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Chess Club--Elwood

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Elwood Branch

Open

Library Branch: Elwood Branch

Age Group: Tweens, Children, Teens

Registration Required

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

Open

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.

Pokemon Club

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Open

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Tweens, Children, Teens

Registration Required

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

Open

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! 🧶✨

Storytime

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

Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Storytime

Open

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

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Other

Open

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.

Elwood Storytime

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

Elwood Branch

Program Type:

Storytime

Open

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 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

Open

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!

Storytime

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

Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Storytime

Open

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

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Other

Open

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?

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All Day					This event is in the "Adults" group Virtual: Documentary Screening - Experience 9to5: The Story of a Movement at Home! 03/21/2025 @ 2:00pm–03/23/2025 @ 11:45pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Age Group: Adults Event Details: For registration on this virtual event, click on the LINK
9 am	This event is in the "Adults" group Morning Chat 9:45am–11:00am Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required 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. 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.
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11 am				This event is in the "Adults" group Cozy Mystery 11:30am–12:15pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: If you like your mysteries with tea and cats, then join us the third Thursday of each month to discuss a new cozy mystery. March: Dead in Dublin by Catie Murphy 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Volunteers 11:00am–1:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required We are looking for some volunteers to help us prep for future programs and events with the library. Bring your friends, relax, and enjoy an afternoon at the library. 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.
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1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Let's go to Trivia 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Monthly on the third Wednesday, Single participants or teams of up to 4 are welcome to test your knowledge! Trivia Time is the third Wednesday of each month.
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group (Elwood) Tech Help 101 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elwood Branch Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Do you have a device and not know how to use it? Are you stuck on how to get something to work? Come to the library and get some technical assistance. 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.
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5 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Cookbook Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required Members are encouraged to bring a dish to share based on a recipe from each month's cookbook. The club will vote on upcoming cookbooks. Cookbook club meets every third Monday of each month. New members are always welcome. 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.		This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Littles" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Big and Little Fitness with Fitness Premier 5:00pm–6:00pm Babies, Littles, Tweens, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Littles" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Age Group: Babies, Littles, Tweens, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy a Fun-Filled Hour of Fitness and Activities!	This event is in the "Adults" group Elvis Presley: A Tribute to the King of Rock & Roll 5:00pm–7:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: 🎤 Don't Miss the Ultimate Elvis Experience with Landon James! 🎤 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.

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