Event List

Kids can use their imaginations to make whatever they want! Make something great with the provided paper, glue, scissors and craft odds and ends! Come and go from 2:00-3:00; all ag...

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...

Community Conversation on Trust and AI: Panel of Humanities and AI Experts K-State AI Symposium presentation Manhattanites, what are your concerns, hopes and questions about ...

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. 

The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammet is a classic a mystery for the detective inside all of us, and it's a perfect read for the fall season. We will have a limited number of copie...

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...

Learn how to write a mystery from experienced mystery writer Steven Miller (Steven J. Kolbe).  Known for his novel How Everything Turns Away, Miller will guide attendees throu...

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...

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...

This storytime is active and fun for young children. Caregivers participate with their children as we sing songs, do action rhymes, listen to stories and have music time. The targe...

Caregivers sit with their little ones to sing, clap and play along with rhymes, read a short book together, and have shaker music time. Learn a new word in baby sign language each ...

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...

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...

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 ...

Caregivers sit with their little ones to sing, clap and play along with rhymes, read a short book together, and have shaker music time. Learn a new word in baby sign language each ...

This storytime is active and fun for young children. Caregivers participate with their children as we sing songs, do action rhymes, listen to stories and have music time. The targe...

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. 

Enjoy Varsity donuts while hanging out with other book enthusiasts! Discuss any book within the popular genres of true crime, mystery, murder or suspense, and share your thoughts w...

October's theme: bugs! 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....

This storytime is active and fun for young children. Caregivers participate with their children as we sing songs, do action rhymes, listen to stories and have music time. The targe...

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...

Celebrate the popular Bluey show with us at the library! We will read a Bluey story, play some fun games from the show like magical xylophone, and make Bluey and Bingo balloons. Th...

Join us for a Teen Halloween party! We will have a costume contest, along with some games and a craft. Treats will also be available! Please include any food allergens in the regis...

Join us for a Bilingual Spanish Storytime on Saturdays at 11:00, Oct. 26 - Nov. 23. This storytime is suggested for ages 3-8. We will tell great tales and look at some beautiful il...