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This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Oct
6
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room:
Meeting Room
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.
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This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Littles" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Babies,
Littles,
Children
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Littles" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Storytime Elwood
10:00am–10:30am
Babies,
Littles,
Children
Library Branch:
Elwood Branch
Age Group:
Babies,
Littles,
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Step into a world of imagination with storytelling sessions designed especially for young children and their families. Storytime promotes early literacy, fuels creativity, and helps little ones build social skills in a fun, welcoming space. Through books, songs, and interactive play, children grow, learn, and share joyful moments with caregivers and new friends. It’s a heartwarming way to make reading an adventure and create lasting memories.
🚨 September Storytime: Safety First! 🚒👮 This month’s Storytime theme is all about safety! Join us for fun, interactive sessions where we’ll learn how to stay safe at home, at school, and in our community.
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This event is in the "Seniors" group
Seniors
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Elwood Senior Social Hour
Library Branch:
Elwood Branch
Event Details:
Enjoy a hot cup of coffee, good conversation, and catching up on the news, at the library. Senior Social Hour 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.
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This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Littles" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Babies,
Littles,
Children
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Littles" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
10
2025
Fri
Storytime
10:00am–10:30am
Babies,
Littles,
Children
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room:
Children's Department
Age Group:
Babies,
Littles,
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Step into a world of imagination with storytelling sessions designed especially for young children and their families. Storytime promotes early literacy, fuels creativity, and helps little ones build social skills in a fun, welcoming space. Through books, songs, and interactive play, children grow, learn, and share joyful moments with caregivers and new friends. It’s a heartwarming way to make reading an adventure and create lasting memories.
🚨 September Storytime: Safety First! 🚒👮 This month’s Storytime theme is all about safety! Join us for fun, interactive sessions where we’ll learn how to stay safe at home, at school, and in our community.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
11
2025
Sat
Painting with Tracie: Fall Busted Canvas (Elwood)
11:00am–1:00pm
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Elwood Branch
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join Us for a Fun-Filled Paint Event! 🎨
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.
There will be a $15 charge for this program. This fee must be paid in cash the day of program.
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1 pm |
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This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room:
Meeting Room
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?
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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2 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room:
Meeting Room
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: Scarecrows are Not Scary
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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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Nintendo Switch Mario Party Challenge Ages 8-11
3:30pm–4:15pm
Tweens,
Children
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room:
Children's Department
Age Group:
Tweens,
Children
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Event Details:
🎮 Nintendo Switch Mario Party 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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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
7
2025
Tue
Teen Volunteering
4:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens,
Teens
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room:
Children's Department
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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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
6
2025
Mon
Painting with Tracie: Fall Busted Canvas
5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join Us for a Fun-Filled Paint Night! 🎨
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.
There will be a $15 charge for this program. This fee must be paid in cash the day of program.
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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
9
2025
Thu
Teen Volunteering
5:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens,
Teens
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Seniors,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
9
2025
Thu
Double Crochet (Beginner)
5:30pm–7:00pm
Seniors,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Seniors,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Workshop
Event Details:
Learn to crochet! This beginner class will teach students how to double crochet. All materials provided and no experience needed! This class is intended for those 12 and up. Adults 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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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
8
2025
Wed
Paint and Plant Wellness Class
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Speaker,
Workshop
Event Details:
Paint & Plant Wellness Class
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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