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Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Week

All Day 11/18 - 11/23
Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
PreK, Kids
Event Details:

Celebrate Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Week by reading to a young child in your life! This year's featured book is How Do You Hug a Porcupine? by Laurie Isop. All families attendin...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: PreK, Kids
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Celebrate Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Week by reading to a young child in your life! This year's featured book is How Do You Hug a Porcupine? by Laurie Isop. All families attending a storytime this week will get a free book. 

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

StoryWalk® Indoors: How Do You Hug a Porcupine?

All Day 11/18 - 11/27
Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
PreK, Kids
Event Details:

Try our StoryWalk® Indoors featuring How Do You Hug a Porcupine? by Laurie Isop. Start at the children's staff desk and look for the numbered signs around the Children's Room....

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: PreK, Kids
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Try our StoryWalk® Indoors featuring How Do You Hug a Porcupine? by Laurie Isop. Start at the children's staff desk and look for the numbered signs around the Children's Room.

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

Pawsitivity Pals

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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 "PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

¡Cuenta cuentos! / Tell Tales! Bilingual Storytime

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
PreK, Kids
Event Details:

Join us for a Bilingual Spanish Storytime on Saturdays at 11:00, Oct. 26 - Nov. 23. This storytime is suggested for ages 3-8. We will tell great tales and look at some beautiful il...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: PreK, Kids
Program Type: Library Events, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for a Bilingual Spanish Storytime on Saturdays at 11:00, Oct. 26 - Nov. 23. This storytime is suggested for ages 3-8. We will tell great tales and look at some beautiful illustrations, focusing on books by Latinx authors and illustrators.

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

Dance Party

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
PreK, Kids
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...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: PreK, Kids
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 and K-5th grades.

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

StoryWalk® Indoors: How Do You Hug a Porcupine?

All Day 11/30 - 12/1
Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
PreK, Kids
Event Details:

Try our StoryWalk® Indoors featuring How Do You Hug a Porcupine? by Laurie Isop. Start at the children's staff desk and look for the numbered signs around the Children's Room....

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: PreK, Kids
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Try our StoryWalk® Indoors featuring How Do You Hug a Porcupine? by Laurie Isop. Start at the children's staff desk and look for the numbered signs around the Children's Room.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

LEGO Club

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Let's build together! K-6th graders will build a new structure each week using the library's Legos and their imagination. Lego Club meets on the 1st & 3rd Fridays, Sept. 6 - De...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Let's build together! K-6th graders will build a new structure each week using the library's Legos and their imagination. Lego Club meets on the 1st & 3rd Fridays, Sept. 6 - Dec. 6.

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

Chess Night

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 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 "PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

StoryWalk® Indoors: There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow

All Day 12/16 - 12/23
Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
PreK, Kids
Event Details:

Try our StoryWalk® Indoors featuring There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow! by Lucille Colandro. Start at the children's staff desk and look for the numbered signs aro...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: PreK, Kids
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Try our StoryWalk® Indoors featuring There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow! by Lucille Colandro. Start at the children's staff desk and look for the numbered signs around the Children's Room.

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

Pawsitivity Pals

Saturday, December 21, 2024 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 "PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

StoryWalk® Indoors: There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow

All Day 12/26 - 12/30
Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
PreK, Kids
Event Details:

Try our StoryWalk® Indoors featuring There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow! by Lucille Colandro. Start at the children's staff desk and look for the numbered signs aro...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: PreK, Kids
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Try our StoryWalk® Indoors featuring There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow! by Lucille Colandro. Start at the children's staff desk and look for the numbered signs around the Children's Room.

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

Crafternoon (PreK-5th Gr.)

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
PreK, Kids
Event Details:

Kids can use their imaginations to make whatever they want! Make something great with the provided paper, glue, scissors and craft odds and ends! Come and go from 2:00-3:00; all ag...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: PreK, Kids
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Kids can use their imaginations to make whatever they want! Make something great with the provided paper, glue, scissors and craft odds and ends!

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

Chess Night

Wednesday, January 8, 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chess Night

Wednesday, January 22, 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chess Night

Wednesday, February 12, 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chess Night

Wednesday, February 26, 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chess Night

Wednesday, March 12, 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 "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 "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 "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 "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.