This event is in the "Adults" group Spice things up! Monthly Spice Club Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:00pm Take Home Kit at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Take Home Kit Age Group: Adults 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Spice things up! Monthly Spice Club 9:00am–8:00pm Take Home Kit Closed Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Take Home Kit Age Group: Adults Program Type: Take Home Kit Registration Required 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, August 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Senior Bingo 1:30pm–2:30pm Other Open Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required 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. 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 Services Craft - Decorate an Apron Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Adults 18 and older are invited to register to decorate an apron using iron on vinyl and paint stencils. All supplies and instructions will be provided. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Adult Services Craft - Decorate an Apron 6:00pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts Waitlist Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Adults 18 and older are invited to register to decorate an apron using iron on vinyl and paint stencils. 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 Tuesday Trivia! Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults Join us for Tuesday Trivia! Like, totally! Win bragging rights at our rad 80's themed trivia night! Gather your friends and wear your best 80's outfit to answer questions about all things 80's: the fashion, the movies, the music, the pop-culture! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 26 2025 Tue Tuesday Trivia! 6:00pm–7:30pm Other Open Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Join us for Tuesday Trivia! Like, totally! Win bragging rights at our rad 80's themed trivia night! Gather your friends and wear your best 80's outfit to answer questions about all things 80's: the fashion, the movies, the music, the pop-culture!
This event is in the "Adults" group Crafter's Circle Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 27 2025 Wed Crafter's Circle 10:00am–11:00am Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required 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, August 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 27 2025 Wed Crafter's Circle 12:00pm–1:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required 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 Versiti Blood Drive Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 2:30pm - 7:00pm Whole Library at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults The Versiti Blood Bus will be at Ella Johnson Library from 2:30pm-7:00pm on Thursday, August 28, 2025. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 28 2025 Thu Versiti Blood Drive 2:30pm–7:00pm Other Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Whole Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: The Versiti Blood Bus will be at Ella Johnson Library from 2:30pm-7:00pm on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
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This event is in the "Adults" group Ella's Friends of the Library Meeting Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 6:45pm - 7:30pm Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Ella's Friends of the Library Meeting 6:45pm–7:30pm Other Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other
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 Paying for College: What’s Changing & What You Can Do Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Zoom at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Other Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults Learn about the latest changes to financial aid, how colleges calculate costs, and tips to make college more affordable. Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event 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 Sep 4 2025 Thu Paying for College: What’s Changing & What You Can Do 6:00pm–7:30pm Other Open Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Zoom Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Learn about the latest changes to financial aid, how colleges calculate costs, and tips to make college more affordable.
This event is in the "Adults" group Book Box - Fall Theme All Day Take Home Kit at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Take Home Kit Age Group: Adults Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 5 2025 Fri Book Box - Fall Theme All Day Take Home Kit Full Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Take Home Kit Age Group: Adults Program Type: Take Home Kit Registration Required
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 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. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 6 2025 Sat Hot Shots Photography All Day Other 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, September 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Off Site Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Register to join us at Hampshire Social across the street from the Library where we will discuss The Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz. Open Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 12 2025 Fri Page Turners Book Club 10:00am–11:00am Book Club Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Register to join us at Hampshire Social across the street from the Library where we will discuss The Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz. 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, September 16, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:00pm Take Home Kit at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Take Home Kit Age Group: Adults 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Spice things up! Monthly Spice Club 9:00am–8:00pm Take Home Kit Open Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Take Home Kit Age Group: Adults Program Type: Take Home Kit Registration Required 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 Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Zoom at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Outside Performer Age Group: Adults Join Illinois Libraries Present for a nostalgic and intimate hour-long conversation with Emmy-nominated actor Steve Burns, best known as ‘Steve’ from the beloved Nickelodeon show Blue’s Clues. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns 7:00pm–8:00pm Outside Performer Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Zoom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Outside Performer Event Details: Join Illinois Libraries Present for a nostalgic and intimate hour-long conversation with Emmy-nominated actor Steve Burns, best known as ‘Steve’ from the beloved Nickelodeon show Blue’s Clues.
This event is in the "Adults" group Senior Bingo Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 17 2025 Wed Senior Bingo 1:30pm–2:30pm Other Open Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required 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. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Sip & Spill Poetry Slam Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Whole Library at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Other Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults Enjoy a cup of coffee while local poets share their original works. Please indicate upon registration if you intend to read your poem. Coffee and water will be provided. Open Register Now Registration 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 Sep 17 2025 Wed Sip & Spill Poetry Slam 6:00pm–7:45pm Other Open Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Whole Library Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy a cup of coffee while local poets share their original works. Please indicate upon registration if you intend to read your poem. Coffee and water will be provided.
This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Services Craft - Caramel Apple Shelf Sitters Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Adults 18 and older will decorate wooden caramel apple shelf sitters (in 2 sizes). All supplies and instructions will be provided. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 18 2025 Thu Adult Services Craft - Caramel Apple Shelf Sitters 6:00pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts Waitlist Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Adults 18 and older will decorate wooden caramel apple shelf sitters (in 2 sizes). 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, September 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults 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! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 24 2025 Wed Crafter's Circle 10:00am–11:00am Arts & Crafts Upcoming Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required 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 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults 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! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 24 2025 Wed Crafter's Circle 12:00pm–1:00pm Arts & Crafts Upcoming Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required 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 Adult Paint & Sip (book-themed mocktails) Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Outside Performer Age Group: Adults Join us for a casual painting session while sipping on fun, book-themed mocktails! Not an artist? That's ok! Mary will provide step-by-step instructions to create a unique fall canvas! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Adult Paint & Sip (book-themed mocktails) 6:00pm–7:45pm Outside Performer Upcoming Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Outside Performer Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a casual painting session while sipping on fun, book-themed mocktails! Not an artist? That's ok! Mary will provide step-by-step instructions to create a unique fall canvas! 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 Hot Shots Photography All Day Zoom at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults 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. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 4 2025 Sat Hot Shots Photography All Day Other 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 Ella's Friends of the Library Meeting Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 6:45pm - 7:30pm Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Ella's Friends of the Library Meeting 6:45pm–7:30pm Other Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other
This event is in the "Adults" group Page Turners Book Club Friday, October 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Off Site Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Register to join us at Hampshire Social across the street from the Library where we will discuss an exciting book. Upcoming View Details Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 10 2025 Fri Page Turners Book Club 10:00am–11:00am Book Club Upcoming Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Register to join us at Hampshire Social across the street from the Library where we will discuss an exciting book. 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.
