Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

10:00am-7:00pm

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

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Grown Up & Me Owls

Grown Up & Me Paint Night with Tracie

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Tweens, Children, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a special evening of creativity and fun painting a pair of owls on canvases together. This event is a wonderful opportunity for parents and children to bond and create lasting memories.

Restorative Stretch with Manhattan Fitness Premier

(Elwood) Restorative Stretch with Manhattan Fitness Premier

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am

Elwood Branch

Library Branch: Elwood Branch

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a 45 minute stretch class focusing on pre and post workout recovery. This class will aid in strength, balance, flexibility, posture, injury prevention, and stress. Presented by fitness trainer from Fitness Premier.

Chess Club

Chess Club

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Tweens, Children, Teens

Registration Required

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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)
10 am			This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Littles" group. Babes and Giggles 10:30am - 11:00am Babies, Littles Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Littles" group. 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: Babies, Littles Registration Required Event Details: 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. Disclaimer(s) 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 "Babies" group. This event is in the "Littles" group. Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Babies, Littles Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Littles" group. 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: Babies, Littles Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us every Thursday for an interactive program filled with stories, songs, and activities that encourage early learning and literacy. Join us every Thursday for an interactive program filled with stories, songs, and activities that encourage early learning and literacy. 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.
11 am
12 pm
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 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. 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 "Littles" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Pokemon Club 4:30pm - 5:30pm Littles, Children Registration Required This event is in the "Littles" group. This event is in the "Children" group. 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 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. 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 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. 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.