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            Are you an early riser? Do you want to drink coffee, read the newspaper, and socialize with other local seniors? Join us each Monday for Morning Chat.  
      
 
 
      
                
                
               
      
                               
    
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        Feb
      
    
          
        25
      
    
    
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        Tue
      
       
      
        
        
          (Elwood) Storytime
        
        
                
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            Join us every Tuesday for an interactive program filled with stories, songs, and activities that encourage early learning and literacy.   
      
 
 
      
                
                
               
      
                               
    
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            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.  
      
 
 
              
  
    
  
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        Feb
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
      
        
        
          Friday Fun Day with Friends!: Games and Puzzles
        
        
                
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          Library Branch: 
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            Fridays are fun days with your friend at the library. Trying to find something fun to do? Join us for a special theme Friday every week.  We will provide all the materials you will provide all the fun.  
       
               
      
                               
    
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            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.  
      
 
 
              
  
    
  
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        Feb
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
      
        
        
          Garden Club with Guest from Possibility Place
        
        
        
        
 
       
     
        
      
      
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            Meet other gardeners, swap plants, and enjoy a gardening-related craft. The Garden Club meets on the fourth Friday of each month.   
      
 
 
      
                
                
                  
            Join us at the Manhattan Branch along with The Possibility Place team to learn about incorporating native plants into our gardens.  
       
               
      
                               
    
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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.    
      
 
 
           
  
        
       
  
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        Feb
      
    
          
        25
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
      
        
        
          Second Annual Adopt a Reading Buddy Program: Adoption Day Manhattan
        
        
        
        
 
       
     
        
      
      
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            Join us for the Second Annual Adopt a Reading Buddy Program, where children in grades K-3 can adopt their very own stuffed animal reading buddy! This exciting four-week adventure, sponsored by the Friends of the Library Foundation, encourages kids to visit the library, explore new books, attend special events, complete fun reading challenges, and make reading even more fun with a furry companion by their side. By participating, they’ll earn raffle tickets for a chance to win a giant stuffed bear at the end of the program! Don’t miss out on the fun—your reading buddy is waiting to join you on your next library adventure!  
      
 
 
      
                
                
                  
            Second Annual Adopt a Reading Buddy Program: Adoption Day Event--MANHATTAN  
       
               
      
                               
    
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            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.  
      
 
 
              
  
    
  
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        26
      
    
    
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        Wed
      
       
      
        
        
          (Elwood) Second Annual Adopt a Reading Buddy Program: Adoption Day Elwood
        
        
        
        
 
       
     
        
      
      
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            Join us for the Second Annual Adopt a Reading Buddy Program, where children in grades K-3 can adopt their very own stuffed animal reading buddy! This exciting four-week adventure, sponsored by the Friends of the Library Foundation, encourages kids to visit the library, explore new books, attend special events, complete fun reading challenges, and make reading even more fun with a furry companion by their side. By participating, they’ll earn raffle tickets for a chance to win a giant stuffed bear at the end of the program! Don’t miss out on the fun—your reading buddy is waiting to join you on your next library adventure!  
      
 
 
      
                
                
                  
            Second Annual Adopt a Reading Buddy Program: Adoption Day Event--ELWOOD BRANCH  
       
               
      
                               
    
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            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.  
      
 
 
              
  
    
  
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        Feb
      
    
          
        25
      
    
    
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            Teens 13 and up, get your school related community service hours at the library! Please bring any school paperwork that will need to be signed. Please visit the Youth Department desk on the day of volunteering. Only school related community service is permitted.  
      
 
 
      
                
                
               
      
                               
    
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        Feb
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
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        Fri
      
       
      
        
        
          TIC TAC: The Independence of Teens Advisory Committee
        
        
        
        
 
       
     
        
      
      
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            TIC TAC: The Independence of Teens Advisory Committee Attention all teens! Join us on the last Friday of each month for a fun and relaxing evening at the library. There will be activities, music, and FOOD. It’s the perfect chance to hang out, meet new friends, and enjoy some downtime. Bring your friends and let’s have a blast at the library. Don’t miss out on the fun!  
      
 
 
      
                
                
               
      
                               
    
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        Feb
      
    
          
        27
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
      
        
        
          Silver Sneakers Medicare Seminar
        
        
        
        
 
       
     
        
      
      
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            Join us for an educational Medicare Seminar hosted by a medical specialist from Manhattan's Fitness Premier. Learn about the latest changes in Medicare and discover the benefits of the Silver Sneakers workout program.  
       
               
      
                               
    
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        Feb
      
    
          
        27
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
      
        
        
          Teen Volunteer
        
        
                
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            Teens 13 and up, get your school related community service hours at the library! Please bring any school paperwork that will need to be signed. Please visit the Youth Department desk on the day of volunteering. Only school related community service is permitted.  
      
 
 
      
                
                
               
      
                               
    
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