This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Spice things up! Monthly Spice Club 9:00am–8:00pm Adults Take Home Kit Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Spice things up! Monthly Spice Club 9:00am–8:00pm 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 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 Aug 20 2025 Wed Senior Bingo 1:30pm–2:30pm Adults Other Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 20 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 "Adults" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Adult Services Craft - Decorate an Apron 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Adult Services Craft - Decorate an Apron 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: Adults 18 and older are invited to register to decorate an apron using iron on vinyl and paint stencils. 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 Aug 26 2025 Tue Tuesday Trivia! 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Other Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 26 2025 Tue Tuesday Trivia! 6:00pm–7:30pm Other Open Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Join us for Tuesday Trivia! Like, totally! Win bragging rights at our rad 80's themed trivia night! Gather your friends and wear your best 80's outfit to answer questions about all things 80's: the fashion, the movies, the music, the pop-culture!
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 27 2025 Wed Crafter's Circle 10:00am–11:00am Adults Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 27 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 Aug 27 2025 Wed Crafter's Circle 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 27 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 "Adults" group Aug 28 2025 Thu Versiti Blood Drive 2:30pm–7:00pm Adults Other This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 28 2025 Thu Versiti Blood Drive 2:30pm–7:00pm Other Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Whole Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: The Versiti Blood Bus will be at Ella Johnson Library from 2:30pm-7:00pm on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
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 "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 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 Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 5 2025 Fri Book Box - Fall Theme All Day 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
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 "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 "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 "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 "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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 18 2025 Thu Adult Services Craft - Caramel Apple Shelf Sitters 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 18 2025 Thu Adult Services Craft - Caramel Apple Shelf Sitters 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: Adults 18 and older will decorate wooden caramel apple shelf sitters (in 2 sizes). 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 Sep 24 2025 Wed Crafter's Circle 10:00am–11:00am Adults Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 24 2025 Wed Crafter's Circle 10:00am–11:00am Arts & Crafts Upcoming 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 Sep 24 2025 Wed Crafter's Circle 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 24 2025 Wed Crafter's Circle 12:00pm–1:00pm Arts & Crafts Upcoming 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 Sep 30 2025 Tue Adult Paint & Sip (book-themed mocktails) 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults Outside Performer Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Adult Paint & Sip (book-themed mocktails) 6:00pm–7:45pm Outside Performer Upcoming Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Outside Performer Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a casual painting session while sipping on fun, book-themed mocktails! Not an artist? That's ok! Mary will provide step-by-step instructions to create a unique fall canvas! 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 4 2025 Sat Hot Shots Photography All Day Adults Other Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 4 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 "Adults" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Ella's Friends of the Library Meeting 6:45pm–7:30pm Adults Other This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 7 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 Oct 10 2025 Fri Page Turners Book Club 10:00am–11:00am Adults Book Club Upcoming Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 10 2025 Fri Page Turners Book Club 10:00am–11:00am Book Club Upcoming 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 an exciting book. 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.
