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Winter Reading Challenge: Light Up the Mind

All Day 12/1 - 2/28
Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Online, Library Events
Age Group:
PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Join Manhattan Public Library’s Winter Reading Challenge to light up your mind this season. Record your reading time and complete some fun activities to earn online badges and priz...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Online, Library Events
Event Details:

Join Manhattan Public Library’s Winter Reading Challenge to light up your mind this season.

This event is in the "PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

StoryWalk® Indoors: There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow

All Day 12/16 - 12/23
Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
PreK, Kids
Event Details:

Try our StoryWalk® Indoors featuring There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow! by Lucille Colandro. Start at the children's staff desk and look for the numbered signs aro...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: PreK, Kids
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Try our StoryWalk® Indoors featuring There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow! by Lucille Colandro. Start at the children's staff desk and look for the numbered signs around the Children's Room.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pawsitivity Pals

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Stay pawsitive about reading! Read to a friendly therapy dog who loves kids and books. This is a fun way to practice reading aloud, and a great stress reducer if you love cute cani...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Stay pawsitive about reading! Read to a friendly therapy dog who loves kids and books. This is a fun way to practice reading aloud, and a great stress reducer if you love cute canines.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yack and Yarn

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come and socialize with fellow knitting and crocheting enthusiasts! All levels of experience welcome. Work on your yarn and textile projects and craft with others.This program is i...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Come and socialize with fellow knitting and crocheting enthusiasts! All levels of experience welcome. Work on your yarn and textile projects and craft with others.This program is intended for adults and teens.

CLOSED for Christmas

All Day
Manhattan Public Library

CLOSED for Christmas

Closing
Branches:
Manhattan Public Library
Description:

CLOSED for Christmas

CLOSED for Christmas

All Day
Manhattan Public Library

CLOSED for Christmas

Closing
Branches:
Manhattan Public Library
Description:

CLOSED for Christmas

This event is in the "PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

StoryWalk® Indoors: There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow

All Day 12/26 - 12/30
Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
PreK, Kids
Event Details:

Try our StoryWalk® Indoors featuring There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow! by Lucille Colandro. Start at the children's staff desk and look for the numbered signs aro...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: PreK, Kids
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Try our StoryWalk® Indoors featuring There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow! by Lucille Colandro. Start at the children's staff desk and look for the numbered signs around the Children's Room.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yack and Yarn

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come and socialize with fellow knitting and crocheting enthusiasts! All levels of experience welcome. Work on your yarn and textile projects and craft with others.This program is i...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Come and socialize with fellow knitting and crocheting enthusiasts! All levels of experience welcome. Work on your yarn and textile projects and craft with others.This program is intended for adults and teens.

This event is in the "PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Crafternoon (PreK-5th Gr.)

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
PreK, Kids
Event Details:

Kids can use their imaginations to make whatever they want! Make something great with the provided paper, glue, scissors and craft odds and ends! Come and go from 2:00-3:00; all ag...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: PreK, Kids
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Kids can use their imaginations to make whatever they want! Make something great with the provided paper, glue, scissors and craft odds and ends!

CLOSING early for New Years

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Manhattan Public Library

The Library closes at 6 PM today for the New Year's Holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Manhattan Public Library
Description:

The Library closes at 6 PM today for the New Year's Holiday.

CLOSED for New Years

All Day
Manhattan Public Library

The library is CLOSED for the New Year's Holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Manhattan Public Library
Description:

The library is CLOSED for the New Year's Holiday.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

DIY Night for Adults and Teens: World Map Notebooks

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us in creating a journal with your favorite place in the world in mind. We will be covering journals with maps and adding a clasping strap. Use it to keep your memories of vac...

Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join us in creating a journal with your favorite place in the world in mind. We will be covering journals with maps and adding a clasping strap. Use it to keep your memories of vacations, or your daily journal, or even a gratitude journal.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

LEGO Club

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Let's build together! K-5th graders will build a new structure each week using the library's Legos and their imagination. Lego Club meets on the 1st & 3rd Fridays, Jan. 3 - Apr...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Let's build together! K-5th graders will build a new structure each week using the library's Legos and their imagination. Lego Club meets on the 1st & 3rd Fridays, Jan. 3 - April 18.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Manhattan Senior Center Tech Drop-In

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

New to technology? Have a question about your phone or device? A librarian will be on site to help older adults with questions about their computers, tablets and phones. Meet at th...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

New to technology? Have a question about your phone or device? A librarian will be on site to help older adults with questions about their computers, tablets and phones. Meet at the Manhattan Senior Center, 301 North 4th Street.

Yack and Yarn

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Collaboration Space & Classroom at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Gathering of crafters

The library does not endorse the content or ideas represented by groups and individuals using meeting rooms.
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Collaboration Space & Classroom
Purpose of Meeting

Gathering of crafters

AAUW Board Meeting

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

AAUW board meeting

The library does not endorse the content or ideas represented by groups and individuals using meeting rooms.
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

AAUW board meeting

Manhattan Toastmasters

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 5:15pm - 8:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To provide a supportive and positive environment for our members to practice their public speaking and leadership skills.

The library does not endorse the content or ideas represented by groups and individuals using meeting rooms.
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

To provide a supportive and positive environment for our members to practice their public speaking and leadership skills.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

Baby & Toddler Play Date

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
PreK
Event Details:

Bring your little one to the library for some social interaction and fun. Toddler toys will be in the Storytime Room during this informal program where caregivers can also chat and...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: PreK
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Bring your little one to the library for some social interaction and fun. Toddler toys will be in the Storytime Room during this informal program where caregivers can also chat and get to know each other. Suggested for ages 0-2 with caregivers.

FHMPO TAC Meeting

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly FHMPO TAC meeting.

The library does not endorse the content or ideas represented by groups and individuals using meeting rooms.
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly FHMPO TAC meeting.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Basic Tech Class for Adults

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Collaboration Space & Classroom at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Library Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn technology basics in this three-part course designed to help folks re-entering the workforce. Start your digital adventure! Meet in the library's Collaboration Space on the f...

Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Collaboration Space & Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn technology basics in this three-part course designed to help folks re-entering the workforce. Start your digital adventure! Meet in the library's Collaboration Space on the first floor.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chess Night

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for informal evenings of chess. Volunteers will be available to help players of all levels learn chess basics and try different strategies. Chess Night is more social than ...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Join us for informal evenings of chess. Volunteers will be available to help players of all levels learn chess basics and try different strategies. Chess Night is more social than competitive, so plan to have fun and make new friends.

Flint Hills Democratic Socialists of America

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly planning meeting

The library does not endorse the content or ideas represented by groups and individuals using meeting rooms.
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly planning meeting

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Milford Nature Center Presents, Prairie Animals

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Milford Nature Center will present live animals and various animal artifacts that will introduce audiences to some native prairie wildlife and their favorite habitat. The program w...

Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Milford Nature Center will present live animals and various animal artifacts that will introduce audiences to some native prairie wildlife and their favorite habitat.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yarn Crafters Niche

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come and join us for a time of Yarn Crafting. Bring whatever you’re working on whether it be knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, or embroidery. All are welcome from beginner to adv...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Come and join us for a time of Yarn Crafting. Bring whatever you’re working on whether it be knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, or embroidery. All are welcome from beginner to advanced. We look forward to seeing you there.