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This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group.

2-5's Storytime & Craft

Thursday, December 19, 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...

Required
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: 12
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 "Everyone" group.

Little Women: The Musical (2022), An At-Home Experience

All Day
Zoom at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Outside Performer
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Registration will be limited to 3000 total.Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premiere in this acclaimed pro...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outside Performer
Event Details:

Registration will be limited to 3000 total.

This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group.

Baby Art

Friday, December 20, 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 Art:

Join us to make a fun Baby Art Project, afterwards stay and play with some fun toys.  This program is for babies 0-23 months.

Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months)
Program Type: Baby Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Join us to make a fun Baby Art Project, afterwards stay and play with some fun toys.  This program is for babies 0-23 months.

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.

Little Women: The Musical (2022), An At-Home Experience

All Day
Zoom at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Outside Performer
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Registration will be limited to 3000 total.Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premiere in this acclaimed pro...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outside Performer
Event Details:

Registration will be limited to 3000 total.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Little Women: The Musical (2022), An At-Home Experience

All Day
Zoom at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Outside Performer
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Registration will be limited to 3000 total.Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premiere in this acclaimed pro...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outside Performer
Event Details:

Registration will be limited to 3000 total.

Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, December 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...

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.

Library Closed - Christmas Eve

All Day
Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Closing
Branches:
Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District

Library Closed - Christmas Day

All Day
Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Closing
Branches:
Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District

Library Closed - New Year's Eve

All Day
Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Closing
Branches:
Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District

Library Closed - New Year's Day

All Day
Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Closing
Branches:
Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
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 ...

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 "Adults" group.

Ella's Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 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
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Illinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio and podcast work. Steve is host of the The...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Illinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio and podcast work.

This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group.

Babies and Books

Friday, January 10, 2025 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
Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months)
Program Type: Baby Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Services Craft

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults 18 and older are invited to register to create a craft.  All supplies and instructions will be provided. 

Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Adults 18 and older are invited to register to create a craft.  All supplies and instructions will be provided. 

Disclaimer(s)

The Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District reserves the right to photograph program participants and patrons. These photos are for Library use only and may be used for promotion within print and digital media. Attending a Library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ready, Set, Craft!

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Take Home Kit at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults 18 and older can register to pick up a take home craft kit.  All supplies and instructions will be included. 

Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Take Home Kit
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Adults 18 and older can register to pick up a take home craft kit.  All supplies and instructions will be included. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafter's Circle

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 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! ...

Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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!

Disclaimer(s)

The Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District reserves the right to photograph program participants and patrons. These photos are for Library use only and may be used for promotion within print and digital media. Attending a Library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafter's Circle

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 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! ...

Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

It's Movie Time Bags: Cold Comfort

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

This month's theme is ‘Cold Comfort’.  Enjoy a movie from a variety of genres, each taking place in a cold, wintery setting.  Your customized Movie Bag will include goodi...

Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Take Home Kit
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take Home Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

This month's theme is ‘Cold Comfort’.  Enjoy a movie from a variety of genres, each taking place in a cold, wintery setting.  

Your customized Movie Bag will include goodies and a DVD selected just for you.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The History of Coffee (and some other stuff)

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Brian Moskalik for this coffee presentation and tasting event. Registration required.This is an overview of coffee and addresses some common misconceptions.  The aim...

Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join Brian Moskalik for this coffee presentation and tasting event. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

The Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District reserves the right to photograph program participants and patrons. These photos are for Library use only and may be used for promotion within print and digital media. Attending a Library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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 ...

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 "Adults" group.

Ella's Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 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
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ready, Set, Craft!

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Take Home Kit at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults 18 and older can register to pick up a take home craft kit.  All supplies and instructions will be included. 

Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Take Home Kit
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Adults 18 and older can register to pick up a take home craft kit.  All supplies and instructions will be included. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Services Craft

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults 18 and older are invited to register to create a craft.  All supplies and instructions will be provided. 

Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Adults 18 and older are invited to register to create a craft.  All supplies and instructions will be provided. 

Disclaimer(s)

The Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District reserves the right to photograph program participants and patrons. These photos are for Library use only and may be used for promotion within print and digital media. Attending a Library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family.