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Cookbook Club

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Open

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

(Elwood) Chess Club

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Elwood Branch

Open

Library Branch: Elwood Branch

Age Group: Tweens, Children, Teens

Registration Required

Virtual: Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

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Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Age Group: Adults

Event Details:

For registration on this virtual event, click on the LINK

Friends of the Library Meeting

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

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

Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library Foundation for their next open meeting. Learn more about the organization, upcoming projects and fundraisers, and how you can help!

Garden Club Field Trip to Possibility Place

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Off Site

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join the Garden Club at the Possibility Place for a tour of their native selections and learn more about ways to select plants for your yard.

Financial Empowerment for Kids with Wintrust

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Money Matters: Join Old Plank Trail Community Bank New Lenox to learn how to set savings goals, create smart plans, and save your money wisely. Perfect for kids in grades K-6. Come and discover the joy of saving!

Pen & Plot Club with Rachael

Tuesday, June 3, 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.

Social Stitches

Wednesday, June 4, 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! 🧶✨

IPass on Demand

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm

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: Adults

Event Details:

Let the I-PASS On Demand team help you!

Community Business Financial Empowerment with Wintrust

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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: Adults

Program Type: Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join Old Plank Trail Community Bank New Lenox to discover the ABC's of starting a business!

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Time	Mon (6/09)	Tue (6/10)	Wed (6/11)	Thu (6/12)	Fri (6/13)	Sat (6/14)
All Day					This event is in the "Everyone" group. Friends of the Library Book Sale All Day 6/13 - 6/14 Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Visit the library to purchase books, movies, and more. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library Foundation.
9 am	This event is in the "Adults" group. Morning Chat 9:45am - 11:00am Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open 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.
10 am				This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Volunteer-Book Sale Set Up 10:00am - 12:00pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Upcoming 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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Upcoming 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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Upcoming 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 "Adults" group. Mystery Book Club 11:30am - 12:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Join our book discussion on second Mondays of the month. New members are always welcome! THE KILLER’S WIFE—BY BILL FLOYD Six years after her courageous testimony helped put her husband on death row for a string of gruesome murders, Leigh Wren has almost succeeded in putting her past to rest.					This event is in the "Everyone" group. Dungeons and Dragons 101 11:00am - 12:30pm Everyone Open Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group. Open Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Children's Department Age Group: 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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Upcoming 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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Upcoming 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 "Adults" group. Bingo 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Upcoming Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of themed BINGO on the second Wednesday of each month! Bring your family and friends to these free gatherings and enjoy an afternoon of excitement and community. This month's theme: BFF Bingo! Plus a special surprise!!! 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 Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Open 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.
5 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Crafting with Mandie 5:30pm - 6:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. 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 with guest instructor Mandie for a relaxing craft. Bring your friends and your creativity. This month the group will make a patriotic 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.	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 Open 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. Open 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.
6 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Beginning Genealogy and Beyond Ancestry with Debra Dudek 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of genealogical research as well as sites and resources beyond Ancestry.com in a friendly and welcoming environment. All skill levels 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.

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