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StoryWalk® Indoors: How Do You Hug a Porcupine?

All Day 11/18 - 11/27
PreK, Kids
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: PreK, Kids
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Try our StoryWalk® Indoors featuring How Do You Hug a Porcupine? by Laurie Isop. Start at the children's staff desk and look for the numbered signs around the Children's Room.

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

Dance Party

10:00am - 10:30am
PreK, Kids
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: PreK, Kids
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 and K-5th grades.

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

StoryWalk® Indoors: How Do You Hug a Porcupine?

All Day 11/30 - 12/1
PreK, Kids
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: PreK, Kids
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Try our StoryWalk® Indoors featuring How Do You Hug a Porcupine? by Laurie Isop. Start at the children's staff desk and look for the numbered signs around the Children's Room.

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.

Winter Reading Challenge: Light Up the Mind

All Day 12/1 - 2/28
PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Online, Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Online, Library Events
Event Details:

Join Manhattan Public Library’s Winter Reading Challenge to light up your mind this season.

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.

Yoga Storytime (Ages 3 & up)

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

Stretch, breathe and read! Librarian and certified yoga instructor Hannah will present yoga picture books, activities, and music incorporating simple yoga poses. Participants may bring yoga mats or use one supplied by the library.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

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-6th graders will build a new structure each week using the library's Legos and their imagination. Lego Club meets on the 1st & 3rd Fridays, Sept. 6 - Dec. 6.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

Snow Much Fun Storytime

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

Reading is snow much fun! Celebrate winter with snowy stories and music. Make a snowy craft to take home. Recommended for ages 18 months and up. A caregiver must attend with their child.

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 "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.

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:

December's theme: rabbits! 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.

Saturday Yoga Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
PreK
Library Events, Storytimes
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: PreK
Program Type: Library Events, Storytimes
Event Details:

Stretch, breathe and read! Librarian and certified yoga instructor Hannah will present yoga picture books, activities, and music incorporating simple yoga poses. Participants may bring yoga mats or use one supplied by the library.

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

StoryWalk® Indoors: There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow

All Day 12/16 - 12/23
PreK, Kids
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: PreK, Kids
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Try our StoryWalk® Indoors featuring There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow! by Lucille Colandro. Start at the children's staff desk and look for the numbered signs around the Children's Room.

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.

Yoga Storytime (Ages 3 & up)

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

Stretch, breathe and read! Librarian and certified yoga instructor Hannah will present yoga picture books, activities, and music incorporating simple yoga poses. Participants may bring yoga mats or use one supplied by the library.

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

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.

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

StoryWalk® Indoors: There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow

All Day 12/26 - 12/30
PreK, Kids
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: PreK, Kids
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Try our StoryWalk® Indoors featuring There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow! by Lucille Colandro. Start at the children's staff desk and look for the numbered signs around the Children's Room.

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

Crafternoon (PreK-5th Gr.)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
PreK, Kids
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: PreK, Kids
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Kids can use their imaginations to make whatever they want! Make something great with the provided paper, glue, scissors and craft odds and ends!

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 "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 "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 "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: Groesbeck Meeting Room
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 "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 "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.