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Featured Events

Painting with Tracie: Fall Busted Canvas

Monday, October 6, 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

Event Details:

Join Us for a Fun-Filled Paint Night! 🎨

Wits Workout

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Other

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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!

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Nintendo Switch Mario Party Challenge Ages 8-11

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

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

Program Type:

Fun & Games

Open

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Tweens, Children

Program Type: Fun & Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

🎮 Nintendo Switch Mario Party at the Library! 🎮

Paint and Plant Wellness Class

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Speaker, Workshop

Open

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Speaker, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Paint & Plant Wellness Class

Presented by RejuveNate Plants and Wellness

Double Crochet (Beginner)

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Open

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Seniors, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Registration Required

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!

Painting with Tracie: Fall Busted Canvas (Elwood)

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Elwood Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Open

Library Branch: Elwood Branch

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join Us for a Fun-Filled Paint Event! 🎨

Kids Spooky Bingo

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Elwood Branch

Program Type:

Fun & Games

Open

Library Branch: Elwood Branch

Age Group: Tweens, Children

Program Type: Fun & Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

🎃👻 Spooky Bingo at the Library! 👻🎃

Chess Club--Manhattan

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Open

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Tweens, Children, Teens

Registration Required

Pumpkin Painting

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Celebrate the season with a hands-on pumpkin painting event where kids can decorate their own foam pumpkins using paints, brushes, and plenty of autumn inspiration. This activity is perfect for all ages and skill levels. No carving required!

Adult Volunteer Crafternoon

Friday, October 17, 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: Seniors, 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?

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11 am					This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Keychain Creations 11:30am–12:15pm Tweens, Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Open Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games Registration Required Event Details: Get crafty at the library! Tweens and teens can design and create their own one-of-a-kind keychains to clip onto backpacks, purses, or keys. We’ll provide all the supplies you need to make something fun, colorful, and totally you! 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				This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Children" group Nintendo Switch Mario Party Challenge Ages 12+ 3:30pm–4:15pm Tweens, Children Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Children" group Open Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Children's Department Age Group: Tweens, Children Program Type: Fun & Games Registration Required 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.
4 pm	This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Children" group Kids Spooky Bingo 4:00pm–4:45pm Tweens, Children Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Children" group Open Library Branch: Elwood Branch Age Group: Tweens, Children Program Type: Fun & Games Registration Required Event Details: 🎃👻 Spooky Bingo 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. This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteering 4:00pm–6:00pm Tweens, Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Open 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.	This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Lego Club 4:30pm–5:15pm Tweens, Children, Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Open Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens, Children, Teens Registration Required Bring your imagination, and create Lego masterpieces with friends at the library. Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for children and their accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and actively engage with your child throughout the session. Drop-offs are not permitted. 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 Chess Club--Manhattan 5:00pm–6:00pm Tweens, Children, Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Open Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Children's Department 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 Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Open 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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