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Go to College, Not Into Debt

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults
Event Details:

This workshop explores the increasingly complex world of need-based and merit-based financial aid. Parents and students will learn the latest strategies for lowering college costs,...

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: 18
Event Details:

This workshop explores the increasingly complex world of need-based and merit-based financial aid.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

It's Movie Time Bag sign-up begins!

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Take Home Kit at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This bag will be ready for pick up on October 25th.   This Bag's theme is ‘Classic Horror’.  If you enjoy classic scary movies, this Movie Bag is for you!Your custom...

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

This bag will be ready for pick up on October 25th.   

This Bag's theme is ‘Classic Horror’.  If you enjoy classic scary movies, this Movie Bag is for you!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafter's Circle

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 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! ...

Waitlist
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:

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.

Crafter's Circle

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 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: 2
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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Town Hall for Library Referendum

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Town Hall for Library Referendum

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
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, October 8, 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.

Being Imperfect with Erika Sánchez (Illinois Libraries Present)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, joined in conversation by Cynthia Pelayo.  Please click t...

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

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, joined in conversation by Cynthia Pelayo.  Please click the button to the right to register. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning Basics

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Outside Performer
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney probate and guardianship. Take the first step to create or update a plan that is appropriate for you. Attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft will...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outside Performer
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney probate and guardianship. Take the first step to create or update a plan that is appropriate for you. Attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft will explain how to ensure your final wishes can be protected.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fall Leaf Windchime

Tuesday, October 15, 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 Fall Leaf Windchime DIY 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: 6
Event Details:

Adults 18 and older can register to pick up a take Fall Leaf Windchime DIY craft kit.  All supplies and instructions will be included. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Senior Bingo

Thursday, October 17, 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: 8
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.

Ribbon Pumpkin and Fall Tassel

Thursday, October 17, 2024 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 Ribbon Pumpkin and Fall Tassel.  All supplies and instructions will be provided. 

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:

Adults 18 and older are invited to register to create a Ribbon Pumpkin and Fall Tassel.  All supplies and instructions will be provided. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Page Turners Book Club

Friday, October 18, 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 Inheritance by Nora Roberts.  Books will be available 30 days prior to the mee...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Register to join us at Hampshire Social across the street from the Library where we will discuss Inheritance by Nora Roberts.  Books will be available 30 days prior to the meeting at the library front desk.  The

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafter's Circle

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 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! ...

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:

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.

Crafter's Circle

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 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! ...

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:

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.

Quarterly Trivia hosted by Adult Services

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come join us for Trivia with other adults.  Test your knowledge on general trivia, meet new friends, eat snacks and have fun!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Come join us for Trivia with other adults.  Test your knowledge on general trivia, meet new friends, eat snacks and have fun!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

It's Movie Time Bags: Classic Horror Theme

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 theme is ‘Classic Horror’.  If you enjoy classic scary movies, this Movie Bag is for you!Your customized Movie Bag will include goodies and a DVD selected just fo...

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:

This month's theme is ‘Classic Horror’.  If you enjoy classic scary movies, this Movie Bag is for you!

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

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, November 5, 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.

Page Turners Book Club

Friday, November 8, 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: 15
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, November 19, 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 craft kit.  All supplies and instructions will be included. 

Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Take Home Kit
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafter's Circle

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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! ...

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:

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.

Crafter's Circle

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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: 12
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!