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Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Littles, Children
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.

Holidays Storytime
Join us in December for some special holiday themed story times! 

Please note story time will take a break from December 19-Jan 12.  We will be back after the new year!

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

Stay and Play

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Littles, Children
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

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

Storytime Elwood

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Littles, Children
Open
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.

December Story Time:  Holidays

Storytimes begin at 10:05 AM.

Please note:  Story time will take a break starting December 16. It will resume January 13.

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

Candy Cane Challenge Drop-In

3:30pm–6:30pm
Littles, Tweens, Children, Teens, Everyone
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Littles, Tweens, Children, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Candy Cane Taste Test Challenge

Disclaimer(s)

Please be advised that food served at the Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish or wheat. While we take steps to minimize risk and safely handle the foods that contain potential allergens, please be advised that cross contamination may occur, as factors beyond our reasonable control may alter the formulations of the food we serve, or manufacturers may change their formulations without our knowledge.

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

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Littles, Children
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.

Holidays Storytime
Join us in December for some special holiday themed story times! 

Please note story time will take a break from December 19-Jan 12.  We will be back after the new year!

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

Stay and Play

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Littles, Children
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

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Lincoln-Way West Madrigal Performance

1:30pm–2:00pm
Babies, Littles, Seniors, Tweens, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Littles, Seniors, Tweens, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Miss out on the sold-out 17th annual Lincoln-Way West Madrigal Dinners? See them for free at the library.

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

Craft with Ms. Grace: Make your own Ornament

10:15am–11:15am
Littles, Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make Your Own Ornament

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

Noon Year's Eve Celebration

11:30am–12:00pm
Babies, Littles, Tweens, Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Littles, Tweens, Children
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special noon year's eve celebration!  Can't stay up until midnight?  Don't worry, we will celebrate 2026 at 12....noon!