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Petting Zoo Finale

Third Annual Adopt a Reading Buddy Program: Petting Zoo Finale Celebration - Manhattan

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your Reading Buddy for an afternoon of petting zoo fun as we celebrate a fantastic five weeks of reading adventures! Make sure you get your final raffle tickets turned in before 4:25!

Petting Zoo Finale

Third Annual Adopt a Reading Buddy Program: Petting Zoo Finale Celebration - Manhattan Session 2

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your Reading Buddy for an afternoon of petting zoo fun as we celebrate a fantastic five weeks of reading adventures! Make sure you get your final raffle tickets turned in before 4:55!

Zoom Into Spring Storytime

Storytime

Friday, March 13, 2026 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:

March Storytime:  Zoom Into Spring

This month's theme is transportation and things that GO!  Learn all about things that go through fun stories, songs and activities!

Storytimes begin at 10:05 AM.

Stay & Play

Stay and Play

Friday, March 13, 2026 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

Creativity Connections

Creativity Connections: Mini Canvas Lucky Sign

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 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:

Add a touch of charm to your St. Patrick's Day decor with this mini canvas "LUCKY" sign. Festive designs with bold letters stacked vertically to spell out "LUCKY." No experience needed!

Teen Volunteering

Teen Volunteering

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 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
Beyond the Page with Percival Everett

Beyond the Page with Percival Everett

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Virtual at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Seniors, Adults
Event Details:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Beyond the Page with Percival Everett

Zoom Into Spring Storytime

Storytime

Friday, March 20, 2026 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:

March Storytime:  Zoom Into Spring

This month's theme is transportation and things that GO!  Learn all about things that go through fun stories, songs and activities!

Storytimes begin at 10:05 AM.

Stay & Play

Stay and Play

Friday, March 20, 2026 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 Rocks with Ms. Grace

Crafting with Ms. Grace

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
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: Littles, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get creative with Crafting with Ms. Grace! 🎨✂️

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