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Ask a Scientist!

03/04/2025 @ 8:00am - 04/19/2025 @ 5:00pm
PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Events
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"! 

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

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is now taking appointments. The maximum household income is $60,000 or below for completing taxes.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Social Hour

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Library Events
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?

RCMS yoga

6:00pm - 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

Engage the community in healthy movement and mindfulness.
Yoga.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

18 Months & Up Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
PreK
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 "Adults" group.

Seniors' Scrabble, Tea & More

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Classes & Workshops, Library Events
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.

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

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is now taking appointments. The maximum household income is $60,000 or below for completing taxes.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Seniors' Scrabble Tea and More

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room
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 open a coloring book and create something beautiful.

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

Regular Board of Commissioners meeting

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chess Night

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Library Events
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.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

Baby Rhyme Time for 0-18 Months

10:00am - 10:30am
PreK
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 "PreK" group.

18 Months & Up Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
PreK
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.

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

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is now taking appointments. The maximum household income is $60,000 or below for completing taxes.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Anime Club (6th - 12th Grade)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Library Events
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. 

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 meeting to share work

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Donuts and Danger Book Club

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Library Events
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Hang out with other book lovers in this nontraditional book club to talk about mystery and true crime books and discuss what each of us has read in the past month.

Sew Day

9:00am - 3:00pm
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

To gather to work on Quilts of Valor.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

Zoofari Tails Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
PreK
Library Events, Storytimes
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: PreK
Program Type: Library Events, Storytimes
Event Details:

This month's featured animals: cool carnivores, such as snakes and lions! The zoo and the library team up to present a fun storytime for ages 3 and up with books on the big screen, active songs, and lots of animal sounds and poses.

Meeting

3:00pm - 5:00pm
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

Meeting

This event is in the "PreK" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Saturday Storytime: Bugs & Books!

11:00am - 11:30am
PreK, Kids
Special Events, Storytimes
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: PreK, Kids
Program Type: Special Events, Storytimes
Event Details:

This Saturday, we welcome members of the Kansas Science Fest board who will present fun stories about bugs, favorite songs, and some live insects you can look at up close and even touch. Brave kids are welcome to try a crispy cricket to eat!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Celebrate Cultures: France

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Library Events
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

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

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is now taking appointments. The maximum household income is $60,000 or below for completing taxes.

Yack & 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: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Friends gathering to craft

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 Meeting