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Library Law is changed!
As many of you know from my past website updates, this is the law that I brought to the attention of awesome officials! Senator Laura Ellman, Rep. Terra Costa Howard and Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock all championed this change in the law to help Illinois families! Together with fellow trustee Julie Kowalski-Schmidt and Illinois Library Association Lobbyist, Derek Blaida, access libraries for non-resident families will be easier!
“Public libraries are essential components of any community, offering spaces for connection and educational support,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “This measure enables libraries to offer non-resident card fees in manageable payments, thereby providing more families who visit out-of-district libraries access to these important resources.”
The cost of these non-resident cards can be hefty. Now families will be able to spread out that cost, making libraries more financially available accessable, stated Costa Howard.
Helen has been restored and looks beautiful!
The pastel of Helen Plum from the late 1800s has been fully restored and the libraries name sake is back in a very special place. This restoration was partly funded by the HelenPlum Library Foundation.
Watch the reel of the actual conservation!
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1896355857872511
Foundation President, Raleigh Floyd unveils the plaque.
Upcoming Events
Rich Lo with "Lombard"
Rich Lo-Waves of DuPage: Beautiful Cities Public Art Project
Helen Plum Library is honored to host Lombard’s original artwork from Rich Lo, featuring a view from Lilacia Park, including the historic ginkgo trees at the corner of Maple and Park, focusing on one of Lombard’s most recognizable sites, Maple Street Chapel. This piece will also be on display in the McAninch Arts Center along with the other Waves of DuPage works during the Hokusai and Ukiyo-e exhibition from May 31-Sep 21, 2025. This is a family friendly exhibit! Check the schedule for special activities like calligraphy.
One fun thing to do at Hokusai is to add your wish to the Wishing Tree! This area also has origami paper and instructions on how to fold the paper to make different animals.
Contact me with ideas, questions or thoughts
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