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Elwood Branch will be closed for repairs May 13-17. The Manhattan Branch will be open.

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Elwood Branch will be closed for repairs May 13-17. The Manhattan Branch will be open.
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Manhattan Branch
240 Whitson Street
PO Box 53
Manhattan, IL 60442

Elwood Branch
111 E Mississippi Ave
Elwood, IL 60421

Phone: 815-478-3987
Fax: 815-478-4028
Email: questions@mpld.org

Manhattan Branch Hours

Monday: 10:00AM-7:00PM
Tuesday: 10:00AM-7:00PM
Wednesday:  10:00AM-7:00PM
Thursday: 10:00AM-7:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM-5:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM-2:00PM
Sunday: Closed

Elwood Branch Hours

Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 10:00AM-6:00PM
Wednesday:  10:00AM-6:00PM
Thursday: CLOSED
Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: 10:00AM-2:00PM
Sunday: Closed

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