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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.

Yack and Yarn

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults
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.

MPL Board of Trustees Meeting

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: Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

MPL Board Meeting

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.

Holiday Laughter Yoga

6:00pm - 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: Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

To laugh together to relieve stress before the holidays

Seniors' Scrabble & Tea

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Seniors and retirees, it’s tea time at the library! Join us for a relaxing break to meet others and socialize. Have some tea or coffee, and start a friendly game of Scrabble or another game option.

CLOSED for Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Manhattan Public Library
Description:

Library is CLOSED for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

CLOSED for Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Manhattan Public Library
Description:

Library is CLOSED for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

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.

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.

Free Laughter Yoga Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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

To do laughter and breathing exercises in a fun and playful setting and reap the health benefits of laughing on purpose

Manhattan Senior Center Tech Drop-In

9:30am - 11:30am
Adults
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
Teens, Adults
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

LIEAP Event

9:30am - 2:00pm
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

LIEAP events are held to help the community members fill out the online application for LIEAP. We will have flyers with information as to when and where the event is held and have staff there to help in the completion of the application.

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.

Indivisible Manhattan

7:00pm - 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: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Organizing

Study Opera with Dr. Catherine FUng

1:30pm - 4:45pm
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

Studay Opera

Teen Anime Club (6th - 12th Grade)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Library Events
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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. 

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

DIY Night For Teens and Adults: Holiday Card Making

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Classes & Workshops, Library Events
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Are you in the thick of the holiday commotion? Forgot holiday cards?? Come to our DIY night and craft some holiday cards for your family and friends.

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.

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.

Ugly Sweater Get Together

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Library Events
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Teens, let’s craft an ugly sweater! The library will provide miscellaneous craft supplies, and you can bring a sweater, long sleeve shirt, or garment of your choosing to decorate.