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Senior Bingo

Thursday, November 21, 2024 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: 2
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.

Adult Services Craft - Scarecrow Wine Bottle

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to make a Scarecrow Wine Bottle.  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: 1
Event Details:

Join us to make a Scarecrow Wine Bottle.  All supplies and instructions will be provided. 

Early Closing

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm
Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Closing
Branches:
Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District

Library Closed - Thanksgiving

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, December 3, 2024 at 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Holiday Craft Session (1)

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for holiday craft making!  Three stations will be set up to make a variety of holiday items.Please only register for one session. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join us for holiday craft making!  Three stations will be set up to make a variety of holiday items.

Please only register for one session.

 

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.

Adult Holiday Craft Session (2)

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for holiday craft making!  Three stations will be set up to make a variety of holiday items. Come anytime after 5pm to make your crafts.  Session will end at 7pm....

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

Join us for holiday craft making!  Three stations will be set up to make a variety of holiday items. Come anytime after 5pm to make your crafts.  Session will end at 7pm.  

Please only register for one session.

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.

Book Box - Winter Theme

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

Prepare to be delighted by your next read! When you sign up to receive a Book Box, you’ll be surprised with a book and goodies based on the box’s theme.Once you’ve finished re...

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:

Prepare to be delighted by your next read! When you sign up to receive a Book Box, you’ll be surprised with a book and goodies based on the box’s theme.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hot Shots Photography

All Day
Take Home Kit 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 ...

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Take Home Kit
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, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Register to join us at Hampshire Social across the street from the Library where we will discuss The fiction book choice for the month.  Books will be available 30 days prior ...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Register to join us at Hampshire Social across the street from the Library where we will discuss The fiction book choice for the month.  Books will be available 30 days prior to the meeting at the library front desk.  The library will pr

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ready, Set, Craft

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Take Home Kit at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults 18 and older can register to pick up a take home DIY Macrame' craft kit.  All supplies and instructions will be included. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Take Home Kit
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Adults 18 and older can register to pick up a take home DIY Macrame' craft kit.  All supplies and instructions will be included. 

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

Concert with New Vintage Strings

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whole Library at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Outside Performer
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

New Vintage Strings is a contemporary string ensemble comprised of local music teachers. Led by husband and wife team, Jeremy (bass) & Emily Beyer (violin), NVS has been treati...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Whole Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Outside Performer
Required
Seats Remaining: 56
Event Details:

New Vintage Strings is a contemporary string ensemble comprised of local music teachers.

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.

Library Closed - Christmas Eve

All Day
Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Closing
Branches:
Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District

Library Closed - Christmas Day

All Day
Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Closing
Branches:
Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Movie Bag 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:

Go to this link to register for the January Cold Comfort Movie Bag https://live-ellajohnson.pantheonsite.io/event/its-movie-time-bags-cold-comfort-1196Bags will be ready for pick u...

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

Go to this link to register for the January Cold Comfort Movie Bag https://live-ellajohnson.pantheonsite.io/event/its-movie-time-bags-cold-comfort-1196

Library Closed - New Year's Eve

All Day
Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Closing
Branches:
Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District

Library Closed - New Year's Day

All Day
Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Closing
Branches:
Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hot Shots Photography

All Day
Take Home Kit 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 ...

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Take Home Kit
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.

Ella's Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, January 7, 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 "Adults" group.

Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Illinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio and podcast work. Steve is host of the The...

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

Illinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio and podcast work.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Page Turners Book Club

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Register to join us at Hampshire Social across the street from the Library where we will discuss The Couple at No. 9 by Claire Douglas.  Books will be available 30 days prior ...

Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Register to join us at Hampshire Social across the street from the Library where we will discuss The Couple at No.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Paranormal Hotspots

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zoom at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Outside Performer
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on Zoom as Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library talks with Ronny Leblanc about Paranormal Hot spots. When you click the link you will be directed to register through Zoom.&...

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

Join us on Zoom as Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library talks with Ronny Leblanc about Paranormal Hot spots. When you click the link you will be directed to register through Zoom. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Personalized Pocket Calendar

Thursday, January 16, 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 personalized pocket calendar.  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 personalized pocket calendar.  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, January 21, 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:

For Adults 18 and older. Try something new! Kit includes a small sample of this month's featured spice, along with a recipe card.   

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:

For Adults 18 and older. 

Try something new! Kit includes a small sample of this month's featured spice, along with a recipe card.