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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"! 

Amanda Arnold 2nd Grade Tour

9:15am - 10:00am
Kids
Tours/Groups
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Tours/Groups

Basic Tech Class for Adults

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Classes & Workshops, Library Events
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Collaboration Space & Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Flint Hills Policy Board meeting

3:30pm - 5:30pm
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

Meadowlark Hills Tech Drop-In

9:00am - 11:00pm
Adults
Outreach
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!

Dance Party

10:00am - 10:30am
PreK
Library Events
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

Rock Creek 2nd Grade Storytime

11:00am - 11:30pm
Kids
Storytimes, Tours/Groups
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes, Tours/Groups

Book Discussion: Tombstone

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Events
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

Improv Workshop (Come Join Us!)

7:00pm - 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

Open to the public, we hope you'll join us for engaging and fun improv games that teach the basic principles like "Yes, and", being a good scene partner, and character development.

TR 2nd Grade Tour

1:15pm - 2:00pm
Kids
Tours/Groups
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Tours/Groups

LEGO Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids
Library Events
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

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Teens
Library Events
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.

Community Conversation: The Anxious Generation Common Read

10:00am - 12:00pm
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

Hosting a community conversation to discuss the book The Anxious Generation and discuss youth cellphone use and screen time. Planning to have a panel of experts talk about the impact of phones, social media, and screen use with kids.

MHS Presents STEM for Kids & Teens

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Kids, Teens
Library Events
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 51
Event Details:

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

CLOSED for Easter

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Manhattan Public Library
Description:

CLOSED for Easter!

Ask a Scientist!

04/21/2025 @ 8:00am - 04/25/2025 @ 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"! 

Yack and Yarn

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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

Yarn group working on projects

Garden Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids
Library Events
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, provided by Riley County Extension.

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: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

To provide a supportive and positive environment for our members to practice their public speaking and leadership skills.

Baby & Toddler Play Date

11:00am - 12:00pm
PreK
Library Events
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

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.

Let's Talk Art

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

"Let's Talk Art" is an engaging bi-monthly series that invites one or two regional artists to come together for a candid and dynamic conversation about their artistic journeys.

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.