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Zoofari Tails Storytime

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
PreK
Event Details:

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. Zoofari Tails Storytim...

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

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. Zoofari Tails Storytimes also include animal artifacts to look at or touch. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

LEGO Club

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Let's build together! K-5th graders will build a new structure each week using the library's Legos and their imagination. Fridays, June 6 - July 11 (not on July 4th).

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

Let's build together! K-5th graders will build a new structure each week using the library's Legos and their imagination. Fridays, June 6 - July 11 (not on July 4th).

This event is in the "PreK" group.

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
PreK
Event Details:

Saturday storytimes combine the best elements of all our storytimes to suit a wide range of ages so that the whole family can attend together. We will read stories, sing songs, lea...

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

Saturday storytimes combine the best elements of all our storytimes to suit a wide range of ages so that the whole family can attend together. We will read stories, sing songs, learn rhymes and dance to music with shakers.

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

Pawsitivity Pals: Read with a Dog

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Meet a friendly therapy dog and stay "PAWSitive" about reading! Kids can read a short book to a certified therapy dog brought in by one of our volunteer dog handlers. This is a fun...

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

Meet a friendly therapy dog and stay "PAWSitive" about reading! Kids can read a short book to a certified therapy dog brought in by one of our volunteer dog handlers.

MPL Board of Trustees Meeting

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

MPL 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: Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

MPL Board Meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monthly Summer Passive Program: Poster Coloring

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

Finish out your Summer by adding some of your artistic flare to our Poster Coloring Passive Program.

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

Finish out your Summer by adding some of your artistic flare to our Poster Coloring Passive Program.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

18 Months & Up Storytime

Tuesday, July 1, 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.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

Baby Rhyme Time for 0-18 Months

Tuesday, July 1, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teens: Share S'more Stories

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Let’s gather ‘round the campfire! Join us for an afternoon of storytelling, s’mores and just good old fashioned fun. S’mores ingredients will be provided, we will talk about what m...

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

Let’s gather ‘round the campfire! Join us for an afternoon of storytelling, s’mores and just good old fashioned fun. S’mores ingredients will be provided, we will talk about what makes a good story and create some of our own!

This event is in the "PreK" group.

18 Months & Up Storytime

Wednesday, July 2, 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Kids: Picture a Poem

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

What can a poem look like? Get creative with words and pictures as we learn about concrete poetry. Let’s picture some poems together!Kids in K-5th grades are invited to special pro...

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

What can a poem look like? Get creative with words and pictures as we learn about concrete poetry. Let’s picture some poems together!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Basic Tech Class for Adults

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Collaboration Space & Classroom at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Library Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn technology basics in this three-part course designed to help folks re-entering the workforce. Start your digital adventure! Meet in the library's Collaboration Space on the f...

Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Collaboration Space & Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Learn technology basics in this three-part course designed to help folks re-entering the workforce. Start your digital adventure! Meet in the library's Collaboration Space on the first floor.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

Baby Rhyme Time for 0-18 Months

Thursday, July 3, 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.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

18 Months & Up Storytime

Thursday, July 3, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teens: Anime Club

Thursday, July 3, 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. 

CLOSED for 4th of July

All Day
Manhattan Public Library

CLOSED for 4th of July

Closing
Branches:
Manhattan Public Library
Description:

CLOSED for 4th of July

This event is in the "PreK" group.

Saturday Storytime

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

Saturday storytimes combine the best elements of all our storytimes to suit a wide range of ages so that the whole family can attend together. We will read stories, sing songs, lea...

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

Saturday storytimes combine the best elements of all our storytimes to suit a wide range of ages so that the whole family can attend together. We will read stories, sing songs, learn rhymes and dance to music with shakers.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

18 Months & Up Storytime

Tuesday, July 8, 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.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

Baby Rhyme Time for 0-18 Months

Tuesday, July 8, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teens: Create Like a Renaissance Master

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Curious how The Greats got so great? This is your chance to find out their techniques, then channel your inner Michelangelo and create something timeless! Era accurate snacks will ...

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

Curious how The Greats got so great? This is your chance to find out their techniques, then channel your inner Michelangelo and create something timeless! Era accurate snacks will add to the fun!

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

Introverts' Book Club

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Hey, you. The one in the corner reading. Would you like to feel a little bit social, but without the awkwardness of small talk? This is the book club for you! We’ll meet in th...

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

Hey, you. The one in the corner reading. Would you like to feel a little bit social, but without the awkwardness of small talk? This is the book club for you! 

This event is in the "PreK" group.

18 Months & Up Storytime

Wednesday, July 9, 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Kids: Clay Creations

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

What can you create with clay? We’ll provide modeling clay and fun accessories like googly eyes for kids to create their own clay animal, creature, or other imaginative creation.&n...

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

What can you create with clay? We’ll provide modeling clay and fun accessories like googly eyes for kids to create their own clay animal, creature, or other imaginative creation. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Basic Tech Class for Adults

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Collaboration Space & Classroom at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Library Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn technology basics in this three-part course designed to help folks re-entering the workforce. Start your digital adventure! Meet in the library's Collaboration Space on the f...

Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Collaboration Space & Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Learn technology basics in this three-part course designed to help folks re-entering the workforce. Start your digital adventure! Meet in the library's Collaboration Space on the first floor.