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Teen Social Hour

Teen Social Hour

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Zone at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Teens

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 lik...

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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?

Pajama Storytime All Ages Manhattan Public Library

Pajama Storytime: Stories Encouraging Self-Esteem and Consent

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events, Storytimes

Age Group:

PreK, Kids

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 Hu...

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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

StoryWalk® Downtown: Pete the Cat

All Day 5/1 - 7/31
Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events, Offsite Events

Age Group:

PreK, Kids, Everyone

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. From there, you’ll wal...

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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: PreK, Kids, Everyone
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.

Teen Anime Club 6th-12th Grade

Teen Anime Club (6th - 12th Grade)

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Teens

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. 

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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
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. 

Celebrate Cultures

Celebrate Cultures: Mexico

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Kids, Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Join us for a celebration of cultures with stories, music, demonstrations and cuisine. The library is partnering with the K-State Department of Modern Languages to promote cul...

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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Technology Drop-In

Manhattan Senior Center Tech Drop-In

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Off Site

Program Type:

Outreach

Age Group:

Adults

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 th...

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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.

Puppet Show May 6 in the auditorium from 1:30 to 2 pm.

Puppet Show

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

PreK, Kids

Event Details:

Get ready for some fun with puppets created by K-State students in Creative Drama, led by Dr. Sally Bailey. College students will perform a few short children's stories, followed b...

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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: PreK, Kids
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Get ready for some fun with puppets created by K-State students in Creative Drama, led by Dr. Sally Bailey. College students will perform a few short children's stories, followed by a time for children to meet the puppeteers and their puppets.

Teen Anime Club 6th-12th Grade

Teen Anime Club (6th - 12th Grade)

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Teens

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. 

Register Now
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
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. 

Charlotte Perkins Gilman The Yellow Wallpaper

Pick Up for MPL Book Club: The Yellow Wallpaper

All Day 5/12
Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Register now for the first book discussion in our summer series about abnormal psychology in fiction. Pick up your copy of Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s The Yellow Wallpaper at the 2n...

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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Register now for the first book discussion in our summer series about abnormal psychology in fiction.

Technology Drop-In

Douglass Center Tech Drop-In

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Off Site

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Outreach

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Are you new to technology? Come and get help with your tablets, laptops, and phones. Start your digital adventure! Meet at the Douglass Activity Center in the Community Room, 925 Y...

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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Outreach
Event Details:

Are you new to technology? Come and get help with your tablets, laptops, and phones. Start your digital adventure! Meet at the Douglass Activity Center in the Community Room, 925 Yuma St. Every second Monday of the month, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

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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

K-5th School Outreach

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Kids
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

School outreach to Ogden Elementary School to promote Summer Reading
 

StoryWalk® Downtown: Pete the Cat

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

Friday Game Days

9:00am - 6:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Relax with a board game of your choosing on Game Day at the library. Every Friday, board games and card games, along with instructions for play, will be available for checkout at our reference desk on the 2nd floor.

Celebrate Cultures: Mexico

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

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 puppets created by K-State students in Creative Drama, led by Dr. Sally Bailey. College students will perform a few short children's stories, followed by a time for children to meet the puppeteers and their puppets.

Riley County Preschool Tour

9:30am - 10:15am
PreK
Tours/Groups
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: PreK
Program Type: Tours/Groups
Event Details:

Storytime, tour and play time for 29 preschoolers from Riley County Grade School

Friday Game Days

9:00am - 6:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Relax with a board game of your choosing on Game Day at the library. Every Friday, board games and card games, along with instructions for play, will be available for checkout at our reference desk on the 2nd floor.

K-5th School Outreach

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

School outreach to Marlatt Elementary School to promote Summer Reading
 

MCS Kindergarten Tour

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids
Tours/Groups
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Tours/Groups
Event Details:

Stories and info about the summer reading program for 29 kindergarteners

Riley County Safe Kids Month Special Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
PreK, Kids
Storytimes
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: PreK, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join Safe Kids Riley County and the Manhattan Public Library for a special storytime for Safe Kids Month! Attendees will get a free Clifford book while supplies last!

Northview 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
Event Details:

60 kids

K-5th School Outreach

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Kids
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

School outreach to Oliver Brown Elementary School to promote Summer Reading
 

Lee 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

Friday Game Days

9:00am - 6:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Relax with a board game of your choosing on Game Day at the library. Every Friday, board games and card games, along with instructions for play, will be available for checkout at our reference desk on the 2nd floor.

Ogden 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
Event Details:

Tour for Ogden 2nd Graders 

K-5th School Outreach

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Kids
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

School outreach to Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School to promote Summer Reading
 

K-5th School Outreach

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

School outreach to Northview Elementary School to promote Summer Reading
 

Friday Game Days

9:00am - 6:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Relax with a board game of your choosing on Game Day at the library. Every Friday, board games and card games, along with instructions for play, will be available for checkout at our reference desk on the 2nd floor.

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.

Friday Game Days

9:00am - 6:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Relax with a board game of your choosing on Game Day at the library. Every Friday, board games and card games, along with instructions for play, will be available for checkout at our reference desk on the 2nd floor.

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.

Color Your World with Magic (10:00 Show)

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

“Color Your World with Magic” with Dan Dan the Magic Man, 10:00 and 11:00 showings. 

Summer Reading Kick-Off

10:00am - 12:00pm
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:

It's the Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Get registered for the annual Summer Reading Challenge to earn prizes for reading this summer.