Name: Ask a Scientist!
Start: 2025-03-04T08:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-04-19T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Manhattan Public Library

Ask a Scientist!

03/04/2025 @ 8:00am to 04/19/2025 @ 5:00pm

Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Event Details:

In celebration of the 4th Annual Kansas Science Festival, we’re bringing back "Ask a Scientist"! Got a burning science question? Whether you're young or young at heart, now’s ...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

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

Program Type: Library Events

Event Details:

In celebration of the 4th Annual Kansas Science Festival, we’re bringing back "Ask a Scientist"!

Basic Tech Class for Adults

Wednesday, April 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: 3

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.

LEGO Club

Friday, April 4, 2025 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-5th graders will build a new structure each week using the library's Legos and their imagination. Lego Club meets on the 1st & 3rd Fridays, Jan. 3 - Apr...

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. Lego Club meets on the 1st & 3rd Fridays, Jan. 3 - April 18.

Milford Nature Center Presents: Prairie Animals with Tim Keane, Cowboy Poet. April 7 at 6pm in the Auditorium

Milford Nature Center Presents: Prairie Animals partnered with Tim Keane a Cowboy Poet

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Milford Nature Center will present live animals and various animal artifacts that will introduce audiences to some native prairie wildlife and their favorite habitat. The program w...

Registration

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Library Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 23

Event Details:

Milford Nature Center will present live animals and various animal artifacts that will introduce audiences to some native prairie wildlife and their favorite habitat.

Teen Social Hour

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Teen Zone at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

On Tuesday afternoons we will have fun options for teens in the Teen Zone including special crafts, board games, or just time to chat with one of our librarians. What would you lik...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Teen Zone

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Library Events

Event Details:

On Tuesday afternoons we will have fun options for teens in the Teen Zone including special crafts, board games, or just time to chat with one of our librarians. What would you like to do?

Basic Tech Class for Adults

Wednesday, April 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: 3

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.

Chess Night

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Groesbeck Meeting Room 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: Groesbeck Meeting Room

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.

Teen Anime Club (6th - 12th Grade)

Thursday, April 10, 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: 19

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.

Humanities Kansas, Legends and Folktales

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Grasshoppers so big that cowboys can ride them to herd cattle. Summers so hot that corn pops in the field. Kansas is a place of big skies and tall tales. This talk will explore som...

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Registration

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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Library Events

Event Details:

Grasshoppers so big that cowboys can ride them to herd cattle. Summers so hot that corn pops in the field. Kansas is a place of big skies and tall tales.

Yarn Crafters Niche

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Come and join us for a time of Yarn Crafting. Bring whatever you’re working on whether it be knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, or embroidery. All are welcome from beginner to adv...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Library Events

Event Details:

Come and join us for a time of Yarn Crafting. Bring whatever you’re working on whether it be knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, or embroidery. All are welcome from beginner to advanced. We look forward to seeing you there.

Teen Social Hour

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Teen Zone at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

On Tuesday afternoons we will have fun options for teens in the Teen Zone including special crafts, board games, or just time to chat with one of our librarians. What would you lik...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Teen Zone

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Library Events

Event Details:

On Tuesday afternoons we will have fun options for teens in the Teen Zone including special crafts, board games, or just time to chat with one of our librarians. What would you like to do?

Basic Tech Class for Adults

Wednesday, April 16, 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: 3

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.

Dance Party

Thursday, April 17, 2025 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

Tombstone Book Discussion April 17 6:30 PM

Book Discussion: Tombstone

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us for the last book discussion in our series about life in the West. Tombstone by Tom Clavin was the basis for the popular 1993 film about the infamous Wild West town of Tomb...

Registration

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Library Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Join us for the last book discussion in our series about life in the West. Tombstone by Tom Clavin was the basis for the popular 1993 film about the infamous Wild West town of Tombstone, Arizona.

LEGO Club

Friday, April 18, 2025 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-5th graders will build a new structure each week using the library's Legos and their imagination. Lego Club meets on the 1st & 3rd Fridays, Jan. 3 - Apr...

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. Lego Club meets on the 1st & 3rd Fridays, Jan. 3 - April 18.

Pawsitivity Pals

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

Event Details:

Stay pawsitive about reading! Read to a friendly therapy dog who loves kids and books. This is a fun way to practice reading aloud, and a great stress reducer if you love cute cani...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: Library Events

Event Details:

Stay pawsitive about reading! Read to a friendly therapy dog who loves kids and books. This is a fun way to practice reading aloud, and a great stress reducer if you love cute canines.

MHS Presents STEM for Kids & Teens

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

Event Details:

Students from Manhattan High School want to share the joy of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math with you! MHS Interact Club organizes this event with various other groups, i...

Registration

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: Library Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 57

Event Details:

Students from Manhattan High School want to share the joy of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math with you!

Garden Party

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Kids

Event Details:

Let’s get ready to plant a garden! If you’d like to learn the best ways to plant and grow food and flowers, join us for a story and important facts and tips for young gardeners.&nb...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Library Events

Event Details:

Let’s get ready to plant a garden! If you’d like to learn the best ways to plant and grow food and flowers, join us for a story and important facts and tips for young gardeners. Take a seed home to plant. For K-5th graders.

Baby & Toddler Play Date

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 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.

Teen Social Hour

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Teen Zone at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

On Tuesday afternoons we will have fun options for teens in the Teen Zone including special crafts, board games, or just time to chat with one of our librarians. What would you lik...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Teen Zone

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Library Events

Event Details:

On Tuesday afternoons we will have fun options for teens in the Teen Zone including special crafts, board games, or just time to chat with one of our librarians. What would you like to do?

Seniors' Scrabble, Tea & More

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Library Events

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Seniors and retirees, it’s tea time at the library! Join us for a relaxing break to meet others and socialize. Have some tea or coffee, and start a friendly game of Scrabble, or op...

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Library Events

Event Details:

Seniors and retirees, it’s tea time at the library! Join us for a relaxing break to meet others and socialize. Have some tea or coffee, and start a friendly game of Scrabble, or open a coloring book and create something beautiful.

Basic Tech Class for Adults

Wednesday, April 23, 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: 3

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.

Chess Night

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 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.

Teen Anime Club (6th - 12th Grade)

Thursday, April 24, 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: 19

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.

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