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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Sun: Closed

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

Fri: 10:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Cookbook Club

Cookbook Club

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

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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10 am					This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Littles" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Babies, Littles, Children Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group. 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: Babies, Littles, Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required 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.
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4 pm				This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Pokemon Club 4:30pm - 5:30pm Tweens, Children Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" 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: Tweens, 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.
5 pm					This event is in the "Babies" group. 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. Storytime with Santa 5:30pm - 6:30pm Babies, Littles, Tweens, Children, Teens Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group. 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: Babies, Littles, Tweens, Children, Teens Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a magical story time with a very special guest—Santa Claus himself! Gather around to hear a delightful holiday story read by Santa, and afterwards, enjoy the chance to take pictures with him before he heads back to the North Pole. 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.