Name: Ask a Scientist!
Start: 2025-03-04T08:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-04-19T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Manhattan Public Library

Ask a Scientist!

03/04/2025 @ 8:00am to 04/19/2025 @ 5:00pm

Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Event Details:

In celebration of the 4th Annual Kansas Science Festival, we’re bringing back "Ask a Scientist"! Got a burning science question? Whether you're young or young at heart, now’s ...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Age Group: PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Library Events

Event Details:

In celebration of the 4th Annual Kansas Science Festival, we’re bringing back "Ask a Scientist"!

FREE VITA TAX Preparation

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:00pm

Collaboration Space & Classroom at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is now taking appointments. The maximum household income is $60,000 or below for completing taxes. We cannot itemize returns or p...

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

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is now taking appointments. The maximum household income is $60,000 or below for completing taxes.

Teen Social Hour

Tuesday, March 25, 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?

RCMS yoga

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Engage the community in healthy movement and mindfulness. Yoga.

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

Engage the community in healthy movement and mindfulness.
Yoga.

18 Months & Up Storytime

Wednesday, March 26, 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.

Seniors' Scrabble, Tea & More

Wednesday, March 26, 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.

FREE VITA TAX Preparation

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 7:30pm

Collaboration Space & Classroom at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is now taking appointments. The maximum household income is $60,000 or below for completing taxes. We cannot itemize returns or p...

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

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is now taking appointments. The maximum household income is $60,000 or below for completing taxes.

Seniors' Scrabble Tea & More, Every 4th Wednesday, 2nd Floor Groesbeck Room, 10-11 a.m.

Seniors' Scrabble Tea and More

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library

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

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.

Manhattan Housing Authority Board meeting

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 5:15pm - 7:15pm

Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Regular Board of Commissioners 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

Regular Board of Commissioners meeting

Chess Night

Wednesday, March 26, 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.

Baby Rhyme Time, Thursday 10 a.m., Tami Borck Storytime Room

Baby Rhyme Time for 0-18 Months

Thursday, March 27, 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.

18 Months & Up Storytime

Thursday, March 27, 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.

FREE VITA TAX Preparation

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 7:30pm

Collaboration Space & Classroom at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is now taking appointments. The maximum household income is $60,000 or below for completing taxes. We cannot itemize returns or p...

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

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is now taking appointments. The maximum household income is $60,000 or below for completing taxes.

Teen Anime Club (6th - 12th Grade)

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Teens who enjoy anime, manga, drawing, and games can hang out, learn about Japanese culture through media and see its influence on other cultures. Snacks included.

Registration

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Library Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 19

Event Details:

Teens who enjoy anime, manga, drawing, and games can hang out, learn about Japanese culture through media and see its influence on other cultures. Snacks included.

Manhattan KAC Writing Group

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 5:15pm - 7:00pm

Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Writing group meeting to share work

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

Writing group meeting to share work

Donuts and Danger Adult Book Club graphic

Donuts and Danger Book Club

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Hang out with other book lovers in this nontraditional book club to talk about mystery and true crime books and discuss what each of us has read in the past month. Join us for a re...

Registration

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Library Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

Hang out with other book lovers in this nontraditional book club to talk about mystery and true crime books and discuss what each of us has read in the past month.

Sew Day

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm

Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

To gather to work on Quilts of Valor.

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 gather to work on Quilts of Valor.

Zoofari Tails Storytime

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events, Storytimes

Age Group:

PreK

Event Details:

This month's featured animals: cool carnivores, such as snakes and lions! The zoo and the library team up to present a fun storytime for ages 3 and up with books on the big screen,...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: PreK

Program Type: Library Events, Storytimes

Event Details:

This month's featured animals: cool carnivores, such as snakes and lions! 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.

Meeting

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Study Room 1 at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting

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

Meeting

Bugs & Books Storytime on March 29 from 11-11:30am

Saturday Storytime: Bugs & Books!

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Special Events, Storytimes

Age Group:

PreK, Kids

Event Details:

This Saturday, we welcome members of the Kansas Science Fest board who will present fun stories about bugs, favorite songs, and some live insects you can look at up close and even ...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: PreK, Kids

Program Type: Special Events, Storytimes

Event Details:

This Saturday, we welcome members of the Kansas Science Fest board who will present fun stories about bugs, favorite songs, and some live insects you can look at up close and even touch. Brave kids are welcome to try a crispy cricket to eat!

Celebrate Cultures: France

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Kids, Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Join us for a celebration of cultures with stories, music, demonstrations and cuisine. The library is partnering with the K-State Department of Modern Languages to promote cul...

Registration

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Library Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

FREE VITA TAX Preparation

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:00pm

Collaboration Space & Classroom at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is now taking appointments. The maximum household income is $60,000 or below for completing taxes. We cannot itemize returns or p...

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

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is now taking appointments. The maximum household income is $60,000 or below for completing taxes.

Yack & Yarn

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Friends gathering to craft

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

Friends gathering to craft

MPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

MPL 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

MPL Board Meeting

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