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Hot Shots Photography

All Day
Zoom at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Each month we will assign a subject/theme to photograph. We will share each person's best photo with the library patrons to vote on their favorite photo of the month.  Please ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Each month we will assign a subject/theme to photograph. We will share each person's best photo with the library patrons to vote on their favorite photo of the month.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Page Turners Book Club

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please register to join us at Hampshire Social across the street from the Library where we will discuss The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb.  Books will be available 30 d...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Please register to join us at Hampshire Social across the street from the Library where we will discuss The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb.  Books will be available 30 days prior to the meeting at the library f

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.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Bunny Visits

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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), Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we partner with the Hampshire Township Park District for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Bunny VisitsLine up on the Seyller Park walking path to hunt for eggs filled wi...

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), Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we partner with the Hampshire Township Park District for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Bunny Visits

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spice things up! Monthly Spice Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Take Home Kit at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Take Home Kit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The monthly spice club is for anyone interested in learning about and using spices. Patrons will be able to take home a sampling of that month's spice along with a recipe to try. &...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Take Home Kit
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

The monthly spice club is for anyone interested in learning about and using spices. Patrons will be able to take home a sampling of that month's spice along with a recipe to try.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Senior Bingo

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

B-9!What better way to spend an afternoon than by shouting BINGO at the library! This program is for adults ages 55+. Prizes are provided!Space is limited so registration is r...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

B-9!

What better way to spend an afternoon than by shouting BINGO at the library! This program is for adults ages 55+. 

Prizes are provided!

Space is limited so registration is required. 

 

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.

SAT & ACT Success

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zoom at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Outside Performer, Other
Age Group:
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults
Event Details:

This comprehensive workshop will answer all of your questions about college entrance exams. Families will learn key differences between the SAT and ACT (especially with the new dig...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults
Program Type: Outside Performer, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

This comprehensive workshop will answer all of your questions about college entrance exams.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Services Craft -Solar Light Butterfly.

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults 18 and older are invited to register to create a craft.  All supplies and instructions will be provided. 

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Adults 18 and older are invited to register to create a craft.  All supplies and instructions will be provided. 

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 "Adults" group.

Crafter's Circle

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for our In-Person crafty card-making class where we will be making 2 different cards! Anyone would love to receive one in the mail, or keep it for yourself! ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us for our In-Person crafty card-making class where we will be making 2 different cards! Anyone would love to receive one in the mail, or keep it for yourself!

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 "Adults" group.

Crafter's Circle

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for our In-Person crafty card-making class where we will be making 2 different cards! Anyone would love to receive one in the mail, or keep it for yourself! ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us for our In-Person crafty card-making class where we will be making 2 different cards! Anyone would love to receive one in the mail, or keep it for yourself!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

It's Movie Time Bag: Westerns

All Day
Take Home Kit at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Take Home Kit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month's movie theme is 'Westerns’.  Your customized Movie Bag will include goodies and a DVD selected just for you.Movie Bag's will be available for pickup on Friday, Apr...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Take Home Kit
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This month's movie theme is 'Westerns’.  

Your customized Movie Bag will include goodies and a DVD selected just for you.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

City Nature Challenge with Forest Preserve District of Kane County

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Family Program, Outside Performer
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

You must register with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County to participate! Registration required. To register: visit https://kaneforest.activityreg.com/selectacti...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Family Program, Outside Performer
Event Details:

You must register with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County to participate! 

Registration required. 

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 "Adults" group.

Growing and Using Herbs

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Outside Performer
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Herbs are a healthy way to introduce new flavors into your diet, new fragrances into your home and add texture to your garden. This class will discuss growing, collecting and prese...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outside Performer
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Herbs are a healthy way to introduce new flavors into your diet, new fragrances into your home and add texture to your garden.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hot Shots Photography

All Day
Zoom at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Each month we will assign a subject/theme to photograph. We will share each person's best photo with the library patrons to vote on their favorite photo of the month.  Please ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Each month we will assign a subject/theme to photograph. We will share each person's best photo with the library patrons to vote on their favorite photo of the month.

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.

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Whole Library at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Outside Performer, Other
Age Group:
Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults
Event Details:

Stop by the library anytime between 10:00-3:00 for your free comic book!Join us between 11:00-1:00 to have a fun quick hand drawn caricature by King Caricature.

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Whole Library
Age Group: Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults
Program Type: Outside Performer, Other
Event Details:

Stop by the library anytime between 10:00-3:00 for your free comic book!

Join us between 11:00-1:00 to have a fun quick hand drawn caricature by King Caricature.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Summer Book Box registration opens today!

All Day
Take Home Kit at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Take Home Kit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Summer Book Box registration opens today.  Click on this link to register.  Boxes will be picked up on June 6th.  https://ellajohnson.librarycalendar.com/event/b...

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Take Home Kit
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take Home Kit
Event Details:

The Summer Book Box registration opens today.  Click on this link to register.  Boxes will be picked up on June 6th.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ella's Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Strictly Self Defense - Teen/Young Adult Workshop

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults
Event Details:

Teens will participate in a series of discussions and be introduced to basic physical self-defense skills and techniques. Training will focus on three key areas: Mindset, Skill Set...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Teens will participate in a series of discussions and be introduced to basic physical self-defense skills and techniques. Training will focus on three key areas: Mindset, Skill Set and Planning.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Outside Performer
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please register by clicking on the green box in the upper left corner.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outside Performer
Event Details:

Please register by clicking on the green box in the upper left corner.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Services Craft

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults 18 and older are invited to register to create a craft.  All supplies and instructions will be provided. 

Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Adults 18 and older are invited to register to create a craft.  All supplies and instructions will be provided. 

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 "Adults" group.

Spice things up! Monthly Spice Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Take Home Kit at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Take Home Kit
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The monthly spice club is for anyone interested in learning about and using spices. Patrons will be able to take home a sampling of that month's spice along with a recipe to try. &...

Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Take Home Kit
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

The monthly spice club is for anyone interested in learning about and using spices. Patrons will be able to take home a sampling of that month's spice along with a recipe to try.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Senior Bingo

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

B-9!What better way to spend an afternoon than by shouting BINGO at the library! This program is for adults ages 55+. Prizes are provided!Space is limited so registration is r...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

B-9!

What better way to spend an afternoon than by shouting BINGO at the library! This program is for adults ages 55+. 

Prizes are provided!

Space is limited so registration is required. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Watercolor Flower workshop

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Let loose with watercolor as you learn how to paint flowers with Audrey Ra Design, a local teaching artist. In this workshop you’ll learn how to paint flowers in the loose style.

Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Let loose with watercolor as you learn how to paint flowers with Audrey Ra Design, a local teaching artist. In this workshop you’ll learn how to paint flowers in the loose style.

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 "Adults" group.

Ella's Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other