Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, September 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Board Meeting Board Meeting: The Board of Trustees meets the fourth Monday of every month unless such day is a recognized holiday. Board meetings are held at the library and begin at 7:00 p.m. The public is en... Sep 23 2024 Mon Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm - 8:00pm Board Meeting Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Program Type: Board Meeting The Board of Trustees meets the fourth Monday of every month unless such day is a recognized holiday. Board meetings are held at the library and begin at 7:00 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.
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, September 24, 2024 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 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 Do... 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. Sep 24 2024 Tue Comfort Dog Reading Hour 5:00pm - 6:00pm Family Program 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 "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. 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 This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 24 2024 Tue Go to College, Not Into Debt 6:30pm - 7:30pm Other Open 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... This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 25 2024 Wed It's Movie Time Bag sign-up begins! 9:00am - 8:00pm Other 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 25 2024 Wed Crafter's Circle 10:00am - 11:00am Arts & Crafts Waitlist 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 25 2024 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 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Sep 25 2024 Wed Town Hall for Library Referendum 7:00pm - 8:00pm Other Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Other
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 - Art Thursday, September 26, 2024 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... This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group. This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group. Sep 26 2024 Thu Family Drop In Playtime - Art 4:00pm - 6:00pm Arts & Crafts, Family Program 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 "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. Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Drop Off All Day Children's Area at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Family Program, Storytime Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade) Event Details: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend the night at the Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District? Guess what -- your stuffed animal can find out!Drop off y... Waitlist Required 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. Sep 27 2024 Fri Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Drop Off All Day Family Program, Storytime Waitlist 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) Program Type: Family Program, Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend the night at the Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District? Guess what -- your stuffed animal can find out! 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. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Sep 30 2024 Mon Town Hall for Library Referendum 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults, Everyone
This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group. This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group. Move & Groove Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5) Move & Groove: This is a music based storytime perfect for children of all ages (birth – 5 years old). We will be singing and dancing so get ready to be silly. Waitlist Required This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group. This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Move & Groove 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Waitlist Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5) Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 0 This is a music based storytime perfect for children of all ages (birth – 5 years old). We will be singing and dancing so get ready to be silly. 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, October 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Other 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. Oct 2 2024 Wed Dungeons & Dragons 5:30pm - 7:30pm Other Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Program Type: Other Event Details: Tap into your imaginative storytelling.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group. 2-5's Storytime & Craft Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children (Ages 2 - 5) Event Details: Join us for a fun storytime with stories, music, and a different craft each week. This program is for children ages 2 - 5 years old. All children must be accompanied by... Open Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group. Oct 3 2024 Thu 2-5's Storytime & Craft 10:00am - 10:30am Arts & Crafts, Storytime Open Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Children (Ages 2 - 5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Join us for a fun storytime with stories, music, and a different craft each week. This program is for children ages 2 - 5 years old. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver to 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 "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group. Baby Boogie with Bubbles Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Baby Program Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months) Baby Boogie with Bubbles: Join us for some fun music and dancing, complete with bubbles! Afterwards stay and play with some fun toys. This program is for babies 0-23 months, no older siblings. Open Required This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group. Oct 4 2024 Fri Baby Boogie with Bubbles 10:00am - 10:30am Baby Program Open Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months) Program Type: Baby Program Required Seats Remaining: 7 Join us for some fun music and dancing, complete with bubbles! Afterwards stay and play with some fun toys. This program is for babies 0-23 months, no older siblings. 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 "Everyone" group. Ella's Friends Annual Book Sale Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm Off Site Program Type: Other Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Ella's Friends of the Library Annual Booksale will take place October 4-6 from 10am-4pm at Prairie View Farm Market at 48W130 IL Route 72 Hampshire IL Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Oct 4 2024 Fri Ella's Friends Annual Book Sale 10:00am - 4:00pm Other Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: Ella's Friends of the Library Annual Booksale will take place October 4-6 from 10am-4pm at Prairie View Farm Market at 48W130 IL Route 72 Hampshire IL
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 ... This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 5 2024 Sat Hot Shots Photography All Day Other 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 "Everyone" group. Ella's Friends Annual Book Sale Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm Off Site Program Type: Other Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Ella's Friends of the Library Annual Booksale will take place October 4-6 from 10am-4pm at Prairie View Farm Market at 48W130 IL Route 72 Hampshire IL Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Oct 5 2024 Sat Ella's Friends Annual Book Sale 10:00am - 4:00pm Other Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: Ella's Friends of the Library Annual Booksale will take place October 4-6 from 10am-4pm at Prairie View Farm Market at 48W130 IL Route 72 Hampshire IL
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Ella's Friends Annual Book Sale Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm Off Site Program Type: Other Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Ella's Friends of the Library Annual Booksale will take place October 4-6 from 10am-4pm at Prairie View Farm Market at 48W130 IL Route 72 Hampshire IL Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Oct 6 2024 Sun Ella's Friends Annual Book Sale 10:00am - 4:00pm Other Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: Ella's Friends of the Library Annual Booksale will take place October 4-6 from 10am-4pm at Prairie View Farm Market at 48W130 IL Route 72 Hampshire IL
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Cemetery Stories Monday, October 7, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm Off Site Program Type: Family Program, Storytime Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Join us at the Hampshire Center Cemetery for a spooktacular time. There will be activities for every age to enjoy. For the littles, Miss Heather will be having a Spooky Storytime. ... Open Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Oct 7 2024 Mon Cemetery Stories 5:00pm - 5:45pm Family Program, Storytime Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Family Program, Storytime Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Join us at the Hampshire Center Cemetery for a spooktacular time. There will be activities for every age to enjoy. For the littles, Miss Heather will be having a Spooky Storytime.
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, October 8, 2024 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 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 Do... 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. Oct 8 2024 Tue Comfort Dog Reading Hour 5:00pm - 6:00pm Family Program 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 "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 This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Ella's Friends of the Library Meeting 6:45pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults
This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group. This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group. Move & Groove Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5) Move & Groove: This is a music based storytime perfect for children of all ages (birth – 5 years old). We will be singing and dancing so get ready to be silly. Waitlist Required This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group. This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Move & Groove 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Waitlist Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5) Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 0 This is a music based storytime perfect for children of all ages (birth – 5 years old). We will be singing and dancing so get ready to be silly. 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, October 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Other 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. Oct 9 2024 Wed Dungeons & Dragons 5:30pm - 7:30pm Other Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Program Type: Other Event Details: Tap into your imaginative storytelling.
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 This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Being Imperfect with Erika Sánchez (Illinois Libraries Present) 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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.
