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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.

2nd Grade Tour - Woodrow Wilson

2:15pm - 3:00pm
Tours/Groups
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Tours/Groups
Event Details:

2nd grade tour for Woodrow Wilson Elementary School - 38 kids, 2 classes

Elementary School Outreach

9:15am - 10:15am
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

School outreach to Bluemont Elementary School to promote Summer Reading
 

Elementary School Outreach

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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
 

Elementary School Outreach

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

School outreach to Manhattan Catholic School to promote Summer Reading
 

Elementary School Outreach

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

School outreach to Woodrow Wilson Elementary School to promote Summer Reading
 

Elementary School Outreach

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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
 

Elementary School Outreach

9:30am - 10:30am
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 
 

Elementary School Outreach

1:15pm - 2:15pm
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

School outreach to Lee Elementary School to promote Summer Reading
 

Elementary School Outreach

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

School outreach to Bergman Elementary School to promote Summer Reading
9:30: K-2nd grade
10:00: 3rd-5th grade

Elementary School Outreach

1:15pm - 2:15pm
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
 

Zoofari Tails Storytime at Sunset Zoo

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

May's featured animal: cheetahs! Zoofari Tails Storytime is at the Sunset Zoo this month, inside the Nature Education Center building.

Summer Reading Challenge

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

18 Months & Up Storytime

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

Baby Rhyme Time for 0-18 Months

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

18 Months & Up Storytime

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

3 & Up Storytime

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

Events for 3rd-6th Graders

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Events, Special Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Library Events, Special Events
Event Details:

If it’s adventure you seek, kids entering 3rd-6th grades should join us for a special themed program each week!
June 5th - "I Survived" Party

Baby Rhyme Time for 0-18 Months

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

18 Months & Up Storytime

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

Events for K-2nd Graders

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Events, Special Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Library Events, Special Events
Event Details:

Kids entering K-2nd grades are invited to a special themed program each week!
June 6th - Rescue and Escape Party

LEGO Club (K-2nd Gr.)

1:30pm - 2:15pm
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-2nd graders will build a new structure each week using the library's Legos. Socialize with other kids and use your imagination! Children may attend independently.

LEGO Club (3rd-6th Gr.)

2:30pm - 3:15pm
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! 3rd-6th graders will build a new structure each week using the library's Legos. Socialize with other kids and use your imagination! 

Saturday Storytime

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