This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group Move & Groove Wednesday, July 22, 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group Jul 22 2026 Wed Move & Groove 10:00am–10:30am Storytime Upcoming 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 Baby Boogie with Bubbles Friday, July 24, 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group Jul 24 2026 Fri Baby Boogie with Bubbles 10:00am–10:30am Baby Program Upcoming 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Ella's Friends Book Sale Community Donation Drop-Off Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Age Group: Everyone Do you have a donation for the Ella's Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale? Drop them off at the library on the 4th Saturday of every month from March - August. Ella's friends will be available to answer any questions. View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 25 2026 Sat Ella's Friends Book Sale Community Donation Drop-Off 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Do you have a donation for the Ella's Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale? Drop them off at the library on the 4th Saturday of every month from March - August. Ella's friends will be available to answer any questions.
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 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Movie Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade) Movie title TBD View Details This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group Jul 27 2026 Mon Monday Matinee 2:00pm–3:45pm Movie Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade) Program Type: Movie Event Details: Movie title TBD
This event is in the "Everyone" group Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, July 27, 2026 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... View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 27 2026 Mon Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–8:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Crafter's Circle Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults 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! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 29 2026 Wed Crafter's Circle 10:00am–11:00am Arts & Crafts Upcoming Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required 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, July 29, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 29 2026 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 Registration Required 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 Dairies to Prairies Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Outside Performer Age Group: Adults Join us for an evening as Dairies to Prairies tells of the rise and fall of the dairy industry in Elgin. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 30 2026 Thu Dairies to Prairies 6:00pm–7:00pm Outside Performer Upcoming Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Outside Performer Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an evening as Dairies to Prairies tells of the rise and fall of the dairy industry in Elgin.
This event is in the "Adults" group 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. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 1 2026 Sat Hot Shots Photography All Day Other 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Ella's Friends of the Library Meeting Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:30pm Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 4 2026 Tue Ella's Friends of the Library Meeting 6:45pm–7:30pm Other Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other
This event is in the "Adults" group Stitch 'n Chat Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Bring your own knitting, quilting, needlepoint, or other craft projects to the library for some socializing, advice sharing, or support! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 11 2026 Tue Stitch 'n Chat 10:00am–11:00am Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Bring your own knitting, quilting, needlepoint, or other craft projects to the library for some socializing, advice sharing, or support!
This event is in the "Adults" group Page Turners Book Club Friday, August 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Off Site Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Register to join us at Hampshire Social across the street from the Library where we will discuss a holiday book of your choosing. Open Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 14 2026 Fri Page Turners Book Club 10:00am–11:00am Book Club Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Register to join us at Hampshire Social across the street from the Library where we will discuss a holiday book of your choosing.
LIBRARY CLOSED All Day Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Closing Aug 16 2026 Sun Closing LIBRARY CLOSED All Day Branches: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
This event is in the "Adults" group Knead to Know ~ Dessert Club All Day Take Home Kit at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Take Home Kit Age Group: Adults Ever wondered what all those cool cooking/baking gadgets do? Find out by signing up for the Knead to Know Monthly Dessert Club. Patrons will receive a cool kitchen gadget and a few recipes to go along with it. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 18 2026 Tue Knead to Know ~ Dessert Club All Day Take Home Kit Upcoming Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Take Home Kit Age Group: Adults Program Type: Take Home Kit Registration Required Event Details: Ever wondered what all those cool cooking/baking gadgets do? Find out by signing up for the Knead to Know Monthly Dessert Club. Patrons will receive a cool kitchen gadget and a few recipes to go along with it.
This event is in the "Adults" group Senior Bingo Wednesday, August 19, 2026 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 19 2026 Wed Senior Bingo 1:30pm–2:30pm Other Upcoming 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. 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 Book Sale Community Donation Drop-Off Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Age Group: Everyone Do you have a donation for the Ella's Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale? Drop them off at the library on the 4th Saturday of every month from March - August. Ella's friends will be available to answer any questions. View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Aug 22 2026 Sat Ella's Friends Book Sale Community Donation Drop-Off 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Do you have a donation for the Ella's Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale? Drop them off at the library on the 4th Saturday of every month from March - August. Ella's friends will be available to answer any questions.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, August 24, 2026 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... View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Aug 24 2026 Mon Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–8:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Sourdough 101 Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Outside Performer Age Group: Adults This introductory workshop offers patrons a welcoming, hands-on introduction to the art and science of sourdough baking. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 25 2026 Tue Sourdough 101 6:00pm–8:00pm Outside Performer Upcoming Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Outside Performer Registration Required Event Details: This introductory workshop offers patrons a welcoming, hands-on introduction to the art and science of sourdough baking.
This event is in the "Adults" group Crafter's Circle Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 26 2026 Wed Crafter's Circle 10:00am–11:00am Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required 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, August 26, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 26 2026 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 Registration Required 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 Ella's Friends of the Library Meeting Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:30pm Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 1 2026 Tue Ella's Friends of the Library Meeting 6:45pm–7:30pm Other Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other
This event is in the "Adults" group 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. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 5 2026 Sat Hot Shots Photography All Day Other 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.
Library Closed - Labor Day All Day Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Closing Sep 7 2026 Mon Closing Library Closed - Labor Day All Day Branches: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
This event is in the "Adults" group Stitch 'n Chat Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Community Room at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Bring your own knitting, quilting, needlepoint, or other craft projects to the library for some socializing, advice sharing, or support! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 8 2026 Tue Stitch 'n Chat 10:00am–11:00am Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Bring your own knitting, quilting, needlepoint, or other craft projects to the library for some socializing, advice sharing, or support!
