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Peep

Peeps Diorama Contest

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Take Home Kit
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take Home Kit
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to show off your creativity? We invite you to design a diorama for marshmallow Peeps! Build a model of a scene of your choosing starring marshmallow bunnies! The library will supply you with a 4-pack of Peep Bunnies.

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Chess Club

Chess Club

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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. 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.

Closed
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. 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.

Ella's Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other

Move & Groove

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

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.

D&D

Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Age Group:
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)

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.

2 - 5 storytime and crafts

2-5's Storytime & Craft

Thursday, March 5, 2026 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)

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.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 2 - 5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
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.

Book Box - Spring Theme

All Day
Take Home Kit at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Take Home Kit
Age Group:
Adults

Prepare to be delighted by your next read! When you sign up to receive a Book Box, you’ll be surprised with a book and goodies based on the box’s theme.

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

Prepare to be delighted by your next read! When you sign up to receive a Book Box, you’ll be surprised with a book and goodies based on the box’s theme.

Baby Boogie with Bubbles

Friday, March 6, 2026 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months)
Program Type: Baby Program
Registration Required

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.

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.

Virtual Event
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.

Special Board Meeting

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Program Type: Board Meeting
Comfort Dog Reading Hour

Comfort Dog Reading Hour

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 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.

Beginner Line-Dancing With CC!

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Outside Performer
Age Group:
Adults

New date! Step out and add some fun to your Tuesday evening with a beginner's line-dancing class with CC!  No experience necessary! We will be learning all the popular line dances! Light refreshments will be served. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outside Performer
Registration Required
Event Details:

New date! Step out and add some fun to your Tuesday evening with a beginner's line-dancing class with CC!  No experience necessary! We will be learning all the popular line dances! Light refreshments will be served. 

Move & Groove

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

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.

Chess Club

Chess Club

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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. 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. 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.

D&D

Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Age Group:
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)

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.

2 - 5 storytime and crafts

2-5's Storytime & Craft

Thursday, March 12, 2026 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)

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.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 2 - 5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
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.

AFTER SCHOOL SNAP CIRCUITS

After School STEM - SNAP Circuits

Thursday, March 12, 2026 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.

Evolution of Photography with Doug Hanson

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Outside Performer
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy a night out learning about the evolution of photography while spotlighting the history of Hampshire. This program will feature glass plates of downtown Hampshire that are part of the library's historical collection. 

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

Enjoy a night out learning about the evolution of photography while spotlighting the history of Hampshire. This program will feature glass plates of downtown Hampshire that are part of the library's historical collection. 

Babies and Books

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Baby Program
Age Group:
Babies (0 - 24 Months)
Babies and Books:

Join us for a short storytime.  Afterwards stay and play with some fun toys.  This program is for babies 0-23 months, no older siblings.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months)
Program Type: Baby Program
Registration Required

Join us for a short storytime.  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.

Page Turners Book Club

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Register to join us at Angel's Pancake House down the street from the Library where we will discuss The Alice Network by Kate Quinn.

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

Register to join us at Angel's Pancake House down the street from the Library where we will discuss The Alice Network by Kate Quinn.

T(w)een Escape Room

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults

Come to the library after closing to solve some puzzles on Friday the 13th! 

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

Come to the library after closing to solve some puzzles on Friday the 13th! 

T(w)een Escape Room

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults

Come to the library after closing to solve some puzzles on Friday the 13th! 

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

Come to the library after closing to solve some puzzles on Friday the 13th! 

T(w)een Escape Room

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults

Come to the library after closing to solve some puzzles on Friday the 13th! 

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

Come to the library after closing to solve some puzzles on Friday the 13th! 

T(w)een Escape Room

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults

Come to the library after closing to solve some puzzles on Friday the 13th! 

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

Come to the library after closing to solve some puzzles on Friday the 13th! 

T(w)een Escape Room

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults

Come to the library after closing to solve some puzzles on Friday the 13th! 

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

Come to the library after closing to solve some puzzles on Friday the 13th!