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Garden Buddies & Craft - Pingree Grove Community Gardens

Monday, July 7, 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. 

Closed
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 - Paddington in Peru (PG:106 mins)

Monday, July 7, 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.

Paddington in Peru (PG:106 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.

Paddington in Peru (PG:106 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

Minecraft - Castle Attack

Tuesday, July 8, 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 8, 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 "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group
This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group

Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Age Group:
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)

Tap into your imaginative storytelling.

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Event Details:

Tap into your imaginative storytelling.

This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group
This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group

TWEEN STEM Drop In

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)

Tweens and Teens (ages 11+ ) are welcome to stop by and do some fun STEM activities.

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Tweens and Teens (ages 11+ ) are welcome to stop by and do some fun STEM activities.

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

MXG - Game Truck

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outside Performer
Age Group:
Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)

The Mobile Extreme Gaming Truck will be back again this year! The truck will be parked in the Public Parking Lot on Washington Ave, adjacent to the the Hampshire Post Office.

Please sign up for only one time slot.

Full
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Outside Performer
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Mobile Extreme Gaming Truck will be back again this year! The truck will be parked in the Public Parking Lot on Washington Ave, adjacent to the the Hampshire Post Office.

Please sign up for only one time slot.

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

MXG - Game Truck

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outside Performer
Age Group:
Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)

The Mobile Extreme Gaming Truck will be back again this year! The truck will be parked in the Public Parking Lot on Washington Ave, adjacent to the the Hampshire Post Office.

Please sign up for only one time slot.

Full
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Outside Performer
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Mobile Extreme Gaming Truck will be back again this year! The truck will be parked in the Public Parking Lot on Washington Ave, adjacent to the the Hampshire Post Office.

Please sign up for only one time slot.

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 - Transformers One (PG:94 mins)

Monday, July 14, 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.

Transformers One (PG:94 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.

Transformers One (PG:94 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

Chess Club

Tuesday, July 15, 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.

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:

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 "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group
This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group

Drop-in T(w)een Art Club

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Drop-in T(w)een Art Club:

Tweens and Teens (ages 11+ ) are welcome to stop by and get creative. There will be multiple stations set up with crafts to express your individually.  This event is open for ...

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

Tweens and Teens (ages 11+ ) are welcome to stop by and get creative. There will be multiple stations set up with crafts to express your individually.  This event is open for 2 hours, you can spend as long as you would like to explore your creativity. 

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

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 "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group
This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group

Intro to D&D

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Age Group:
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)

Have you always been intrigued by D&D but not sure where to start? Join us for a beginner friendly Intro to D&D. All participants will receive a set of polyhedral dice.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you always been intrigued by D&D but not sure where to start? Join us for a beginner friendly Intro to D&D. All participants will receive a set of polyhedral dice.

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.