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Tie Dye Tote

Casual Crafters Elwood

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Elwood Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Elwood Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax and chat with friends as you make a low-stress simple craft. Casual Crafters meet in Elwood on the fourth Wednesday of each month.

This Month's Craft: Tie Dye Tote

Sing Along Family Bingo

Sing Along Bingo-Family Movie Favorites

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
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: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Family Sing-Along Bingo at the Library! 🎶

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!

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