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StoryWalk® Downtown: Set Sail for Pancakes

All Day 5/1 - 7/31
Library Events, Offsite Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: PreK, Kids
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.

Summer Reading Challenge

All Day 6/1 - 7/31
Online, Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Online, Library Events
Event Details:

Embark on an unforgettable journey with the Manhattan Public Library’s Summer Reading Program: "Adventure Begins at the Library!" Dive into the R

Milford Nature Center presents Camping and Company (1st showing)

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

Camping is a blast, and Milford Nature Center will give us great ideas and information about camping in Kansas. They will bring a few live native animals for us to meet, and they will explain the "Leave No Trace" principles.

Milford Nature Center presents Camping and Company (2nd showing)

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

Camping is a blast, and Milford Nature Center will give us great ideas and information about camping in Kansas. They will bring a few live native animals for us to meet, and they will explain the "Leave No Trace" principles.

Teen After Hours - Escape from the Cryptids: A Thrilling Adventure

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Library Events, Special Events
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Library Events, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

7th-12th graders: Your team of intrepid cryptozoologists embarked on this daring expedition to investigate recent cryptid sightings. Armed with curiosity and determination, you ventured into the wilderness, but something went terribly wrong.

MHK Pottery Collective

4:00pm - 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: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting for area potters and those interested in pottery to meet and share ideas.

Yack and Yarn

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Come and socialize with fellow knitting and crocheting enthusiasts! All levels of experience welcome. Work on your yarn and textile projects and craft with others.This program is intended for adults and teens.

Nursing School Exam Study Session

4:15pm - 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: Study Room 1
Purpose of Meeting

Metting with classmate to study for an exam for nursing school

Manhattan KAC Writing Group

5:15pm - 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

Writing group meeting.

DIY Night for Adults and Teens: Summer Camp Yarn Craft

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Library Events
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Re-live your days back at Summer camp with this yarn weave craft known as the God's eye.

Music & More

10:00am - 10:45am
Classes & Workshops, Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: PreK
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Library Events
Event Details:

Ms. Katherine’s Music and More program provides opportunities for children (birth to 5-years) and their parents/caregivers to engage in a dynamic music/movement class and experience the joy of music with all of its benefits.

A New Adventure

2:00pm - 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: Collaboration Space & Classroom
Purpose of Meeting

Say goodbye to Amber.

Outreach at Everybody Counts Community Event

9:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite Events, Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Offsite Events, Outreach
Event Details:

This event is at the Douglass Recreation Complex on the 900 block of Yuma Street. Get connected to the community, get free health screenings, pick up free school supplies, clothes and food, and have fun!

Manhattan Senior Center Tech Drop-In

9:30am - 11:30am
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? A librarian will be on site to help older adults with questions about their computers, tablets and phones. Meet at the Manhattan Senior Center, 301 North 4th Street.

Yack and Yarn

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Come and socialize with fellow knitting and crocheting enthusiasts! All levels of experience welcome. Work on your yarn and textile projects and craft with others.This program is intended for adults and teens.

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.

Primary Election - Vote

All Day
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

Primary Election

ABLE Savings Program

11:45am - 1:15pm
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

Educate the public in regards to the ABLE Savings Program. This program allows persons with disabilities to have a savings account that will not affect their SSI and/or Medicaid.

Flint Hills Marxist Study Group

6:30pm - 8:30pm
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

To study Marxist literature and philosophy in a group setting

KFA Needs Assessment: Sensemaking Workshop

11:00am - 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: Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

We thank you for this opportunity for a second visit to your wonderful facility! Our 1st public discussion was on 3/21/24 and the experience was wonderful.

Flint Hills DSA 2024 Platform

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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

This meeting will establish the platform of the Flint Hills DSA for a year.

Comedy Improv Workshop MHK

7:00pm - 8:45pm
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

A workshop open to the public to practice basic skills of comedy improv for one hour. Guests are welcome to participate or watch.

Ham Radio Test Session

9:00am - 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: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Testing for amateur radio certification

Yack and Yarn

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Come and socialize with fellow knitting and crocheting enthusiasts! All levels of experience welcome. Work on your yarn and textile projects and craft with others.This program is intended for adults and teens.