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Storytime Elwood

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Elwood 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...

January & February Story Time:  All About Winter

Learn all about snowflakes, winter animals and the cold through fun stories, songs and activities!

Storytimes begin at 10:05 AM.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Elwood Branch
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.

January & February Story Time:  All About Winter

Learn all about snowflakes, winter animals and the cold through fun stories, songs and activities!

Storytimes begin at 10:05 AM.

 

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

Storytime

Friday, January 16, 2026 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...

January & February Story Time:  All About Winter

Learn all about snowflakes, winter animals and the cold through fun stories, songs and activities!

Storytimes begin at 10:05 AM.

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:

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.

January & February Story Time:  All About Winter

Learn all about snowflakes, winter animals and the cold through fun stories, songs and activities!

Storytimes begin at 10:05 AM.

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

Stay and Play

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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...

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:

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.

Stay and Play

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

Storytime

Friday, January 23, 2026 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...

January & February Story Time:  All About Winter

Learn all about snowflakes, winter animals and the cold through fun stories, songs and activities!

Storytimes begin at 10:05 AM.

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:

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.

January & February Story Time:  All About Winter

Learn all about snowflakes, winter animals and the cold through fun stories, songs and activities!

Storytimes begin at 10:05 AM.

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

Stay and Play

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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...

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:

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.

Stay and Play

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

Storytime Elwood

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Elwood 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...

January & February Story Time:  All About Winter

Learn all about snowflakes, winter animals and the cold through fun stories, songs and activities!

Storytimes begin at 10:05 AM.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Elwood Branch
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.

January & February Story Time:  All About Winter

Learn all about snowflakes, winter animals and the cold through fun stories, songs and activities!

Storytimes begin at 10:05 AM.

 

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

Storytime

Friday, January 30, 2026 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...

January & February Story Time:  All About Winter

Learn all about snowflakes, winter animals and the cold through fun stories, songs and activities!

Storytimes begin at 10:05 AM.

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:

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.

January & February Story Time:  All About Winter

Learn all about snowflakes, winter animals and the cold through fun stories, songs and activities!

Storytimes begin at 10:05 AM.

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

Stay and Play

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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...

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:

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.

Stay and Play

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

Storytime Elwood

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Elwood 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...

January & February Story Time:  All About Winter

Learn all about snowflakes, winter animals and the cold through fun stories, songs and activities!

Storytimes begin at 10:05 AM.

 

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Elwood Branch
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.

January & February Story Time:  All About Winter

Learn all about snowflakes, winter animals and the cold through fun stories, songs and activities!

Storytimes begin at 10:05 AM.

 

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

Storytime

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Elwood 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...

March Storytime:  Zoom Into Spring

This month's theme is transportation and things that GO!  Learn all about things that go through fun stories, songs and activities!

Storytimes begin at 10:05 AM.

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Elwood Branch
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.

March Storytime:  Zoom Into Spring

This month's theme is transportation and things that GO!  Learn all about things that go through fun stories, songs and activities!

Storytimes begin at 10:05 AM.