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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!

Teen Craft-Locker Decor

Teen Craft - Locker Decor

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This locker? Bussin’, no cap

Create custom dry erase boards, cork boards, magnets, painted magnetic canvases, and more to make your locker the talk of the hallway. Supplies are limited and registration is required.

Storytimes in August

Storytime

Friday, August 15, 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.

Adult volunteer crafternoon

Adult Volunteer Crafternoon

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Other
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?

Anime-nia

Anime-nia

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into the world of anime, manga, and Japanese culture with Anime-nia—a chill hangout for fans and curious newcomers alike.

Storytimes in August

Elwood Storytime

Tuesday, August 19, 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 12+

Tuesday, August 19, 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: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Chess Club

Chess Club--Elwood

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Elwood Branch
Library Branch: Elwood Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Children, Teens
Registration Required
Social Stitches

Social Stitches

Wednesday, August 20, 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 22, 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.

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