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

:

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

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"!

Amanda Arnold 2nd Grade Tour

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am

Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Tours/Groups

Age Group:

Kids

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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Tours/Groups

Basic Tech Class for Adults

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Collaboration Space & Classroom at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Library Events

Age Group:

Adults

:

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.

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.

Flint Hills Policy Board meeting

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

FHMPO 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

FHMPO Policy Board meeting

Meadowlark Hills Tech Drop-In

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Outreach

Age Group:

Adults

:

New to technology? Have a question about your phone or device? Wandean Rivers will be on site to help older adults with questions about their computers, tablets and phones. Start your digital adventure!

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? Wandean Rivers will be on site to help older adults with questions about their computers, tablets and phones. Start your digital adventure!

Dance Party

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

PreK

:

Groove and dance to fun music at our dance parties! Hear a few stories, too. This is a fun time to get out all your wiggles and dance with shakers, scarves, and more. Suggested for ages 2-5

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room

Age Group: PreK

Program Type: Library Events

Event Details:

Groove and dance to fun music at our dance parties! Hear a few stories, too. This is a fun time to get out all your wiggles and dance with shakers, scarves, and more. Suggested for ages 2-5

Rock Creek 2nd Grade Storytime

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30pm

Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Storytimes, Tours/Groups

Age Group:

Kids

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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Storytimes, Tours/Groups

Tombstone Book Discussion April 17 6:30 PM

Book Discussion: Tombstone

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Adults

:

Join us for the last book discussion in our series about life in the West. Tombstone by Tom Clavin was the basis for the popular 1993 film about the infamous Wild West town of Tombstone, Arizona.

Registration

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Library Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Event Details:

Join us for the last book discussion in our series about life in the West. Tombstone by Tom Clavin was the basis for the popular 1993 film about the infamous Wild West town of Tombstone, Arizona.

Improv Workshop (Come Join Us!)

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Open to the public, we hope you'll join us for engaging and fun improv games that teach the basic principles like "Yes, and", being a good scene partner, and character development....

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

Open to the public, we hope you'll join us for engaging and fun improv games that teach the basic principles like "Yes, and", being a good scene partner, and character development.

TR 2nd Grade Tour

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 1:15pm - 2:00pm

Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Tours/Groups

Age Group:

Kids

:

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Tours/Groups

LEGO Club

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Kids

:

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.

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.

Pawsitivity Pals

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

:

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.

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.

Community Conversation: The Anxious Generation Common Read

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Hosting a community conversation to discuss the book The Anxious Generation and discuss youth cellphone use and screen time. Planning to have a panel of experts talk about the impa...

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

Hosting a community conversation to discuss the book The Anxious Generation and discuss youth cellphone use and screen time. Planning to have a panel of experts talk about the impact of phones, social media, and screen use with kids.

MHS Presents STEM for Kids & Teens

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

:

Students from Manhattan High School want to share the joy of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math with you!

Registration

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: Library Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 51

Event Details:

Students from Manhattan High School want to share the joy of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math with you!

CLOSED for Easter

All Day

Manhattan Public Library

CLOSED for Easter!

Closing

Branches:

Manhattan Public Library

Description:

CLOSED for Easter!

Ask a Scientist!

04/21/2025 @ 8:00am to 04/25/2025 @ 5:00pm

Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone

:

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

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"!

Yack and Yarn

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Yarn group working on projects

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

Yarn group working on projects

Garden Party

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Kids

:

Let’s get ready to plant a garden! If you’d like to learn the best ways to plant and grow food and flowers, join us for a story and important facts and tips for young gardeners. Take a seed home to plant, provided by Riley County Extension.

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Library Events

Event Details:

Let’s get ready to plant a garden! If you’d like to learn the best ways to plant and grow food and flowers, join us for a story and important facts and tips for young gardeners. Take a seed home to plant, provided by Riley County Extension.

Manhattan Toastmasters

Monday, April 21, 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.

Baby & Toddler Play Date

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

PreK

:

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.

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.

Teen Social Hour

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Teen Zone at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Teens

:

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?

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, April 22, 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.

Let's Talk Art

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Adults

:

"Let's Talk Art" is an engaging bi-monthly series that invites one or two regional artists to come together for a candid and dynamic conversation about their artistic journeys.

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Library Events

Event Details:

"Let's Talk Art" is an engaging bi-monthly series that invites one or two regional artists to come together for a candid and dynamic conversation about their artistic journeys.

Seniors' Scrabble, Tea & More

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Library Events

Age Group:

Adults

:

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.

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.

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