Event List

StoryWalk® Downtown: Pete the Cat

All Day 5/1 - 7/31

Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events, Offsite Events

Age Group:

PreK, Kids, Everyone

The StoryWalk® Downtown is a self-directed walk available May-July. The walk starts at Manhattan Public Library's north windows along 629 Poyntz Avenue.

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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Age Group: PreK, Kids, Everyone

Program Type: Library Events, Offsite Events

Event Details:

The StoryWalk® Downtown is a self-directed walk available May-July. The walk starts at Manhattan Public Library's north windows along 629 Poyntz Avenue.

Riley County Genealogical Society Program

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Educational Program

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

Educational Program

Yack and Yarn

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

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

Gathering to craft

Adult Free Forum

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Adults

Relax and reduce stress by hanging out at your local library. On 3rd Monday nights, we will have a variety of activities available from arts & crafts to games to conversation starters.

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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Library Events

Event Details:

Relax and reduce stress by hanging out at your local library. On 3rd Monday nights, we will have a variety of activities available from arts & crafts to games to conversation starters.

RCMS yoga

Tuesday, May 20, 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.

Flint Hills Policy Board meeting

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Policy 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

Policy Board meeting

Teen Anime Club (6th - 12th Grade)

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Teens

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.

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Library Events

Registration Required

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, May 22, 2025 at 5:15pm - 7:00pm

Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Promotion of writing.

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

Promotion of writing.

Donuts and Danger graphic. Neon donuts with a bookshelf background

Donuts and Danger Book Club

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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.

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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Library Events

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.

Friday Game Days

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm

Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Kids, Teens, Adults

Relax with a board game of your choosing on Game Day at the library. Every Friday, board games and card games, along with instructions for play, will be available for checkout at our reference desk on the 2nd floor.

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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Library Events

Event Details:

Relax with a board game of your choosing on Game Day at the library. Every Friday, board games and card games, along with instructions for play, will be available for checkout at our reference desk on the 2nd floor.

Zoofari Tails Storytime

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events, Storytimes

Age Group:

PreK

This month's featured animals: frogs and toads! 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.

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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: PreK

Program Type: Library Events, Storytimes

Event Details:

This month's featured animals: frogs and toads! 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.

CLOSED for Memorial Day

All Day

Manhattan Public Library

CLOSED for Memorial Day!

Closing

Branches:

Manhattan Public Library

Description:

CLOSED for Memorial Day!

CLOSED for Memorial Day

All Day

Manhattan Public Library

CLOSED for Memorial Day!

Closing

Branches:

Manhattan Public Library

Description:

CLOSED for Memorial Day!

Manhattan Housing Authority Board meeting

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly 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: Groesbeck Meeting Room

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Board meeting

Indivisible MHK General Meeting

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

General 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

General Meeting

Teen Anime Club (6th - 12th Grade)

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Teens

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.

Register Now

Registration Required

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Library Events

Registration Required

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.

Comedy Improv MHK

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm

Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Come join us for a comedy improv workshop! Participate or just watch. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC All ages and experience levels are welcome. Colleen and Ben guide the group throug...

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

Come join us for a comedy improv workshop!

Participate or just watch. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

All ages and experience levels are welcome.

Friday Game Days

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm

Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Kids, Teens, Adults

Relax with a board game of your choosing on Game Day at the library. Every Friday, board games and card games, along with instructions for play, will be available for checkout at our reference desk on the 2nd floor.

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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Library Events

Event Details:

Relax with a board game of your choosing on Game Day at the library. Every Friday, board games and card games, along with instructions for play, will be available for checkout at our reference desk on the 2nd floor.

Summer Reading Challenge: Color Our World

All Day 5/31 - 7/31

Online at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Online, Library Events

Age Group:

PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Join Manhattan Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge and add some color to your world! Record your reading time and complete some fun activities to earn online badges and prizes, from May 31, 2025 - July 31, 2025.

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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Online

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

Program Type: Online, Library Events

Event Details:

Join Manhattan Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge and add some color to your world! Record your reading time and complete some fun activities to earn online badges and prizes, from May 31, 2025 - July 31, 2025.

Color Your World with Magic (10:00 Show)

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone

“Color Your World with Magic” with Dan Dan the Magic Man, 10:00 and 11:00 showings.

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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Auditorium

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

Program Type: Library Events

Event Details:

“Color Your World with Magic” with Dan Dan the Magic Man, 10:00 and 11:00 showings.

Summer Reading Kick-Off

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone

It's the Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Get registered for the annual Summer Reading Challenge to earn prizes for reading this summer.

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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

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

Program Type: Library Events

Event Details:

It's the Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Get registered for the annual Summer Reading Challenge to earn prizes for reading this summer.

Color Your World with Magic (11:00 Show)

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone

“Color Your World with Magic” with Dan Dan the Magic Man, 10:00 and 11:00 showings.

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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Auditorium

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

Program Type: Library Events

Event Details:

“Color Your World with Magic” with Dan Dan the Magic Man, 10:00 and 11:00 showings.

Monthly Summer Passive Program: Zen Gardens

Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm

Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Adults

Stop by and find your Zen in our little Zen Garden Passive Program.

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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Library Events

Event Details:

Stop by and find your Zen in our little Zen Garden Passive Program.

Laughter Yoga (laughter with deep breathing)

Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

To join together for playful, laughter exercises and deep breathing.

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

To join together for playful, laughter exercises and deep breathing.

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