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Halloween Storytimes

Halloween Storytime Elwood

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Elwood Branch
Library Branch: Elwood Branch
Age Group: Babies, Littles
Registration Required
Event Details:

This week we'll be getting spooky with Halloween stories and fun!

Wits Workout

Wits Workout

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 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, October 28, 2025 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
Chess Club

Chess Club--Elwood

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Elwood Branch
Library Branch: Elwood Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Children, Teens
Registration Required
Spooky Science with Mr. Steve

Spooky Science with Mr. Steve

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

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

Get ready for a frightfully fun evening of science with Mr. Steve! Kids will explore the “why” behind the “wow” as they discover how science makes spooky magic happen. 

Lucille Ball: A Living History Portrayal by Leslie Goddard, Ph.D.

Lucille Ball: A Living History Portrayal by Leslie Goddard, Ph.D.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Speaker, Performance
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

In the 1950s, comedienne Lucille Ball captured the hearts of television audiences across the nation. Her wacky hijinks and fearless enthusiasm kept thousands laughing.

Halloween Storytimes

Halloween Storytime & Trick or Treat

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

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

This week we'll be getting spooky with Halloween stories and fun! After stories, visit Trick or Treat Stations throughout the library. Costumes encouraged!

Super Smash Bros. Tournament Ages 12 & UP

Super Smash Bros. Tournament Ages 12 & UP

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Other
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Think you've got what it takes to be the Smash champion? Players ages 10 and up can battle it out in our Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament on the Nintendo Switch!

Painting with Tracie: Happy Fall Wooden Door Hanger

Painting with Tracie: Happy Fall Wooden Door Hanger

Monday, November 3, 2025 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:

Join Us for a Fun-Filled Paint Night! 🎨

Dino-Vember Storytimes

Storytime

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Elwood Branch

Program Type:

Storytime
Library Branch: Elwood Branch
Age Group: Babies, Littles, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dino-vember Storytime
Join us each week in November for a roar-some storytime all about dinosaurs! We’ll read prehistoric tales, sing fun songs, and stomp along with dino-themed activities!

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Halloween Storytimes

Halloween Storytime Elwood

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Elwood Branch
Age Group:
Babies, Littles
Manhattan Storytime:

Step into a world of imagination with storytelling sessions designed especially for young children and their families. Storytime promotes early literacy, fuels creativity, and help...

This week we'll be getting spooky with Halloween stories and fun!

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Elwood Branch
Age Group: Babies, Littles
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

This week we'll be getting spooky with Halloween stories and fun!

Disclaimer(s)

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Halloween Storytimes

Halloween Storytime & Trick or Treat

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Program Type:
Fun & Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Littles

This week we'll be getting spooky with Halloween stories and fun! After stories, visit Trick or Treat Stations throughout the library. Costumes encouraged!

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

This week we'll be getting spooky with Halloween stories and fun! After stories, visit Trick or Treat Stations throughout the library. Costumes encouraged!

Dino-Vember Storytimes

Storytime

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Elwood Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Littles, Children
Elwood Storytime:

Join us every Tuesday for an interactive program filled with stories, songs, and activities that encourage early learning and literacy. 

Dino-vember Storytime
Join us each week in November for a roar-some storytime all about dinosaurs! We’ll read prehistoric tales, sing fun songs, and stomp along with dino-themed activities!

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Elwood Branch
Age Group: Babies, Littles, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday for an interactive program filled with stories, songs, and activities that encourage early learning and literacy. 

Dino-vember Storytime
Join us each week in November for a roar-some storytime all about dinosaurs! We’ll read prehistoric tales, sing fun songs, and stomp along with dino-themed activities!

Dino-Vember Storytimes

Storytime

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Littles, Children
Manhattan Storytime:

Step into a world of imagination with storytelling sessions designed especially for young children and their families. Storytime promotes early literacy, fuels creativity, and help...

Dino-vember Storytime
Join us each week in November for a roar-some storytime all about dinosaurs! We’ll read prehistoric tales, sing fun songs, and stomp along with dino-themed activities!

Open
Registration Required
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:

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.

Dino-vember Storytime
Join us each week in November for a roar-some storytime all about dinosaurs! We’ll read prehistoric tales, sing fun songs, and stomp along with dino-themed activities!

Stay and Play

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Littles, Children

Stay and Play

Open
Registration Required
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

Dino-Vember Storytimes

Storytime

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Littles, Children
Manhattan Storytime:

Step into a world of imagination with storytelling sessions designed especially for young children and their families. Storytime promotes early literacy, fuels creativity, and help...

Dino-vember Storytime
Join us each week in November for a roar-some storytime all about dinosaurs! We’ll read prehistoric tales, sing fun songs, and stomp along with dino-themed activities!

Open
Registration Required
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:

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.

Dino-vember Storytime
Join us each week in November for a roar-some storytime all about dinosaurs! We’ll read prehistoric tales, sing fun songs, and stomp along with dino-themed activities!

Stay and Play

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Littles, Children

Stay and Play

Open
Registration Required
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

Dino-Vember Storytimes

Storytime

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Elwood Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Littles, Children
Elwood Storytime:

Join us every Tuesday for an interactive program filled with stories, songs, and activities that encourage early learning and literacy. 

Dino-vember Storytime
Join us each week in November for a roar-some storytime all about dinosaurs! We’ll read prehistoric tales, sing fun songs, and stomp along with dino-themed activities!

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Elwood Branch
Age Group: Babies, Littles, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday for an interactive program filled with stories, songs, and activities that encourage early learning and literacy. 

Dino-vember Storytime
Join us each week in November for a roar-some storytime all about dinosaurs! We’ll read prehistoric tales, sing fun songs, and stomp along with dino-themed activities!

Dino-Vember Storytimes

Storytime

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Littles, Children
Manhattan Storytime:

Step into a world of imagination with storytelling sessions designed especially for young children and their families. Storytime promotes early literacy, fuels creativity, and help...

Dino-vember Storytime
Join us each week in November for a roar-some storytime all about dinosaurs! We’ll read prehistoric tales, sing fun songs, and stomp along with dino-themed activities!

Open
Registration Required
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:

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.

Dino-vember Storytime
Join us each week in November for a roar-some storytime all about dinosaurs! We’ll read prehistoric tales, sing fun songs, and stomp along with dino-themed activities!

Stay and Play

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Littles, Children

Stay and Play

Open
Registration Required
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

Dino-Vember Storytimes

Storytime

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Elwood Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Littles, Children
Elwood Storytime:

Join us every Tuesday for an interactive program filled with stories, songs, and activities that encourage early learning and literacy. 

Dino-vember Storytime
Join us each week in November for a roar-some storytime all about dinosaurs! We’ll read prehistoric tales, sing fun songs, and stomp along with dino-themed activities!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Elwood Branch
Age Group: Babies, Littles, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday for an interactive program filled with stories, songs, and activities that encourage early learning and literacy. 

Dino-vember Storytime
Join us each week in November for a roar-some storytime all about dinosaurs! We’ll read prehistoric tales, sing fun songs, and stomp along with dino-themed activities!

Stay and Play

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Littles, Children

Stay and Play

Upcoming
Registration Required
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

Stay and Play

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Littles, Children

Stay and Play

Upcoming
Registration Required
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