Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District

Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District The Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District is proud to serve as the information center for 25,000 residents in Hampshire, Burlington and Pingree Grove.

Register now for Pumpkin Painting!You are only able to participate in one of the three events to paint pumpkins. Please ...
09/14/2026

Register now for Pumpkin Painting!

You are only able to participate in one of the three events to paint pumpkins. Please register each child individually.

Join us in the library to paint your very own pumpkin to bring home!

Thursday, October 8th at 4pm:
https://ellajohnson.librarycalendar.com/event/pumpkin-painting-10806

Thursday, October 8th at 4:30pm:
https://ellajohnson.librarycalendar.com/event/pumpkin-painting-10807

Enjoy a free mini pumpkin decorating kit to do at home! This includes the pumpkin, paint, and a brush.

Pick up is on Friday, October 9th:
https://ellajohnson.librarycalendar.com/event/pumpkin-decorating-kits-10805

🎃Pumpkins donated by Goebbert's Farm - Pingree Grove

OctoberAdult Services Craft - Button Art Halloween DecorationRegistration opens on September 17th at 9am:https://ellajoh...
09/13/2026

OctoberAdult Services Craft - Button Art Halloween Decoration

Registration opens on September 17th at 9am:
https://ellajohnson.librarycalendar.com/event/adult-services-craft-6773

Adults 18 and older are invited to register to create a button art decoration of either a Halloween ghost or witch hat.

All supplies and instructions will be provided.

Please note, craft supplies will not be saved for those who register but are unable to attend class.

🌼All of our crafty patrons had fun creating a charming flower art piece out of wood biscuits!
09/13/2026

🌼All of our crafty patrons had fun creating a charming flower art piece out of wood biscuits!

🌼All of our crafty patrons Carillon at Cambridge Lakes had fun creating a charming flower art piece out of wood biscuit...
09/13/2026

🌼All of our crafty patrons Carillon at Cambridge Lakes had fun creating a charming flower art piece out of wood biscuits!

🍿Kick off the fall season with Hampshire Township Park District and Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District at an...
09/12/2026

🍿Kick off the fall season with Hampshire Township Park District and Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District at an outdoor showing of Monster House on the big screen on Saturday, September 26th.

Arrive as early as 6:00pm to claim your spot and get dinner before the show at the Double R Dogs food truck! The Hampshire Lions Club, District 1-J will be on site too serving up a snack.

Movie begins at 7:00pm!

Don't forget your lawn chairs and blankets.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1BzEWWN9Rj/

The Page Turners Book Club on Friday, October 9th at 10am📖Register to join us at Angel’s Pancake Cafe #3 (199 S. State...
09/12/2026

The Page Turners Book Club on Friday, October 9th at 10am📖
Register to join us at Angel’s Pancake Cafe #3 (199 S. State St.) down the street from the Library where we will discuss How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix.

Books will be available 30 days prior to the meeting at the library front desk.

The library will provide a regular brew coffee or soft drink for each participant.

Please register:
https://ellajohnson.librarycalendar.com/event/page-turners-book-club-6951

This month Family Drop In Playtime theme is Circus!🍿Join us Thursday, September 24th from 4 to 6pm! Bring the whole fami...
09/11/2026

This month Family Drop In Playtime theme is Circus!
🍿Join us Thursday, September 24th from 4 to 6pm!
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 from 4 to 6pm, you should plan to spend 20-30 minutes in our Community Room playing together as a family.

No registration required!

More Details Here:
https://ellajohnson.librarycalendar.com/event/family-drop-playtime-8127

09/11/2026

🎉Ella Johnson 5th Annual Art Show
is on display and voting ends Monday, September 14th!

You can vote in-person at the library and with
Facebook.
The winners will be announced on Tuesday, Sept 15th!
There will be two winners from each age category.
Like and Share!

Escaping the College Maze: Navigating & Paying for College - Zoom on Tuesday, September 22nd at 5pmRegister now: https:/...
09/10/2026

Escaping the College Maze: Navigating & Paying for College - Zoom on Tuesday, September 22nd at 5pm

Register now:
https://ellajohnson.librarycalendar.com/event/escaping-college-maze-navigating-paying-college-zoom-10842

This college planning presentation helps parents navigate the complex path to smarter, more affordable college decisions in today’s changing higher education environment with clarity and confidence. Families will gain a deeper understanding of how financial aid really works—including new Reconciliation bill changes taking effect—while learning practical strategies to reduce college costs and avoid common costly mistakes. The session also highlights the importance of finding the right-fit college and provides a clear roadmap through the college search, application, and admissions process so families can make informed decisions while protecting their financial future.

ILP: Inside the Empire of AI with Karen HaoVirtual - Register to watch:https://ellajohnson.librarycalendar.com/event/ilp...
09/10/2026

ILP: Inside the Empire of AI with Karen Hao

Virtual - Register to watch:
https://ellajohnson.librarycalendar.com/event/ilp-inside-empire-ai-karen-hao-10515

Join a timely conversation with Karen Hao, award-winning journalist and author of Inside the Empire of AI. In this virtual event, Hao will explore the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, the social, political, and ethical questions surrounding AI development today, and the questions posed in her work – Will AI produce broad-based societal benefit for all? Or return us to an age of empire?

The path forward is in our hands.

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109 S State St
Hampshire, IL
60140

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(847) 683-4490

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