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Good Lookin' Cookin'

Cookbook Club

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
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Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Chess Club Elwood

(Elwood) Chess Club

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Elwood Branch
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Library Branch: Elwood Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Children, Teens
Registration Required
Desmond

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

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
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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!

gardening

Garden Club Field Trip to Possibility Place

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
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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

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
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Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Children
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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

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
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Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
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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

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
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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! ðŸ§¶âœ¨

IPass on Demand

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
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Let the I-PASS On Demand team help you! 

Community Business Financial Empowerment

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
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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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