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Bring Your Own Craft

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
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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
Seats Remaining: 12
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Join us every 2nd Thursday of the month for a fun and creative afternoon at the library! Bring your friends, meet new people, and work on your individual projects or hobbies.

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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.

 

Kids - n - Canvases

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Littles, Tweens, Children, Teens
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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: 3
Event Details:

Bring your budding artists to the library for a fun and colorful painting session! Our “Kids-n-Canvases” event is the perfect opportunity for children to explore their creativity and create their own masterpieces.

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.

 

Sky Felt Collage

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Come to the library and unleash your creativity at our Sky Felt Collage Workshop! This is a fantastic opportunity for teens to create unique and colorful collages inspired by the sky, using felt.

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.

 

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: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing and festive craft night with our popular guest instructor, Mandie! This month, we’re getting into the holiday spirit with a special Christmas craft.

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.

 

Casual Crafters

1:00pm - 2:30pm
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: 3
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.

This month we will make Tea Cup Gnomes. 

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.

 

Crocheting with Rachael.

10:30am - 12:30pm
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: 11
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy and creative session with our talented instructor, Rachael! This week, we’ll be crocheting stylish and comfortable headbands.

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.

 

Painting with Tracie

5:00pm - 7:00pm
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: 1
Event Details:

Join us for a festive painting session with our wonderful instructor, Tracie!

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.

 

There will be a $15 charge for this program. This fee must be paid in cash the day of program. 

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: 23
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 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.

 

Pasta Letter Art

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Adult Department
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Calling all teens and tweens! Join us for a fun and creative session at our Pasta Letter Art Extravaganza! We’ll be decorating letters using a variety of pasta shapes, turning simple materials into unique and colorful art pieces.

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.

 

DIY Pop Socket

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Get ready to personalize your phone with our DIY Pop Socket Workshop! Join us for a fun and creative session where you’ll design and create your very own custom pop socket.

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.