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Gallery Photo Walk Gala

5:45pm–7:45pm
Adults
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Whole Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

We're kicking off National Library Week with a look at the past! Join us for a historical photo gala as we walk through Hampshire history. Join Michele as she briefly explains the photos and history for the first 10 minutes.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knead to Know ~ Dessert Club

All Day
Adults
Take Home Kit
Full
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:

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 "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
Full
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 "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group

2-5's Storytime & Craft

10:00am–10:30am
Children (Ages 2 - 5)
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Closed
Registration Required
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 "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group
This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group

Family Drop In Playtime - Farm

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

Baby Art

10:00am–10:30am
Babies (0 - 24 Months)
Baby Program
Open
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 "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 "Adults" group

Afterhours Mini Golf

6:00pm–6:30pm
Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults
Family Program
Open
Registration Required
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), Adults
Program Type: Family Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library is closing… but the fun is just getting started! Mini Golf All-Stars will transform the library into an interactive mini golf course for a special after-hours event, including some fun glow in the dark for an extra twist of fun.

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 "Adults" group

Afterhours Mini Golf

6:30pm–7:00pm
Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults
Family Program
Open
Registration Required
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), Adults
Program Type: Family Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library is closing… but the fun is just getting started! Mini Golf All-Stars will transform the library into an interactive mini golf course for a special after-hours event, including some fun glow in the dark for an extra twist of fun.

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 "Adults" group

Afterhours Mini Golf

7:00pm–7:30pm
Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults
Family Program
Open
Registration Required
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), Adults
Program Type: Family Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library is closing… but the fun is just getting started! Mini Golf All-Stars will transform the library into an interactive mini golf course for a special after-hours event, including some fun glow in the dark for an extra twist of fun.

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 "Adults" group

Afterhours Mini Golf

7:30pm–8:00pm
Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults
Family Program
Open
Registration Required
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), Adults
Program Type: Family Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library is closing… but the fun is just getting started! Mini Golf All-Stars will transform the library into an interactive mini golf course for a special after-hours event, including some fun glow in the dark for an extra twist of fun.

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
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
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 "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group
This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group

Drop-in T(w)een Art Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
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 "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

Crafter's Circle

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
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

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
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

Learn to Play Mahjong Club!

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Outside Performer
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outside Performer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about learning American Mahjong? Join us Fridays in May at the library as we learn the ancient Chinese tile game that is sweeping the nation! It is important that you can attend all of the sessions in order to fully understand the game.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Hot Shots Photography

All Day
Adults
Other
Virtual Event
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 "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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

May the 4th Be With You

4:00pm–6:00pm
Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults, Everyone
Arts & Crafts
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), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let's make custom lightsabers out of pool noodles. Star Wars fans of all ages can make their own lightsaber during this drop in event! 

No registration, while supplies last. 

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

Ella's Friends of the Library Meeting

6:45pm–7:30pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group
This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group

Chess Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade)
Open
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. 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

Dungeons & Dragons

5:30pm–7:30pm
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
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 "Adults" group

Page Turners Book Club

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register to join us at Angel's Pancake Cafe where we will discuss Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Learn to Play Mahjong Club!

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Outside Performer
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outside Performer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about learning American Mahjong? Join us Fridays in May at the library as we learn the ancient Chinese tile game that is sweeping the nation! It is important that you can attend all of the sessions in order to fully understand the game.