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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.

Magician Aaron Fasel - 312Magic

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade)
Outside Performer
Registration
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade)
Program Type: Outside Performer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Magician Aaron Fasel from 312Magic.com brings his fun-filled, pun-filled, interactive magic show, packed with mind-bending tricks, illusions and will even give away creations from his balloon twisting repertoire!

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.

Hot Shots Photography

All Day
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Take Home Kit
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.

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 "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group.

Move & Groove

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5)
Storytime
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 12

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.

After School Art

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Grade School (K - 5th grade)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th grade)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join Miss Mary in creating art. Each month will be a different craft. 

Must register individually! 

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
Registration
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 2 - 5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Illinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio and podcast work.

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

Baby Boogie with Bubbles

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies (0 - 24 Months)
Baby Program
Registration
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months)
Program Type: Baby Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Page Turners Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Book Club
Registration
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Register to join us at Hampshire Social across the street from the Library where we will discuss The Couple at No.

This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group.

Drop-in T(w)een Art Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade)
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 "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group.

Move & Groove

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5)
Storytime
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 12

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.

Paranormal Hotspots

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Outside Performer
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outside Performer
Event Details:

Join us on Zoom as Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library talks with Ronny Leblanc about Paranormal Hot spots. When you click the link you will be directed to register through Zoom. 

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
Registration
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 2 - 5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Personalized Pocket Calendar

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 personalized pocket calendar.  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.

Babies and Books

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies (0 - 24 Months)
Baby Program
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months)
Program Type: Baby Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

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.

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:

For Adults 18 and older. 

Try something new! Kit includes a small sample of this month's featured spice, along with a recipe card. 

 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafter's Circle

10:00am - 11:00am
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:

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
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:

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

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 Bags: Cold Comfort

All Day
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:

This month's theme is ‘Cold Comfort’.  Enjoy a movie from a variety of genres, each taking place in a cold, wintery setting.  

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 Art

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies (0 - 24 Months)
Baby Program
Registration
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months)
Program Type: Baby Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join Brian Moskalik for this coffee presentation and tasting event. 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.

Hot Shots Photography

All Day
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District
Room: Take Home Kit
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.

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