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.

🐾Tonight! Come in and read with a Comfort Dog! Tuesday, June 9th from 5 to 6pm Samson Comfort Dog They will be in the ...
06/09/2026

🐾Tonight! Come in and read with a Comfort Dog!
Tuesday, June 9th from 5 to 6pm Samson 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.

All ages are welcome and no registration is required.
Grab a punch card and earn a prize for every 5 visits.

🌱Registration open now for Do Art: Bead Workshop! Bring creativity to life with Do Art’s hands-on Bead Art Workshop! Par...
06/09/2026

🌱Registration open now for Do Art: Bead Workshop!

Bring creativity to life with Do Art’s hands-on Bead Art Workshop! Participants design and build their own colorful creations—ranging from fun characters like axolotls and Among Us crew mates to stylish bracelets and necklaces.

Every participant leaves with unique bead art they can proudly wear or display.
https://ellajohnson.librarycalendar.com/event/copy-do-art-comic-workshop-8227

Register Now for Happy Semiquincentennial, America!Join us for an evening with national speaker and best-selling author ...
06/08/2026

Register Now for Happy Semiquincentennial, America!

Join us for an evening with national speaker and best-selling author Jay Payleitner.

https://ellajohnson.librarycalendar.com/event/happy-semiquincentennial-america-8092

Fall in love with America again. In this lively and warm presentation, Jay Payleitner shares his readings and reflections inspired by his timely book, Happy Semiquincentennial, America! Topics and readings may include: Route 66, Slinkys, Teddy Bears, drive-in movies, Pearl Harbor, Gettysburg, Old Faithful, Mister Rodgers, Johnny Appleseed, Gila monsters, dandelions, Mount Rushmore, Groundhog Day, Sharpies, Chicago-style hot dogs, red Solo cups, and Jello with weird stuff in it.

The book-and talk- are equal parts travelogue, time capsule, trivia book, owner's manual, and love letter. Chapters include America's Soundtrack, Heroes Among Us, American Ingenuity and Emerging Patriotism.

Jay's Final Word. The talk ends with a surprising reflection on our National Anthem-reminding the audience we've all got work to do if America is going to remain the land of the free and home of the brave.

Jay will have books available for purchase and autographs.

Join us for Monday Matinee at 2pm! We will provide popcorn and water while you enjoy the movie. No registration required...
06/07/2026

Join us for Monday Matinee at 2pm!
We will provide popcorn and water while you enjoy the movie.
No registration required!

June 8th - GOAT (PG:100 mins)
June 15th - Hoppers (PG:105 mins)
June 22nd - Pets on a Train (PG: 86 mins)
June 29th - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (PG:99 mins)

📸 The Hot Shots Photography Challenge theme for June theme is Doorway or Entrance. We will share each person's best phot...
06/06/2026

📸 The Hot Shots Photography Challenge theme for June theme is Doorway or Entrance.
We will share each person's best photo with the library patrons to vote on their favorite photo of the month.

Please submit your photos to [email protected] by 6/30.

🐾Come in and read with a Comfort Dog! Tuesday June 9th from 5 to 6pm Samson Comfort Dog Tuesday June 23rd from 5 to 6p...
06/05/2026

🐾Come in and read with a Comfort Dog!
Tuesday June 9th from 5 to 6pm Samson Comfort Dog
Tuesday June 23rd from 5 to 6pm Eunice 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.

All ages are welcome and no registration is required.
Grab a punch card and earn a prize for every 5 visits.

📣TODAY! Summer Reading Petting Zoo is cancelled due to the weather. Reschedule information will be posted at a later dat...
06/05/2026

📣TODAY! Summer Reading Petting Zoo is cancelled due to the weather. Reschedule information will be posted at a later date!

🌟Celebrate Hampshire Sesquicentennial🌟You are cordially invited to the Ella Johnson Library during Old-Fashioned Days on...
06/04/2026

🌟Celebrate Hampshire Sesquicentennial🌟
You are cordially invited to the Ella Johnson Library during Old-Fashioned Days on June 5, 6, and 7, 2026!

Stop in to see our local history display...
Bonus: There is a Time Capsule Recording Binder and we will have a Kindle available with the MP3 recordings from the Time Capsule Cassette Tape that was restored.

Address

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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