Name: StoryWalk® Indoors: How Do You Hug a Porcupine?
Start: 2024-11-30
End: 2024-12-01
Location: Manhattan Public Library

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.

How Do You Hug a Porcupine? Como Abrazas a Un Puercoespin?

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.

Winter Reading Challenge: Light Up the Mind

All Day 12/1 - 2/28

Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Online, Library Events

Age Group:

PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Event Details:

Join Manhattan Public Library’s Winter Reading Challenge to light up your mind this season. Record your reading time and complete some fun activities to earn online badges and priz...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Age Group: PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Online, Library Events

Event Details:

Join Manhattan Public Library’s Winter Reading Challenge to light up your mind this season.

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

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.

Adults & Teens Yack & Yarn Knitting and Crocheting

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.

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.

Indivisible Manhattan

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Organizing

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

Study Opera with Dr. Catherine FUng

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:45pm

Collaboration Space & Classroom at Manhattan Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Studay Opera

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

Studay Opera

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

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 and t...

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.

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.

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.

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: 17

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Chess Night

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Kids, Teens, Adults

Event Details:

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 ...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Library Events

Event Details:

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 competitive, so plan to have fun and make new friends.

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