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Branches:
Elwood Branch,
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Description:
The library will be closed in observance of President's Day. We will reopen at 10:00a.m. on February 17. We are always open at mpld.org
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This event is in the "Seniors" group
Seniors
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Feb
18
2026
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
Feb
20
2026
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.
January & February Story Time: All About Winter Learn all about snowflakes, winter animals and the cold through fun stories, songs and activities! Storytimes begin at 10:05 AM.
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
Feb
20
2026
Fri
Stay and Play
10:30am–11:00am
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.
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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
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Cozy Mystery Book Club
11:30am–12:15pm
Seniors,
Adults
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Age Group:
Seniors,
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
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.
ebruary: Murder on the Page by Daryl Wood Gerber
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
20
2026
Fri
Adult Volunteer Crafternoon
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
We are looking for some volunteers to help us prep for future programs and events with the library. Bring your friends, relax, and enjoy an afternoon at the library.
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This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Feb
17
2026
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
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.
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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
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Teen Volunteering
4:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens,
Teens
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room:
Children's Department
Students in 7th grade 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
Feb
18
2026
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
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Third Annual Adopt a Reading Buddy Program: Interactive Movie with your buddy
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Event Details:
Come enjoy a movie with your new reading buddy! We will watch Secret Life of Pets with our Buddies, and see what those silly animals are up to when no one is around!
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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Teen Volunteering
5:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens,
Teens
Library Branch:
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room:
Children's Department
Students in 7th grade 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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