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

Fri: 10:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Fall Themed Busted Canvas

Painting with Tracie: Fall Busted Canvas

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 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: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join Us for a Fun-Filled Paint Night! 🎨

Wits Workout

Wits Workout

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Other

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other

Event Details:

Welcome to Wits Workout! The ultimate brain-boosting, laugh-inducing, connection-making experience for aging adults!

Why join?

Mario Party Challenge

Nintendo Switch Mario Party Challenge Ages 8-11

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

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

Program Type:

Fun & Games

Open

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Tweens, Children

Program Type: Fun & Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

🎮 Nintendo Switch Mario Party at the Library! 🎮

Paint and Plant Wellness Class

Paint and Plant Wellness Class

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Speaker, Workshop

Open

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Speaker, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Paint & Plant Wellness Class

Presented by RejuveNate Plants and Wellness

Double Crochet: Beginner Crochet

Double Crochet (Beginner)

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Open

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Seniors, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn to crochet! This beginner class will teach students how to double crochet. All materials provided and no experience needed! This class is intended for those 12 and up. Adults welcome!

Fall Themed Busted Canvas

Painting with Tracie: Fall Busted Canvas (Elwood)

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Elwood Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Open

Library Branch: Elwood Branch

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join Us for a Fun-Filled Paint Event! 🎨

Kids Spooky Bingo

Kids Spooky Bingo

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Elwood Branch

Program Type:

Fun & Games

Open

Library Branch: Elwood Branch

Age Group: Tweens, Children

Program Type: Fun & Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

🎃👻 Spooky Bingo at the Library! 👻🎃

Chess Club

Chess Club--Manhattan

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Open

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Tweens, Children, Teens

Registration Required

Pumpkin Painting

Pumpkin Painting

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Celebrate the season with a hands-on pumpkin painting event where kids can decorate their own foam pumpkins using paints, brushes, and plenty of autumn inspiration. This activity is perfect for all ages and skill levels. No carving required!

Adult volunteer crafternoon

Adult Volunteer Crafternoon

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Other

Open

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Seniors, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

Monthly Volunteer Meet-Up Looking for a fun, low-key way to get involved and give back?

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (10/19)	Mon (10/20)	Tue (10/21)	Wed (10/22)	Thu (10/23)	Fri (10/24)	Sat (10/25)
11 am							This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Hair Scrunchies: Beginner Sewing (Elwood) 11:00am–12:30pm Seniors, Tweens, Teens, Adults Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Elwood Branch Age Group: Seniors, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Learn to sew! This beginning class will teach students how to sew a scrunchies. All materials provided! No experience necessary. 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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4 pm			This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteering 4:00pm–6:00pm Tweens, Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Open Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Children's Department Age Group: Tweens, Teens Registration Required Teens 13 and up, get your school related community service hours at the library! Please bring any school paperwork that will need to be signed. Please visit the Youth Department desk on the day of volunteering. Only school related community service is permitted. 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.
5 pm					This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteering 5:00pm–7:00pm Tweens, Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Open Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Registration Required Teens 13 and up, get your school related community service hours at the library! Please bring any school paperwork that will need to be signed. Please visit the Youth Department desk on the day of volunteering. Only school related community service is permitted. 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 "Seniors" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Crochet a Book Cover (Beginner & Intermediate) 5:30pm–7:00pm Seniors, Tweens, Teens, Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Tweens" 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: Seniors, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Learn to crochet! This intermediate class is for students who have a basic understanding of crochet and would like to learn more! In this class you will learn to crochet a book cover! 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.
6 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dress for the Win! Political Memorabilia from the 1950s and 1960s 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: Speaker Registration Required Event Details: This trip down memory lane highlights the political outfits and clothing items that used to be a part of campaigns in the 1950s and 60s. 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.
7 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Beyond the Screen: A "Wicked" Conversation with Marissa Bode (Virtual) 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Room: Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Speaker Event Details: Beyond the Screen: A “Wicked” Conversation with Marissa Bode Click here to register