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STORYWALK DOWNTOWN: MAY 1 - JULY 31 Set Sail for Pancakes!

StoryWalk® Downtown: Set Sail for Pancakes

All Day 5/1 - 7/31
Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events, Offsite Events
Age Group:
PreK, Kids
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. From there, you’ll wal...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: PreK, Kids
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.

RCMS yoga

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

community yoga

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 yoga

Middle School Outreach

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

School outreach to Anthony Middle School to promote Summer Reading

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

School outreach to Anthony Middle School to promote Summer Reading

Elementary School Outreach

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

School outreach to Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School to promote Summer Reading  

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

School outreach to Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School to promote Summer Reading
 

FHMPO Policy Board meeting

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room 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: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

FHMPO Policy Board meeting

Adults Technology Drop-In

Meadowlark Hills Tech Drop-In

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
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 y...

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!

Elementary School Outreach

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

School outreach to Oliver Brown Elementary School to promote Summer Reading   

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

School outreach to Oliver Brown Elementary School to promote Summer Reading 
 

Elementary School Outreach

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

School outreach to Lee Elementary School to promote Summer Reading  

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

School outreach to Lee Elementary School to promote Summer Reading
 

Comedy Improv Workshop MHK

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Join us for another comedy improv workshop. Workshop is open to everyone 7p until 8p, beginners very much welcome! Improv troupe scene practice from 8-8:30p, all are welcome to ...

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

Join us for another comedy improv workshop.

Study Opera with Dr. Catherine Fung

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 5:15pm - 7:30pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To study Opera

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 study Opera

Annual Poetry Recitation Festival

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:45pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Stover Family Annual Event - Poetry recitation

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

Stover Family Annual Event - Poetry recitation

Riley County Genealogical Society Program

Sunday, May 19, 2024 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

Elementary School Outreach

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

School outreach to Bergman Elementary School to promote Summer Reading 9:30: K-2nd grade 10:00: 3rd-5th grade

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

School outreach to Bergman Elementary School to promote Summer Reading
9:30: K-2nd grade
10:00: 3rd-5th grade

Yack and Yarn for Adults and Teens

Yack and Yarn

Monday, May 20, 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.

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.

Elementary School Outreach

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

School outreach to Northview Elementary School to promote Summer Reading  

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

School outreach to Northview Elementary School to promote Summer Reading
 

MPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

MPL Board of Trustees 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 of Trustees Meeting

Manhattan Toastmasters

Monday, May 20, 2024 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.

Donuts and Danger Mystery Book Club graphic

Donuts & Danger: Mystery Book Club (Evening group)

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy a donut from Varsity Donuts, while we discuss books with dangerous storylines. Hang out with other book lovers in this nontraditional book club to hear about some of the...

Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Enjoy a donut from Varsity Donuts, while we discuss books with dangerous storylines.

Pre-K Zoofari Tails Storytime

Zoofari Tails Storytime at Sunset Zoo

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Library Events, Offsite Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
PreK
Event Details:

May's featured animal: cheetahs! Zoofari Tails Storytime is at the Sunset Zoo this month, inside the Nature Education Center building. The zoo and the library team up to present a ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: PreK
Program Type: Library Events, Offsite Events, Storytimes
Event Details:

May's featured animal: cheetahs! Zoofari Tails Storytime is at the Sunset Zoo this month, inside the Nature Education Center building.

Study Opera with Dr. Catherine Fung

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 5:15pm - 7:30pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To study Opera

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 study Opera

CLOSED for Memorial Day

All Day 5/26 - 5/27
Manhattan Public Library

Library CLOSED for Memorial Day

Closing
Branches:
Manhattan Public Library
Description:

Library CLOSED for Memorial Day

Yack and Yarn for Adults and Teens

Yack and Yarn

Tuesday, May 28, 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.

RCMS yoga

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

community yoga

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 yoga

AI Training with Flint Hills Volunteer Center

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Collaboration Space & Classroom at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

AI Training

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

AI Training