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Storytime

Storytime

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Storytime
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Babies, Littles, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

April Storytime:  April Showers

This month's theme is weather!  Learn all about seasons and weather through fun stories, songs and activities!

Storytimes begin at 10:05 AM.

Stay & Play

Stay and Play

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Storytime
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Babies, Littles, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stay and Play

Crafting with Ms. Grace: Jewelry

Crafting with Ms. Grace

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get creative with Crafting with Ms. Grace! 🎨✂️

Teens & Tweens Jewelry Making

Jewelry Making w/ Grace

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens and Tweens are invited to join us for a jewelry making event!  Participants can create jewelry with our supplies. Make your own, something for a friend, or  for a Mother's Day gift!

Supplies Provided

 

Wits Workout

Wits Workout

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Other
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

Welcome to Wits Workout! The ultimate brain-boosting, laugh-inducing, connection-making experience for aging adults!

Why join? 

Teen Volunteering

Teen Volunteering

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Classroom Kitchen

Classroom Kitchen: Freezer Meals with Kristyn Slick

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Workshop
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

The freezer is your friend. Actually, it's the friend of future you. Check out how to prepare freezer meals and solve your meal planning woes! 

Sign up to receive a Zoom link. Recordings will be sent to all registered patrons.

All About Family Storytime

Storytime

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Storytime
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Babies, Littles, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Storytimes begin at 10:05 AM.

Stay & Play

Stay and Play

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Storytime
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Babies, Littles, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stay and Play

Watercolor Rose

Painting with Tracie: Watercolor Rose

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month's craft: Watercolor Rose

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