Manhattan-Elwood Public Library
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Wednesday May 29 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Spanish for Daytime Learners.
Spanish for Daytime Learners: Join us for a fun, non-accredited Spanish program, which through games, songs, and other immersive activities, your daytime learner can acquire some basics of the Spanish language. * It is strongly recommended for ages 5-11 years old.......More
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Wednesday May 29 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Puzzle War Extravaganza
Calling all Jigsaw Puzzle Enthusiasts! Grab a few friends and register as a team, groups of 2 or 3. You will have an hour and a half to assemble either a 300-500 piece puzzle, different each month. Come and enjoy, relax, and have fun on this puzzle day!
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Wednesday May 29 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
RC Obstacle Course
Test your driving skills by piloting our RC cars through a dangerous obstacle course. * We have limited supply of RC cars, registration required. * You are more than welcome to bring your own RC car.
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Thursday May 30 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Bilingual Storytime
Welcome! Children of all ages are invited to enjoy cuentos y canciones! Join us every Thursday for Storytime in English and Spanish!
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Thursday May 30 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen Volunteering
* Please visit the Youth Department desk on the day of volunteering. Teens 13 and up, come volunteer at the library! Please bring any school or NHS paperwork that will need to be signed.
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Thursday May 30 5:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Summer Kick Off! Super Mario Style.
Kick off Summer Reading with Super Mario Style. There will be obstacle courses, activities, and challenges for all ages.
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Friday May 31 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Little Adventurers
Enjoy a fun, interactive play group with local Little Adventurers! Explore the wonders of art, motor skills, sensory skills, reading, and counting. Stop by the meeting room and watch your little ones start to become independent and discover something new!
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Friday May 31 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Anime-nia!
Become members of the Anime-nia club! Talk about your favorite anime & manga, vote on an anime movie, and eat Japanese snacks!
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Saturday June 1 10:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Sewing or Crocheting with Rachael
This week we will be making Crochet Scrunchies. Join guest instructor, Rachael Bargo, as she guides you through a sewing or crocheting project.
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Monday June 3 9:45am - 11:30am CDT
Morning Chat
Are you an early riser? Do you want to drink coffee, read the newspaper, and socialize with other local seniors? Join us each Monday for Morning Chat.
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Monday June 3 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
3D Butterflies on a Board (All Ages)
Unleash your inner artist and create a canvas painting with 3D bow tie noodle butterflies. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mpld/EBLAST_PICS_(305_X_253_PX)_943AD3F.JPG
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Monday June 3 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
I Can't be a Runner... Or Can I?
Go from the couch to the 5k finish line. Danny Smith, Running Insight Senior writer, presents a detailed program on blending walking and running. Start taking charge of your health.
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Tuesday June 4 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Babes and Giggles
Sit down, relax, and chat with other parents and caregivers while your little ones engage and play. Babes and Giggles meet every other week June-August. *Birth – 24 months.
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Tuesday June 4 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
DIY Recycled Succulent Planter
Upcycle a tin can with scrap paper and other materials. Let us not forget to add succulent plants as well! Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/mpld/TINCANPLANTER_STEP06_69903679.JPG
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Tuesday June 4 3:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Teen Volunteer
Teens 13 and up, come volunteer at the library! Please bring any school or NHS paperwork that will need to be signed. Please visit the Youth Department desk on the day of volunteering.
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Tuesday June 4 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Painting with Tracie
Back by popular demand! Join us for a step-by-step painting class with Tracie! No painting experience necessary. * $15 fee per person. * This month, we will paint Woodland Mushrooms on an 11X14 canvas. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.inf......More
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Tuesday June 4 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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Wednesday June 5 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Storytime
Join us every Wednesday for an interactive program filled with stories, songs, and activities that encourage early learning and literacy.
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Wednesday June 5 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Casual Crafters: Clothespin art
Join us every first Wednesday of the month. Relax and chat with friends as you make a low-stress, simple craft!
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Thursday June 6 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Chalk the Lot
Calling artists of all ages! Our Parking Lot needs some color! Come to the library, pick a chalk, and color away. *This is for children, teens, and adults.
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Thursday June 6 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen Volunteers
Teens 13 and up, come volunteer at the library! Please bring any school or NHS paperwork that will need to be signed. Please visit the Youth Department desk on the day of volunteering.
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Friday June 7 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
VR
Try out virtual reality with one of the library’s Oculus Quests! *Grades 4th – 12th.
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Friday June 7 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen Murder Mystery Night
The Manhattan-Elwood Public Library invites all teens ages 13 – 18 to help solve a mystery. New evidence of a murder at the library when it was founded in 1909 has just emerged. Elroyd Whitlock was a regular patron who was one day found dead by the head of maintenance. ......More