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SLIME TIME

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (K - 5th grade)

Come make slime with various other add-ins!

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th grade)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come make slime with various other add-ins!

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 "Everyone" group

Splashy Storytime Around the Community - Bruce Ream Memorial Park

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Everyone

Join Miss Mary for an outdoor Storytime Around the Community! We will read books, sing songs and play. AFTER Storytime continue the fun at the Splash Pad. This Storytime is for all ages.

Closed
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Mary for an outdoor Storytime Around the Community! We will read books, sing songs and play. AFTER Storytime continue the fun at the Splash Pad. This Storytime is for all ages.

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 "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group
This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group

Family Cookie Decorating - CANCELLED

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Outside Performer
Age Group:
Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade)

Join us for a yummy cookie decorating event with Blessed Little Kitchen. Each family will receive 3 sugar cookies to decorate. 

Please register each family one time and note how many adults and children will attend.

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade)
Program Type: Outside Performer
Event Details:

Join us for a yummy cookie decorating event with Blessed Little Kitchen. Each family will receive 3 sugar cookies to decorate. 

Please register each family one time and note how many adults and children will attend.

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

Garden Buddies & Craft - Pingree Grove Community Gardens

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade)

Garden with us at our community garden bed. We will be gardening, learning about plants, and complete a craft! 

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

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Garden with us at our community garden bed. We will be gardening, learning about plants, and complete a craft! 

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 "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

Monday Matinee - A Minecraft Movie (PG:101 mins)

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade)

Join us every Monday afternoon this summer for a Movie Showing. We supply water and popcorn.

A Minecraft Movie (PG:101 mins)

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us every Monday afternoon this summer for a Movie Showing. We supply water and popcorn.

A Minecraft Movie (PG:101 mins)

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

Roblox - Obstacle Course CANCELLED

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Age Group:
Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade)

Embark on a deserted tropical island challenge where you'll learn to gather resources, hunt for food, and fend off wild creatures.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Embark on a deserted tropical island challenge where you'll learn to gather resources, hunt for food, and fend off wild creatures.

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 22, 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 "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

Do Art: Comic Workshop

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)

At the Do Art Productions Comic Book Workshop, we will explore the different languages of comics, from the eyes, to body posture, to the actual language within speech bubbles.  The workshop is interactive and very creative with little tricks

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

At the Do Art Productions Comic Book Workshop, we will explore the different languages of comics, from the eyes, to body posture, to the actual language within speech bubbles.  The workshop is interactive and very creative with little tricks

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

Family Drop In Playtime

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Whole Library at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Program, 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), Everyone
Family Drop-in Play Time:

Bring the whole family and stop in for some Family Play Time.  There will be multiple stations set up with crafts, games and other fun activities.  This event is open for...

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Whole Library
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: Arts & Crafts, Family Program, Outside Performer

Bring the whole family and stop in for some Family Play Time.  There will be multiple stations set up with crafts, games and other fun activities.  This event is open for 2 hours, you should plan to spend 20-30 minutes in our Community Room playing together as a family.  Our theme will change monthly.

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 "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

Monday Matinee - Snow White (G:109 mins)

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade)

Join us every Monday afternoon this summer for a Movie Showing. We supply water and popcorn.

Snow White (G:109 mins)

Live-action adaptation of the 1937 Disney animated film 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'.

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us every Monday afternoon this summer for a Movie Showing. We supply water and popcorn.

Snow White (G:109 mins)

Live-action adaptation of the 1937 Disney animated film 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'.

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

Chess Club

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Age Group:
Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade)

Join us for some fun chess play this summer. Chess Club will not be teaching chess or running as a tournament, so bring your chess knowledge and have some fun playing against fellow fans of chess.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for some fun chess play this summer. Chess Club will not be teaching chess or running as a tournament, so bring your chess knowledge and have some fun playing against fellow fans of chess.

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

After School STEM - SNAP Circuits

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (K - 5th grade)
After School STEM - SNAP Circuits:

Come experiment with SNAP circuits and learn about electricity.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th grade)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required

Come experiment with SNAP circuits and learn about electricity.

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

Art Show: Paint at the Library

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)

Calling all young artists (ages 5-18)! Ella Johnson will be hosting our 4th Annual Art Show! 

For this event, you will paint here at the library and leave your artwork to participate in our September Art Show. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all young artists (ages 5-18)! Ella Johnson will be hosting our 4th Annual Art Show! 

For this event, you will paint here at the library and leave your artwork to participate in our September Art Show. 

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

Art Show: Drop-in

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)

Calling all young artists (ages 5-18)! Ella Johnson will be hosting our 4th Annual Art Show! 

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all young artists (ages 5-18)! Ella Johnson will be hosting our 4th Annual Art Show! 

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

Art Show: Take Home Kit

All Day
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)

Calling all young artists (ages 5-18)! Ella Johnson will be hosting our 4th Annual Art Show! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all young artists (ages 5-18)! Ella Johnson will be hosting our 4th Annual Art Show! 

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, August 12, 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 "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group

After School STEM - SNAP Circuits

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (K - 5th grade)
After School STEM - SNAP Circuits:

Come experiment with SNAP circuits and learn about electricity.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th grade)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required

Come experiment with SNAP circuits and learn about electricity.

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, August 26, 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 "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group
This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group

Family Drop In Playtime

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Program
Age Group:
Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade)
Family Drop-in Play Time:

Bring the whole family and stop in for some Family Play Time.  There will be multiple stations set up with crafts, games and other fun activities.  This event is open for...

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Program

Bring the whole family and stop in for some Family Play Time.  There will be multiple stations set up with crafts, games and other fun activities.  This event is open for 2 hours, you should plan to spend 20-30 minutes in our Community Room playing together as a family.  Our theme will change monthly.

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 "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group
This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group

Family Drop In Playtime

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Program
Age Group:
Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade)
Family Drop-in Play Time:

Bring the whole family and stop in for some Family Play Time.  There will be multiple stations set up with crafts, games and other fun activities.  This event is open for...

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Program

Bring the whole family and stop in for some Family Play Time.  There will be multiple stations set up with crafts, games and other fun activities.  This event is open for 2 hours, you should plan to spend 20-30 minutes in our Community Room playing together as a family.  Our theme will change monthly.

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 "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group
This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group

Family Drop In Playtime

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Program
Age Group:
Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade)
Family Drop-in Play Time:

Bring the whole family and stop in for some Family Play Time.  There will be multiple stations set up with crafts, games and other fun activities.  This event is open for...

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Program

Bring the whole family and stop in for some Family Play Time.  There will be multiple stations set up with crafts, games and other fun activities.  This event is open for 2 hours, you should plan to spend 20-30 minutes in our Community Room playing together as a family.  Our theme will change monthly.

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.