12:15 PM to 1:30 PM
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240 Whitson Street, Manhattan, IL, 60442, US
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Storytimes near MANHATTAN-ELWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
Storytimes and kids' library events near MANHATTAN-ELWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT from the public library calendar.
MANHATTAN-ELWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
240 WHITSON STREET, MANHATTAN, IL 60442
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2:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Make Your Own Stress Ball
240 Whitson Street, Manhattan, IL, 60442, US
Teens are invited to drop in and make their own DIY stress ball or fidget! We’ll have balloons and a variety of fillings like rice, beans, and flour—plus all the tools you need to create your own squishy. This is a teen-only, drop-in event—come get creative and de-stress!
6:15 PM to 7:30 PM
Sew Fun with Krislette
240 Whitson Street, Manhattan, IL, 60442, US
Learn to sew and work on small projects with Krislette Smeets. Great for beginners and those that want to join other sewing enthusiasts. Bring your own sewing machine if you have one. The library has limited machines for use.
1:00 AM
Teen Subscription Boxes
240 Whitson Street, Manhattan, IL, 60442, US
Teen Subscription Boxes are customized book boxes the library will make for you! (Grades 6-12 Only) Once you sign up you will be sent a form where you let us know your likes and dislikes, using this form we will create a box for you to pick up at the Adult Services desk once a month that contains 2 library books and fun stuff for you to keep with possibilities like: - Crafts - Stickers - Candy - Bookmarks - Books to keep - Custom Tote Bags - Coloring Sheets - Custom Buttons You sign up on a month to month basis, but only need to fill out the form once. Before picking up the box for the next month you need to return the previous months box.
11:15 AM to 11:45 AM
Summer Storytime
240 Whitson Street, Manhattan, IL, 60442, US
11:45 AM to 12:15 PM
Stay and Play
240 Whitson Street, Manhattan, IL, 60442, US
Stay and Play The fun doesn’t have to end when storytime is over! Families are invited to stay after storytime for open playtime at the library. Children can explore toys, games, and activities while making new friends, and grown-ups can enjoy a relaxed time to chat and connect. When weather permits we may bring stay and play outside to explore toys and water play! Dress accordingly!
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Switch 2 Open Play: Mario Kart World
240 Whitson Street, Manhattan, IL, 60442, US
Have you been wanting to try Switch 2? Drop in anytime during this event to try out Mario Kart World, a Switch 2 exclusive game! Challenge your friends or just hang out! All skill levels welcome.
11:15 AM to 11:45 AM
Storytime Yoga
240 Whitson Street, Manhattan, IL, 60442, US
Join us for a special Saturday Morning Yoga Storytime at the library! This once-a-month event is perfect for the whole family to enjoy together. Start your weekend with a cozy morning of stories, yoga, and relaxation in a calm and peaceful setting. *Yoga will be outside in the yard, weather permitting.
12:30 PM to 1:15 PM
Restorative Yoga and Soundbath
240 Whitson Street, Manhattan, IL, 60442, US
🌙 Adult Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath Unwind with calming restorative poses and the soothing vibrations of singing bowls. This class is crafted to help you release tension, reset your nervous system, and refill your cup. *Bring your yoga mat. We will have some available for those that don't have their own. *Yoga will be outside in the yard, weather permitting. About Jaime Callan My name is Jaime Callan, and I’m the heart behind The Wonderfully You Movement. I’m a licensed clinical social worker and a 200-hour registered yoga instructor with a passion for helping others reconnect with their true selves. Born hearing impaired, sound has always been something I felt before I heard, and creating sound baths has become one of my favorite ways to bring people into deeper calm and clarity. I love providing sessions where everyone feels welcome, any level, any ability, whether I’m working with children, adults, or even alongside horses. My approach is gentle, creative, and grounded in compassion. On the mat, in the forest, or sitting side-by-side, I look forward to meeting you on your journey. Be good to yourself, Jaime
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Checkered Flag Pop-Ups Chess & Checkers (Elwood)
111 E Mississippi Ave., Elwood, IL, 60421, US
Interested in some friendly, all ages competition? The Elwood Branch will host Checked Flag Chess and Checkers Pop-Ups throughout the summer. Pop in anytime from 12:00 PM-2:00PM to play. No registration required. Have questions? Contact theresa.walsh@villageofelwood.com
10:45 AM to 12:00 PM
Senior Social Hour
240 Whitson Street, Manhattan, IL, 60442, US
Start your week with a smile. If you're an early riser who enjoys a hot cup of coffee, good conversation, and catching up on the news, the library is the perfect place to connect with other local seniors in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Mystery Book Club
240 Whitson Street, Manhattan, IL, 60442, US
This month's book club book: Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney Author Grady Green is having the worst best day of his life. Grady calls his wife to share some exciting news as she is driving home. He hears Abby slam on the brakes, get out of the car, then nothing. When he eventually finds her car by the cliff edge the headlights are on, the driver door is open, her phone is still there. . . but his wife has disappeared. A year later, Grady is still overcome with grief and desperate to know what happened to Abby. He can’t sleep, and he can’t write, so he travels to a tiny Scottish island to try to get his life back on track. Then he sees the impossible — a woman who looks exactly like his missing wife. Wives think their husbands will change but they don’t. Husbands think their wives won’t change but they do.
2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Storytime Snack-Attack
240 Whitson Street, Manhattan, IL, 60442, US
Snack Attack Storytime is a deliciously fun program filled with stories, creativity, and tasty treats! Children will enjoy themed books and then create their own special snack inspired by the story of the day. From sweet creations to crunchy concoctions, this hands-on program combines reading fun with snack-time creativity for an experience kids will love. All supplies and snack ingredients will be provided.
3:00 PM to 3:45 PM
Super Smash Bros. Tournament
240 Whitson Street, Manhattan, IL, 60442, US
Think you've got what it takes to be the Smash champion? Players ages 10 and up can battle it out in our Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament on the Nintendo Switch! With only 8 spots available, it’s a fast-paced fight for glory, fun prizes, and serious bragging rights.
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Crafting with Mandie
240 Whitson Street, Manhattan, IL, 60442, US
Join guest instructor Mandie for a relaxing craft. Bring your friends and your creativity.
11:15 AM to 11:45 AM
Summer Storytime Elwood
111 E. Mississippi, Elwood, IL, 60421, US
Join us for some Storytime fun all summer long. We will read all about fun in the sun! We will go outside if weather is permitting for activities and fun!
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Elwood Senior Fitness: Fit & Sit
111 E Mississippi Ave., Elwood, IL, 60421, US
Fit & Sit is a seated to standing exercise program for older adults. Each class consists of a warmup, 10-15 minutes of seated aerobics exercise, cool down, and a fun exercise game! Free for adults age 60+ To register call Amber 815-221-6013 EXT. 6723
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Chess Club: Chess Basics and Play for Incoming 3-4 graders (Elwood)
111 E. Mississippi, Elwood, IL, 60421, US
Join Mrs. Walsh at the Elwood Library! This opportunity is for students entering 3rd and 4th grade to learn more about chess basics, as well as an chance to play chess with others!
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Slime Time: Drop-In Event: Elwood
111 E. Mississippi, Elwood, IL, 60421, US
Get ready to mix, stretch, and squish! Stop by the library anytime during this hands-on drop-in event to make your own slime using our ingredients. Choose your colors, add fun mix-ins, and take home your gooey creation. All supplies provided—just bring your creativity and get ready for some messy fun! Drop in anytime during the event hours and stay as long as you like!
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Teen Volunteering
240 Whitson Street, Manhattan, IL, 60442, US
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Elwood Senior Social Hour
111 E. Mississippi, Elwood, IL, 60421, US
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.
12:15 PM to 1:30 PM
Elwood Tech Time
111 E Mississippi Ave., Elwood, IL, 60421, US
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Trivia Time!
240 Whitson Street, Manhattan, IL, 60442, US
Test your knowledge solo or as a team! Trivia Time is the third Wednesday of each month.
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Chess Club: Chess Team Prep for Incoming 5-6 graders (Elwood)
111 E. Mississippi, Elwood, IL, 60421, US
Join Mrs. Walsh in Chess Team Prep at the Elwood Library. This opportunity is for students entering 5th and 6th grade to learn more about the Chess Team, and be introduced to using timers and notation in chess.
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Lego Club
240 Whitson Street, Manhattan, IL, 60442, US
12:30 PM to 1:15 PM
Cozy Mystery Book Club
240 Whitson Street, Manhattan, IL, 60442, US
A summer of fun at a Catskills resort comes to an abrupt end when a guest is found murdered, in this new 1950s set mystery series. It’s the summer of 1953, and Elizabeth Grady is settling into Haggerman’s Catskills Resort. As a vacation getaway, Haggerman’s is ideal, and although Elizabeth’s ostentatious but well-meaning mother is new to running the resort, Elizabeth is eager to help her organize the guests and the entertainment acts. But Elizabeth will have to resort to untested abilities if she wants to save her mother’s business. When a reclusive guest is found dead in a lake on the grounds, and a copy of The Communist Manifesto is found in his cabin, the local police chief is convinced that the man was a Russian spy. But Elizabeth isn’t so sure, and with the fate of the resort hanging in the balance, she’ll need to dodge red herrings, withstand the Red Scare, and catch a killer red-handed.
2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Kindness Rock(s) Painting Drop-In
240 Whitson Street, Manhattan, IL, 60442, US
Use the library supplies to paint your own kindness rock. Leave your rock in a place where someone else can discover it. Spread joy and kindness with this fun drop-in event! Drop in anytime during the event hours and stay as long as you like!
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Family Mini Golf All Stars
240 Whitson Street, Manhattan, IL, 60442, US
Mini Golf All-Stars will bring their awesome traveling mini golf course to our library. The whole family can play 9 unique holes with exciting obstacles right on the library lawn!!
11:15 AM to 11:45 AM
Summer Storytime
240 Whitson Street, Manhattan, IL, 60442, US
Join us for a special storytime w/ the Illinois State Treasurer. Money Minded Storytime is geared toward all ages and helps kids learn about the foundations of finances in a fun, kid friendly way!
11:45 AM to 12:15 PM
Stay and Play
240 Whitson Street, Manhattan, IL, 60442, US
Stay and Play The fun doesn’t have to end when storytime is over! Families are invited to stay after storytime for open playtime at the library. Children can explore toys, games, and activities while making new friends, and grown-ups can enjoy a relaxed time to chat and connect. When weather permits we may bring stay and play outside to explore toys and water play! Dress accordingly!