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

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?

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Time	Sun (9/28)	Mon (9/29)	Tue (9/30)	Wed (10/01)	Thu (10/02)	Fri (10/03)	Sat (10/04)
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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
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12 pm						This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Children" group Nightmare Before Christmas: Interactive Movie 12:00pm–1:30pm Tweens, Children Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Tweens" 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: Tweens, Children Program Type: Fun & Games, Movie Registration Required Event Details: 🎬✨ Interactive Movie Fun: The Nightmare Before Christmas ✨🎬 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.
1 pm
2 pm
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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 Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Chess Club--Elwood 5:00pm–6:00pm Tweens, Children, Teens Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elwood Branch Age Group: Tweens, Children, Teens Registration Required Calling all Kings and Queens to the square table! Bring a friend to play or come meet new checkmates. Learn from a chess expert! Feel free to bring your own chess set and board. All skill levels are welcome! 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.