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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.

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

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
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 "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Go to College, Not Into Debt

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults
Other
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

This workshop explores the increasingly complex world of need-based and merit-based financial aid.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

It's Movie Time Bag sign-up begins!

9:00am - 8:00pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Take Home Kit
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This bag will be ready for pick up on October 25th.   

This Bag's theme is ‘Classic Horror’.  If you enjoy classic scary movies, this Movie Bag is for you!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafter's Circle

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Town Hall for Library Referendum

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Other
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group.
This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group.

Family Drop In Playtime - Art

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade)
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 "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.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Drop Off

All Day
Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade)
Family Program, Storytime
Waitlist
Registration
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)
Program Type: Family Program, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend the night at the Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District? Guess what -- your stuffed animal can find out!

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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Town Hall for Library Referendum

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group.

Move & Groove

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5)
Storytime
Waitlist
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 0

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.

Dungeons & Dragons

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Other
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Tap into your imaginative storytelling.

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

2-5's Storytime & Craft

10:00am - 10:30am
Children (Ages 2 - 5)
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 2 - 5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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 "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group.

Baby Boogie with Bubbles

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies (0 - 24 Months)
Baby Program
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months)
Program Type: Baby Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7

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.

Ella's Friends Annual Book Sale

10:00am - 4:00pm
Everyone
Other
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Ella's Friends of the Library Annual Booksale will take place October 4-6 from 10am-4pm at Prairie View Farm Market at 48W130 IL Route 72 Hampshire IL 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hot Shots Photography

All Day
Adults
Other
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 "Everyone" group.

Ella's Friends Annual Book Sale

10:00am - 4:00pm
Everyone
Other
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Ella's Friends of the Library Annual Booksale will take place October 4-6 from 10am-4pm at Prairie View Farm Market at 48W130 IL Route 72 Hampshire IL 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Ella's Friends Annual Book Sale

10:00am - 4:00pm
Everyone
Other
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Ella's Friends of the Library Annual Booksale will take place October 4-6 from 10am-4pm at Prairie View Farm Market at 48W130 IL Route 72 Hampshire IL 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Cemetery Stories

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Everyone
Family Program, Storytime
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Family Program, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us at the Hampshire Center Cemetery for a spooktacular time. There will be activities for every age to enjoy. For the littles, Miss Heather will be having a Spooky Storytime.

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

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
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 "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group.

Move & Groove

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5)
Storytime
Waitlist
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 0

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.

Dungeons & Dragons

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Other
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Tap into your imaginative storytelling.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, joined in conversation by Cynthia Pelayo.  Please click the button to the right to register.