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Meet Betty Crocker

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Celebrate Cookie Month with the iconic Betty Crocker! Join us for an engaging illustrated lecture by historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., as she brings Betty Crocker’s history to life.

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Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may be taking photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website, 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.

 

Teen Volunteer

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Teens 13 and up, come volunteer at the library! Please bring any school paperwork that will need to be signed. Please visit the Youth Department desk on the day of volunteering. 

Teens 13 and up, come volunteer at the library! Please bring any school paperwork that will need to be signed. Please visit the Youth Department desk on the day of volunteering.

Morning Chat

9:45am - 11:00am
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Are you an early riser? Do you want to drink coffee, read the newspaper, and socialize with other local seniors? Join us each Monday for Morning Chat. 

Disclaimer(s)

Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may be taking photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website, 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.

 

Mystery Book Club

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Monthly on the second Monday, 

Join our book discussion on second Mondays of the month. New members are welcome! 

 

This month's Book: Memory Man by David Baldacci

Beetlejuice Movie

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Littles, Tweens, Children, Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles, Tweens, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Let's watch the first Beetlejuice (PG,1988). Bring your blanket and comfy clothes, snack on some popcorn and relax while watching this movie in the afternoon. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may be taking photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website, 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.

 

Let's Make Your Own Thing

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us in creating our very own Thing from the Adams Family. 

 

Handwriting Anaylsis Part 1.

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

This program is a repeat of April's program. If you missed it, sign up! 

Disclaimer(s)

Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may be taking photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website, 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.

 

Babes and Giggles

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies, Littles
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Littles
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Sit down, relax, and chat with other parents and caregivers while your little ones engage and play. Babes and Giggles meet every other week June-August. 

*Birth – 24 months.

Disclaimer(s)

Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may be taking photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website, 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.

 

Pokemon Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Littles, Children
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles, Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Gotta catch ‘em all! Join fellow Pokémon fans for activities, crafts, or battles. Participants are welcome to bring along Pokémon items to show and tell.  

*Aimed for ages 8 to 13 years.  

* Parent/Guardian must be present throughout the program.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may be taking photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website, 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.

 

Teen Volunteer

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2

Teens 13 and up, come volunteer at the library! Please bring any school paperwork that will need to be signed. Please visit the Youth Department desk on the day of volunteering. 

Bingo

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for themed BINGO on the second Wednesday of each month. Bring your family and friends for these fun, free gatherings.


Join us for themed BINGO on the second Wednesday of each month. Bring your family and friends for these fun, free gatherings.

Disclaimer(s)

Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may be taking photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website, 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.

 

Haunted Locations Around Chicago

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:


Join us with presenter Tim Wilsey as he talks about the Haunted locations around Chicago that are just a few miles away. Some may be closer than we may know.

Disclaimer(s)

Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may be taking photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website, 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.

 

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies, Littles
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Littles
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday for an interactive program filled with stories, songs, and activities that encourage early learning and literacy. 

Join us every Thursday for an interactive program filled with stories, songs, and activities that encourage early learning and literacy.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may be taking photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website, 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.

 

Cozy Mystery

11:30am - 12:15pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:


If you like your mysteries with tea and cats, then join us the third Thursday of each month to discuss a new cozy mystery.

This month's book:

If you like your mysteries with tea and cats, then join us the third Thursday of each month to discuss a new cozy mystery.
 

This month's book: Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder by CL Miller

Disclaimer(s)

Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may be taking photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website, 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.

 

Kids - N - Canvases

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Littles, Tweens, Children, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles, Tweens, Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:


 Explore your creativity with our art supplies! Participants will get paints, brushes, and a canvas to paint with their own design.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may be taking photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website, 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.

 

Teen Volunteer

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Teens 13 and up, come volunteer at the library! Please bring any school paperwork that will need to be signed. Please visit the Youth Department desk on the day of volunteering. 

Teens 13 and up, come volunteer at the library! Please bring any school paperwork that will need to be signed. Please visit the Youth Department desk on the day of volunteering.

Family Storytime: Lets Talk About Pumpkins

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Littles, Tweens, Children, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles, Tweens, Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Bring your fall creativity and join us in decorating foam pumpkins. Afterwards, enjoy a quick story. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may be taking photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website, 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.

 

Morning Chat

9:45am - 11:00am
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Are you an early riser? Do you want to drink coffee, read the newspaper, and socialize with other local seniors? Join us each Monday for Morning Chat. 

Disclaimer(s)

Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may be taking photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website, 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.

 

Cookbook Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Members are encouraged to bring a dish to share based on a recipe from each month's cookbook. The club will vote on upcoming cookbooks. 

Cookbook club meets every third Monday of each month. New members are always welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may be taking photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website, 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.

 

Teen Volunteer

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2

Teens 13 and up, come volunteer at the library! Please bring any school paperwork that will need to be signed. Please visit the Youth Department desk on the day of volunteering. 

Crafting with Mandie

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join guest instructor Mandie for a relaxing craft. 

 

This month's craft is Wood Pumpkins. 

Disclaimer(s)

Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may be taking photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website, 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.

 

Virtual: Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Jason Reynolds is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, a Newbery Award Honoree, a Printz Award Honoree, a two-time National Book Award finalist, a Kirkus Award winner, a UK Carn

Let's go to Trivia!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Monthly on the third Wednesday,

Single participants or teams of up to 4 are welcome to test your knowledge! Trivia Time is the third Wednesday of each month.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies, Littles
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Littles
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Join us every Thursday for an interactive program filled with stories, songs, and activities that encourage early learning and literacy. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may be taking photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website, 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.