Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District

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109 South State St
Hampshire, IL 60140
United States

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Holidays on State, Whoville at the Library, Nov 8, 10am-4pm

Whoville (Holidays on State)

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District

Room: Whole Library

Age Group: Everyone

Event Details:

Stop by the Library during Holidays on State to meet the Grinch! Mr. Grinch will be available for a photo op 10 am-12 noon and 1 pm-4pm. We will have a crafts and games available as well. Grinch BINGO will run from 12 noon - 1 pm.

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Time	Sun (10/06)	Mon (10/07)	Tue (10/08)	Wed (10/09)	Thu (10/10)	Fri (10/11)	Sat (10/12)
10 am	This event is in the "Everyone" group Ella's Friends Annual Book Sale 10:00am–4:00pm Everyone Other Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: Ella's Friends of the Library Annual Booksale will take place October 4-6 from 10am-4pm at Prairie View Farm Market at 48W130 IL Route 72 Hampshire IL			This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group Move & Groove 10:00am–10:30am Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5) Storytime Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group Babies and Books 10:00am–10:30am Babies (0 - 24 Months) Baby Program Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. 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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning Basics 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Outside Performer Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Outside Performer Registration Required Event Details: Learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney probate and guardianship. Take the first step to create or update a plan that is appropriate for you. Attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft will explain how to ensure your final wishes can be protected.
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm			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 This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Program Type: STEM Tweens and Teens (ages 11+ ) are welcome to stop by and do some fun STEM activities. There will be multiple stations set up with activities to explore the worlds of Science Technology Engineering and Math. This event is open for 2 hours, you can spend as long as you would like.		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 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 Closed 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 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 Closed 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
5 pm		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 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 Closed Registration Required 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Registration Required 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 "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 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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) Other This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Program Type: Other Event Details: Tap into your imaginative storytelling.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Ella's Friends of the Library Meeting 6:45pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Being Imperfect with Erika Sánchez (Illinois Libraries Present) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Zoom Age Group: Adults Event Details: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, joined in conversation by Cynthia Pelayo. Please click the button to the right to register.