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Summer Storytime in Elwood

Summer Storytime Elwood

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Elwood Branch

Program Type:

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

Summer Fun at Storytime – All July Long!   Cool off with a splash of sunshine and stories this July!

Summer Storytime

Summer Storytime

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
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:

Summer Fun at Storytime – All July Long!   Cool off with a splash of sunshine and stories this July!

Chess Club

Chess Club--Elwood

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Elwood Branch
Library Branch: Elwood Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Children, Teens
Registration Required
Pen & Plot Club

Pen & Plot Club with Rachael

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

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

Join our writers' support group lead by Rachael Bargo to brainstorm, collaborate, and learn about plotting and editing. Whether you're an author or aspiring writer, this is the perfect place to practice your craft.

Pokémon Club

Pokemon Club

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Children, Teens
Registration Required
Social Stitches

Social Stitches

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Social Stitches! 🧶✨

Storytimes in August

Storytime

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
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:

August's Storytime theme explores the wide world of feelings from the butterflies in our bellies to the sparkles of happiness in our hearts.

Barbie Party

Barbie Party

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

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

Calling All Barbie Fans—It’s Time to Party!  Get ready for a sparkling, giggle-filled celebration of all things Barbie at the Manhattan Branch! Bring your favorite Barbie or use ours for a full hour of creative fun.

Storytimes in August

Elwood Storytime

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Elwood Branch

Program Type:

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

August's Storytime theme explores the wide world of feelings from the butterflies in our bellies to the sparkles of happiness in our hearts.

Mario Kart Tournaments

Mario Kart Tournament 8-11

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

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

🎮🏁 Mario Kart Tournament at the Library! 🏁🎮
Calling All Young Racers!

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Pen & Plot Club with Rachael

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our writers' support group lead by Rachael Bargo to brainstorm, collaborate, and learn about plotting and editing. Whether you're an author or aspiring writer, this is the perfect place to practice your 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.