This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Littles" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Littles, Children
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Littles, Children
Registration Required

Step into a world of imagination with storytelling sessions designed especially for young children and their families. Storytime promotes early literacy, fuels creativity, and helps little ones build social skills in a fun, welcoming space. Through books, songs, and interactive play, children grow, learn, and share joyful moments with caregivers and new friends. It’s a heartwarming way to make reading an adventure and create lasting memories.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and their accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and actively engage with your child throughout the session. Drop-offs are not permitted.

Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may take photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photographs/videos in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website content, social media, etc. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal information without an approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian. If a person does not want to have their image recorded for marketing purposes, please make your wishes known to the photographer, and/or the event organizers.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bring Your Own Craft

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us every 2nd Thursday of the month for a fun and creative afternoon at the library! Bring your friends, meet new people, and work on your individual projects or hobbies.

Disclaimer(s)

Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may take photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photographs/videos in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website content, social media, etc. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal information without an approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian. If a person does not want to have their image recorded for marketing purposes, please make your wishes known to the photographer, and/or the event organizers.

 

This event is in the "Littles" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Kids - n - Canvases

4:15pm–5:15pm
Littles, Tweens, Children, Teens
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles, Tweens, Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your budding artists to the library for a fun and colorful painting session! Our “Kids-n-Canvases” event is the perfect opportunity for children to explore their creativity and create their own masterpieces.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and their accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and actively engage with your child throughout the session. Drop-offs are not permitted.

Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may take photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photographs/videos in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website content, social media, etc. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal information without an approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian. If a person does not want to have their image recorded for marketing purposes, please make your wishes known to the photographer, and/or the event organizers.

 

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Volunteer

5:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens 13 and up, get your school related community service hours at the library! Please bring any school paperwork that will need to be signed. Please visit the Youth Department desk on the day of volunteering. Only school related community service is permitted.


Teens 13 and up, come volunteer at the library! Please bring any school paperwork that will need to be signed. Please visit the Youth Department desk on the day of volunteering.