This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 16 2025 Thu Adult Services Craft - Decorative Door Hanger 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 16 2025 Thu Adult Services Craft - Decorative Door Hanger 6:00pm–7:30pm Arts & Crafts Waitlist Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Craft a unique piece for your home! This custom door hanger workshop is open to adults 18 and above. 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 Oct 17 2025 Fri Baby Art 10:00am–10:30am Babies (0 - 24 Months) Baby Program Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group Oct 17 2025 Fri Baby Art 10:00am–10:30am Baby Program Waitlist 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 "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group Oct 20 2025 Mon After School STEM - SNAP Circuits 4:00pm–5:00pm Grade School (K - 5th grade) STEM Open Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group Oct 20 2025 Mon After School STEM - SNAP Circuits 4:00pm–5:00pm STEM Open 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 21 2025 Tue Spice things up! Monthly Spice Club 9:00am–8:00pm Adults Take Home Kit Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 21 2025 Tue Spice things up! Monthly Spice Club 9:00am–8:00pm Take Home Kit Full 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 "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group Oct 21 2025 Tue Special FX Makeup Class 4:00pm–5:30pm Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Arts & Crafts Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group Oct 21 2025 Tue Special FX Makeup Class 4:00pm–5:30pm Arts & Crafts Waitlist 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 Registration Required Event Details: Let's get spooky! Join Miss Mary in learning about the fun world of Special FX Makeup. You must register individually and fit the age 11 years to 18 years old. 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 Oct 21 2025 Tue Beyond the Screen: A "Wicked" Conversation with Marissa Bode 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Outside Performer Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 21 2025 Tue Beyond the Screen: A "Wicked" Conversation with Marissa Bode 7:00pm–8:00pm Outside Performer Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Zoom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Outside Performer Event Details: Prepare for a magical evening as Illinois Libraries Present welcomes actress Marissa Bode. Bode made her feature film debut as Nessarose in Academy Award-winning blockbuster, Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Crafter's Circle 10:00am–11:00am Adults Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 22 2025 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Crafter's Circle 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 22 2025 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 "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Family Drop In Playtime - Nocturnal Animals 4:00pm–6:00pm Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade) Arts & Crafts, Family Program This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Family Drop In Playtime - Nocturnal Animals 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 "Adults" group Oct 24 2025 Fri It's Movie Time Bag All Day Adults Take Home Kit Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 24 2025 Fri It's Movie Time Bag All Day Take Home Kit Open 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 Sci-Fi/Fantasy. Your customized Movie Bag will include goodies and a DVD selected just for you.
This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group Oct 24 2025 Fri Baby Boogie with Bubbles 10:00am–10:30pm Babies (0 - 24 Months) Baby Program Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group Oct 24 2025 Fri Baby Boogie with Bubbles 10:00am–10:30pm Baby Program Closed 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Oct 27 2025 Mon Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–8:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Oct 27 2025 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 "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 28 2025 Tue Comfort Dog Reading Hour 5:00pm–6:00pm Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Everyone Family Program 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 28 2025 Tue Comfort Dog Reading Hour 5:00pm–6:00pm Family Program Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room 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 Oct 28 2025 Tue Beginner Line-Dancing With CC! 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Outside Performer Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Beginner Line-Dancing With CC! 6:00pm–7:30pm Outside Performer Waitlist Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Children's Area Age Group: Adults Program Type: Outside Performer Registration Required Event Details: 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 the popular "Boots on the Ground" dance! Light refreshments will be served. 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 Oct 31 2025 Fri SPOOKY SLIME TIME 1:00pm–1:45pm Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade) STEM Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group Oct 31 2025 Fri SPOOKY SLIME TIME 1:00pm–1:45pm STEM Waitlist Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade) Program Type: STEM Registration Required Event Details: Come make slime with various other add-ins!
This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group Oct 31 2025 Fri SPOOKY SLIME TIME 2:00pm–2:45pm Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade) STEM Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group Oct 31 2025 Fri SPOOKY SLIME TIME 2:00pm–2:45pm STEM Waitlist Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade) Program Type: STEM Registration Required Event Details: Come make slime with various other add-ins!
This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 1 2025 Sat Hot Shots Photography All Day Adults Other Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 1 2025 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 "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group Nov 4 2025 Tue Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group Nov 4 2025 Tue Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 4 2025 Tue Ella's Friends of the Library Meeting 6:45pm–7:30pm Adults Other This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 4 2025 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 Nov 5 2025 Wed Winter Book Box registration opens today! All Day Adults Take Home Kit This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 5 2025 Wed Winter Book Box registration opens today! All Day Take Home Kit Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Take Home Kit Age Group: Adults Program Type: Take Home Kit Event Details: The Summer Book Box registration opens today. Click on this link to register. Boxes will be picked up on December 5th.
This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group Nov 5 2025 Wed Move & Groove 10:00am–10:30am Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5) Storytime Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group Nov 5 2025 Wed Move & Groove 10:00am–10:30am Storytime Open 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 "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group Nov 5 2025 Wed Dungeons & Dragons 5:30pm–7:30pm Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group Nov 5 2025 Wed Dungeons & Dragons 5:30pm–7:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group Nov 6 2025 Thu 2-5's Storytime & Craft 10:00am–10:30am Children (Ages 2 - 5) Arts & Crafts, Storytime Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group Nov 6 2025 Thu 2-5's Storytime & Craft 10:00am–10:30am Arts & Crafts, Storytime Waitlist 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.
This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group Nov 6 2025 Thu TWEEN STEM Drop In 4:00pm–5:00pm Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) STEM This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group Nov 6 2025 Thu TWEEN STEM Drop In 4:00pm–5:00pm STEM Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Tweens and Teens (ages 11+ ) are welcome to stop by and do some fun STEM activities.
