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Storytime

Storytime

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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:

Holidays Storytime
Join us in December for some special holiday themed story times! 

Please note story time will take a break from December 19-Jan 12.  We will be back after the new year!

Storytimes begin at 10:05 AM.

Stay & Play

Stay and Play

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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:

Stay and Play

Painting with Tracie

Painting with Tracie

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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 for a Fun-Filled Paint Night! 🎨

The Husbands by Chandler Baker

Mystery Book Club

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Book Club
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month's book: The Husbands by Chandler Baker

Mini sled with metal stamp tag

Creativity Connections: Mini Sled with Metal Stamp Tag

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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: Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us on December 9th to create a mini sled with a metal tag. Use metal stamps to customize your own tag. No experience required.

Space is limited--reserve your spot today!

To register call Amber at 815-221-6013 x 6723.

Teen Volunteering

Teen Volunteering

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Chess Club

Chess Club--Manhattan

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Tweens, Children, Teens
Registration Required
Mario Kart Tournament Ages 12+

Mario Kart Tournament

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
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: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Candy Cane Taste Test

Candy Cane Challenge Drop-In

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Fun & Games
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Littles, Tweens, Children, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Candy Cane Taste Test Challenge

Storytime

Storytime

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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:

Holidays Storytime
Join us in December for some special holiday themed story times! 

Please note story time will take a break from December 19-Jan 12.  We will be back after the new year!

Storytimes begin at 10:05 AM.

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