Dodgeball!

Grab your team and head out to the fields. On June 28th, the library is hosting a dodgeball tournament at the Elwood Tennis Courts  on Mississippi Ave, across from the fire station. Teams of 6-10 people must register at the library or online here before June 25th to be added to the bracket. Brackets will be divided into age groups (8-13) (14-17) and (18+). Games start at 3pm with the youngest teams playing first. If you have any questions call or email Mary at 815-478-3987 ext. 3 or mcblatti@mpld.org.

From the Director

Employment at Will

June 2013

Illinois is an “Employment at Will” state. This means that an employee’s position may be terminated by an employer without providing a reason. This does not mean that there was not a reason for the termination; it just means that a reason does not have to be stated.

Employee records are generally kept confidential to protect the employee. Although it is not illegal to provide prospective employers with information in an employee’s record, it is advisable not to do so unless a release has been signed by the former employee. One exception would be if the employee were to post information on public forums (i.e. social networking sites) as that information has already been made public by the employee.

Summer Reading In Full Swing

We had a great turnout today for the color run. Thank you to all who participated and to our generous sponsors. We cannot wait to see everyone at our other summer events. We will keep you posted on our Dodge ball and Kickball Tournaments so stay tuned for more information.

5K Color Fun Run

Come and run to help kick-start the Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District’s 2013 Summer Reading Program! Just to make it interesting, chances are you’ll get your shirt (and maybe more) splattered with a rainbow of colors. So wear something you don’t mind getting “artistically altered”, and a pair of sunglasses for good measure!

Where: Run or Walk the Wauponsee Glacial Trail, starting and ending at the Metra Train Station.

When: Saturday, June 1st, 2013.

Time: Registration is at 9:30 a.m. and the race starts at 10:00 a.m.

Admission is free but donations are certainly appreciated. (All donations will benefit the library’s Summer Reading Program).

Refreshments will be provided at the finish.

Please pre-register online at mpld.org. (Participants will need to check in on race day at 9:30 a.m.).

*Teen Volunteers are also needed to Spray Registrants with Colored Powder.

Call (815) 478-3987 to register or for more info.

Plastic Bag Update

Due to the overwhelming generosity of our library patrons, we have reached our goal of 20,000 plastic bags in record time. The T-REX Company, impressed by our progress, has promised us an additional bench if we manage to collect another 35,000 by October 1st and we are well on our way. Please continue to support our cause to allow us to provide a cozy place to read outside for both our children and adult patrons. We are floored by your kindness and want you to know that we truly appreciate all your help.

Bring In Your Plastic Bags

This month, in honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day, support the library’s project to reuse and recycle. From the materials of 20,000 plastic bags, Trex Co. can make our library a wonderful outdoor reading bench. Thanks to the generosity of our patrons, we are halfway toward our goal and we appreciate your continued help in our efforts. So bring in those bags!

Library Closing

Due to the inclement weather, the Manhattan Elwood Public Library will be closed March 5. We will reopen March 6 at 9:00 am for regular business hours. Please be careful if you need to drive somewhere and if you get a chance, build a snowman!

Library Closing

Due to the inclement weather, the Manhattan Elwood Public Library will be closing at 5:00 PM today, February 26.  We will reopen tomorrow at 9:00 am for regular business hours. Please be careful if you need to drive somewhere and if you get a chance, build a snowman!

Berkot's Shop and Share

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Shop at Berkot's on March 22nd or 23rd and a percentage of your purchase will be donated to the Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District. To participate, stop by the library to pick up voucher at the circulation desk.

Benni, the Library Lab

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This is Benni our library lab.

She is only 5 months old now but when she grows up, she wants to work at the library to help children practice their reading with a cuddly buddy. To be the best puppy she can be, she goes to school every Tuesday at the Petsmart in Mokena and then stops by the library from 1-9 to visit and practice all she has learned with the children in town.

Please help us in letting Benni feel welcome by stopping by and visiting her, she just loves to meet new people!