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Crafter's Circle

12:00pm–1:00pm
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!

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 - Nocturnal Animals

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 "Adults" group

It's Movie Time Bag

All Day
Adults
Take Home Kit
Open
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:

This month's movie theme is Sci-Fi/Fantasy.   

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

This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group

Baby Boogie with Bubbles

10:00am–10:30pm
Babies (0 - 24 Months)
Baby Program
Closed
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 for some fun music and dancing, complete with bubbles!  Afterwards stay and play with some fun toys.  This program is for babies 0-23 months, no older siblings.

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

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 "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

Beginner Line-Dancing With CC!

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Outside Performer
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outside Performer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step out and add some fun to your Tuesday evening with a beginner's line-dancing class with CC!  No experience necessary! We will be learning the popular "Boots on the Ground" dance!  Light refreshments will be served. 

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

SPOOKY SLIME TIME

1:00pm–1:45pm
Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade)
STEM
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
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 "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group
This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group

SPOOKY SLIME TIME

2:00pm–2:45pm
Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade)
STEM
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)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come make slime with various other add-ins!

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 "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 "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 "Adults" group

Winter 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 December 5th.  

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 "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group

2-5's Storytime & Craft

10:00am–10:30am
Children (Ages 2 - 5)
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Upcoming
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 "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group
This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group

TWEEN STEM Drop In

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
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

Gingerbread House Decorating Competition for Adults

All Day
Adults
Take Home Kit
Upcoming
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:

Get in the holiday spirit with the Gingerbread House Decorating Competition for adults 21 and older! 

The library will provide the house; you bring the artistic flair.

This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group

After School STEM - SNAP Circuits

4:00pm–5:00pm
Grade School (K - 5th grade)
STEM
Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "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 "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 "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group

2-5's Storytime & Craft

10:00am–10:30am
Children (Ages 2 - 5)
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Upcoming
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 "Adults" group

Page Turners Book Club

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Book Club
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spice things up! Monthly Spice Club

9:00am–8:00pm
Adults
Take Home Kit
Upcoming
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:

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 "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

Do Art: Comic Workshop

5:00pm–6:00pm
Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

At the Do Art Productions Comic Book Workshop, we will explore the different languages of comics, from the eyes, to body posture, to the actual language within speech bubbles.  The workshop is interactive and very creative with little tricks