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

Friends of the Library Meeting

Friends of the Library Meeting

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

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Meeting Room

Event Details:

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!

Chess Club Elwood

(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

gardening

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

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

Pen & Plot Club with Rachael

Tuesday, June 3, 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, 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

Social Stitches

Wednesday, June 4, 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! 🧶✨

IPass on Demand

IPass on Demand

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

Event Details:

Let the I-PASS On Demand team help you!

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!

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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.
10 am
11 am
12 pm
1 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Casual Crafters 1:00pm - 2:30pm 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 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. This month's craft is a Book Vase. 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.
2 pm					This event is in the "Children" group. IL Extension Office STEAM Series - Observations and Edible Soil 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Open Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Registration Required Event Details: This series will focus on becoming Mad Scientists and learning more about how plants work. Build a maze to see if your plant is smart enough to get through, learn more about worms, and much more! This is a series of programs for 5 weeks.
3 pm
4 pm				This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Pokemon Club 4:30pm - 5:15pm Tweens, Children, Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Upcoming Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens, Children, Teens 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 "Adults" group. Painting with Tracie 5:00pm - 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: Join Us for a Fun-Filled Paint Night! 🎨 Disclaimer(s) There will be a $15 charge for this program. This fee must be paid in cash the day of program.	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Pen & Plot Club with Rachael 5:30pm - 7:00pm Teens, Adults Open Registration Required 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: 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. 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Social Stitches 5:30pm - 7:00pm Teens, Adults Open Registration Required 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us at Social Stitches! 🧶✨ 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.