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FREE VITA TAX Preparation

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:00pm
Collaboration Space & Classroom at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is now taking appointments. The maximum household income is $60,000 or below for completing taxes. We cannot itemize returns or p...

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

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is now taking appointments. The maximum household income is $60,000 or below for completing taxes.

Yack and Yarn

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Yarn group working on projects

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

Yarn group working on projects

EV Readiness Plan - Public Meeting

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Public meeting over our EV Readiness Plan

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

Public meeting over our EV Readiness Plan

Woodrow Wilson 2nd Grade Tour

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Tours/Groups
Age Group:
Kids
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Tours/Groups

FREE VITA TAX Preparation

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:00pm
Collaboration Space & Classroom at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is now taking appointments. The maximum household income is $60,000 or below for completing taxes. We cannot itemize returns or p...

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

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is now taking appointments. The maximum household income is $60,000 or below for completing taxes.

Teen Social Hour

Teen Social Hour

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 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?

Outreach - Pott Co. Community Baby Shower

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
PreK, Adults
Event Details:

Pottawatomie County residents are invited to a Community Baby Shower & Family Resource Night. Connect with others in the community, discover helpful services, and enjoy so...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: PreK, Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Pottawatomie County residents are invited to a Community Baby Shower & Family Resource Night. Connect with others in the community, discover helpful services, and enjoy som

Dead Serious

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Public discussion about grief by a death doula

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

Public discussion about grief by a death doula

Protect. Prevent. Support: Our Community’s Response to Child Abuse

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

We are hosting a panel of experts (RCPD, DCF, mental health providers, etc) who work with children and families when child abuse is suspected. This event is designed for parents, c...

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

We are hosting a panel of experts (RCPD, DCF, mental health providers, etc) who work with children and families when child abuse is suspected. This event is designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, and anyone who works with children.

Amanda Arnold 2nd Grade Tour

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Tours/Groups
Age Group:
Kids
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Tours/Groups
Basic Tech

Basic Tech Class for Adults

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Collaboration Space & Classroom at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Library Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn technology basics in this three-part course designed to help folks re-entering the workforce. Start your digital adventure! Meet in the library's Collaboration Space on the f...

Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Collaboration Space & Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Learn technology basics in this three-part course designed to help folks re-entering the workforce. Start your digital adventure! Meet in the library's Collaboration Space on the first floor.

Flint Hills Policy Board meeting

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

FHMPO Policy 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

FHMPO Policy Board meeting

Technology Drop-In

Meadowlark Hills Tech Drop-In

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

New to technology? Have a question about your phone or device? Wandean Rivers will be on site to help older adults with questions about their computers, tablets and phones. Start y...

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? Wandean Rivers will be on site to help older adults with questions about their computers, tablets and phones. Start your digital adventure!

Dance Party, ages 2-5 years old, Storytime Room

Dance Party

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
PreK
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
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

Rock Creek 2nd Grade Storytime

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30pm
Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Tours/Groups
Age Group:
Kids
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes, Tours/Groups
Tombstone Book Discussion April 17 6:30 PM

Book Discussion: Tombstone

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the last book discussion in our series about life in the West. Tombstone by Tom Clavin was the basis for the popular 1993 film about the infamous Wild West town of Tomb...

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

Join us for the last book discussion in our series about life in the West. Tombstone by Tom Clavin was the basis for the popular 1993 film about the infamous Wild West town of Tombstone, Arizona.

Improv Workshop (Come Join Us!)

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Open to the public, we hope you'll join us for engaging and fun improv games that teach the basic principles like "Yes, and", being a good scene partner, and character development....

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

Open to the public, we hope you'll join us for engaging and fun improv games that teach the basic principles like "Yes, and", being a good scene partner, and character development.

TR 2nd Grade Tour

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Tours/Groups
Age Group:
Kids
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Tours/Groups
Lego Club K-5th Grade Storytime Room 4:30 pm-5:30 pm

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.

Pawsitivity Pals 10-11 with dog photos

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.

Community Conversation: The Anxious Generation Common Read

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Hosting a community conversation to discuss the book The Anxious Generation and discuss youth cellphone use and screen time. Planning to have a panel of experts talk about the impa...

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

Hosting a community conversation to discuss the book The Anxious Generation and discuss youth cellphone use and screen time. Planning to have a panel of experts talk about the impact of phones, social media, and screen use with kids.

MHS Presents STEM for kids April 19

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: 50
Event Details:

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

CLOSED for Easter

All Day
Manhattan Public Library

CLOSED for Easter!

Closing
Branches:
Manhattan Public Library
Description:

CLOSED for Easter!

Yack and Yarn

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Yarn group working on projects

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

Yarn group working on projects