Name: Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Week
Start: 2024-11-18
End: 2024-11-23
Location: Manhattan Public Library

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.

How Do You Hug a Porcupine? Como Abrazas a Un Puercoespin?

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.

Baby Rhyme Time Thursday 10 a.m. Tami Borck Storytime Room

Baby Rhyme Time for 0-18 Months

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events, Storytimes

Age Group:

PreK

Event Details:

Caregivers sit with their little ones to sing, clap and play along with rhymes, read a short book together, and have shaker music time. Learn a new word in baby sign language each ...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room

Age Group: PreK

Program Type: Library Events, Storytimes

Event Details:

Caregivers sit with their little ones to sing, clap and play along with rhymes, read a short book together, and have shaker music time. Learn a new word in baby sign language each week.

18 Months & Up Storytime

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events, Storytimes

Age Group:

PreK

Event Details:

This storytime is active and fun for young children. Caregivers participate with their children as we sing songs, do action rhymes, listen to stories and have music time. The targe...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room

Age Group: PreK

Program Type: Library Events, Storytimes

Event Details:

This storytime is active and fun for young children. Caregivers participate with their children as we sing songs, do action rhymes, listen to stories and have music time. The target age for this storytime is children 18 months old and up.

Teen Anime Club (6th - 12th Grade)

Thursday, November 21, 2024 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.

Manhattan KAC Writing Group

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:15pm - 7:00pm

Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Writing Group

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

Writing Group

Donuts & Danger Book Club

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Enjoy Varsity donuts while hanging out with other book enthusiasts! Discuss any book within the popular genres of true crime, mystery, murder or suspense, and share your thoughts w...

Registration

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Library Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Enjoy Varsity donuts while hanging out with other book enthusiasts! Discuss any book within the popular genres of true crime, mystery, murder or suspense, and share your thoughts with us. Free book drawing at each session.

3 and Up Storytime Friday 10 am Tami Borck Storytime Room

3 & Up Storytime

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events, Storytimes

Age Group:

PreK

Event Details:

Librarians will present an active storytime for children ages 3 and up, with books on the big screen, action rhymes, parachute time and music. Storytime is great for helping childr...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room

Age Group: PreK

Program Type: Library Events, Storytimes

Event Details:

Librarians will present an active storytime for children ages 3 and up, with books on the big screen, action rhymes, parachute time and music. Storytime is great for helping children develop early literacy skills.

18 Months & Up Storytime

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events, Storytimes

Age Group:

PreK

Event Details:

This storytime is active and fun for young children. Caregivers participate with their children as we sing songs, do action rhymes, listen to stories and have music time. The targe...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room

Age Group: PreK

Program Type: Library Events, Storytimes

Event Details:

This storytime is active and fun for young children. Caregivers participate with their children as we sing songs, do action rhymes, listen to stories and have music time. The target age for this storytime is children 18 months old and up.

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.

Literary Studies Symposium

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Students in current sections of English 310 will present their new research for a public audience. An advanced undergraduate or graduate student and faculty member may give short ...

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

Students in current sections of English 310 will present their new research for a public audience. An advanced undergraduate or graduate student and faculty member may give short presentations on their research as well.

¡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.

Adults & Teens Yack & Yarn Knitting and Crocheting

Yack and Yarn

Monday, November 25, 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.

MPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

MPL 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: Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

MPL Board Meeting

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.

Seniors' Scrabble & Tea

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Seniors and retirees, it’s tea time at the library! Join us for a relaxing break to meet others and socialize. Have some tea or coffee, and start a friendly game of Scrabble or ano...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Library Events

Event Details:

Seniors and retirees, it’s tea time at the library! Join us for a relaxing break to meet others and socialize. Have some tea or coffee, and start a friendly game of Scrabble or another game option.

CLOSED for Thanksgiving

All Day

Manhattan Public Library

Library is CLOSED for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Closing

Branches:

Manhattan Public Library

Description:

Library is CLOSED for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

CLOSED for Thanksgiving

All Day

Manhattan Public Library

Library is CLOSED for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Closing

Branches:

Manhattan Public Library

Description:

Library is CLOSED for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

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.

Free Laughter Yoga Club

Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

To do laughter and breathing exercises in a fun and playful setting and reap the health benefits of laughing on purpose

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

To do laughter and breathing exercises in a fun and playful setting and reap the health benefits of laughing on purpose

Manhattan Senior Center Tech Drop-In

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am

Off Site

Program Type:

Outreach

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

New to technology? Have a question about your phone or device? A librarian will be on site to help older adults with questions about their computers, tablets and phones. Meet at th...

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? A librarian will be on site to help older adults with questions about their computers, tablets and phones. Meet at the Manhattan Senior Center, 301 North 4th Street.

Yack and Yarn

Monday, December 2, 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.

Manhattan Toastmasters

Monday, December 2, 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

LIEAP Event

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 9:30am - 2:00pm

Collaboration Space & Classroom at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

LIEAP events are held to help the community members fill out the online application for LIEAP. We will have flyers with information as to when and where the event is held and have...

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

LIEAP events are held to help the community members fill out the online application for LIEAP. We will have flyers with information as to when and where the event is held and have staff there to help in the completion of the application.

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