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Dance Party

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
PreK, Kids
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, Kids
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 and K-5th grades.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Seniors' Scrabble & Tea

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Seniors and retirees, it’s tea time at the library! Join us for a relaxing break to meet others and socialize. Have some tea or coffee, and start a friendly game of Scrabble or ano...

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

Seniors and retirees, it’s tea time at the library! Join us for a relaxing break to meet others and socialize. Have some tea or coffee, and start a friendly game of Scrabble or another game option.

CLOSED for Thanksgiving

All Day
Manhattan Public Library

Library is CLOSED for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Manhattan Public Library
Description:

Library is CLOSED for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

CLOSED for Thanksgiving

All Day
Manhattan Public Library

Library is CLOSED for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Manhattan Public Library
Description:

Library is CLOSED for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

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

StoryWalk® Indoors: How Do You Hug a Porcupine?

All Day 11/30 - 12/1
Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
PreK, Kids
Event Details:

Try our StoryWalk® Indoors featuring How Do You Hug a Porcupine? by Laurie Isop. Start at the children's staff desk and look for the numbered signs around the Children's Room....

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

Try our StoryWalk® Indoors featuring How Do You Hug a Porcupine? by Laurie Isop. Start at the children's staff desk and look for the numbered signs around the Children's Room.

Free Laughter Yoga Club

Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To do laughter and breathing exercises in a fun and playful setting and reap the health benefits of laughing on purpose

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

To do laughter and breathing exercises in a fun and playful setting and reap the health benefits of laughing on purpose

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Manhattan Senior Center Tech Drop-In

Monday, December 2, 2024 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.

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

Yack and Yarn

Monday, December 2, 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.

Manhattan Toastmasters

Monday, December 2, 2024 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

LIEAP Event

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 9:30am - 2:00pm
Collaboration Space & Classroom at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

LIEAP events are held to help the community members fill out the online application for LIEAP. We will have flyers with information as to when and where the event is held and have...

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

LIEAP events are held to help the community members fill out the online application for LIEAP. We will have flyers with information as to when and where the event is held and have staff there to help in the completion of the application.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

Baby & Toddler Play Date

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
PreK
Event Details:

Bring your little one to the library for some social interaction and fun. Toddler toys will be in the Storytime Room during this informal program where caregivers can also chat and...

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

Bring your little one to the library for some social interaction and fun. Toddler toys will be in the Storytime Room during this informal program where caregivers can also chat and get to know each other. Suggested for ages 0-2 with caregivers.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Anime Club (6th - 12th Grade)

Thursday, December 5, 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. 

Manhattan KAC Writing Group

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:15pm - 7:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room 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: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Writing Group

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

DIY Night For Teens and Adults: Holiday Card Making

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Library Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Are you in the thick of the holiday commotion? Forgot holiday cards?? Come to our DIY night and craft some holiday cards for your family and friends. What is DIY Night? Adults a...

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

Are you in the thick of the holiday commotion? Forgot holiday cards?? Come to our DIY night and craft some holiday cards for your family and friends.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

Yoga Storytime (Ages 3 & up)

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
PreK
Event Details:

Stretch, breathe and read! Librarian and certified yoga instructor Hannah will present yoga picture books, activities, and music incorporating simple yoga poses. Participants may b...

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

Stretch, breathe and read! Librarian and certified yoga instructor Hannah will present yoga picture books, activities, and music incorporating simple yoga poses. Participants may bring yoga mats or use one supplied by the library.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

LEGO Club

Friday, December 6, 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.

Ugly Sweater Get Together

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens, let’s craft an ugly sweater! The library will provide miscellaneous craft supplies, and you can bring a sweater, long sleeve shirt, or garment of your choosing to decorate. ...

Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Teens, let’s craft an ugly sweater! The library will provide miscellaneous craft supplies, and you can bring a sweater, long sleeve shirt, or garment of your choosing to decorate.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

Snow Much Fun Storytime

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
PreK
Event Details:

Reading is snow much fun! Celebrate winter with snowy stories and music. Make a snowy craft to take home. Recommended for ages 18 months and up. A caregiver must attend with their ...

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

Reading is snow much fun! Celebrate winter with snowy stories and music. Make a snowy craft to take home. Recommended for ages 18 months and up. A caregiver must attend with their child.

Kansas Society Daughters of American Colonists - Elizabeth Knapp Chapter

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Quarterly Chapter Meeting - Program about the colonists in the Americas before the Revolutionay War.

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

Quarterly Chapter Meeting - Program about the colonists in the Americas before the Revolutionay War.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Douglass Center Tech Drop-In

Monday, December 9, 2024 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.

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

Yack and Yarn

Monday, December 9, 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.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

Dance Party

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 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

Flint Hills Wellness Coalition

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Town hall on the status of mental health in Riley County

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

Town hall on the status of mental health in Riley County

Flint Hills Democratic Socialists of America

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Collaboration Space & Classroom at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Organizing meeting for the month

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

Organizing meeting for the month