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

Halloween Storytimes

Halloween Storytime Elwood

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Elwood Branch

Open

Library Branch: Elwood Branch

Age Group: Babies, Littles

Registration Required

Event Details:

This week we'll be getting spooky with Halloween stories and fun!

Wits Workout

Wits Workout

Tuesday, October 28, 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?

Teen Volunteering

Teen Volunteering

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 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, Teens

Registration Required

Chess Club

Chess Club--Elwood

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Elwood Branch

Open

Library Branch: Elwood Branch

Age Group: Tweens, Children, Teens

Registration Required

Spooky Science with Mr. Steve

Spooky Science with Mr. Steve

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm

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:

Get ready for a frightfully fun evening of science with Mr. Steve! Kids will explore the “why” behind the “wow” as they discover how science makes spooky magic happen.

Lucille Ball: A Living History Portrayal by Leslie Goddard, Ph.D.

Lucille Ball: A Living History Portrayal by Leslie Goddard, Ph.D.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Program Type:

Speaker, Performance

Open

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Speaker, Performance

Registration Required

Event Details:

In the 1950s, comedienne Lucille Ball captured the hearts of television audiences across the nation. Her wacky hijinks and fearless enthusiasm kept thousands laughing.

Halloween Storytimes

Halloween Storytime & Trick or Treat

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

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

Program Type:

Fun & Games, Storytime

Open

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Babies, Littles

Program Type: Fun & Games, Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

This week we'll be getting spooky with Halloween stories and fun! After stories, visit Trick or Treat Stations throughout the library. Costumes encouraged!

Super Smash Bros. Tournament Ages 12 & UP

Super Smash Bros. Tournament Ages 12 & UP

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

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

Program Type:

Other

Open

Library Branch: Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

Think you've got what it takes to be the Smash champion? Players ages 10 and up can battle it out in our Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament on the Nintendo Switch!

Painting with Tracie: Happy Fall Wooden Door Hanger

Painting with Tracie: Happy Fall Wooden Door Hanger

Monday, November 3, 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! 🎨

Dino-Vember Storytimes

Storytime

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Elwood Branch

Program Type:

Storytime

Open

Library Branch: Elwood Branch

Age Group: Babies, Littles, Children

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Dino-vember Storytime
Join us each week in November for a roar-some storytime all about dinosaurs! We’ll read prehistoric tales, sing fun songs, and stomp along with dino-themed activities!

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Time	Sun (10/19)	Mon (10/20)	Tue (10/21)	Wed (10/22)	Thu (10/23)	Fri (10/24)	Sat (10/25)
10 am			This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Littles" group This event is in the "Children" group Storytime Elwood 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Littles, Children Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Littles" group This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elwood Branch Age Group: Babies, Littles, Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Step into a world of imagination with storytelling sessions designed especially for young children and their families. Storytime promotes early literacy, fuels creativity, and helps little ones build social skills in a fun, welcoming space. Through books, songs, and interactive play, children grow, learn, and share joyful moments with caregivers and new friends. It’s a heartwarming way to make reading an adventure and create lasting memories. 🚨 September Storytime: Safety First! 🚒👮 This month’s Storytime theme is all about safety! Join us for fun, interactive sessions where we’ll learn how to stay safe at home, at school, and in our community.			This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Littles" group This event is in the "Children" group Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Littles, Children Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Littles" group This event is in the "Children" group Closed 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: Step into a world of imagination with storytelling sessions designed especially for young children and their families. Storytime promotes early literacy, fuels creativity, and helps little ones build social skills in a fun, welcoming space. Through books, songs, and interactive play, children grow, learn, and share joyful moments with caregivers and new friends. It’s a heartwarming way to make reading an adventure and create lasting memories. 🚨 September Storytime: Safety First! 🚒👮 This month’s Storytime theme is all about safety! Join us for fun, interactive sessions where we’ll learn how to stay safe at home, at school, and in our community.