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 "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Drop-in T(w)een Art Club 4:00pm–6:00pm Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Drop-in T(w)een Art Club 4:00pm–6:00pm 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 "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 "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group Sep 17 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 Sep 17 2025 Wed Chess Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Children's Area 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 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 "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 Sep 18 2025 Thu Storytime Around the Community: Pingree Grove Community Gardens 12:00pm–12:30pm Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade) Storytime Open Registration Required Offsite Event 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 Sep 18 2025 Thu Storytime Around the Community: Pingree Grove Community Gardens 12:00pm–12:30pm Storytime Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade) Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join Miss Mary for an outdoor Storytime Around the Community! We will read books, sing songs and play. This Storytime is for all ages. 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 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 "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 Sep 19 2025 Fri Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Drop Off All Day Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade) Family Program, Storytime Open 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 Sep 19 2025 Fri Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Drop Off All Day Family Program, Storytime Open 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) Program Type: Family Program, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend the night at the Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District? Guess what -- your stuffed animal can find out! 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 Sep 22 2025 Mon Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–8:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Sep 22 2025 Mon Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm–8:00pm 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 Sep 23 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 Sep 23 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 "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 "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group Sep 25 2025 Thu Family Drop In Playtime - Journey to the Center of the Earth 4:00pm–6:00pm Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade) Arts & Crafts, Family Program This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group Sep 25 2025 Thu Family Drop In Playtime - Journey to the Center of the Earth 4:00pm–6:00pm 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 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Senior Bingo 1:30pm–2:30pm Adults Other Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 15 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 Oct 16 2025 Thu Adult Services Craft - Decorative Door Hanger 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts Upcoming 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 Upcoming 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 "Adults" group Oct 21 2025 Tue Spice things up! Monthly Spice Club 9:00am–8:00pm Adults Take Home Kit Upcoming 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 Upcoming 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 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.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Family Drop In Playtime - Nocturnal Animals 4:00pm–6:00pm Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade) Arts & Crafts, Family Program This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Family Drop In Playtime - Nocturnal Animals 4:00pm–6:00pm 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 Oct 24 2025 Fri It's Movie Time Bag All Day Adults Take Home Kit Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 24 2025 Fri It's Movie Time Bag All Day Take Home Kit Upcoming 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 TBD Your customized Movie Bag will include goodies and a DVD selected just for you.
