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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
Event Details:

In celebration of the 4th Annual Kansas Science Festival, we’re bringing back "Ask a Scientist"! Got a burning science question? Whether you're young or young at heart, now’s ...

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"! 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

MCS 2nd Grade Tour

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Tours/Groups
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Tour for 2nd Grade Class of MCS

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

Tour for 2nd Grade Class of MCS

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Bluemont Class Tour

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Tours/Groups
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Tour for Bluemont 2nd Graders 

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Tours/Groups
Event Details:

Tour for Bluemont 2nd Graders 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

LEGO Club

Friday, April 4, 2025 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-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 - Apr...

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.

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.

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
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 - Apr...

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.

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

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
Event Details:

Students from Manhattan High School want to share the joy of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math with you! MHS Interact Club organizes this event with various other groups, i...

Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 57
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

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
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.&nb...

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. For K-5th graders.

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.

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

Pajama Storytime: Stories Encouraging Self-Esteem and Consent

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
PreK, Kids
Event Details:

This is a special storytime for Child Abuse Awareness Month in which we will read two fun stories that encourage positive concepts about kids consenting to physical touch (Don’t Hu...

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

This is a special storytime for Child Abuse Awareness Month in which we will read two fun stories that encourage positive concepts about kids consenting to physical touch (Don’t Hug Doug) and teaching kids to believe in their value and go

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:

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

Puppet Show

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
PreK, Kids
Event Details:

Get ready for some fun with a puppets created by K-State students in Creative Drama, led by Dr. Sally Bailey. College students will perform a couple of short children's stories, fo...

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

Get ready for some fun with a puppets created by K-State students in Creative Drama, led by Dr. Sally Bailey.

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.

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
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 prize...

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

PreK Glow-In-the-Dark Dance Party!

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Get your glow on at our Glow-in-the-Dark Dance Party! Groove to fun music and light up your dance moves with glowsticks. This dance party is geared towards preschool age children a...

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

Get your glow on at our Glow-in-the-Dark Dance Party! Groove to fun music and light up your dance moves with glowsticks. This dance party is geared towards preschool age children ages 18 months & up.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Kids: Glow-In-the-Dark Dance Party!

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Get your glow on at our Glow-in-the-Dark Dance Party! Groove to fun music and light up your dance moves with glowsticks. This dance party is geared towards K-5th graders. (Younger ...

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

Get your glow on at our Glow-in-the-Dark Dance Party! Groove to fun music and light up your dance moves with glowsticks. This dance party is geared towards K-5th graders. (Younger children can attend a similar dance party at 1:30.)

This event is in the "Kids" group.

LEGO Club

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Let's build together! K-5th graders will build a new structure each week using the library's Legos and their imagination. Fridays, June 6 - July 11 (not on July 4th).

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. Fridays, June 6 - July 11 (not on July 4th).

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

Glow-In-the-Dark Dance Party!

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
PreK, Kids
Event Details:

Get your glow on at our Glow-in-the-Dark Dance Party! Groove to fun music and light up your dance moves with glowsticks. This dance party is geared towards PreK-5th graders.

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

Get your glow on at our Glow-in-the-Dark Dance Party! Groove to fun music and light up your dance moves with glowsticks. This dance party is geared towards PreK-5th graders.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Kids: Art with the Beach Museum

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Using art supplies and guidance from The Beach Museum staff, create your own unique artwork! Registration is encouraged but not required.Kids in K-5th grades are invited to special...

Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Using art supplies and guidance from The Beach Museum staff, create your own unique artwork! Registration is encouraged but not required.

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

Chess Night

Wednesday, June 11, 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.

LEGO Club

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Let's build together! K-5th graders will build a new structure each week using the library's Legos and their imagination. Fridays, June 6 - July 11 (not on July 4th).

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. Fridays, June 6 - July 11 (not on July 4th).

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

Pawsitivity Pals: Read with a Dog

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Meet a friendly therapy dog and stay "PAWSitive" about reading! Kids can read a short book to a certified therapy dog brought in by one of our volunteer dog handlers. This is a fun...

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

Meet a friendly therapy dog and stay "PAWSitive" about reading! Kids can read a short book to a certified therapy dog brought in by one of our volunteer dog handlers.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Kids: "The Wild Robot" Party

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us for crafts and activities featuring The Wild Robot, inspired by the book series by Peter Brown!Kids in K-5th grades are invited to special programs every Wednesday, from Ju...

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

Join us for crafts and activities featuring The Wild Robot, inspired by the book series by Peter Brown!