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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 "Adults" group.

Page Turners Book Club

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

Please register to join us at Hampshire Social across the street from the Library where we will discuss The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb.  Books will be available 30 days prior to the meeting at the library f

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 "Adults" group.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Bunny Visits

11:00am - 12:00pm
Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we partner with the Hampshire Township Park District for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Bunny Visits

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spice things up! Monthly Spice Club

9:00am - 8:00pm
Adults
Take Home Kit
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Take Home Kit
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 "Adults" group.

Senior Bingo

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Other
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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. 

 

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.

SAT & ACT Success

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults
Outside Performer, Other
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults
Program Type: Outside Performer, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

This comprehensive workshop will answer all of your questions about college entrance exams.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Services Craft -Solar Light Butterfly.

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Closed
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:

Adults 18 and older are invited to register to create a craft.  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 "Adults" group.

Crafter's Circle

10:00am - 11:00am
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: 3
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
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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.

It's Movie Time Bag: Westerns

All Day
Adults
Take Home Kit
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Take Home Kit
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This month's movie theme is 'Westerns’.  

Your customized Movie Bag will include goodies and a DVD selected just for you.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

City Nature Challenge with Forest Preserve District of Kane County

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Everyone
Family Program, Outside Performer
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Family Program, Outside Performer
Event Details:

You must register with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County to participate! 

Registration 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 "Adults" group.

Growing and Using Herbs

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Outside Performer
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outside Performer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Herbs are a healthy way to introduce new flavors into your diet, new fragrances into your home and add texture to your garden.

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.

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!

10:00am - 3:00pm
Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults
Outside Performer, Other
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Whole Library
Age Group: Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults
Program Type: Outside Performer, Other
Event Details:

Stop by the library anytime between 10:00-3:00 for your free comic book!

Join us between 11:00-1:00 to have a fun quick hand drawn caricature by King Caricature.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Summer Book Box registration opens today!

All Day
Adults
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 June 6th.  

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

Strictly Self Defense - Teen/Young Adult Workshop

6:00pm - 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: 20
Event Details:

Teens will participate in a series of discussions and be introduced to basic physical self-defense skills and techniques. Training will focus on three key areas: Mindset, Skill Set and Planning.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Outside Performer
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outside Performer
Event Details:

Please register by clicking on the green box in the upper left corner.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Services Craft

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Adults 18 and older are invited to register to create a craft.  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 "Adults" group.

Spice things up! Monthly Spice Club

9:00am - 8:00pm
Adults
Take Home Kit
Registration
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Take Home Kit
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take Home Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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 "Adults" group.

Senior Bingo

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Other
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Watercolor Flower workshop

6:00pm - 7:15pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Let loose with watercolor as you learn how to paint flowers with Audrey Ra Design, a local teaching artist. In this workshop you’ll learn how to paint flowers in the loose style.

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.

Branches:
Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
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