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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"! 

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. 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.

Baby Rhyme Time for 0-18 Months

11:00am - 11:30am
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

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 "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.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

3 & 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:

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 "PreK" group.

Saturday 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:

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 "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. 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.

Baby Rhyme Time for 0-18 Months

11:00am - 11:30am
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

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 "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.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

3 & 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:

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 "PreK" group.

Saturday 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:

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

Outreach - Pott Co. Community Baby Shower

5:00pm - 7:00pm
PreK, Adults
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: PreK, Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Pottawatomie County residents are invited to a Community Baby Shower & Family Resource Night. Connect with others in the community, discover helpful services, and enjoy som

This event is in the "PreK" group.

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

This event is in the "PreK" group.

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.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

Zoofari Tails Storytime at Sunset Zoo

10:00am - 10:30am
PreK
Library Events, Offsite Events, Storytimes
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: PreK
Program Type: Library Events, Offsite Events, Storytimes
Event Details:

Zoofari Tails Storytime is at the Sunset Zoo this month, inside the Nature Education Center building. This month we'll feature endangered animals, such as elephants, tigers and more!

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.

Science Festival Activities

11:00am - 4:00pm
PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Special Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Come to the library for a day filled with discovery and fun at the 4th annual Kansas Science Festival, happening on April 25th from 11 am to 4 pm.

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

Pajama Storytime: Stories Encouraging Self-Esteem and Consent

6:00pm - 6:30pm
PreK, Kids
Library Events, Storytimes
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: PreK, Kids
Program Type: Library Events, Storytimes
Event Details:

This is a special storytime for Child Abuse Awareness Month in which we will read two fun stories that encourage positive concepts about kids consenting to physical touch (Don’t Hug Doug) and teaching kids to believe in their value and go

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

Puppet Show

1:30pm - 2:00pm
PreK, Kids
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: PreK, Kids
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Get ready for some fun with a puppets created by K-State students in Creative Drama, led by Dr. Sally Bailey.

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: frogs and toads! 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.

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.

Summer Reading Challenge: Color Our World

All Day 5/31 - 7/31
PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
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.