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Chess Club--Elwood

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Elwood Branch

Open

Library Branch: Elwood Branch

Age Group: Tweens, Children, Teens

Registration Required

Summer Storytime Kickoff at the Elwood Children's Garden

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Off Site

Program Type:

Storytime

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

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

Friday, July 11, 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:

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

Super Smash Bros. Tournament

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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: Tweens, Children, Teens

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

Think you've got what it takes to be the Smash champion? Players ages 10 and up can battle it out in our Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament on the Nintendo Switch!

Summer Storytime Elwood

Tuesday, July 15, 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:

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

Social Stitches

Wednesday, July 16, 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: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us at Social Stitches! 🧶✨

Summer Storytime

Friday, July 18, 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:

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

Adult Volunteer Crafternoon

Friday, July 18, 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: 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

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Other

Open

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.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

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Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Everyone

Event Details:

Join The Friends of the Library for their quarterly meeting.

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10 am			This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteer-Book Sale Set Up 10:00am–12:00pm Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" 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: Teens Registration Required Event Details: We are looking for some hardworking teens who need service hours for school or NHS to help our Friends of the Library set up for our annual garage and book sale. Bring any necessary paperwork with you.	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteer-Book Sale Help Shift 1 10:00am–12:00pm Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" 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: Teens Registration Required Event Details: We need a few teens looking for service hours for school or NHS to help us run the Friends of the Library's annual book and garage sale. Bring a friend! Please sign up for all shifts you will attend.	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteer-Book Sale Help Shift 3 10:00am–1:00pm Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" 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: Teens Registration Required Event Details: We need a few teens looking for service hours for school or NHS to help us run the Friends of the Library's annual book and garage sale. 4 shifts will be available from June 13 - June14. Please sign up for all shifts you will attend.
11 am					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 Dungeons and Dragons 101 11:00am–12:30pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Closed Registration Required 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 Room: Children's Department Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join D&D master Steve Hurovitz for a fun introduction to this role-playing game. Learn about its history, game basics, and how to quickly start exploring new worlds and battling monsters. 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.
12 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteer-Book Sale Help Shift 2 12:00pm–3:00pm Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" 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: Teens Registration Required Event Details: We need a few teens looking for service hours for school or NHS to help us run the Friends of the Library's annual book and garage sale. 4 shifts will be available from June 13 - June14. Please sign up for all shifts you will attend.
1 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteer-Book Sale Help Shift 4 1:00pm–3:00pm Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" 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: Teens Registration Required Event Details: We need a few teens looking for service hours for school or NHS to help us run the Friends of the Library's annual book and garage sale. 4 shifts will be available from June 13 - June14. Please sign up for all shifts you will attend.
2 pm	This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Pop Bottle Planters 2:00pm–3:00pm Tweens, Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" 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: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Ready to get your hands dirty (in a good way)? This creative, eco-friendly afternoon is all about turning ordinary plastic pop bottles into awesome custom planters. 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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4 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Financial Empowerment for Teens with Wintrust 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" 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: Teens Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Join Old Plank Trail Community Bank New Lenox to create a path for financial success and design your dreams! Geared for 7th-12th grade. 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteering 4:00pm–6:00pm Tweens, Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Children's Department Age Group: Tweens, Teens Registration Required 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. 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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group (Elwood) Chess Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Tweens, Children, Teens Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elwood Branch Age Group: Tweens, Children, Teens Registration Required Calling all Kings and Queens to the square table! Bring a friend to play or come meet new checkmates. Learn from a chess expert! Feel free to bring your own chess set and board. All skill levels are 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteering 5:00pm–7:00pm Tweens, Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" 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: Tweens, Teens Registration Required 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. 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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