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Pokémon Club

Pokemon Club

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Children, Teens
Registration Required
Social Stitches

Social Stitches

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts
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 at Social Stitches! 🧶✨

Storytimes in August

Storytime

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Storytime
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Babies, Littles, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

August's Storytime theme explores the wide world of feelings from the butterflies in our bellies to the sparkles of happiness in our hearts.

Barbie Party

Barbie Party

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Other
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling All Barbie Fans—It’s Time to Party!  Get ready for a sparkling, giggle-filled celebration of all things Barbie at the Manhattan Branch! Bring your favorite Barbie or use ours for a full hour of creative fun.

Storytimes in August

Elwood Storytime

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Elwood Branch

Program Type:

Storytime
Library Branch: Elwood Branch
Age Group: Babies, Littles, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

August's Storytime theme explores the wide world of feelings from the butterflies in our bellies to the sparkles of happiness in our hearts.

Mario Kart Tournaments

Mario Kart Tournament 8-11

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Other
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

🎮🏁 Mario Kart Tournament at the Library! 🏁🎮
Calling All Young Racers!

Storytimes in August

Storytime

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Storytime
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Babies, Littles, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

August's Storytime theme explores the wide world of feelings from the butterflies in our bellies to the sparkles of happiness in our hearts.

Adult volunteer crafternoon

Adult Volunteer Crafternoon

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Other
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?

Anime-nia

Anime-nia

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Other
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into the world of anime, manga, and Japanese culture with Anime-nia—a chill hangout for fans and curious newcomers alike.

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