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Halloween Storytime & Trick or Treat

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

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

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Fun & Games, Storytime

Open

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Babies, Littles

Program Type: Fun & Games, Storytime

Registration Required

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This week we'll be getting spooky with Halloween stories and fun! After stories, visit Trick or Treat Stations throughout the library. Costumes encouraged!

Super Smash Bros. Tournament Ages 12 & UP

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

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, Teens

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

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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!

Painting with Tracie: Happy Fall Wooden Door Hanger

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 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

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Join Us for a Fun-Filled Paint Night! 🎨

Storytime

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Elwood Branch

Program Type:

Storytime

Open

Library Branch: Elwood Branch

Age Group: Babies, Littles, Children

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

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Dino-vember Storytime
Join us each week in November for a roar-some storytime all about dinosaurs! We’ll read prehistoric tales, sing fun songs, and stomp along with dino-themed activities!

Wits Workout Elwood

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Elwood Branch

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Other

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Library Branch: Elwood Branch

Age Group: Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other

Event Details:

Welcome to Wits Workout! The ultimate brain-boosting, laugh-inducing, connection-making experience for aging adults!

Why join?

Teen Volunteering

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

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

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Full

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Registration Required

Stuff-A-Saurus: Build A Dino!

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Waitlist

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Littles, Tweens, Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Stuff-a-Saurus: Dino-Vember Fun!

Casual Crafters

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

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:

This month's craft: Salt Shaker Button Vase

Pokémon Club

Wednesday, November 5, 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

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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 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: 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 "Seniors" group Senior Social Hour 9:45am–11:00am Seniors Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Seniors" 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: Seniors Registration Required Event Details: Start your week with a smile. If you're an early riser who enjoys a hot cup of coffee, good conversation, and catching up on the news, the library is the perfect place to connect with other local seniors in a relaxed and welcoming setting. 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 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 "Adults" group Mystery Book Club 11:30am–12:30pm 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 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 "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.		This event is in the "Adults" group Bingo 2:00pm–3:30pm 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 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.
3 pm
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 "Adults" group Crafting with Mandie 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 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 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.
6 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Beginning Genealogy and Beyond Ancestry with Debra Dudek 6:00pm–7:30pm 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 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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