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.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (7/20)	Mon (7/21)	Tue (7/22)	Wed (7/23)	Thu (7/24)	Fri (7/25)	Sat (7/26)
10 am		This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group. This event is in the "Tween (6th - 8th grade)" group. Garden Buddies & Craft - Pingree Grove Community Gardens 10:00am - 10:30am Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade) Arts & Crafts 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Garden with us at our community garden bed. We will be gardening, learning about plants, and complete a craft! Remember to dress for the weather - this is an outdoor event. 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 "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. Volunteen at the Garden 10:00am - 10:30am Teens (9th - 12th grade) Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group. Upcoming Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teens (9th - 12th grade) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: VolunTeens can join us for hands on activities at the Pingree Grove Community Garden. Remember to dress for the weather - this is an outdoor event. 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 10:00am - 10:30am Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5) Storytime Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies (0 - 24 Months)" group. This event is in the "Children (Ages 2 - 5)" group. Open 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. Baby Art 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 to make a fun Baby Art Project, afterwards stay and play with some fun toys. This program is for babies 0-23 months. 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
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. Roblox - Obstacle Course 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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. Open 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: Challenge yourself in this exciting obstacle course! Step on the spawn point square to save your progress after each level, then race to the finish line. Test your skills, patience, and agility—first to complete the course wins the challenge! 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
4 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. Family Drop In Playtime 4:00pm - 6:00pm Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Everyone Arts & Crafts, Family Program, Outside Performer 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: Whole Library 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: Arts & Crafts, Family Program, Outside Performer 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.
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 "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. Do Art: Comic Workshop 5:00pm - 6:00pm Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Arts & Crafts 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. Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: At the Do Art Productions Comic Book Workshop, we will explore the different languages of comics, from the eyes, to body posture, to the actual language within speech bubbles. The workshop is interactive and very creative with little tricks