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Garden Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required

Meet other gardeners, swap plants, and enjoy a gardening-related craft. The Garden Club meets on the fourth Friday of each month. 

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 "Seniors" group

Senior Social Hour

9:45am–11:00am
Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Start your week with a smile. If you're an early riser who enjoys a hot cup of coffee, good conversation, and catching up on the news, the library is the perfect place to connect with other local seniors in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Volunteering

4:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Registration Required

Teens 13 and up, get your school related community service hours 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. Only school related community service is permitted.

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 "Seniors" group

Elwood Senior Social Hour

10:00am–11:00am
Seniors
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Elwood Branch
Age Group: Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a hot cup of coffee, good conversation, and catching up on the news, at the library. Senior Social Hour is the perfect place to connect with other local seniors in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Volunteering

5:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Registration Required

Teens 13 and up, get your school related community service hours 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. Only school related community service is permitted.

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.

 

Labor Day

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

The library will be closed for Labor Day. We will see you Tuesday, September 2nd at both branches. We are always open online at https://mpld.org

This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Volunteer Crafternoon

11:00am–1:00pm
Seniors, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Seniors, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monthly Volunteer Meet-Up Looking for a fun, low-key way to get involved and give back?

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 "Everyone" group
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Elwood Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Join The Friends of the Library for their quarterly meeting.

Veteran's Day

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

Both branches will be closed for Veterans Day. Thank you to all who served. We will reopen both branches on Wednesday, November 12th at 10:00a.m.

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27–11/28
Closing
Branches:
Elwood Branch, Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Description:

The library will be closed for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 27th through Friday, November 28th. We will reopen both branches on Saturday, November 29th at 10:00a.m.

Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Elwood Branch, Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Description:

The library will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The Manhattan Branch will reopen Friday, December 26th at 10:00a.m. and the Elwood Branch will reopen on Saturday, December 27th at 10:00a.m.

New Years Eve & New Year's Day

All Day 12/31–1/1
Closing
Branches:
Elwood Branch, Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Description:

The library will be closed on New Years Eve and New Years Day. We will reopen in Manhattan on Friday, January 2nd, and Elwood on Saturday, January 3rd. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Friends of the Library Meeting

10:30am–12:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Join The Friends of the Library for their quarterly meeting.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Friends of the Library Meeting

10:30am–12:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Join The Friends of the Library for their quarterly meeting.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Friends of the Library Meeting

10:30am–12:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Join The Friends of the Library for their quarterly meeting.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Friends of the Library Meeting

10:30am–12:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Join The Friends of the Library for their quarterly meeting.