlist is currently in place.
No One Ever Sees Indians: Native Americans in Media — Saturday, Oct. 3 | 1:30–3 p.m.
Filmmaker Ernest M. Whiteman III presents a multimedia exploration of how Native peoples have been depicted in media and entertainment. Registration required.
Before You Go: Programs and availability can change. Check with the individual library for registration requirements, waitlists and the latest information.
