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

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Storytime

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

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

Program Type:

Storytime

Open

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Babies, Littles, Children

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Holidays Storytime
Join us in December for some special holiday themed story times!

Please note story time will take a break from December 19-Jan 12. We will be back after the new year!

Storytimes begin at 10:05 AM.

Stay and Play

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

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

Program Type:

Storytime

Open

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Babies, Littles, Children

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Stay and Play

Lights, Camera, Library! Christmas with the Kranks

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Movie

Open

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Movie

Registration Required

Event Details:

Settle in for a cozy afternoon at the library as we screen a handpicked film each month—ranging from literary adaptations to timeless classics and family favorites.

Winter Science with Mr. Steve

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Fun & Games, Workshop

Open

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Tweens, Children

Program Type: Fun & Games, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn more about science in a fun, hands-on way in this winter-themed workshop with Mr. Steve!

Winter Science with Mr. Steve Session 2

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Fun & Games, Workshop

Open

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Tweens, Children

Program Type: Fun & Games, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn more about science in a fun, hands-on way in this winter-themed workshop with Mr. Steve!

Please do NOT register for this if you have already registered for Session 1. These are the same activities.

Lincoln-Way West Madrigal Performance

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Performance

1:30pm–2:00pm

Babies, Littles, Seniors, Tweens, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Open

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies, Littles, Seniors, Tweens, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Performance

Registration Required

Event Details:

Miss out on the sold-out 17th annual Lincoln-Way West Madrigal Dinners? See them for free at the library.

Painting with Tracie: Holiday Axolotl

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm

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, Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a fun holiday themed canvas painting!

Please note:

There will be a $5 charge for this program. This fee must be paid in cash the day of program.

Creativity Connections: Holiday Faux Whipped Cream Mug Topper

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Elwood Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

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Library Branch: Elwood Branch

Age Group: Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Join us on December 16th to create a holiday faux whipped cream mug topper. Great to add to any holiday decor. No experience required!

Space is limited--reserve your spot today!

To register call Amber at 815-221-6013 x 6723.

Teen Volunteering

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Waitlist

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Registration Required

Chess Club--Elwood

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Elwood Branch

Open

Library Branch: Elwood Branch

Age Group: Tweens, Children, Teens

Registration Required

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All Day						Closing Juneteenth All Day Branches: Elwood Branch, Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch Description: The library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen at 10:00 a.m. on June 20. We are always open at mpld.org

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