April / May 2014
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helenplum.org
Get Ready for Our 2014 Summer Reading Program!
FIZZ BOOM READ
Youth Services
Program Guide
Early Start for our youngest summer readers!
A note about
programs...
Registration begins Monday, May 5
DROP-IN EVENTS:
All are welcome!
No registration, ticket,
or library card required.
registered early for our 2014 Summer Reading Program. Our youngest readers get a
head start so they will have plenty of time to reach their goals. Parents may choose
between either an early literacy activities log or timed reading log for babies, toddlers, and
preschoolers. Register in Youth Services and get all of the tools you need to get started!
Rewards for our Early Start readers can be earned Monday, May 19 through
Sunday, August 10.
REGISTRATION
REQUIRED:
Valid Plum Library Cards
are needed to register:
• Online at
helenplum.
evanced.info
• In person at the
Youth Services
Desk
• By phone at
630-627-0316
TICKETS REQUIRED:
Present a valid Plum
Library Card at Youth
Services for free tickets.
If available, free tickets
will be offered to the
general public beginning
one week prior to the
event.
Storytimes and events
may be photographed
and filmed for library
promotional purposes.
Please notify library
staff if you prefer not to
be in photos or on film.
Helen Plum
Memorial Library
110 W. Maple Street
Lombard, IL 60148
helenplum.org
630-627-0316
Birth - Preschool
Fizz Boom Read begins in June, but babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can be
Registration for school-age children begins Saturday, June 7
Family Fridays
ScribbleMonster Presents:
Creative Musical
Playtime!
Families with children of all ages
Friday, April 25
7:00 pm
Free tickets are available beginning
Saturday, April 5
Sing, play and dance with ScribbleJim
and ScribbleJayne! ScribbleMonster’s
award-winning approach to music,
movement and other activities encourages
each child’s own unique and creative
participation. ScribbleMonster is
acclaimed by Parenting Magazine and
NPR. Tickets required
Jim Gill’s
Contagious
Tunes Tour
Com
ing
J u n in
e!
Families with children of all ages
Friday, June 13
4:30 pm or 7:00 pm
Free tickets are available beginning
Saturday, May 24
A Zoo to You Presents:
Exotic Animal Show
Families with children of all ages
Friday, June 27
4:30 pm or 7:00 pm
Free tickets are available beginning
Saturday, June 7
Spring Storytimes
Storytime sessions begin the week of April 7 and run through the week of April 21. Each storytime
is approximately 30 minutes. Take a minute to look at our new storytime blog to see some of
the fun things we share: hplstorytime.wordpress.com.
DROP-IN STORYTIMES
Children attend with a participating adult. Entrance
is limited by room capacity.
Night Owl Stories
Drop-in family storytimes for all ages
Most of our April storytimes
will follow these weekly themes:
Counting Sheep
Adventures at Sea
I Like to Draw!
Mondays, April 7, 14, 21
7:00 PM
End your day delightfully with songs, rhymes, stories
and more. It’ll be a hoot!
No registration needed
REGISTERED STORYTIMES
Stories to Grow On
Drop-in family storytimes for all ages
Children attend with a participating adult. Younger siblings
are welcome. Children may register for one storytime
session only.
Thursdays, April 10, 17, 24
10:00 AM
Registration for April storytimes begins
Saturday, March 15
With stories, songs, and rhymes suited for all ages,
this storytime is perfect for the whole family!
No registration needed
1, 2, 3! Storytime
Oh, Baby! Storytime
Drop-in storytimes, birth - 15 months,
with a participating adult
Fridays, April 11, 18, 25
10:00 AM
Welcome baby to the library! Join us for stories, learn
fingerplays and rhymes, and meet other families.
No registration needed
Saturday Stories
Drop-in family storytimes for all ages on the
2nd Saturday of the month
Saturdays, April 12 & May 10
10:00 AM
Start your weekend off right with lively stories, silly
songs, and ridiculous rhymes!
No registration needed
Ages 1 - 3, with a participating adult
Tuesdays, April 8, 15, 22
9:30 am
or
Wednesdays, April 9, 16, 23
9:30 am
Laughter, singing, dancing, and reading are just part of the
fun during these lively storytimes!
Registration required
Together Time!
Ages 3 - 5, not yet in Kindergarten, with a
participating adult
Tuesdays, April 8, 15, 22
10:30 am
or
Wednesdays, April 9, 16, 23
10:30 am
Created for curious preschoolers, we bring stories to life by
sharing books, music, rhymes and more!
Registration required
More Events
Dino Dig!
Ages 3 - 5, with a caregiver
Tuesday, April 1
10:00 am
Registration begins Saturday, March 15
We’re going on a dino hunt! We’ll share exciting dinosaur
stories and activities - even dig for dinosaurs! Younger
siblings are welcome for this wild dinosaur romp.
Registration required
Join the Club
Reading program for babies - grade 8
Rewards can be earned through Sunday, April 27
Registration is ongoing in Youth Services
If you’ve finished your Join the Club reading log, be sure
to reap the rewards of all your hard work! If you haven’t
signed up yet, you still have time! With each completed
log, you will earn a book and prize. Our reading program
is self-paced and independent. Stop by Youth Services for
more details, to register, or to redeem your reading log.
Registration required
DROP-IN for
Bird’s Nest
CRAFTS!
Drop-in craft for all ages
Thursday, April 3
3 - 3:45 pm, while supplies last
Make a totally tweet bird’s nest!
No registration needed
Bee-utiful Bugs
Drop-in craft pick up for all ages
Friday, April 4
10:00 am, while supplies last
Oh, no! Bugs have infested the library! Wait a
second - they’re just adorable magnets. Be sure to
stop by and pick one up to make at home before
they fly away.
No registration needed
LEGO® Club
For children ages 5 and up, with a participating adult
Wednesday, April 2*
3:00 pm
Registration begins Saturday, March 15
Saturday, April 26*
10:00 am
Registration begins Saturday, March 15
Saturday, May 24
10:00 am
Registration begins Saturday, April 19
Families can build skyscrapers, vehicles, and other awe-inspiring creations with our collection of LEGO® bricks!
Once your project is complete, we’ll take a photo of you and your LEGO® creation to proudly display in Youth
Services. Children attend with a participating adult. Younger siblings are welcome - DUPLO® bricks
are available for siblings under 5 years old.
*Please note, children may only register for one LEGO® Club in April.
Registration required
Special Events
SUMM ER
VOLU NTEEN S
NEEDE D!
Students entering grades 8 - 12
Applications available beginning
Saturday, April 19
Applications accepted through
Monday, May 12
We are looking for dedicated teen volunteers to assist
with the 2014 Summer Reading Program: Fizz Boom
Read. VolunTeens work 2 hours each week in June, July,
and early August at the Youth Services summer reading
registration table. Applications will be available at the
Youth Services desk and online at helenplum.org/youthservices. VolunTeens selected to participate must attend an
orientation session on:
Design a Mouse Pad
All ages through grade 8
April 1 - 30
Fizz Boom Read is our 2014 Summer Reading theme
and we are looking for some original book and science
themed artwork. The winning entries will be used for new
mouse pad designs in Youth Services. You can create your
entry at home or use supplies we provide. Stop by or visit
our website starting April 1 for contest rules, tips and
more details. Winning designs will be announced during
Children’s Book Week, May 12 - 18. Winning designers
will receive a mouse pad, too!
Youth Services has iPads!
iPads are for in-house use and are pre-loaded with kidfriendly apps. Check out our Pinterest page to see the
apps we have: pinterest.com/plumlib. The iPads are
available courtesy of the Edgar Robbins Fund, established
due to the generosity of Carol Anne Robbins.
Thursday, May 29 at 7:00 pm
or
Saturday, May 31 at 10:00 am
Miss Anna’s Music Class
Drop-in musical storytime for children 5 and under,
with a caregiver
Tuesday, May 13
10:00 am
or
Wednesday, May 14
10:00 am
Join critically-acclaimed folksinger Anna Stange
for a lively storytime of musical fun and games.
Families will be introduced to a variety of rhythm
instruments to hear and play. This class will brighten
the imagination and creativity of both parent and child
with playful stories and songs. Entrance is limited by
room capacity. No registration needed
CELEBRATE L
ILAC TIME &
CHILDREN’S B
OOK WEEK!
Queen for a Day
Drop-in event for all ages
Monday, May 5
4:15 - 5:00 pm, while supplies last
Celebrate the queen in your life! Join us for activities
and a Mother’s Day craft. You may even get the
chance to meet Lombard royalty - the Lilac Princesses!
No registration needed
April 2014
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
1
Design a Mouse Pad entries accepted
April 1 - 30!
Dino Dig!
10:00 am
Registration Required
Wednesday
2
LEGO Club
3:00 pm
Registration Required
7
Night Owl Stories
7:00 pm
Drop-in Family Storytime
14
13
Night Owl Stories
7:00 pm
Drop-in Family Storytime
20
21
Easter
Library Closed
27
Join the Club Last day to
redeem reading rewards.
Night Owl Stories
7:00 pm
Drop-in Family Storytime
28
8
1, 2, 3! Storytime
9:30 am
Registration Required
Together Time!
10:30 am
Registration Required
15
1, 2, 3! Storytime
9:30 am
Registration Required
Together Time!
10:30 am
Registration Required
22
1, 2, 3! Storytime
9:30 am
Registration Required
Together Time!
10:30 am
Registration Required
29
9
Friday
1, 2, 3! Storytime
9:30 am
Registration Required
Saturday
4
3
®
6
Thursday
Bee-utiful Bugs
10:00 am, while supplies last
Drop-in Craft Pick Up
Bird’s Nest
3 - 3:45 pm
Drop-in Craft
5
Tickets are available
for ScribbleMonster
on Friday, April 25
On
10 Stories to Grow
10:00
11 Oh, Baby! Storytime
10:00
17 Stories to Grow On
18 Oh, Baby! Storytime 19
am
Drop-in Family Storytime
am
Drop-in Baby Storytime
12
Saturday Stories
10:00 am
Drop-in Family Storytime
Together Time!
10:30 am
Registration Required
16
1, 2, 3! Storytime
9:30 am
Registration Required
10:00 am
Drop-in Family Storytime
10:00 am
Drop-in Baby Storytime
Together Time!
10:30 am
Registration Required
23
1, 2, 3! Storytime
9:30 am
Registration Required
VolunTeens applications
available
24 Stories to Grow On
10:00 am
Drop-in Family Storytime
Together Time!
10:30 am
Registration Required
30
Registration begins for
May events
25 Oh, Baby! Storytime
10:00 am
Drop-in Baby Storytime
ScribbleMonster
7:00 pm
Tickets Required
31
26
LEGO® Club
10:00 am
Registration Required
May 2014
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3
8
9
10
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 7
Summer reading registration begins for school age children
Tickets are available for A Zoo to You: Exotic Animal Show
4
5
Early Start begins for
our young summer
readers
6
7
Saturday Stories
10:00 am
Drop-in Family Storytime
Queen for a Day
4:15 - 5:00 pm
Drop-in Event
11
12
13
14
Last day to turn in
VolunTeen applications
Miss Anna’s Music Class
10:00 am
Drop-in Musical Storytime
Miss Anna’s Music Class
10:00 am
Drop-in Musical Storytime
19
20
21
15
16
17
Registration begins for
June events
Mother’s Day
18
Lilac Parade
Library Closed
Library Closed
23
First day to pick up
Early Start prizes.
Memorial Day
Library Closed
24
LEGO® Club
10:00 am
Registration Required
Tickets are available for
Jim Gill’s Contagious
Tunes Tour on Friday,
June 13
27
26
25
22
28
29
30
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