Helen Plum Library Foundation

05/29/2026

In her "spare" time, Ginger Kearney also serves as liaison between the Helen Plum Library and the foundation board, playing a leading role in many foundation fundraising efforts. We're lucky to have her!

It's ! This week's spotlight shines on Ginger Kearney. Ginger is a trustee at the Helen Plum Library and a member of the ILA Library Trustee Forum.

Read about Ginger on the ILA website! https://bit.ly/ILASpotlightGKearney

05/28/2026

Hope to see you there!

Did you spot the Book Bike with the Helen Plum Library Foundation at last week's Lombard Farmers Market? If you missed it, they'll be back on Jul 9 and Sep 1 with more used books for the picking!

The Lombard Farmers market runs from 3-7pm each Tuesday through Oct 6 on South Park Ave.

05/22/2026

FYI - see you next week!

The Library will be closed on Fri, May 22 for staff training and Sun, May 24 & Mon, May 25 for Memorial Day. 🇺🇸 Please note: Our parking lot and drive-up book drop will be unavailable from 5pm on Sat, May 23 until we reopen on Tue, May 26. The west side (Main Street) book drop on the building will remain open for you to return materials while our parking lot is closed.

05/19/2026

Come visit us at the Lombard Farmer's Market! We're in between the muffin and cheese stand, and across from the fudge - you can't go wrong!

05/19/2026

Today's the day! If you visit the Lombard Farmer's Market, look for the Helen Plum Library book bike. Come for the food, but feed your mind too!

05/18/2026

Join us tomorrow! Look for the Book bike and table we share with Helen Plum Library for gently used books, all proceeds to benefit future library programming. Free gifts for kids, while supplies last - hope to see you there!

Mary Gaither MarshallBrigitte Bee Leslie Arnold Sulla Ginger Kearney Mark Geiger Raleigh Floyd Jr

05/17/2026

Will we see you at Lombard's Lilac parade today? Look for our book bike in the parade - and throw us a wave!

Ginger Kearney Brigitte Bee Mark Geiger Leslie Arnold Sulla Mary Gaither Marshall

05/14/2026

FYI!!!

It's that time again! 🤩 Starting NOW, you're invited to dig into Summer Reading 2026! Here's how it works...

Birth – High School:
Track how many days you read and earn rewards. At 10, 20, and 30 days of reading, visit the Library to earn a prize. After 40 days of reading, you’ll receive a paperback book and a pass for free one-day admission to Paradise Bay Water Park, while supplies last.

Adults:
Choose to track the number of hours or the number of books you read. Earn an entry ticket for every five hours of reading or five titles read and submit tickets toward a variety of prizes.

Readers of all ages can sign up at the Library to log on paper, or on Beanstack to log online. Check out the link below to get started!

05/12/2026

Happy AAPI Heritage Month! Today and every day, we celebrate the cultures, voices, and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities that continue to shape and strengthen our neighborhoods and our nation.

This month, take a moment to support an AAPI-owned business, learn a new story, or share the work of an AAPI artist, author, or leader who inspires you.

05/08/2026

to our Q2 meeting this past Monday (May 4th, hence the Star Wars gear), where we previewed the new Helen Plum Library book bike your generous donations helped make possible! Look for it at public events throughout the spring and summer!

Ginger Kearney Brigitte Bee Mark Geiger Raleigh Floyd Jr Mary Gaither Marshall Leslie Arnold Sulla