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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: Be a King

All Day 1/20 - 1/31
Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
PreK, Kids
Event Details:

Try our StoryWalk® Indoors featuring Be a King by Carole Boston Weatherford. The story is inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and it encourages readers to "be a king" as we st...

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

Try our StoryWalk® Indoors featuring Be a King by Carole Boston Weatherford. The story is inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and it encourages readers to "be a king" as we strive to make the world a better place.

MHS Civic Engagement Club MLK Day Conversation

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Conversation and Panel

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

Community Conversation and Panel

Yack and Yarn

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room 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: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Gathering of crafters

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

Be a "King": Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
PreK, Kids
Event Details:

You can be a "King"! Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at the library with us. We will read Be a King by Carole Boston Weatherford, listen to parts of a speech, and talk about ...

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

You can be a "King"! Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at the library with us. We will read Be a King by Carole Boston Weatherford, listen to parts of a speech, and talk about what it means to us.

Manhattan Toastmasters

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 5:15pm - 8:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

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

Library Closed 9am to 1pm

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 8:00am - 1:00pm
Manhattan Public Library

Polaris Upgrade. Closed 9am to 1pm

Closing
Branches:
Manhattan Public Library
Description:

Polaris Upgrade. Closed 9am to 1pm

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Social Hour

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Zone at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

On Tuesday afternoons we will have fun options for teens in the Teen Zone including special crafts, board games, or just time to chat with one of our librarians. What would you lik...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

On Tuesday afternoons we will have fun options for teens in the Teen Zone including special crafts, board games, or just time to chat with one of our librarians. What would you like to do?

Riley County Historical Museum Trustee Meeting

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Quarterly Meeting of the Museum Trustees

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

Quarterly Meeting of the Museum Trustees

The Inside Scoop: Understanding the New Programs at Pawnee Mental Health

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Are you curious to learn more about Pawnee’s new programs? Get the inside scoop and meet our chiefs! There will also be time to ask questions. Light snacks, water and tea will be p...

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

Are you curious to learn more about Pawnee’s new programs? Get the inside scoop and meet our chiefs! There will also be time to ask questions. Light snacks, water and tea will be provided.

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

Introverts' Book Club

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Hey, you. The one in the corner reading. Would you like to feel a little bit social, but without the awkwardness of small talk? This is the book club for you! We’ll meet in th...

Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Hey, you. The one in the corner reading. Would you like to feel a little bit social, but without the awkwardness of small talk? This is the book club for you! 

This event is in the "PreK" group.

18 Months & Up Storytime

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
PreK
Event Details:

This storytime is active and fun for young children. A librarian will read 2-3 stories aloud. Caregivers participate with their children as we sing songs, do action rhymes, listen ...

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

This storytime is active and fun for young children. A librarian will read 2-3 stories aloud. Caregivers participate with their children as we sing songs, do action rhymes, listen to stories and have music time.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Seniors' Scrabble, Tea & More

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Library Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Seniors and retirees, it’s tea time at the library! Join us for a relaxing break to meet others and socialize. Have some tea or coffee, and start a friendly game of Scrabble, or op...

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

Seniors and retirees, it’s tea time at the library! Join us for a relaxing break to meet others and socialize. Have some tea or coffee, and start a friendly game of Scrabble, or open a coloring book and create something beautiful.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Basic Tech Class for Adults

Wednesday, January 22, 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: 1
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.

Garden Club

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Collaboration Space & Classroom at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

General meeting, we will be discussing garden planning.

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

General meeting, we will be discussing garden planning.

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 22, 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 Marxist Study Group

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Study Room 1 at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Study group to discuss books

The library does not endorse the content or ideas represented by groups and individuals using meeting rooms.
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Purpose of Meeting

Study group to discuss books

This event is in the "PreK" group.

Baby Rhyme Time for 0-18 Months

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
PreK
Event Details:

Caregivers sit with their little ones to sing, clap, and play along with rhymes, read a short book together, and have shaker music time. Learn a new word in baby sign language each...

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

Caregivers sit with their little ones to sing, clap, and play along with rhymes, read a short book together, and have shaker music time. Learn a new word in baby sign language each week.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

18 Months & Up Storytime

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
PreK
Event Details:

This storytime is active and fun for young children. Caregivers participate with their children as we sing songs, do action rhymes, listen to stories, and have music time. The targ...

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

This storytime is active and fun for young children. Caregivers participate with their children as we sing songs, do action rhymes, listen to stories, and have music time. The target age for this storytime is children 18 months old and up.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Donuts and Danger Book Club

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy a donut while we discuss books with dangerous storylines. Hang out with other book lovers in this nontraditional book club. We will focus on the genres of true crime, murders...

Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Enjoy a donut while we discuss books with dangerous storylines. Hang out with other book lovers in this nontraditional book club. We will focus on the genres of true crime, murders and mysteries.

MHK Comedy Improve Workshop

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Bi-weekly gathering of people interested in learning more about Improv and engaging in games that sharpen their skills! Everyone welcome!

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

Bi-weekly gathering of people interested in learning more about Improv and engaging in games that sharpen their skills! Everyone welcome!

This event is in the "PreK" group.

Zoofari Tails Storytime

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
PreK
Event Details:

The zoo and the library team up to present a fun storytime for ages 3 and up with books on the big screen, active songs, and lots of animal sounds and poses. Zoofari Tails Storytim...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: PreK
Program Type: Library Events, Storytimes
Event Details:

The zoo and the library team up to present a fun storytime for ages 3 and up with books on the big screen, active songs, and lots of animal sounds and poses. Zoofari Tails Storytimes also include animal artifacts to look at or touch. 

This event is in the "PreK" group.

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
PreK
Event Details:

Saturday storytimes combine the best elements of all our storytimes to suit a wide range of ages so that the whole family can attend together. We will read stories, sing songs, lea...

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

Saturday storytimes combine the best elements of all our storytimes to suit a wide range of ages so that the whole family can attend together. We will read stories, sing songs, learn rhymes and dance to music with shakers.

Trans Heartland Advocating for LGBTQ+ Rights in Kansas

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Event: Advocating for LGBTQ+ Rights in Kansas: Navigating 2025 Legislative Challenges and Finding Support Join us for an important event focused on the LGBTQ+ community in Kansas,...

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

Event: Advocating for LGBTQ+ Rights in Kansas: Navigating 2025 Legislative Challenges and Finding Support