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Teen Tuesday Gaming: VIRTUAL - Among Us

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online, Library Events
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens (Gr. 6-12)
Program Type: Online, Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Join us for virtual gaming sessions of Among Us! On Tuesdays starting at 7pm, Librarians Rashael and Jennie will gather with teens over Zoom to host a fun virtual gaming session. Teens can pick up grab bags with supplies a week before the event ...

Adult/Teen Tell Your Pandemic Tale

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens (Gr. 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Online
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:
Join our writing workshop to write about what you experienced, learned, did, enjoyed, or struggled with during the pandemic. Help us create a library of memories by adding your writing, photos, or illustrations to an online "time capsule" documenting...

StoryWalk Downtown

8:00am - 8:00pm
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: PreK (0-5), Kids (Gr. K-5), Everyone
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:
The StoryWalk Downtown is a self-directed activity available all the time. Take a walk with your children downtown while reading pages from the book The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson. After completing the walk, stop by the library for a small prize. ...

Online Zoofari Tails Storytime: Rabbits!

All Day
Online, Storytimes
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: PreK (0-5), Kids (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Online, Storytimes
Event Details:
This month's featured animal: rabbits! Zoofari Tails is a pre-recorded program with animal stories read by Ms. Laura from Manhattan Public Library. Children will also meet animals from the Sunset Zoo with Ms. Nicole, as she shares some video footage ...

Teen Tuesday Gaming: VIRTUAL - Jackbox Games

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online, Library Events
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens (Gr. 6-12)
Program Type: Online, Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Join us for virtual gaming sessions of Jackbox Games! On Tuesdays starting at 7pm, Librarians Rashael and Jennie will gather with teens over Zoom to host a fun virtual gaming session. Teens can pick up grab bags with supplies a week before the e...

StoryWalk Downtown

8:00am - 8:00pm
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: PreK (0-5), Kids (Gr. K-5), Everyone
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:
The StoryWalk Downtown is a self-directed activity available all the time. Take a walk with your children downtown while reading pages from the book The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson. After completing the walk, stop by the library for a small prize. ...

Baby & Toddler Storytime Online

10:00am - 6:00pm
Online, Storytimes
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: PreK (0-5)
Program Type: Online, Storytimes
Event Details:
Who is at the zoo? This week's theme is zoo animals! Sit with your little one to participate together while you watch this storytime for ages 0-3. Storytimes include opening and closing songs, 1-2 stories, interactive songs and rhymes, and music. Bab...

Teen Tuesday Gaming: VIRTUAL - Dungeons and Dragons

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online, Library Events
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens (Gr. 6-12)
Program Type: Online, Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Join us for a virtual session of Dungeons and Dragons! A Dungeon Master will guide players through a one-shot adventure. All experience levels are welcome. Grab bags containing supplies will be available for pick-up in the Children’s Room entrance th...

Adult and Teen Craft Night-Fingernail Animal Art

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens (Gr. 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Online
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:
Interested in learning some fun tricks and tips for fun fingernail art? Hannah will show you how to create some different animal nail art! Join us as we teach you how to create your own beautiful nails sticking with our summer reading theme of T...

StoryWalk Downtown

8:00am - 8:00pm
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: PreK (0-5), Kids (Gr. K-5), Everyone
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:
The StoryWalk Downtown is a self-directed activity available all the time. Take a walk with your children downtown while reading pages from the book The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson. After completing the walk, stop by the library for a small prize. ...

PreK Yoga Online Animals Storytime

All Day
Online, Storytimes
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: PreK (0-5)
Program Type: Online, Storytimes
Event Details:
Join us for an online session of stretching, breathing, yoga poses and some familiar animal stories with Ms. Hannah. Suggested for ages 3-5. ...

Teen Tuesday Gaming: OUTDOOR

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online, Library Events
Registration
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens (Gr. 6-12)
Program Type: Online, Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
Join us for an outdoor hour of games and fun at Blue Earth Plaza! Librarians Jennie and Rashael will guide teens through challenges to beat other participants. Registration is required and will open June 14th. We encourage you to dress for hot w...

Teens Lead (9th-12th Gr.)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens (Gr. 6-12)
Program Type: Online
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:
Teens 9th - 12th Grade: Are you interested in planning and leading programs for your peers? Do you want to participate in the library’s volunteer program? We are looking for dedicated teens interested in developing and implementing programs for ...

Kids' Craft Zoom (Gr. 3-5): Roaring Wall Art

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online, Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: Kids (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Online, Library Events
Event Details:
We will meet on Zoom to make an awesome lion out of recycled materials together. Pick up a craft bag with supplies and instructions prior to the zoom. Ms. Rachel will show how to make the craft and answer questions. It will be a fun time to chat...

StoryWalk Downtown

8:00am - 8:00pm
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: PreK (0-5), Kids (Gr. K-5), Everyone
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:
The StoryWalk Downtown is a self-directed activity available all the time. Take a walk with your children downtown while reading pages from the book The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson. After completing the walk, stop by the library for a small prize. ...

Zoom Storytime: Pet Parade 2

10:30am - 11:00am
Online, Storytimes
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: PreK (0-5), Kids (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Online, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Kids and families can meet up on Zoom to say hello and show off their pets — dogs, cats, birds, or even your stuffed animal! Ms. Jennie will sing some songs and read some books while you cuddle your pets. Registration opens July 12, and is requi...

Teen Tuesday Gaming: VIRTUAL - Among Us

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online, Library Events
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens (Gr. 6-12)
Program Type: Online, Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:
Join us for virtual gaming sessions of Among Us! On Tuesdays starting at 7pm, Librarians Rashael and Jennie will gather with teens over Zoom to host a fun virtual gaming session. Teens can pick up grab bags with supplies a week before the event ...

Family Fun Animal Trivia Night!

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Online
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Online
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:
Which animal is the fastest bird in the world? Why are flamingos pink? What is our state animal? Test your animal knowledge while having fun and winning prizes!  Enters as teams of family or friends! Questions will be about animals and animal st...

StoryWalk Downtown

8:00am - 8:00pm
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: PreK (0-5), Kids (Gr. K-5), Everyone
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:
The StoryWalk Downtown is a self-directed activity available all the time. Take a walk with your children downtown while reading pages from the book The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson. After completing the walk, stop by the library for a small prize. ...

Online Zoofari Tails Storytime: Snakes!

All Day
Online, Library Events, Storytimes
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: PreK (0-5), Kids (Gr. K-5)
Program Type: Online, Library Events, Storytimes
Event Details:
This month's featured animal: snakes! Zoofari Tails is a pre-recorded program with animal stories read by Ms. Laura from Manhattan Public Library. Children will also meet animals from the Sunset Zoo with Ms. Nicole, as she shares some video footage o...

Teen Tuesday Gaming: VIRTUAL - Jackbox Games

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online, Library Events
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens (Gr. 6-12)
Program Type: Online, Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Join us for virtual gaming sessions of Jackbox Games! On Tuesdays starting at 7pm, Librarians Rashael and Jennie will gather with teens over Zoom to host a fun virtual gaming session. Teens can pick up grab bags with supplies a week before the e...