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Teen Volunteering

Teen Volunteering

Tuesday, January 6, 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
Super Smash Bros

Super Smash Bros. Tournament

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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, Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Pokemon Club

Pokemon Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Children, Teens
Registration Required
Anime-nia

Anime-nia

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

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

Step into the world of anime, manga, and Japanese culture with Anime-nia—a chill hangout for fans and curious newcomers alike.

The Life of Chuck

Lights, Camera, Library! "The Life of Chuck"

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Movie
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Settle in for a cozy afternoon at the library as we screen a handpicked film each month—ranging from literary adaptations to timeless classics and family favorites.

Wits Workout

Wits Workout

Tuesday, January 13, 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, January 13, 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
Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig

Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Speaker
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Seniors, Adults
Program Type: Speaker
Event Details:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig

All About Winter Storytime

Storytime

Friday, January 16, 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:

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.

Stay & Play

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
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

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