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Manhattan Toastmasters

Monday, May 5, 2025 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.

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

Puppet Show

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
PreK, Kids
:

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 few short children's stories, followed by a time for children to meet the puppeteers and their puppets.

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

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 few short children's stories, followed by a time for children to meet the puppeteers and their puppets.

RCMS yoga

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

Engage the community in healthy movement and mindfulness. Yoga.

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

Engage the community in healthy movement and mindfulness.
Yoga.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

Riley County Preschool Tour

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Tours/Groups
Age Group:
PreK
:

Storytime, tour and play time for 29 preschoolers from Riley County Grade School

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: PreK
Program Type: Tours/Groups
Event Details:

Storytime, tour and play time for 29 preschoolers from Riley County Grade School

Flint Hills Policy Board meeting

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

TAC 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

TAC meeting

Homeschool Book Gathering

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To gather homeschool kiddos to talk about books and socialize with one another

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 gather homeschool kiddos to talk about books and socialize with one another

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Anime Club (6th - 12th Grade)

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Teens
:

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, May 8, 2025 at 5:15pm - 7:00pm
Lower Level Atrium 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: Lower Level Atrium
Purpose of Meeting

Writing Group

Flint Hills Democratic Socialists of America

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Organizing meeting for DSA

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

Organizing meeting for DSA

Kansas Prairie QOV Work Day

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To work on QOV

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 work on QOV

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

Friday Game Days

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
:

Relax with a board game of your choosing on Game Day at the library. Every Friday, board games and card games, along with instructions for play, will be available for checkout at our reference desk on the 2nd floor.

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Relax with a board game of your choosing on Game Day at the library. Every Friday, board games and card games, along with instructions for play, will be available for checkout at our reference desk on the 2nd floor.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pick Up for MPL Book Club: The Yellow Wallpaper

All Day
Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
:

Register now for the first book discussion in our summer series about abnormal psychology in fiction.

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Register now for the first book discussion in our summer series about abnormal psychology in fiction.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Community Engagement Tables

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Everyone
:

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 better energy user.

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

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 better energy user.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Douglass Center Tech Drop-In

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

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.

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.

Yack & Yarn

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Friends gathering to knit

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

Friends gathering to knit

This event is in the "PreK" group.

MCS Kindergarten Tour

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Tours/Groups
Age Group:
PreK
:

Stories and info about the summer reading program for 29 kindergarteners

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: PreK
Program Type: Tours/Groups
Event Details:

Stories and info about the summer reading program for 29 kindergarteners

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Northview 2nd Grade Tour

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Tours/Groups
Age Group:
Kids
:

60 kids

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Tours/Groups
Event Details:

60 kids

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Meadowlark Hills Tech Drop-In

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Adults
:

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!

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!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Anime Club (6th - 12th Grade)

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Teens
:

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. 

Comedy Improv MHK

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:45pm - 8:45pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Open to the public, free comedy improv workshop for all ages and experience levels, to participate or watch.

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, free comedy improv workshop for all ages and experience levels, to participate or watch.

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

Friday Game Days

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
:

Relax with a board game of your choosing on Game Day at the library. Every Friday, board games and card games, along with instructions for play, will be available for checkout at our reference desk on the 2nd floor.

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Relax with a board game of your choosing on Game Day at the library. Every Friday, board games and card games, along with instructions for play, will be available for checkout at our reference desk on the 2nd floor.

Riley County Genealogical Society Program

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Educational Program

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Free Forum

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Adults
:

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

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

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

RCMS yoga

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Engage the community in healthy movement and mindfulness. Yoga.

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

Engage the community in healthy movement and mindfulness.
Yoga.