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This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group.

Drop-in T(w)een Art Club - Window Painting

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Drop-in T(w)een Art Club:

Tweens and Teens (ages 11+ ) are welcome to stop by and get creative. There will be multiple stations set up with crafts to express your individually.  This event is open for ...

This month you will help paint the main window in the library! 

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Tweens and Teens (ages 11+ ) are welcome to stop by and get creative. There will be multiple stations set up with crafts to express your individually.  This event is open for 2 hours, you can spend as long as you would like to explore your creativity. 

This month you will help paint the main window in the library! 

Disclaimer(s)

The Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District reserves the right to photograph program participants and patrons. These photos are for Library use only and may be used for promotion within print and digital media. Attending a Library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family.

Memorial Day - Library Closed

All Day
Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Closing
Branches:
Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group.
This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Comfort Dog Reading Hour

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Family Program
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Everyone

Come in and read with a Comfort Dog!  They will be in the library ready to listen to young readers practice their reading skills.  Spend time visiting with the Comfort Dogs gives confidence to readers as she patiently listens. 

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Everyone
Program Type: Family Program
Event Details:

Come in and read with a Comfort Dog!  They will be in the library ready to listen to young readers practice their reading skills.  Spend time visiting with the Comfort Dogs gives confidence to readers as she patiently listens. 

Disclaimer(s)

The Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District reserves the right to photograph program participants and patrons. These photos are for Library use only and may be used for promotion within print and digital media. Attending a Library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family.

This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Age Group:
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)

Tap into your imaginative storytelling.

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Event Details:

Tap into your imaginative storytelling.

This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group.
This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group.

Summer Reading Kick Off Petting Zoo

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outside Performer
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)

Help us get summer started off this year with our Annual Summer Reading Kickoff Petting Zoo.

A Zoo To You will bring 20-25 animals including goats, sheep, little cow, donkey, llama, bunny, and chickens.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Outside Performer
Event Details:

Help us get summer started off this year with our Annual Summer Reading Kickoff Petting Zoo.

A Zoo To You will bring 20-25 animals including goats, sheep, little cow, donkey, llama, bunny, and chickens.

Disclaimer(s)

The Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District reserves the right to photograph program participants and patrons. These photos are for Library use only and may be used for promotion within print and digital media. Attending a Library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family.

This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group.
This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Comfort Dog Reading Hour

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Family Program
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Everyone

Come in and read with a Comfort Dog!  They will be in the library ready to listen to young readers practice their reading skills.  Spend time visiting with the Comfort Dogs gives confidence to readers as she patiently listens. 

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Everyone
Program Type: Family Program
Event Details:

Come in and read with a Comfort Dog!  They will be in the library ready to listen to young readers practice their reading skills.  Spend time visiting with the Comfort Dogs gives confidence to readers as she patiently listens. 

Disclaimer(s)

The Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District reserves the right to photograph program participants and patrons. These photos are for Library use only and may be used for promotion within print and digital media. Attending a Library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family.

This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Age Group:
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)

Tap into your imaginative storytelling.

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Event Details:

Tap into your imaginative storytelling.

This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group.

TWEEN STEM Drop In

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)

Tweens and Teens (ages 11+ ) are welcome to stop by and do some fun STEM activities.

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Tweens and Teens (ages 11+ ) are welcome to stop by and do some fun STEM activities.

This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group.

Drop-in T(w)een Art Club

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Drop-in T(w)een Art Club:

Tweens and Teens (ages 11+ ) are welcome to stop by and get creative. There will be multiple stations set up with crafts to express your individually.  This event is open for ...

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Tweens and Teens (ages 11+ ) are welcome to stop by and get creative. There will be multiple stations set up with crafts to express your individually.  This event is open for 2 hours, you can spend as long as you would like to explore your creativity. 

Disclaimer(s)

The Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District reserves the right to photograph program participants and patrons. These photos are for Library use only and may be used for promotion within print and digital media. Attending a Library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family.

This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group.

T(w)een Cookie Decorating

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Age Group:
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)

Join us as we welcome back Blessed Little Kitchen for a fun cookie decorating program. Each participant will decorate three delicious sugar cookies.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome back Blessed Little Kitchen for a fun cookie decorating program. Each participant will decorate three delicious sugar cookies.

Disclaimer(s)

The Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District reserves the right to photograph program participants and patrons. These photos are for Library use only and may be used for promotion within print and digital media. Attending a Library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family.

This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group.

Volunteen at the Garden

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (9th - 12th grade)

VolunTeens can join us for hands on activities at the Pingree Grove Community Garden.

Remember to dress for the weather - this is an outdoor event. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

VolunTeens can join us for hands on activities at the Pingree Grove Community Garden.

Remember to dress for the weather - this is an outdoor event. 

Disclaimer(s)

The Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District reserves the right to photograph program participants and patrons. These photos are for Library use only and may be used for promotion within print and digital media. Attending a Library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family.

This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group.
This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Comfort Dog Reading Hour

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Family Program
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Everyone

Come in and read with a Comfort Dog!  They will be in the library ready to listen to young readers practice their reading skills.  Spend time visiting with the Comfort Dogs gives confidence to readers as she patiently listens. 

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Everyone
Program Type: Family Program
Event Details:

Come in and read with a Comfort Dog!  They will be in the library ready to listen to young readers practice their reading skills.  Spend time visiting with the Comfort Dogs gives confidence to readers as she patiently listens. 

Disclaimer(s)

The Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District reserves the right to photograph program participants and patrons. These photos are for Library use only and may be used for promotion within print and digital media. Attending a Library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family.

This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group.

Intro to D&D

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Age Group:
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)

Have you always been intrigued by D&D but not sure where to start? Join us for a beginner friendly Intro to D&D. All participants will receive a set of polyhedral dice.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you always been intrigued by D&D but not sure where to start? Join us for a beginner friendly Intro to D&D. All participants will receive a set of polyhedral dice.

Disclaimer(s)

The Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District reserves the right to photograph program participants and patrons. These photos are for Library use only and may be used for promotion within print and digital media. Attending a Library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family.

This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group.
This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Frog Lady

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Outside Performer
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults

The Frog Lady shares her enthusiasm and passion for all things reptile and amphibian. Join us for a fun, hands on, and educational event. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults
Program Type: Outside Performer
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Frog Lady shares her enthusiasm and passion for all things reptile and amphibian. Join us for a fun, hands on, and educational event. 

Disclaimer(s)

The Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District reserves the right to photograph program participants and patrons. These photos are for Library use only and may be used for promotion within print and digital media. Attending a Library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family.

This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Age Group:
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)

Tap into your imaginative storytelling.

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Event Details:

Tap into your imaginative storytelling.

4th of July - Library Closed

All Day
Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Closing
Branches:
Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group.

Volunteen at the Garden

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (9th - 12th grade)

VolunTeens can join us for hands on activities at the Pingree Grove Community Garden.

Remember to dress for the weather - this is an outdoor event. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

VolunTeens can join us for hands on activities at the Pingree Grove Community Garden.

Remember to dress for the weather - this is an outdoor event. 

Disclaimer(s)

The Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District reserves the right to photograph program participants and patrons. These photos are for Library use only and may be used for promotion within print and digital media. Attending a Library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family.

This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group.
This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Comfort Dog Reading Hour

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Family Program
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Everyone

Come in and read with a Comfort Dog!  They will be in the library ready to listen to young readers practice their reading skills.  Spend time visiting with the Comfort Dogs gives confidence to readers as she patiently listens. 

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Everyone
Program Type: Family Program
Event Details:

Come in and read with a Comfort Dog!  They will be in the library ready to listen to young readers practice their reading skills.  Spend time visiting with the Comfort Dogs gives confidence to readers as she patiently listens. 

Disclaimer(s)

The Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District reserves the right to photograph program participants and patrons. These photos are for Library use only and may be used for promotion within print and digital media. Attending a Library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family.

This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Age Group:
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)

Tap into your imaginative storytelling.

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Event Details:

Tap into your imaginative storytelling.

This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group.

TWEEN STEM Drop In

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)

Tweens and Teens (ages 11+ ) are welcome to stop by and do some fun STEM activities.

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Tweens and Teens (ages 11+ ) are welcome to stop by and do some fun STEM activities.

This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group.

MXG - Game Truck

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outside Performer
Age Group:
Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)

The Mobile Extreme Gaming Truck will be back again this year! The truck will be parked in the Public Parking Lot on Washington Ave, adjacent to the the Hampshire Post Office.

Please sign up for only one time slot.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Outside Performer
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Mobile Extreme Gaming Truck will be back again this year! The truck will be parked in the Public Parking Lot on Washington Ave, adjacent to the the Hampshire Post Office.

Please sign up for only one time slot.

Disclaimer(s)

The Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District reserves the right to photograph program participants and patrons. These photos are for Library use only and may be used for promotion within print and digital media. Attending a Library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family.

This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group.

MXG - Game Truck

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outside Performer
Age Group:
Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)

The Mobile Extreme Gaming Truck will be back again this year! The truck will be parked in the Public Parking Lot on Washington Ave, adjacent to the the Hampshire Post Office.

Please sign up for only one time slot.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Outside Performer
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Mobile Extreme Gaming Truck will be back again this year! The truck will be parked in the Public Parking Lot on Washington Ave, adjacent to the the Hampshire Post Office.

Please sign up for only one time slot.

Disclaimer(s)

The Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District reserves the right to photograph program participants and patrons. These photos are for Library use only and may be used for promotion within print and digital media. Attending a Library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family.

This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group.

Drop-in T(w)een Art Club

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Drop-in T(w)een Art Club:

Tweens and Teens (ages 11+ ) are welcome to stop by and get creative. There will be multiple stations set up with crafts to express your individually.  This event is open for ...

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Tweens and Teens (ages 11+ ) are welcome to stop by and get creative. There will be multiple stations set up with crafts to express your individually.  This event is open for 2 hours, you can spend as long as you would like to explore your creativity. 

Disclaimer(s)

The Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District reserves the right to photograph program participants and patrons. These photos are for Library use only and may be used for promotion within print and digital media. Attending a Library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family.

This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group.

Volunteen at the Garden

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (9th - 12th grade)

VolunTeens can join us for hands on activities at the Pingree Grove Community Garden.

Remember to dress for the weather - this is an outdoor event. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

VolunTeens can join us for hands on activities at the Pingree Grove Community Garden.

Remember to dress for the weather - this is an outdoor event. 

Disclaimer(s)

The Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District reserves the right to photograph program participants and patrons. These photos are for Library use only and may be used for promotion within print and digital media. Attending a Library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family.