Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District

9:00am-4:00pm

109 South State St
Hampshire, IL 60140
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-4:00pm

Mon: Closed

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

Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-4:00pm

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Photo of Steven Burns with Blue on his shoulder. Zoom will be Tues, Sept 16 at 7pm.

Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District

Room: Zoom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Outside Performer

Event Details:

Join Illinois Libraries Present for a nostalgic and intimate hour-long conversation with Emmy-nominated actor Steve Burns, best known as ‘Steve’ from the beloved Nickelodeon show Blue’s Clues.

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Time	Sun (9/07)	Mon (9/08)	Tue (9/09)	Wed (9/10)	Thu (9/11)	Fri (9/12)	Sat (9/13)
10 am						This event is in the "Adults" group Page Turners Book Club 10:00am–11:00am Adults Book Club Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Register to join us at Hampshire Social across the street from the Library where we will discuss The Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz. 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.
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12 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 "Everyone" group Storytime Around the Community: Klein's Farm Market 12:00pm–12:30pm Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade), Everyone Storytime Open 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 Open 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. This Storytime is for all ages. Please make sure to dress appropriately for the weather when you join us at Klein's Farm Market. 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.
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4 pm		This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group After School Art at Pingree Grove Community Garden 4:00pm–4:45pm Grade School (K - 5th grade) Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th 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. 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 "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group After School STEM - SNAP Circuits 4:00pm–5:00pm Grade School (K - 5th grade) STEM Open Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School (K - 5th grade)" group Open Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Community Room Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th grade) Program Type: STEM Registration Required Come experiment with SNAP circuits and learn about electricity.	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 Ella Johnson 4th Annual Art Show Reception 4:00pm–6:00pm Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Everyone Arts & Crafts, Family Program 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: Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Program Event Details: We invite all artists, families, and art enthusiasts to join us for Ella Johnson's 4th Annual Art Show Reception. There will be in-person voting, photo op, and light snacks. *Fancy attire optional 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 Mobile EXtreme Gaming - Reschedule 5:00pm–6:00pm Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Waitlist 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 This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group Waitlist Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Registration Required Event Details: The Mobile Extreme Gaming Truck will be back again this year! The truck will be parked in the Public Parking Lot on Washington Ave, adjacent to the the Hampshire Post Office. Please sign up for only one time slot.	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: Children's Area Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) 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.
6 pm			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 Mobile EXtreme Gaming - Reschedule 6:00pm–7:00pm Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Open 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 This event is in the "Teens (9th - 12th grade)" group Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Grade School (K - 5th grade), Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade) Registration Required Event Details: The Mobile Extreme Gaming Truck will be back again this year! The truck will be parked in the Public Parking Lot on Washington Ave, adjacent to the the Hampshire Post Office. Please sign up for only one time slot.