Event List

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...

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...

A focus on our Online Resource- Consumer Reports

Let's welcome the Kistler Beach Museum back for another fantastic DIY, with a focus on celebrating May Day!Supplies are provided thanks to sponsorship from the Manhattan Library As...

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...

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...

Evergy will be at the library from 9:00am- 1:00pm to answers all your energy saving questions, give tips on how best to use your energy, and to answer questions about being a bette...

Relax and reduce stress by hanging out at your local library. On 3rd Monday nights, we will have a variety of activities available from crafts to games to conversation starters. Ha...

Enjoy a donut while we discuss books with dangerous storylines. Hang out with other book lovers in this nontraditional book club. We will focus on the genres of true crime, murders...

This month's featured animals: frogs and toads! 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...

Stop by and find your Zen in our little Zen Garden Passive Program.

Kick off summer reading with a movie with friends. Feel free to bring blankets and pillows to bring the next level of comfy; snacks will be provided! Registration Required. Teen ev...

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...

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 ...

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. 

Colorful Threads Clothing Swap, Bring your gently used clothes to the Library and swap for new pieces to add to your wardrobe. Enjoy time with your community to find some new threa...

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).

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.

Financial Advisors will be at the library from 10-12, to help you Understand investments and money for you, your kids and your grandkids.Community Engagement at your Public Library...

Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon where you’ll learn the art of macramé and create your very own hanging masterpiece. Snacks Provided! Teen events are for 6th-12th graders, ...

Hey, you. The one in the corner reading. Would you like to feel a little bit social, but without the awkwardness of small talk? This is the book club for you! We’ll meet in th...

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...

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 ...