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Rubiks Cube Monthly Meeting

Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Manhattan Rubik's Cube Monthly Meeting

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

Manhattan Rubik's Cube Monthly Meeting

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

Yack and Yarn

Monday, November 11, 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.

Flint HIlls Regional Council

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Execuitve Committee Meeting

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

Execuitve Committee Meeting

This event is in the "PreK" group.

18 Months & Up Storytime

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

Baby Rhyme Time for 0-18 Months

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Social Hour

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 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?

RETAINWORKS Open Enrollment Workshop

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

The primary purpose of this informational session is to introduce Ascension Via Christi's RETAINWORKS Program. RETAINWORKS is a free, grant-funded program focused on helping people...

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

The primary purpose of this informational session is to introduce Ascension Via Christi's RETAINWORKS Program.

Riley County Historical Museum Fireside Chat with Jed Dunham

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Historical Presentation about WWI and the Fallen 48, free and open to the public; Educational.

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

Historical Presentation about WWI and the Fallen 48, free and open to the public; Educational.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

18 Months & Up Storytime

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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.

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

Chess Night

Wednesday, November 13, 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.

Baby Rhyme Time for 0-18 Months

Thursday, November 14, 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.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

18 Months & Up Storytime

Thursday, November 14, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Anime Club (6th - 12th Grade)

Thursday, November 14, 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. 

Flint Hills Democratic Socialists of America

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Collaboration Space & Classroom at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Planning meeting for organizing

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

Planning meeting for organizing

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Discussion: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with our Indigenous themed Book Club Discussion. We will discuss Sherman Alexie's award-winning novel The Absolutely True Diary o...

Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with our Indigenous themed Book Club Discussion.

Comedy Improv MHK

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Comedy Improv Workshop Open to the public... All ages and experience levels are welcome... Come to participate or just watch... Join the Comedy Improv Workshop Group on Fa...

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

Comedy Improv Workshop

Open to the public...
All ages and experience levels are welcome...
Come to participate or just watch...

This event is in the "PreK" group.

Zoofari Tails Storytime

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
PreK
Event Details:

November's theme: turkeys and birds! The zoo and the library team up to present a fun storytime for ages 3 and up with books on the big screen, active songs, and lots of animal sou...

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

November's theme: turkeys and birds! The zoo and the library team up to present a fun storytime for ages 3 and up with books on the big screen, active songs, and lots of animal sounds and poses.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

18 Months & Up Storytime

Friday, November 15, 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.

Study Opera with Dr. Catherine Fung

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 1:15pm - 4:15pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Study opera

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

Study opera

This event is in the "Kids" group.

LEGO Club

Friday, November 15, 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 "Teens" group.

Teen Coffee House and Open Mic Night

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens can present poetry, spoken word, or songs of their creation or published by others! Limit 5 minutes per person; lyrics must be age-appropriate (think PG). Sign up for a spot ...

Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Teens can present poetry, spoken word, or songs of their creation or published by others! Limit 5 minutes per person; lyrics must be age-appropriate (think PG). Sign up for a spot when you arrive, or come to listen and watch others.

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

¡Cuenta cuentos! / Tell Tales! Bilingual Storytime

Saturday, November 16, 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 "Adults" group.

2024 Mock Caldecott Event

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Mock Caldecott event gives local readers a chance to vote on their favorite illustrated picture book of the year. The actual Caldecott Award is given by the American Library As...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

The Mock Caldecott event gives local readers a chance to vote on their favorite illustrated picture book of the year. The actual Caldecott Award is given by the American Library Association every January.

Riley County Genealogical Society program

Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Annual meeting at 2pm and educational program 2:30-3:30 pm

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

Annual meeting at 2pm and educational program 2:30-3:30 pm