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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
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 s...

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.

Donuts and Danger graphic. Neon donuts with a bookshelf background

Donuts and Danger Book Club

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy a donut while we discuss books with dangerous storylines. Hang out with other book lovers in this nontraditional book club. We will focus on the genres of true crime, murders...

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

Enjoy a donut while we discuss books with dangerous storylines. Hang out with other book lovers in this nontraditional book club. We will focus on the genres of true crime, murders and mysteries.

Pre-K Zoofari Tails Storytime at Manhattan Public Library

Zoofari Tails Storytime

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
PreK
Event Details:

This month's featured animals: frogs and toads! 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...

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

This month's featured animals: frogs and toads! 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.

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CLOSED for Memorial Day!

CLOSED for Memorial Day

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CLOSED for Memorial Day!

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CLOSED for Memorial Day!

Manhattan Housing Authority Board meeting

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly 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: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Board meeting

Indivisible MHK General Meeting

Wednesday, May 28, 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

Summer Reading Challenge: Color Our World

All Day 5/31 - 7/31
Online at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Online, Library Events
Age Group:
PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Join Manhattan Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge and add some color to your world! Record your reading time and complete some fun activities to earn online badges and prize...

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

Join Manhattan Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge and add some color to your world! Record your reading time and complete some fun activities to earn online badges and prizes, from May 31, 2025 - July 31, 2025.

Color Your World with Magic (10:00 Show)

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

“Color Your World with Magic” with Dan Dan the Magic Man, 10:00 and 11:00 showings. Dan Heath will feature colorful magic and funny stories from the pages of books the kids ad...

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

“Color Your World with Magic” with Dan Dan the Magic Man, 10:00 and 11:00 showings. 

Summer Reading Kick-Off

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

It's the Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Get registered for the annual Summer Reading Challenge to earn prizes for reading this summer. Join us this morning for extra fun activities...

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

It's the Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Get registered for the annual Summer Reading Challenge to earn prizes for reading this summer.

Color Your World with Magic (11:00 Show)

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

“Color Your World with Magic” with Dan Dan the Magic Man, 10:00 and 11:00 showings. Dan Heath will feature colorful magic and funny stories from the pages of books the kids ad...

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

“Color Your World with Magic” with Dan Dan the Magic Man, 10:00 and 11:00 showings. 

Monthly Summer Passive Program: Zen Gardens

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

Stop by and find your Zen in our little Zen Garden Passive Program.

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

Stop by and find your Zen in our little Zen Garden Passive Program.

Technology Drop-In

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.

18 Months & Up Storytime, Tuesday 10 a.m. Tami Borck Storytime Room

18 Months & Up Storytime

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
PreK
Event Details:

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 targ...

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

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 target age for this storytime is children 18 months old and up.

Baby Rhyme Time, Tuesday 11 a.m., Tami Borck Storytime Room

Baby Rhyme Time for 0-18 Months

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
PreK
Event Details:

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 ...

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

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 week.

Teens: Movie & Munchies

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Kick off summer reading with a movie with friends. Feel free to bring blankets and pillows to bring the next level of comfy; snacks will be provided! Registration Required. Teen ev...

Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Kick off summer reading with a movie with friends. Feel free to bring blankets and pillows to bring the next level of comfy; snacks will be provided! Registration Required.

18 Months & Up Storytime, Wednesday 10 a.m. Tami Borck Storytime Room

18 Months & Up Storytime

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
PreK
Event Details:

This storytime is active and fun for young children. A librarian will read 2-3 stories aloud. Caregivers participate with their children as we sing songs, do action rhymes, listen ...

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

This storytime is active and fun for young children. A librarian will read 2-3 stories aloud. Caregivers participate with their children as we sing songs, do action rhymes, listen to stories and have music time.

PreK Glow-In-the-Dark Dance Party!

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Get your glow on at our Glow-in-the-Dark Dance Party! Groove to fun music and light up your dance moves with glowsticks. This dance party is geared towards preschool age children a...

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

Get your glow on at our Glow-in-the-Dark Dance Party! Groove to fun music and light up your dance moves with glowsticks. This dance party is geared towards preschool age children ages 18 months & up.

Kids: Glow-In-the-Dark Dance Party!

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Get your glow on at our Glow-in-the-Dark Dance Party! Groove to fun music and light up your dance moves with glowsticks. This dance party is geared towards K-5th graders. (Younger ...

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

Get your glow on at our Glow-in-the-Dark Dance Party! Groove to fun music and light up your dance moves with glowsticks. This dance party is geared towards K-5th graders. (Younger children can attend a similar dance party at 1:30.)

Baby Rhyme Time, Thursday 10 a.m., Tami Borck Storytime Room

Baby Rhyme Time for 0-18 Months

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
PreK
Event Details:

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...

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

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 week.

18 Months & Up Storytime, Thursday 11 a.m. Tami Borck Storytime Room

18 Months & Up Storytime

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
PreK
Event Details:

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 targ...

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

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 target age for this storytime is children 18 months old and up.

Teens: Anime Club

Thursday, June 5, 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: 14
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. 

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

DIY Nights for Adults and Teens: Color Threads Community Clothing Swap

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Colorful Threads Clothing Swap, Bring your gently used clothes to the Library and swap for new pieces to add to your wardrobe. Enjoy time with your community to find some new threa...

Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Colorful Threads Clothing Swap, Bring your gently used clothes to the Library and swap for new pieces to add to your wardrobe. Enjoy time with your community to find some new threads.

Registration is encouraged but not required.