Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

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

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

Fri: 10:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Friends of the Library Meeting

Friends of the Library Meeting

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Everyone

Event Details:

Join The Friends of the Library for their quarterly meeting.

Summer Storytime in Elwood

Summer Storytime Elwood

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am

Elwood Branch

Program Type:

Storytime

Open

Library Branch: Elwood Branch

Age Group: Babies, Littles, Children

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Summer Fun at Storytime – All July Long! Cool off with a splash of sunshine and stories this July!

Summer Storytime

Summer Storytime

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am

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

Program Type:

Storytime

Open

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:

Summer Fun at Storytime – All July Long! Cool off with a splash of sunshine and stories this July!

Summer Storytime

Summer Storytime

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am

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

Program Type:

Storytime

Open

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:

Summer Fun at Storytime – All July Long! Cool off with a splash of sunshine and stories this July!

Chess Club

Chess Club--Elwood

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Elwood Branch

Open

Library Branch: Elwood Branch

Age Group: Tweens, Children, Teens

Registration Required

Pen & Plot Club

Pen & Plot Club with Rachael

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Workshop

Open

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join our writers' support group lead by Rachael Bargo to brainstorm, collaborate, and learn about plotting and editing. Whether you're an author or aspiring writer, this is the perfect place to practice your craft.

Pokémon Club

Pokemon Club

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Open

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Tweens, Children, Teens

Registration Required

Social Stitches

Social Stitches

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 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 at Social Stitches! 🧶✨

Storytimes in August

Storytime

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am

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

Program Type:

Storytime

Open

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:

August's Storytime theme explores the wide world of feelings from the butterflies in our bellies to the sparkles of happiness in our hearts.

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Time	Sun (10/13)	Mon (10/14)	Tue (10/15)	Wed (10/16)	Thu (10/17)	Fri (10/18)	Sat (10/19)
1 pm		This event is in the "Littles" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Beetlejuice Movie 1:00pm–3:00pm Littles, Tweens, Children, Teens, Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Littles" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Littles, Tweens, Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Movie Registration Required Event Details: Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Let's watch the first Beetlejuice (PG,1988). Bring your blanket and comfy clothes, snack on some popcorn and relax while watching this movie in the afternoon. Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for children and their accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and actively engage with your child throughout the session. Drop-offs are not permitted. Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may take photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photographs/videos in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website content, social media, etc. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal information without an approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian. If a person does not want to have their image recorded for marketing purposes, please make your wishes known to the photographer, and/or the event organizers.
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Let's Make Your Own Thing 4:30pm–5:30pm Children Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us in creating our very own Thing from the Adams Family.	This event is in the "Littles" group This event is in the "Children" group Pokemon Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Littles, Children Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Littles" group This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Littles, Children Registration Required Gotta catch ‘em all! Join fellow Pokémon fans for a fun-filled event featuring activities, crafts, and battles. Participants are welcome to bring along their favorite Pokémon items for show and tell. Aimed for ages 8 to 13 years. Parent/Guardian must be present throughout the program. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to share your love for Pokémon and make new friends. Sign up today and let the adventure begin! Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for children and their accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and actively engage with your child throughout the session. Drop-offs are not permitted. Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may take photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photographs/videos in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website content, social media, etc. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal information without an approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian. If a person does not want to have their image recorded for marketing purposes, please make your wishes known to the photographer, and/or the event organizers.		This event is in the "Littles" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Kids - N - Canvases 4:15pm–5:15pm Littles, Tweens, Children, Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Littles" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Littles, Tweens, Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Explore your creativity with our art supplies! Participants will get paints, brushes, and a canvas to paint with their own design. Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for children and their accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and actively engage with your child throughout the session. Drop-offs are not permitted. Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may take photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photographs/videos in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website content, social media, etc. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal information without an approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian. If a person does not want to have their image recorded for marketing purposes, please make your wishes known to the photographer, and/or the event organizers.
5 pm
6 pm					This event is in the "Littles" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Family Storytime: Lets Talk About Pumpkins 6:00pm–6:45pm Littles, Tweens, Children, Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Littles" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Littles, Tweens, Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Bring your fall creativity and join us in decorating foam pumpkins. Afterwards, enjoy a quick story. Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for children and their accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and actively engage with your child throughout the session. Drop-offs are not permitted. Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may take photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photographs/videos in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website content, social media, etc. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal information without an approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian. If a person does not want to have their image recorded for marketing purposes, please make your wishes known to the photographer, and/or the event organizers.