This event is in the "Everyone" group Oct 4 2025 Sat Ella's Friends Annual Book Sale 10:00am–4:00pm Everyone Other Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Oct 4 2025 Sat Ella's Friends Annual Book Sale 10:00am–4:00pm Other Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: Ella's Friends of the Library Annual Booksale will take place October 3-5 from 10am-4pm at Prairie View Farm Market at 48W130 IL Route 72 Hampshire IL.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Oct 5 2025 Sun Ella's Friends Annual Book Sale 10:00am–4:00pm Everyone Other Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Oct 5 2025 Sun Ella's Friends Annual Book Sale 10:00am–4:00pm Other Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: Ella's Friends of the Library Annual Booksale will take place October 3-5 from 10am-4pm at Prairie View Farm Market at 48W130 IL Route 72 Hampshire IL.
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 Oct 6 2025 Mon Cemetery Stories 5:00pm–5:45pm Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults, Everyone Family Program, Storytime Offsite Event 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 Oct 6 2025 Mon Cemetery Stories 5:00pm–5:45pm Family Program, Storytime Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults, Everyone Program Type: Family Program, Storytime 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 "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group Oct 7 2025 Tue 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 Oct 7 2025 Tue 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 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 "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Move & Groove 10:00am–10:30am Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5) Storytime Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Move & Groove 10:00am–10:30am Storytime Waitlist 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 "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group Oct 8 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 Oct 8 2025 Wed Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open 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 Oct 8 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 Oct 8 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 "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group Oct 9 2025 Thu 2-5's Storytime & Craft 10:00am–10:30am Children (Ages 2 - 5) Arts & Crafts, Storytime Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group Oct 9 2025 Thu 2-5's Storytime & Craft 10:00am–10:30am Arts & Crafts, Storytime Closed 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 This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Pumpkin Painting! 4:00pm–4:30pm Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Arts & Crafts Full Registration Required 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 Oct 9 2025 Thu Pumpkin Painting! 4:00pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts Full 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) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us in the library to paint your very own pumpkin to bring home! You are only able to participate in one of the three events to paint pumpkins. Pumpkins donated by Goebbert's Farm Inc 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 This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Pumpkin Painting! 4:30pm–5:00pm Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Arts & Crafts Full Registration Required 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 Oct 9 2025 Thu Pumpkin Painting! 4:30pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts Full 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) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us in the library to paint your very own pumpkin to bring home! You are only able to participate in one of the three events to paint pumpkins. Pumpkins donated by Goebbert's Farm Inc 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 Oct 10 2025 Fri Pumpkin Decorating Kits All Day Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Arts & Crafts, Take Home Kit Full Registration Required 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 Oct 10 2025 Fri Pumpkin Decorating Kits All Day Arts & Crafts, Take Home Kit Full Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Take Home Kit Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take Home Kit Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy a free mini pumpkin decorating kit to do at home! Please register each child individually.You are only able to participate in one of the three events to paint pumpkins. Pumpkins generously donated by Goebbert's Farm. 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 Oct 10 2025 Fri Babies and Books 10:00am–10:30am Babies (0 - 24 Months) Baby Program Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group Oct 10 2025 Fri Babies and Books 10:00am–10:30am Baby Program Open 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 for a short storytime. Afterwards stay and play with some fun toys. This program is for babies 0-23 months, no older siblings.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 10 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 Oct 10 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 Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly. 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 Oct 14 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 Oct 14 2025 Tue Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open 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 "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 Oct 14 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 Oct 14 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 "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Move & Groove 10:00am–10:30am Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5) Storytime Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Move & Groove 10:00am–10:30am Storytime Waitlist 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 "Adults" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Senior Bingo 1:30pm–2:30pm Adults Other Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Senior Bingo 1:30pm–2:30pm Other Waitlist 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 Oct 16 2025 Thu Adult Services Craft - Decorative Door Hanger 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 16 2025 Thu Adult Services Craft - Decorative Door Hanger 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: Craft a unique piece for your home! This custom door hanger workshop is open to adults 18 and above. 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 "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group Oct 17 2025 Fri Baby Art 10:00am–10:30am Babies (0 - 24 Months) Baby Program Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group Oct 17 2025 Fri Baby Art 10:00am–10:30am Baby Program Open 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 Oct 20 2025 Mon 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 Oct 20 2025 Mon 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 "Adults" group Oct 21 2025 Tue Spice things up! Monthly Spice Club 9:00am–8:00pm Adults Take Home Kit Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 21 2025 Tue Spice things up! Monthly Spice Club 9:00am–8:00pm 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 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 Oct 21 2025 Tue Special FX Makeup Class 4:00pm–5:30pm Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group Oct 21 2025 Tue Special FX Makeup Class 4:00pm–5:30pm Arts & Crafts Open 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 Registration Required Event Details: Let's get spooky! Join Miss Mary in learning about the fun world of Special FX Makeup. You must register individually and fit the age 11 years to 18 years old. 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 21 2025 Tue Beyond the Screen: A "Wicked" Conversation with Marissa Bode 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Outside Performer Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 21 2025 Tue Beyond the Screen: A "Wicked" Conversation with Marissa Bode 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: Prepare for a magical evening as Illinois Libraries Present welcomes actress Marissa Bode. Bode made her feature film debut as Nessarose in Academy Award-winning blockbuster, Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu.
