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Elwood Branch,
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Description:
The library will be closed for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 27th through Friday, November 28th. We will reopen both branches on Saturday, November 29th at 10:00a.m.
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This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Nov
24
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
Nov
25
2025
Tue
Storytime
10:00am–10:30am
Babies,
Littles,
Children
Library Branch:
Elwood Branch
Age Group:
Babies,
Littles,
Children
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Join us every Tuesday for an interactive program filled with stories, songs, and activities that encourage early learning and literacy.
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!
This event is in the "Littles" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Littles,
Children
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Littles" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Nov
25
2025
Tue
Dinosaur Party
10:45am–11:15am
Littles,
Children
Library Branch:
Elwood Branch
Age Group:
Littles,
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Fun & Games
Event Details:
Come have some dino-vember fun at the library with a dinosaur party! We will have fun doing a variety of dino themed, hands on activities. Come have some daytime fun on this day off school!
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
Seniors
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Nov
26
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov
26
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
☕ Mom Meet-Up at the Library! ☕
Looking for connection, conversation, and a chance to meet other moms in the community? Join us at the library for a relaxed Mom Meet-Up!
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
Nov
24
2025
Mon
Weiss Ratings' Lunch & Learn: Shopping for Automobile Insurance
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room:
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Speaker,
Workshop
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This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Nov
25
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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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov
26
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Elwood Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Relax and chat with friends as you make a low-stress simple craft. Casual Crafters meet in Elwood on the fourth Wednesday of each month. This Month's Craft: Book Vase
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
Nov
26
2025
Wed
Anime-nia
3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens,
Teens
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Step into the world of anime, manga, and Japanese culture with Anime-nia—a chill hangout for fans and curious newcomers alike.
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
Nov
25
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
Tweens,
Children,
Teens
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
Nov
25
2025
Tue
Chess Club--Elwood
5:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens,
Children,
Teens
Library Branch:
Elwood Branch
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.
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