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Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Speaker
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Beyond the Screen: A “Wicked” Conversation with Marissa Bode

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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Speaker
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This trip down memory lane highlights the political outfits and clothing items that used to be a part of campaigns in the 1950s and 60s.

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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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker, Workshop
This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker, Performance
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Event Details:

In the 1950s, comedienne Lucille Ball captured the hearts of television audiences across the nation. Her wacky hijinks and fearless enthusiasm kept thousands laughing.

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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.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Speaker
Event Details:

Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science

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This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speaker
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Event Details:

Antique radio expert and restorer, Tom Zaczek, will be at the library sharing his love of tube radios from the 1930s to the 1950s. Examples will be shown of art deco to mid-century modern, made from wood, bakelite and plastic.

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

Dino Dimensions

5:30pm–6:30pm
Tweens, Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Children
Program Type: Fun & Games, Speaker, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

An amazing collection of realistic puppets present an experience like no other. From cute baby Triceratops to a life size Raptor, or even a T-Rex - you do not want to miss out on this!