Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

10:00am-7:00pm

(815) 478-3987

Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District
240 Whitson Street
Manhattan, IL 60442
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 10:00am-7:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Lucille Ball: A Living History Portrayal by Leslie Goddard, Ph.D.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Speaker, Performance

Open

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Speaker, Performance

Registration Required

Event Details:

In the 1950s, comedienne Lucille Ball captured the hearts of television audiences across the nation. Her wacky hijinks and fearless enthusiasm kept thousands laughing.

Halloween Storytime & Trick or Treat

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Fun & Games, Storytime

Open

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Babies, Littles

Program Type: Fun & Games, Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

This week we'll be getting spooky with Halloween stories and fun! After stories, visit Trick or Treat Stations throughout the library. Costumes encouraged!

Super Smash Bros. Tournament Ages 12 & UP

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Children's Department at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Other

Open

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

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!

Painting with Tracie: Happy Fall Wooden Door Hanger

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Open

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join Us for a Fun-Filled Paint Night! 🎨

Storytime

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Elwood Branch

Program Type:

Storytime

Open

Library Branch: Elwood Branch

Age Group: Babies, Littles, Children

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Dino-vember Storytime
Join us each week in November for a roar-some storytime all about dinosaurs! We’ll read prehistoric tales, sing fun songs, and stomp along with dino-themed activities!