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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!

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.

Stay & Play

Stay and Play

Friday, December 12, 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

Christmas with the Kranks

Lights, Camera, Library! Christmas with the Kranks

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Movie
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Settle in for a cozy afternoon at the library as we screen a handpicked film each month—ranging from literary adaptations to timeless classics and family favorites.

Winter Science with Mr. Steve

Winter Science with Mr. Steve

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Fun & Games, Workshop
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Children
Program Type: Fun & Games, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn more about science in a fun, hands-on way in this winter-themed workshop with Mr. Steve!

Winter Science with Mr. Steve

Winter Science with Mr. Steve Session 2

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Fun & Games, Workshop
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Children
Program Type: Fun & Games, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn more about science in a fun, hands-on way in this winter-themed workshop with Mr. Steve!

Please do NOT register for this if you have already registered for Session 1. These are the same activities.

LWW Madrigal Performance

Lincoln-Way West Madrigal Performance

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Performance
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Littles, Seniors, Tweens, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Miss out on the sold-out 17th annual Lincoln-Way West Madrigal Dinners? See them for free at the library.

Painting with Tracie: Holiday Axolotl

Painting with Tracie: Holiday Axolotl

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
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: Tweens, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun holiday themed canvas painting!  

Please note:

There will be a $5 charge for this program. This fee must be paid in cash the day of program. 

Holiday faux whipped cream mug topper

Creativity Connections: Holiday Faux Whipped Cream Mug Topper

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Elwood Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Elwood Branch
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us on December 16th to create a holiday faux whipped cream mug topper. Great to add to any holiday decor. No experience required!

Space is limited--reserve your spot today!

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

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