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

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.

Titles TBD

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.

Titles TBD

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.

Spice things up! Monthly Spice Club

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Take Home Kit at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Take Home Kit
Age Group:
Adults

The monthly spice club is for anyone interested in learning about and using spices. Patrons will be able to take home a sampling of that month's spice along with a recipe to try.

Upcoming
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:

The monthly spice club is for anyone interested in learning about and using spices. Patrons will be able to take home a sampling of that month's spice along with a recipe to try.

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.

Upcoming
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 "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group.

Move & Groove

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 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.

Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Senior Bingo

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

B-9!

What better way to spend an afternoon than by shouting BINGO at the library! This program is for adults ages 55+. 

Prizes are provided!

Space is limited so registration is required. 

 

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

B-9!

What better way to spend an afternoon than by shouting BINGO at the library! This program is for adults ages 55+. 

Prizes are provided!

Space is limited so registration is required. 

 

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

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!

Upcoming
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.

Upcoming
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

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group.

Adult Services Craft

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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 "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group.

Babies & Books

Friday, July 18, 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)
Upcoming
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

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. 

Upcoming
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 "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group.

Volunteen at the Garden

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (9th - 12th grade)

VolunTeens can join us for hands on activities at the Pingree Grove Community Garden.

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

VolunTeens can join us for hands on activities at the Pingree Grove Community Garden.

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

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.

Titles TBD

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.

Titles TBD

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.

Upcoming
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

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:

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.

Move & Groove

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 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.

Upcoming
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.

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 "Adults" group.

It's Movie Time Bag

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

This month's movie theme is TBD  

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

Upcoming
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:

This month's movie theme is TBD  

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

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

Baby Art

Friday, July 25, 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)
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.

Upcoming
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 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 "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.

Upcoming
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

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.

Titles TBD

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.

Titles TBD

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 Johnson Memorial Public Library District Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Age Group:
Everyone
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
Age Group: Everyone

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.