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.

🐮Dairies to Prairies: Our patrons listened and learned from the Elgin Historical Society on the rise and fall of the dai...
09/06/2026

🐮Dairies to Prairies: Our patrons listened and learned from the Elgin Historical Society on the rise and fall of the dairy industry in Elgin and beyond.

🐾Come in and read with a Comfort Dog! Tuesday, September 8th from 5 to 6pm Samson Comfort Dog Tuesday, September 22nd fr...
09/06/2026

🐾Come in and read with a Comfort Dog!
Tuesday, September 8th from 5 to 6pm Samson Comfort Dog
Tuesday, September 22nd 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.

Register now for The Founding Mothers: Unsung Women of the Revolution! Valerie Gugala spotlights the brave, often overlo...
09/05/2026

Register now for The Founding Mothers: Unsung Women of the Revolution!

Valerie Gugala spotlights the brave, often overlooked women who fought for independence—as spies, soldiers, writers, and activists—helping shape a new nation.

https://ellajohnson.librarycalendar.com/event/founding-mothers-unsung-women-revolution-9680

The American Revolution was not won by soldiers and statesmen alone. This lecture highlights the courageous and often overlooked women who played vital roles in the fight for independence—as spies, soldiers, fundraisers, writers, and home front heroes. From battlefield bravery to political protest, discover the powerful stories of the women whose contributions helped shape a new nation.

Ella's Friends Annual Book Sale! Ella's Friends of the Library Annual Booksale will take place Friday, October 2nd - Su...
09/04/2026

Ella's Friends Annual Book Sale!
Ella's Friends of the Library Annual Booksale will take place Friday, October 2nd - Sunday, October 4th from 10am-4pm at Prairie View Farm Market.

Prairie View Garden Center and Farm Market at 48W130 IL Route 72 Hampshire IL.

A Walk Through Hampshire in the 1960's! An unknown amateur photographer strolled around Hampshire in the 1960s capturing...
09/02/2026

A Walk Through Hampshire in the 1960's!
An unknown amateur photographer strolled around Hampshire in the 1960s capturing everyday life photos.
From April to November 2026, in honor of the Ella Johnson Library’s 90th and Hampshire’s 150th, we present these photos from our archives!
Can you tell us more about these photos?
Please comment or visit the library!
We’d love to hear from you!
Hampshire Township Historical Society
Village of Hampshire, Illinois

September is library card sign up month! Do you have your library card yet? If not, there’s no better time to get one! S...
09/01/2026

September is library card sign up month!

Do you have your library card yet? If not, there’s no better time to get one!

Stop in and sign up this month, and we’ll welcome you with a special gift!

🎉Ella Johnson 5th Annual Art Show Voting from Tuesday, August 26 to Monday, September 14th!💜Purple category (Staff)🎨You ...
08/31/2026

🎉Ella Johnson 5th Annual Art Show Voting from Tuesday, August 26 to Monday, September 14th!
💜Purple category (Staff)🎨
You can vote by liking your favorite artwork from each age category.
You can ALSO vote in-person at the library.
The one with the most likes and in-person votes will be announced on Tuesday, Sept 15th!

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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

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(847) 683-4490

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