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Crochet Daisy Coaster

Crochet Daisy Coaster (Intermediate)

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

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

Learn to crochet!  This intermediate class is for students who have a basic understanding of crochet and would like to learn more!  In this class you will learn to crochet a daisy coaster!

September Storytimes

Storytime

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Storytime
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Babies, Littles, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rain or shine, it’s Storytime! 

September Storytimes

Elwood Storytime

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Elwood Branch

Program Type:

Storytime
Library Branch: Elwood Branch
Age Group: Babies, Littles, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rain or shine, it’s Storytime! 

Pumpkin String Art

Creativity Connections: Pumpkin String Art

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

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

Get into the Fall spirit and create a pumpkin string art. Use nails and yarn to create a pumpkin pattern on a wooden board. No experience needed, and all supplies are provided. 

Space is limited--reserve your spot today!

Family Movie Sing Along Bingo

Sing Along Bingo-Family Movie Favorites

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

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

Family Sing-Along Bingo at the Library! 🎶

Switch Bowling

Switch Bowling Tournament: Ages 8-11

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Other
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Show off your bowling skills in this exciting tournament!  Bring your friends and see who is the bowling champion!

Learn to Single Crochet

Single Crochet (Beginner)

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

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

Learn to crochet!  This beginner class will teach students how to single crochet. All materials provided and no experience needed! This class is intended for those 12 and up. Adults welcome!

September Storytimes

Storytime

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Storytime
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Babies, Littles, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rain or shine, it’s Storytime! 

Animals Around the World with Incredible Bats

Animals Around the World with Incredible Bats

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Pavilion at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Speaker, Other
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Pavilion
Age Group: Littles, Tweens, Children, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Speaker, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the wild side of nature with Incredible Bats! This interactive presentation features not only bats but also an array of other live animals. Learn about their habitats, behaviors, and the important roles they play in our ecosystem.

September Storytimes

Elwood Storytime

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Elwood Branch

Program Type:

Storytime
Library Branch: Elwood Branch
Age Group: Babies, Littles, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rain or shine, it’s Storytime! 

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Paper Circuits and Mosaics with Illinois Extension

4:00pm–5:30pm
Tweens, Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Children
Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get two STEM workshops in one afternoon!

Paper Circuits: Youth will be able to make their art come to life with circuits! After a short lesson on electricity and circuits, youth will create art and add LED's to their 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.