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Pop Bottle Planters

Pop Bottle Planters

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

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

Ready to get your hands dirty (in a good way)? This creative, eco-friendly afternoon is all about turning ordinary plastic pop bottles into awesome custom planters.

Dungeons & Dragons 101

Dungeons and Dragons 101

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

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

Join D&D master Steve Hurovitz for a fun introduction to this role-playing game. Learn about its history, game basics, and how to quickly start exploring new worlds and battling monsters.

Community Business Financial Empowerment

Small Business Financial Empowerment with Wintrust

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

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

Join Old Plank Trail Community Bank New Lenox to discover the ABC's of starting a business! 

Anime-nia

Anime-nia

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Other
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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.

WTMortgage

WTMortgage with Wintrust

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

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

Learn how to be homeowner savvy. Whether you are a first time homebuyer or you are looking to refinance, learn to navigate the process confidently.

String Art (Elwood)

(Elwood) String Art

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Elwood Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts
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Library Branch: Elwood Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Nails + string = your next masterpiece!

Pen & Plot Club

Pen & Plot Club with Rachael

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

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

Join our writers' support group lead by Rachael Bargo to brainstorm, collaborate, and learn about plotting and editing. Whether you're an author or aspiring writer, this is the perfect place to practice your craft.

Pokémon Club

Pokemon Club

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
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Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Children, Teens
Registration Required
Social Stitches

Social Stitches

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts
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Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Social Stitches! 🧶✨

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(Elwood) Chess Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tweens, Children, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Elwood Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Children, Teens
Registration Required

Calling all Kings and Queens to the square table! Bring a friend to play or come meet new checkmates. Learn from a chess expert! Feel free to bring your own chess set and board. All skill levels are welcome!

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.

 

Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Elwood Branch, Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Description:

Both branches will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. 

Chess Club--Elwood

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tweens, Children, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Elwood Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Children, Teens
Registration Required

Calling all Kings and Queens to the square table! Bring a friend to play or come meet new checkmates. Learn from a chess expert! Feel free to bring your own chess set and board. All skill levels are welcome!

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.

 

(Elwood) Casual Crafters

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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 on the first Wednesday of each month.

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

June's Project: Straw Cans

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.

 

(Elwood) String Art

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Elwood Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Nails + string = your next masterpiece!

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.

 

Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Elwood Branch, Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Description:

We will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

(Elwood) Casual Crafters

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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 on the first Wednesday of each month.

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

July's Project: Bug Cans

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.