Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District

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109 South State St
Hampshire, IL 60140
United States

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Versiti blood drive adverstisement

Versiti Blood Drive

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 2:30pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District

Room: Whole Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

The Versiti Blood Bus will be at Ella Johnson Library from 2:30pm-7:00pm on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

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Time	Sun (9/14)	Mon (9/15)	Tue (9/16)	Wed (9/17)	Thu (9/18)	Fri (9/19)	Sat (9/20)
All Day						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 Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Drop Off All Day Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade) Family Program, 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: Children's Area Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade) Program Type: Family Program, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend the night at the Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District? Guess what -- your stuffed animal can find out! 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.
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
11 am
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 Storytime Around the Community: Pingree Grove Community Gardens 12:00pm–12:30pm Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade) 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 Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Babies (0 - 24 Months), Children (Ages 2 - 5), Grade School (K - 5th grade) 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. 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				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. 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.
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 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.
5 pm
6 pm				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 Sip & Spill Poetry Slam 6:00pm–7:45pm Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults Other Upcoming Registration Required 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 Upcoming Library Branch: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Room: Whole Library Age Group: Tween (6th - 8th grade), Teens (9th - 12th grade), Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy a cup of coffee while local poets share their original works. Please indicate upon registration if you intend to read your poem. Coffee and water will be provided.	This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Services Craft - Caramel Apple Shelf Sitters 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 will decorate wooden caramel apple shelf sitters (in 2 sizes). 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.