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Community Development Block Grant Program Public Meeting

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Grant Program Public 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

Grant Program Public Meeting

Teen Anime Club 6th-12th Grade

Teen Anime Club (6th - 12th Grade)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 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. 

Donuts and Danger Adult Book Club graphic

Donuts and Danger Book Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Hang out with other book lovers in this nontraditional book club to talk about mystery and true crime books and discuss what each of us has read in the past month. Join us for a re...

Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Hang out with other book lovers in this nontraditional book club to talk about mystery and true crime books and discuss what each of us has read in the past month.

Pre-K Zoofari Tails Storytime at Manhattan Public Library

Zoofari Tails Storytime

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
PreK
Event Details:

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. Zoofari Tails Storytim...

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

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. Zoofari Tails Storytimes also include animal artifacts to look at or touch. 

Science Festival Activities

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Come to the library for a day filled with discovery and fun at the 4th annual Kansas Science Festival, happening on April 25th from 11 am to 4 pm. This family-friendly event is a c...

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

Come to the library for a day filled with discovery and fun at the 4th annual Kansas Science Festival, happening on April 25th from 11 am to 4 pm.

Riley County Genealogical Society program

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Educational program free & open to the public

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

Educational program free & open to the public

MPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, April 28, 2025 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

Teen Social Hour

Teen Social Hour

Tuesday, April 29, 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?

Celebrate Cultures: Mexico

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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...

Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Manhattan Senior Center Tech Drop-In

Monday, May 5, 2025 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.

Douglass Center Tech Drop-In

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you new to technology? Come and get help with your tablets, laptops, and phones. Start your digital adventure! Meet at the Douglass Activity Center in the Community Room, 925 Y...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Outreach
Event Details:

Are you new to technology? Come and get help with your tablets, laptops, and phones. Start your digital adventure! Meet at the Douglass Activity Center in the Community Room, 925 Yuma St. Every second Monday of the month, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Meadowlark Hills Tech Drop-In

Thursday, May 15, 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!

CLOSED for Memorial Day

All Day
Manhattan Public Library

CLOSED for Memorial Day!

Closing
Branches:
Manhattan Public Library
Description:

CLOSED for Memorial Day!

CLOSED for Memorial Day

All Day
Manhattan Public Library

CLOSED for Memorial Day!

Closing
Branches:
Manhattan Public Library
Description:

CLOSED for Memorial Day!

Manhattan Senior Center Tech Drop-In

Monday, June 2, 2025 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.

Douglass Center Tech Drop-In

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you new to technology? Come and get help with your tablets, laptops, and phones. Start your digital adventure! Meet at the Douglass Activity Center in the Community Room, 925 Y...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Outreach
Event Details:

Are you new to technology? Come and get help with your tablets, laptops, and phones. Start your digital adventure! Meet at the Douglass Activity Center in the Community Room, 925 Yuma St. Every second Monday of the month, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

CLOSED for Juneteenth

All Day
Manhattan Public Library

CLOSED for Juneteenth

Closing
Branches:
Manhattan Public Library
Description:

CLOSED for Juneteenth

Meadowlark Hills Tech Drop-In

Thursday, June 19, 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!

MPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, June 30, 2025 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

Basic Tech

Basic Tech Class for Adults

Wednesday, July 2, 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: 4
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.

CLOSED for 4th of July

All Day
Manhattan Public Library

CLOSED for 4th of July

Closing
Branches:
Manhattan Public Library
Description:

CLOSED for 4th of July

Manhattan Senior Center Tech Drop-In

Monday, July 7, 2025 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.

Basic Tech

Basic Tech Class for Adults

Wednesday, July 9, 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: 4
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.

Douglass Center Tech Drop-In

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you new to technology? Come and get help with your tablets, laptops, and phones. Start your digital adventure! Meet at the Douglass Activity Center in the Community Room, 925 Y...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Outreach
Event Details:

Are you new to technology? Come and get help with your tablets, laptops, and phones. Start your digital adventure! Meet at the Douglass Activity Center in the Community Room, 925 Yuma St. Every second Monday of the month, 9:30-11:30 a.m.