Sep 1 2025 Mon Library Closed - Labor Day All Day Closing Sep 1 2025 Mon Closing Library Closed - Labor Day All Day Branches: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group Sep 2 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 Sep 2 2025 Tue Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Children's Area 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 Sep 2 2025 Tue Ella's Friends of the Library Meeting 6:45pm–7:30pm Adults Other This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 2 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 "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group Sep 3 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 Sep 3 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 "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 4 2025 Thu Paying for College: What’s Changing & What You Can Do 6:00pm–7:30pm Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults Other Open Registration Required Virtual Event 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 "Adults" group Sep 4 2025 Thu Paying for College: What’s Changing & What You Can Do 6:00pm–7:30pm Other Open Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Zoom Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Learn about the latest changes to financial aid, how colleges calculate costs, and tips to make college more affordable.
This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 5 2025 Fri Book Box - Fall Theme All Day Adults Take Home Kit Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 5 2025 Fri Book Box - Fall Theme All Day Take Home Kit Closed Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Take Home Kit Age Group: Adults Program Type: Take Home Kit Registration Required
This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group Sep 5 2025 Fri SLIME TIME 4:00pm–4:45pm 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 Sep 5 2025 Fri SLIME TIME 4:00pm–4:45pm STEM Waitlist Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Children's Area 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 Sep 6 2025 Sat Hot Shots Photography All Day Adults Other Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 6 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 Sep 8 2025 Mon After School Art at Pingree Grove Community Garden 4:00pm–4:45pm Grade School (K - 5th grade) Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group Sep 8 2025 Mon After School Art at Pingree Grove Community Garden 4:00pm–4:45pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th 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. Must register individually! 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 Sep 9 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 Sep 9 2025 Tue Comfort Dog Reading Hour 5:00pm–6:00pm 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 "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 Sep 9 2025 Tue Mobile EXtreme Gaming - Reschedule 5:00pm–6:00pm Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Open Registration Required Offsite Event 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 Sep 9 2025 Tue Mobile EXtreme Gaming - Reschedule 5:00pm–6:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Registration Required Event Details: The Mobile Extreme Gaming Truck will be back again this year! The truck will be parked in the Public Parking Lot on Washington Ave, adjacent to the the Hampshire Post Office.Please sign up for only one time slot.
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 Sep 9 2025 Tue Mobile EXtreme Gaming - Reschedule 6:00pm–7:00pm Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Open Registration Required Offsite Event 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 Sep 9 2025 Tue Mobile EXtreme Gaming - Reschedule 6:00pm–7:00pm Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Registration Required Event Details: The Mobile Extreme Gaming Truck will be back again this year! The truck will be parked in the Public Parking Lot on Washington Ave, adjacent to the the Hampshire Post Office.Please sign up for only one time slot.
This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group Sep 10 2025 Wed 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 Sep 10 2025 Wed 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 "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group Sep 10 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 Sep 10 2025 Wed Dungeons & Dragons 5:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Children's Area 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 "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 Sep 11 2025 Thu Storytime Around the Community: Klein's Farm Market 12:00pm–12:30pm Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Everyone Storytime Open Registration Required Offsite Event 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 Sep 11 2025 Thu Storytime Around the Community: Klein's Farm Market 12:00pm–12:30pm Storytime Open 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. This Storytime is for all ages. Please make sure to dress appropriately for the weather when you join us at Klein's Farm Market. 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group Sep 11 2025 Thu Ella Johnson 4th Annual Art Show Reception 4:00pm–6:00pm Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Everyone Arts & Crafts, Family Program 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 Sep 11 2025 Thu Ella Johnson 4th Annual Art Show Reception 4:00pm–6:00pm Arts & Crafts, Family Program Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Whole Library Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Program Event Details: We invite all artists, families, and art enthusiasts to join us for Ella Johnson's 4th Annual Art Show Reception. There will be in-person voting, photo op, and light snacks.*Fancy attire optional 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 Sep 12 2025 Fri Page Turners Book Club 10:00am–11:00am Adults Book Club Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 12 2025 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 The Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz. 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 Sep 15 2025 Mon 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 Sep 15 2025 Mon 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Spice things up! Monthly Spice Club 9:00am–8:00pm Adults Take Home Kit Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Spice things up! Monthly Spice Club 9:00am–8:00pm 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: 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 Sep 16 2025 Tue Drop-in T(w)een Art Club 4:00pm–6:00pm Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Drop-in T(w)een Art Club 4:00pm–6:00pm Arts & Crafts 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 "Adults" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Outside Performer Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns 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: Join Illinois Libraries Present for a nostalgic and intimate hour-long conversation with Emmy-nominated actor Steve Burns, best known as ‘Steve’ from the beloved Nickelodeon show Blue’s Clues.
This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 17 2025 Wed Senior Bingo 1:30pm–2:30pm Adults Other Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 17 2025 Wed Senior Bingo 1:30pm–2:30pm Other Open 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 "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group Sep 17 2025 Wed 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 Sep 17 2025 Wed Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Children's Area 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 "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 17 2025 Wed Sip & Spill Poetry Slam 6:00pm–7:45pm Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults Other Open Registration Required 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 "Adults" group Sep 17 2025 Wed Sip & Spill Poetry Slam 6:00pm–7:45pm Other Open Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Whole Library Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy a cup of coffee while local poets share their original works. Please indicate upon registration if you intend to read your poem. Coffee and water will be provided.
