Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

10:00am-2:00pm

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

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Featured Events

Pop Bottle Planters

Pop Bottle Planters

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Ready to get your hands dirty (in a good way)? This creative, eco-friendly afternoon is all about turning ordinary plastic pop bottles into awesome custom planters.

Dungeons & Dragons 101

Dungeons and Dragons 101

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

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

Program Type:

Workshop

Open

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join D&D master Steve Hurovitz for a fun introduction to this role-playing game. Learn about its history, game basics, and how to quickly start exploring new worlds and battling monsters.

Community Business Financial Empowerment

Small Business Financial Empowerment with Wintrust

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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: Adults

Program Type: Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join Old Plank Trail Community Bank New Lenox to discover the ABC's of starting a business!

Anime-nia

Anime-nia

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Other

Open

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

Step into the world of anime, manga, and Japanese culture with Anime-nia—a chill hangout for fans and curious newcomers alike.

WTMortgage

WTMortgage with Wintrust

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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: Adults

Program Type: Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn how to be homeowner savvy. Whether you are a first time homebuyer or you are looking to refinance, learn to navigate the process confidently.

String Art (Elwood)

(Elwood) String Art

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Elwood Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Open

Library Branch: Elwood Branch

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Nails + string = your next masterpiece!

Pen & Plot Club

Pen & Plot Club with Rachael

Tuesday, July 1, 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, July 2, 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, July 2, 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: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us at Social Stitches! 🧶✨

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Time	Sun (6/22)	Mon (6/23)	Tue (6/24)	Wed (6/25)	Thu (6/26)	Fri (6/27)	Sat (6/28)
9 am		This event is in the "Adults" group Senior Social Hour 9:45am–11:00am Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Come to the library before we open on Monday mornings to socialize with your neighbors. 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.
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1 pm			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 Parent & Me Painting with Tracie 1:00pm–2:30pm Tweens, Children, Teens, Adults Open Registration Required 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 Open Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens, Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a special afternoon of creativity and fun painting a pair of cuddling flamingos on canvases together. This event is a wonderful opportunity for parents and children to bond and create lasting memories. 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 "Adults" group (Elwood) Casual Crafters 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Elwood Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Relax and chat with friends as you make a low-stress simple craft. Casual Crafters meet on the first Wednesday of each month. Relax and chat with friends in Elwood as you make a low-stress simple craft. Casual Crafters meet in Elwood on the last Wednesday of each month. June's Project: Straw Cans 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 "Adults" group Garden Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required Meet other gardeners, swap plants, and enjoy a gardening-related craft. The Garden Club meets on the fourth Friday of each month. 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.
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5 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group WTMortgage with Wintrust 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to be homeowner savvy. Whether you are a first time homebuyer or you are looking to refinance, learn to navigate the process confidently. 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 "Adults" group 4th of July Adult Craft 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Show off your patriotic pride with this farmhouse flag door hanger made with ribbons, cloth, and lace. No sewing required. 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.