Upcoming Events

Name: Summer Volunteer Opportunities
Start: 2024-03-09
End: 2024-04-30
Location: Manhattan Public Library

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Volunteer this Summer: Teen and Adult Volunteers Needed. mhklibrary.org/volunteer-2

Summer Volunteer Opportunities

All Day 3/9 - 4/30

Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Volunteer at the library this summer. Turn in your application by April 30, 2024. Teen volunteers must be entering 9th-12th grades in the fall. Adult volunteers must be 18 or older

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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Volunteer at the library this summer. Turn in your application by April 30, 2024. Teen volunteers must be entering 9th-12th grades in the fall. Adult volunteers must be 18 or older. Visit our Volunteer webpage for more information and to fill in the ...

Yack and Yarn

Monday, April 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Groesbeck Meeting Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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.

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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. ...

Pajama Storytime April 23 6:30-7:00 with guests from Sunflower Collective

Pajama Storytime: Stories Encouraging Self-Esteem and Consent

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events, Storytimes

Age Group:

PreK, Kids, Adults

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, Adults

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 good qualities...

Basic Tech Class for Adults

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Collaboration Space & Classroom at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Library Events

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Learn technology basics in this three-part course designed to help folks re-entering the workforce. Start your digital adventure! Meet in the library's Collaboration Space on the f

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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Collaboration Space & Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Library Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Learn technology basics in this three-part course designed to help folks re-entering the workforce. Start your digital adventure! Meet in the library's Collaboration Space on the first floor. Sessions will be Apr 3, 10, & 17 from 2:30-4:30 p.m.&n...

Chess Night

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Kids, Teens, Adults

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

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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. For ages 8 year...

Knot Your Average Tie Dye for Teens

Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm

Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Teens in 6th to 12th grade are invited to join us for a fun and colorful tie-dye experience! During this event, participants will get the chance to create their own vibrant tie-dye

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Library Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Event Details:

Teens in 6th to 12th grade are invited to join us for a fun and colorful tie-dye experience! During this event, participants will get the chance to create their own vibrant tie-dyed t-shirts. All necessary materials will be provided. Please wear clot...

No Place Like Home: The Struggle Against Hate In Kansas, A Film by Kevin Willmott, narrated by Melissa Etheridge, cover image

"No Place Like Home" Film Screening and Discussion

Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events, Special Events

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Everyone

Event Details:

Join us for a film screening event with special guest C. J. Janovy. Based on the award-winning 2018 book by CJ Janovy, this feature-length documentary film explores the evolut

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Library Events, Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 117

Event Details:

Join us for a film screening event with special guest C. J. Janovy. Based on the award-winning 2018 book by CJ Janovy, this feature-length documentary film explores the evolution of the LGBTQ movement in Kansas. "No Place Like Home: The Strug...

Zoofari Tails Storytime

Friday, April 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events, Storytimes

Age Group:

PreK

Event Details:

April's featured animal: worms! 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 a

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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: PreK

Program Type: Library Events, Storytimes

Event Details:

April's featured animal: worms! 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. Learn about an animal that lives at Sunset Zoo. Zoofari Tail...

Be an Artist! (K-5th Gr.)

Friday, April 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Library Events

Age Group:

Kids

Event Details:

Create fun art with guidance from our friends at K-State's Beach Museum of Art. We will read Studio: A Place for Art to Start by Emily Arrow, and kids will explore various art mate

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Library Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Event Details:

Create fun art with guidance from our friends at K-State's Beach Museum of Art. We will read Studio: A Place for Art to Start by Emily Arrow, and kids will explore various art materials to create a dry mixed media still life art piece. For kids in K-...

Kansas Science Festival Activities

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 4:00pm

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events, Special Events

Age Group:

PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Event Details:

The Kansas Science Festival is a street festival at Downtown MHK on April 27th, 2024. Researchers and other STEAM practitioners from across the state will share what they think abo

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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Library Events, Special Events

Event Details:

The Kansas Science Festival is a street festival at Downtown MHK on April 27th, 2024. Researchers and other STEAM practitioners from across the state will share what they think about and do on a daily basis through activities suitable for families an...

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Manhattan Toastmasters

5:30pm - 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: Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

To provide a supportive and positive learning environment for our members to practice their public speaking and leadership skills....

RCMS yoga

7:00pm - 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: Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

community yoga...

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 1-July 31. The walk starts at Manhattan Public Library's north windows along 629 Poyntz Avenue. From there, you’ll walk downtown and read pages from “Set Sail for Pancakes” along the ...

K-State Library Table

10:00am - 1:00pm

Library Events

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Library Events

Event Details:

K-State Libraries will be in the library atrium to share about the community patron card, computers and databases available to the public, meeting & spaces, and more. There will also be some fun giveaways. K-State Libraries supports and advanc...

FHMPO TAC meeting

1:00pm - 2:30pm

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

FHMPO TAC meeting...

Kansas Sierra Club - Flint Hills Group Public Movie: Common Ground

6:30pm - 8:45pm

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

Public showing of newly released movie "Common Ground." It is sponsored by the local chapter of the Kansas Sierra Club - Flint Hills group. The program is free and open to the public....

DIY Night for Adults and Teens: Linoleum Block Print

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Classes & Workshops, Library Events, Special Events

Registration

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Library Events, Special Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Adults and teens (6th Gr. & up) create a linoleum block print with help from librarians and staff at the Beach Museum of Art. Perfect for making spring cards. Registration is required. Supplies are provided thanks to sponsorship from the Manhatta...

Comedy Improv MHK

6:30pm - 8:45pm

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

Workshop for comedy improv...

DAR

9:00am - 12:00pm

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

Daughters of the American Revolution ...

Read with a Dog

10:00am - 11:00am

Library Events

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: Library Events

Event Details:

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. Children can sign up when they arrive for a short reading session with either Daisy or Murphy, ...

Manhattan Senior Center Tech Drop-In

9:30am - 11:30am

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. Every first Monday of...

Yack and Yarn

1:00pm - 3:30pm

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. ...

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 learning environment to practice their public speaking and leadership skills....

Group Visit

9:30am - 10:30am

Tours/Groups

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Tours/Groups

Event Details:

We will give a tour and read a story to 3rd & 4th graders. ...

Donuts & Danger: Mystery Book Club (Morning group)

10:30am - 11:30am

Library Events

Registration

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Library Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Enjoy a donut from Varsity Donuts, while we discuss books with dangerous storylines. Hang out with other book lovers in this nontraditional book club to hear about some of the latest books and discuss what each of us has read in the past month. Read ...

Ham Radio Testing Session

9:00am - 12:00pm

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

Testing for amateur radio certification...

Douglass Center Tech Drop-In

9:30am - 11:30am

Classes & Workshops, Outreach

Offsite Event

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. For more inf...

Yack and Yarn

1:00pm - 3:30pm

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. ...

Medicare Basics - offered by North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging

10:00am - 12:00pm

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

Teach those individuals who are "new to Medicare" about their benefits at age 65 and how to enroll. ...

RCMS yoga

7:00pm - 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: Auditorium

Purpose of Meeting

community yoga...

FHMPO Policy Board meeting

3:30pm - 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: Groesbeck Meeting Room

Purpose of Meeting

FHMPO Policy Board meeting...

Meadowlark Hills Tech Drop-In

9:00am - 11:00pm

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? Wandean Rivers will be on site to help older adults with questions about their computers, tablets and phones. Start your digital adventure! Meet in the Game Room; Every 3rd Thursday of th...

Comedy Improv Workshop MHK

7:00pm - 8:45pm

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

Join us for another comedy improv workshop. Workshop is open to everyone 7p until 8p, beginners very much welcome! Improv troupe scene practice from 8-8:30p, all are welcome to stay, watch, and provide suggestions for our regular group members! ...

Yellow Brick Improv Showcase (Open to Public)

7:00pm - 7:45pm

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

We would like to request the auditorium for a showcase for Yellow Brick Improv troupe. We would like to invite the public to a free, 45-minute comedy improv performance starting at 7 PM. ...

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