Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District

9:00am-8:00pm

109 South State St
Hampshire, IL 60140
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-4:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

City Nature Challenge with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County

City Nature Challenge with Forest Preserve District of Kane County

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Family Program, Outside Performer

Event Details:

You must register with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County to participate!

Registration required.

Free Comic Book Day

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District

Room: Whole Library

Age Group: Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults

Program Type: Outside Performer, Other

Event Details:

Stop by the library anytime between 10:00-3:00 for your free comic book!

Join us between 11:00-1:00 to have a fun quick hand drawn caricature by King Caricature.

Vintage Hankie Wreath

Adult Services Craft

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us to create a wreath made with vintage hankies. You may bring your own brooches or pins to add to your wreath. You may also bring your own hankies. For best results, you will need to starch and iron them.

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Time	Sun (6/08)	Mon (6/09)	Tue (6/10)	Wed (6/11)	Thu (6/12)	Fri (6/13)	Sat (6/14)
10 am		This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group. This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group. Wonderful World of Insects at Pingree Grove Community Gardens 10:00am - 10:30am Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade) Outside Performer Upcoming Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group. This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group. Upcoming Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade) Program Type: Outside Performer Registration Required Event Details: Families will discover the many benefits that insects provide like pollination with Kane County Forest Preserve! 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. Move & Groove 10:00am - 10:30am Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade) Storytime Upcoming 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. Upcoming Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade) 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 "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group. Babies Boogie with Bubbles 10:00am - 10:30am Babies (0 - 24 Months) Baby Program Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group. Upcoming 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.
11 am
12 pm					This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group. This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group. Storytime Around the Community: Milk House 12:00pm - 12:30pm Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5) Storytime Upcoming Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group. This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group. Upcoming Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5) Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join Miss Mary for an outdoor Storytime Around the Community at the Milkhouse! We will be outside so make sure to dress for the weather. 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.
1 pm
2 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. Monday Matinee 2:00pm - 3:30pm Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade) Movie 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. 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) Program Type: Movie Event Details: Join us every Monday afternoon this summer for a Movie Showing. We supply water and popcorn. Titles TBD 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. Minecraft - Island Survival Test 2:00pm - 3:30pm Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade) Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group. This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group. Upcoming 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: Embark on a deserted tropical island challenge where you'll learn to gather resources, hunt for food, and fend off wild creatures. 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. SLIME TIME 2:00pm - 3:00pm Grade School (K - 5th grade) STEM Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group. Upcoming Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th grade) Program Type: STEM Registration Required Event Details: Come make slime with various other add-ins!
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. 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.
5 pm			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. 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) This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group. This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Event Details: Tap into your imaginative storytelling.