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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 1-July 31. The walk starts at Manhattan Public Library's north windows along 629 Poyntz Avenue. From there, you’l...

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 1-July 31. The walk starts at Manhattan Public Library's north windows along 629 Poyntz Avenue.

K-State Libraries

K-State Library Table

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

K-State Libraries will be in the library atrium to share about the community patron card, computers and databases available to the public, meeting & spaces, and more. There wil...

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

K-State Libraries will be in the library atrium to share about the community patron card, computers and databases available to the public, meeting & spaces, and more. There will also be some fun giveaways.

Read with a Dog, K-12th Grade, paw prints

Read with a Dog

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

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. Children can sign up when...

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

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.

Group Visit

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Tours/Groups
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

We will give a tour and read a story to 3rd & 4th graders.

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

We will give a tour and read a story to 3rd & 4th graders.

2nd Grade Tour - Woodrow Wilson

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Tours/Groups
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

2nd grade tour for Woodrow Wilson Elementary School - 38 kids, 2 classes

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

2nd grade tour for Woodrow Wilson Elementary School - 38 kids, 2 classes

Elementary School Outreach

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

School outreach to Marlatt Elementary School to promote Summer Reading  

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

School outreach to Marlatt Elementary School to promote Summer Reading
 

Elementary School Outreach

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

School outreach to Woodrow Wilson Elementary School to promote Summer Reading  

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

School outreach to Woodrow Wilson Elementary School to promote Summer Reading
 

Elementary School Outreach

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

School outreach to Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School to promote Summer Reading - Exact time for this outreach is TBD.  

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 - Exact time for this outreach is TBD.
 

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

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

Elementary School Outreach

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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
 

Events for 3rd-6th Graders

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

If it’s adventure you seek, kids entering 3rd-6th grades should join us for a special themed program each week! June 5th - "I Survived" Party

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

If it’s adventure you seek, kids entering 3rd-6th grades should join us for a special themed program each week!
June 5th - "I Survived" Party

Events for K-2nd Graders

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Kids entering K-2nd grades are invited to a special themed program each week! June 6th - Rescue and Escape Party

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

Kids entering K-2nd grades are invited to a special themed program each week!
June 6th - Rescue and Escape Party

LEGO Club (K-2nd Gr.)

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Let's build together! K-2nd graders will build a new structure each week using the library's Legos. Socialize with other kids and use your imagination! Children may attend independ...

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

Let's build together! K-2nd graders will build a new structure each week using the library's Legos. Socialize with other kids and use your imagination! Children may attend independently.

LEGO Club (3rd-6th Gr.)

Friday, June 7, 2024 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! 3rd-6th graders will build a new structure each week using the library's Legos. Socialize with other kids and use your imagination! 

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

Let's build together! 3rd-6th graders will build a new structure each week using the library's Legos. Socialize with other kids and use your imagination! 

"Three Little Pigs" Children's Opera Preview

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Age Group:
PreK, Kids
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful sneak peek into Three Little Pigs, a children's opera, at the Manhattan Public Library! Presented by the Scheherazade Music Festival, this special preview ...

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

Join us for a delightful sneak peek into Three Little Pigs, a children's opera, at the Manhattan Public Library!

Events for 3rd-6th Graders

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

If it’s adventure you seek, kids entering 3rd-6th grades should join us for a special themed program each week! June 12th - Kitchen Adventure

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

If it’s adventure you seek, kids entering 3rd-6th grades should join us for a special themed program each week!
June 12th - Kitchen Adventure

Chess Night, 6-7:30 pm, Auditorium, Ages 8+, teens, & adults

Chess Night

Wednesday, June 12, 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.

Events for K-2nd Graders

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Kids entering K-2nd grades are invited to a special themed program each week! June 13th - Blue's Clues Party

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

Kids entering K-2nd grades are invited to a special themed program each week!
June 13th - Blue's Clues Party

LEGO Club (K-2nd Gr.)

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Let's build together! K-2nd graders will build a new structure each week using the library's Legos. Socialize with other kids and use your imagination! Children may attend independ...

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

Let's build together! K-2nd graders will build a new structure each week using the library's Legos. Socialize with other kids and use your imagination! Children may attend independently.

LEGO Club (3rd-6th Gr.)

Friday, June 14, 2024 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! 3rd-6th graders will build a new structure each week using the library's Legos. Socialize with other kids and use your imagination! 

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

Let's build together! 3rd-6th graders will build a new structure each week using the library's Legos. Socialize with other kids and use your imagination! 

Events for K-2nd Graders

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Kids entering K-2nd grades are invited to a special themed program each week! June 20th - Time Machines and Spaceships Party

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

Kids entering K-2nd grades are invited to a special themed program each week!
June 20th - Time Machines and Spaceships Party

Read with a Dog, K-12th Grade, paw prints

Read with a Dog

Friday, June 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:

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. Children or teens can sig...

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

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.

LEGO Club (K-2nd Gr.)

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Let's build together! K-2nd graders will build a new structure each week using the library's Legos. Socialize with other kids and use your imagination! Children may attend independ...

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

Let's build together! K-2nd graders will build a new structure each week using the library's Legos. Socialize with other kids and use your imagination! Children may attend independently.