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STORYWALK DOWNTOWN: MAY 1 - JULY 31 Set Sail for Pancakes!

StoryWalk® Downtown: Set Sail for Pancakes

All Day 5/1 - 7/31
Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events, Offsite Events
Age Group:
PreK, Kids
Event Details:

The StoryWalk® Downtown is a self-directed walk available May-July. The walk starts at Manhattan Public Library's north windows along 629 Poyntz Avenue. From there, you’ll wal...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: PreK, Kids
Program Type: Library Events, Offsite Events
Event Details:

The StoryWalk® Downtown is a self-directed walk available May-July. The walk starts at Manhattan Public Library's north windows along 629 Poyntz Avenue.

MPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

MPL Board of Trustees meeting for April 2024

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 of Trustees meeting for April 2024

Troop 284

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Weekly troop 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

Weekly troop meeting

Group Visit

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Tours/Groups
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

We will give a tour and read a story to 3rd & 4th graders.

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

We will give a tour and read a story to 3rd & 4th graders.

Tour Group

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Teen Zone at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Tours/Groups
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

MHS Students will get to tour the library, including the Circulation Desk and Returns station. The Teen Zone will be opened for them to try out that space as well.

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tours/Groups
Event Details:

MHS Students will get to tour the library, including the Circulation Desk and Returns station. The Teen Zone will be opened for them to try out that space as well.

Manhattan KAC Writing Group

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:15pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 1 at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Writing group meeting

The library does not endorse the content or ideas represented by groups and individuals using meeting rooms.
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Purpose of Meeting

Writing group meeting

Teens Lead, Open to 6th - 12th Graders

Teens Lead (6th-12th graders)

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Zone at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens meet as a small group to discuss library programs and ways for teens to be involved in the library, and to share ideas about what they would like to see at the library. Becom...

Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Teens meet as a small group to discuss library programs and ways for teens to be involved in the library, and to share ideas about what they would like to see at the library. Become a teen leader! Snacks provided.

Flint Hills DSA May General Meeting

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Collaboration Space & Classroom at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To host a general meeting for the Flint Hills DSA.

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

To host a general meeting for the Flint Hills DSA.

Donuts and Danger Mystery Book Club graphic

Donuts & Danger: Mystery Book Club (Morning group)

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Library Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy a donut from Varsity Donuts, while we discuss books with dangerous storylines. Hang out with other book lovers in this nontraditional book club to hear about some of the late...

Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Enjoy a donut from Varsity Donuts, while we discuss books with dangerous storylines.

2nd Grade Tour - Woodrow Wilson

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library
Program Type:
Tours/Groups
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

2nd grade tour for Woodrow Wilson Elementary School - 38 kids, 2 classes

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

2nd grade tour for Woodrow Wilson Elementary School - 38 kids, 2 classes

Study Opera with Dr. Catherine Fung

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 5:15pm - 7:30pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To study Opera

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 study Opera

Ham Radio Testing Session

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Testing for amateur radio certification

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

Testing for amateur radio certification

Technology Drop-In

Douglass Center Tech Drop-In

Monday, May 13, 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.

Food Insecurity CAT Meeting

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

As a working group organized by the Food and Farm Council of Riley County and the City of Manhattan, the purpose of these meetings are to further collaborate with community partne...

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

As a working group organized by the Food and Farm Council of Riley County and the City of Manhattan, the purpose of these meetings are to further collaborate with community partners new and continuing ways to strategize solutions to food insecuri

Yack and Yarn for Adults and Teens

Yack and Yarn

Monday, May 13, 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.

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.

Elementary School Outreach

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

School outreach to Marlatt Elementary School to promote Summer Reading  

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

School outreach to Marlatt Elementary School to promote Summer Reading
 

Public Notice of Rezoning for Hunter Dr Apts

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

A public hearing for the rezoning of a parcel of land at 0000 Hunter Dr

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

A public hearing for the rezoning of a parcel of land at 0000 Hunter Dr

Elementary School Outreach

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

School outreach to Woodrow Wilson Elementary School to promote Summer Reading  

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

School outreach to Woodrow Wilson Elementary School to promote Summer Reading
 

Medicare Basics - offered by North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Teach those individuals who are "new to Medicare" about their benefits at age 65 and how to enroll.

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

Teach those individuals who are "new to Medicare" about their benefits at age 65 and how to enroll.

RCMS yoga

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

community yoga

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

community yoga

Elementary School Outreach

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

School outreach to Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School to promote Summer Reading - Exact time for this outreach is TBD.  

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

School outreach to Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School to promote Summer Reading - Exact time for this outreach is TBD.
 

FHMPO Policy Board meeting

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

FHMPO Policy 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

FHMPO Policy Board meeting

Adults Technology Drop-In

Meadowlark Hills Tech Drop-In

Thursday, May 16, 2024 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!

Elementary School Outreach

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

School outreach to Oliver Brown Elementary School to promote Summer Reading   

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

School outreach to Oliver Brown Elementary School to promote Summer Reading