This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Everyone" group May-Jul 2025 StoryWalk® Downtown: Pete the Cat All Day 5/1–7/31 PreK, Kids, Everyone Library Events, Offsite Events This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Everyone" group May-Jul 2025 StoryWalk® Downtown: Pete the Cat All Day 5/1–7/31 Library Events, Offsite Events Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library Age Group: PreK, Kids, Everyone 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.
This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group May-Jul 31 2025 Summer Reading Challenge: Color Our World All Day 5/31–7/31 PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone Online, Library Events This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group May-Jul 31 2025 Summer Reading Challenge: Color Our World All Day 5/31–7/31 Online, Library Events 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 13 2025 Fri Friday Game Days 9:00am–6:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults Library Events This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 13 2025 Fri Friday Game Days 9:00am–6:00pm Library Events Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Library Events Event Details: Relax with a board game of your choosing on Game Day at the library. Every Friday, board games and card games, along with instructions for play, will be available for checkout at our reference desk on the 2nd floor.
This event is in the "PreK" group Jun 13 2025 Fri 3 & Up Storytime 10:00am–10:30am PreK Storytimes This event is in the "PreK" group Jun 13 2025 Fri 3 & Up Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Storytimes Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room Age Group: PreK Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Librarians will present an active storytime for children ages 3 and up, with books on the big screen, action rhymes, parachute time, and music. Storytime is great for helping children develop early literacy skills.
This event is in the "Kids" group Jun 13 2025 Fri LEGO Club 2:30pm–3:15pm Kids Library Events This event is in the "Kids" group Jun 13 2025 Fri LEGO Club 2:30pm–3:15pm Library Events Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Library Events Event Details: Get ready to build, create, and have fun! Join us for LEGO Club where K-5th graders will let their imaginations soar as they construct amazing new structures each week using the library’s LEGO collection.
This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jun 14 2025 Sat Outreach at Juneteenth Celebration 10:00am–2:00pm PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jun 14 2025 Sat Outreach at Juneteenth Celebration 10:00am–2:00pm Outreach Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Join us at the 30th Annual Manhattan Juneteenth Celebration at Douglass Park on historical Yuma Street. The library will have a table with information, along with many other vendors, food, children's activities and live music.
Jun 14 2025 Sat Child Care Provider Training 10:00am–2:30pm Jun 14 2025 Sat Child Care Provider Training 10:00am–2:30pm 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 Provide an opportunity for childcare providers to attend required annual training hours
This event is in the "PreK" group Jun 14 2025 Sat Saturday Storytime 11:00am–11:30am PreK Storytimes This event is in the "PreK" group Jun 14 2025 Sat Saturday Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Storytimes 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 Jun 14 2025 Sat Pawsitivity Pals: Read with a Dog 2:30pm–3:30pm Kids, Teens Library Events This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 14 2025 Sat Pawsitivity Pals: Read with a Dog 2:30pm–3:30pm Library Events 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 16 2025 Mon Mental Health Training: COMET 10:00am–11:30am Adults Classes & Workshops, Library Events Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 16 2025 Mon Mental Health Training: COMET 10:00am–11:30am Classes & Workshops, Library Events Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Library Events Registration Required Event Details: Mental Health Training: COMETCommunity Conversations That Make a DifferenceYou don’t have to be a mental health professional to make a difference.
Jun 16 2025 Mon Yack and Yarn 1:00pm–3:30pm Jun 16 2025 Mon Yack and Yarn 1:00pm–3:30pm 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 Gathering to craft
Jun 16 2025 Mon Manhattan Toastmasters 5:15pm–8:00pm Jun 16 2025 Mon Manhattan Toastmasters 5:15pm–8:00pm 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 provide a supportive and positive environment for our members to practice their public speaking and leadership skills.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 16 2025 Mon Adult Free Forum 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Library Events This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 16 2025 Mon Adult Free Forum 6:00pm–8:00pm Library Events 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.
This event is in the "PreK" group Jun 17 2025 Tue 18 Months & Up Storytime 10:00am–10:30am PreK Storytimes This event is in the "PreK" group Jun 17 2025 Tue 18 Months & Up Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Storytimes 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 Jun 17 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time for 0-18 Months 11:00am–11:30am PreK Storytimes This event is in the "PreK" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Baby Rhyme Time for 0-18 Months 11:00am–11:30am Storytimes 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 Jun 17 2025 Tue Teens: Animate It! A Stop-Motion Adventure 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Library Events Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Teens: Animate It! A Stop-Motion Adventure 2:30pm–4:00pm Library Events Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Library Events Registration Required Event Details: Spark your creativity with stop motion. Teens will create their own stop motion using whatever medium they prefer; clay, Legos, pen and paper, the possibilities are limitless!
This event is in the "PreK" group Jun 18 2025 Wed 18 Months & Up Storytime 10:00am–10:30am PreK Storytimes This event is in the "PreK" group Jun 18 2025 Wed 18 Months & Up Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Storytimes 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Rock Creek Summer Skills Academy Visit 10:00am–11:00am Kids, Teens Tours/Groups This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Rock Creek Summer Skills Academy Visit 10:00am–11:00am Tours/Groups Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library Room: Teen Zone Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Tours/Groups
This event is in the "Kids" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Kids: "The Wild Robot" Party 2:30pm–3:15pm Kids Library Events This event is in the "Kids" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Kids: "The Wild Robot" Party 2:30pm–3:15pm Library Events Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Library Events Event Details: Join us for crafts and activities featuring The Wild Robot, inspired by the book series by Peter Brown! You're invited to stay afterwards to watch the movie based on the book from 3:15-5:00.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Kids' Movie 3:15pm–5:00pm Kids, Teens Library Events This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Kids' Movie 3:15pm–5:00pm Library Events Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Library Events Event Details: Join us for a movie showing after the kids' summer event this afternoon. We will show the magical and inspiring animated movie about an intelligent robot called Roz who is stranded on an uninhabited island.
Jun 18 2025 Wed Flint Hills Policy Board meeting 3:30pm–4:30pm Jun 18 2025 Wed Flint Hills Policy Board meeting 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 FHMPO Policy Board meeting
Jun 18 2025 Wed Dead Serious Death Cafe 4:00pm–6:00pm Jun 18 2025 Wed Dead Serious Death Cafe 4:00pm–6:00pm 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 A safe meeting to openly discuss matters of death and dying
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Art Unplugged: Kelly Yarbrough and Traci Brimhall 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults, Everyone Library Events This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Art Unplugged: Kelly Yarbrough and Traci Brimhall 5:30pm–7:00pm Library Events Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Library Events Event Details: Join us for the second installment of Art Unplugged!—a lively bi-monthly series spotlighting the voices, stories, and work of local artists.
Jun 18 2025 Wed Medicare Educational Seminar 6:30pm–7:00pm Jun 18 2025 Wed Medicare Educational Seminar 6:30pm–7:00pm 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 Free educational seminar on navigating Medicare.