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Pawsitivity Pals

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
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 cani...

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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?

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

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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: 20
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. 

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

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: 30
Event Details:

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Social Hour

Tuesday, April 1, 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?

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

DIY Night for Adults and Teens: Western Rope Wreath

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Don't hang your cowboy hat up yet. We have one more Western DIY for you. Come a create a rope wreath with us to adorn your door, wall, or barn.  Library staff will present thi...

Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Don't hang your cowboy hat up yet. We have one more Western DIY for you. Come a create a rope wreath with us to adorn your door, wall, or barn.  Library staff will present this do-it-yourself project, and we will all learn together.

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

Milford Nature Center Presents: Prairie Animals

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Milford Nature Center will present live animals and various animal artifacts that will introduce audiences to some native prairie wildlife and their favorite habitat. The program w...

Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Milford Nature Center will present live animals and various animal artifacts that will introduce audiences to some native prairie wildlife and their favorite habitat.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Social Hour

Tuesday, April 8, 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?

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

Chess Night

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room 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: Groesbeck Meeting Room
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Anime Club (6th - 12th Grade)

Thursday, April 10, 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: 20
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. 

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

Humanities Kansas, Legends and Folktales

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Grasshoppers so big that cowboys can ride them to herd cattle. Summers so hot that corn pops in the field. Kansas is a place of big skies and tall tales. This talk will explore som...

Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Grasshoppers so big that cowboys can ride them to herd cattle. Summers so hot that corn pops in the field. Kansas is a place of big skies and tall tales.

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

Yarn Crafters Niche

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come and join us for a time of Yarn Crafting. Bring whatever you’re working on whether it be knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, or embroidery. All are welcome from beginner to adv...

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

Come and join us for a time of Yarn Crafting. Bring whatever you’re working on whether it be knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, or embroidery. All are welcome from beginner to advanced. We look forward to seeing you there.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Social Hour

Tuesday, April 15, 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?

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

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
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 cani...

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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
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?

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

Chess Night

Wednesday, April 23, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Anime Club (6th - 12th Grade)

Thursday, April 24, 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: 20
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. 

This event is in the "PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Science Festival Activities

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Come to the library for a day filled with discovery and fun at the 4th annual Kansas Science Festival, happening on April 25th from 11 am to 4 pm. This family-friendly event is a c...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Come to the library for a day filled with discovery and fun at the 4th annual Kansas Science Festival, happening on April 25th from 11 am to 4 pm.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Social Hour

Tuesday, April 29, 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?

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

Celebrate Cultures: Mexico

Saturday, May 3, 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: 30
Event Details: