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This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Oct
13
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
14
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
15
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
17
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 "Littles" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Littles" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
18
2025
Sat
Barbie and Ken Club
10:15am–11:15am
Littles,
Children
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Littles,
Children
Program Type:
Fun & Games
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 "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Oct
18
2025
Sat
Friends of the Library Meeting (Elwood)
Library Branch:
Elwood Branch
Event Details:
Join The Friends of the Library for their quarterly meeting.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Join our book discussion on second Mondays of the month. New members are always welcome!
This month's book: The Only One Left by Riley Sager
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room:
Meeting Room
Event Details:
If you like your mysteries with tea and cats, then join us the third Thursday of each month to discuss a new cozy mystery.
This Month's Book: How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin
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 "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
17
2025
Fri
Adult Volunteer Crafternoon
11:00am–1:00pm
Seniors,
Adults
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Seniors,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Other
Event Details:
Monthly Volunteer Meet-Up Looking for a fun, low-key way to get involved and give back?
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
18
2025
Sat
Keychain Creations
11:30am–12:15pm
Tweens,
Teens
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Fun & Games
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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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
15
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room:
Meeting Room
Event Details:
Test your knowledge solo or as a team! Trivia Time is the third Wednesday of each month.
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
17
2025
Fri
Nintendo Switch Mario Party Challenge Ages 12+
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 "Children" group
Tweens,
Children
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Kids Spooky Bingo
4:00pm–4:45pm
Tweens,
Children
Library Branch:
Elwood Branch
Age Group:
Tweens,
Children
Program Type:
Fun & Games
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
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
14
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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
15
2025
Wed
Lego Club
4:30pm–5:15pm
Tweens,
Children,
Teens
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Tweens,
Children,
Teens
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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!
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 "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
13
2025
Mon
Crafting with Mandie
5:30pm–6:30pm
Seniors,
Adults
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Seniors,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join guest instructor Mandie for a relaxing craft. Bring your friends and your creativity. This month's class will make Halloween Decor.
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Chess Club--Manhattan
5:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens,
Children,
Teens
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room:
Children's Department
Age Group:
Tweens,
Children,
Teens
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.
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room:
Meeting Room
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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
16
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.
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