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

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Friends of the Library Meeting

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

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Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Meeting Room

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Join the Friends of the Library Foundation for their next open meeting. Learn more about the organization, upcoming projects and fundraisers, and how you can help!

(Elwood) Chess Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Elwood Branch

Open

Library Branch: Elwood Branch

Age Group: Tweens, Children, Teens

Registration Required

Garden Club Field Trip to Possibility Place

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Off Site

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join the Garden Club at the Possibility Place for a tour of their native selections and learn more about ways to select plants for your yard.

Financial Empowerment for Kids with Wintrust

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Money Matters: Join Old Plank Trail Community Bank New Lenox to learn how to set savings goals, create smart plans, and save your money wisely. Perfect for kids in grades K-6. Come and discover the joy of saving!

Pen & Plot Club with Rachael

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

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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.

Pokemon Club

Wednesday, June 4, 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

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

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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! 🧶✨

IPass on Demand

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

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Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Event Details:

Let the I-PASS On Demand team help you!

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!

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6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Natural Soap-Making with Soapy Roads 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Upcoming Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join Soapy Roads of Lombard for a hands-on intro to natural soap-making for beginners. A variety of natural colors and essential oil fragrances are provided to customize your new favorite soap! Disclaimer(s) There will be a $15 charge for this program. This fee must be paid in cash the day of program.

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