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Pajama Storytime All Ages Manhattan Public Library

Pajama Storytime: Stories Encouraging Self-Esteem and Consent

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
PreK, Kids
Event Details:

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...

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

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 Hug Doug) and teaching kids to believe in their value and go

Indivisible MHK General Meeting

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

General 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

General meeting

Monthly Summer Passive Program: Consumer Reports

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A focus on our Online Resource- Consumer Reports

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

A focus on our Online Resource- Consumer Reports

simple turquoise design reading "DIY Night for Adults and Teens"

DIY Nights for Adults and Teens: May Day

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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...

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

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 Association. Registration is required; space is limited.

Comedy Improv MHK

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Come join us for a comedy improv workshop! Participate or just watch. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC All ages and experience levels are welcome. Colleen and Ben guide the group throug...

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

Come join us for a comedy improv workshop!

Participate or just watch. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

All ages and experience levels are welcome.

Celebrate Cultures

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:

Plant swap!

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Free plant swap for the public so rsvp needed

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

Free plant swap for the public so rsvp needed

Free Laughter Yoga Club

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To laugh and enjoy the benefits of laughter and deep breathing

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 laugh and enjoy the benefits of laughter and deep breathing

Technology Drop-In

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.

Yack & Yarn

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Knit & crochet makers

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

Knit & crochet makers

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.

Puppet Show

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

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.

Flint Hills ATA Bus Public Comment Session MHK - Transit Study Service Recommendations

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

We are going to be hosting a public comment period for the general public to offer input on new/adapted service recommendations based on the results of our survey and Transit Study...

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

We are going to be hosting a public comment period for the general public to offer input on new/adapted service recommendations based on the results of our survey and Transit Study.

Manhattan KAC Writing Group

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:15pm - 7:00pm
Collaboration Space & Classroom 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: Collaboration Space & Classroom
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

Pick Up for MPL Book Club: The Yellow Wallpaper

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

Register now for the first book discussion in our summer series about abnormal psychology in fiction. Pick up your copy of Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s The Yellow Wallpaper at the 2n...

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.

Civic/Community Engagement Tables

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

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.

Technology Drop-In

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.

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

Technology Drop-In

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!

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.

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