Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District

9:00am-5:00pm

109 South State St
Hampshire, IL 60140
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-4:00pm

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

Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-4:00pm

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Featured Events

Wonderful World of Insects

Wonderful World of Insects at Pingree Grove Community Gardens

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Open

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!

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Time	Sun (7/13)	Mon (7/14)	Tue (7/15)	Wed (7/16)	Thu (7/17)	Fri (7/18)	Sat (7/19)
9 am			This event is in the "Adults" group. Spice things up! Monthly Spice Club 9:00am - 8:00pm Adults Take Home Kit Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.
10 am				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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group. This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group. Upcoming 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 "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 "Everyone" group. Splashy Storytime Around the Community - Bruce Ream Memorial Park 10:00am - 10:30am Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Everyone 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. This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Upcoming Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Everyone 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. AFTER Storytime continue the fun at the Splash Pad. 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 "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group. Babies & Books 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 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. Senior Bingo 1:30pm - 2:30pm Adults Other Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.
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 - Transformers One (PG:94 mins) 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. Transformers One (PG:94 mins) 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. Chess Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Join us for some fun chess play this summer. 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.
3 pm					This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group. This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group. Family Cookie Decorating 3:00pm - 3:45pm Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade) Outside Performer Upcoming Registration Required 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: Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade) Program Type: Outside Performer Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a yummy cookie decorating event with Blessed Little Kitchen. Each family will receive 3 sugar cookies to decorate. Please register each family one time and note how many adults and children will 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.
4 pm			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 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: 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 "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group. SLIME TIME 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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!
5 pm
6 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Services Craft 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Upcoming 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 are invited to register to create a craft. 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.