Upcoming Events

Name: StoryWalk® Indoors: How Do You Hug a Porcupine?
Start: 2024-11-18
End: 2024-11-27
Location: Manhattan Public Library

Featured Events

How Do You Hug a Porcupine? Como Abrazas a Un Puercoespin?

StoryWalk® Indoors: How Do You Hug a Porcupine?

All Day 11/18 - 11/27

Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

PreK, Kids

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....

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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.

Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Week

All Day 11/18 - 11/23

Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

PreK, Kids

Event Details:

Celebrate Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Week by reading to a young child in your life! This year's featured book is How Do You Hug a Porcupine? by Laurie Isop. All families attendin...

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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Age Group: PreK, Kids

Program Type: Library Events

Event Details:

Celebrate Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Week by reading to a young child in your life! This year's featured book is How Do You Hug a Porcupine? by Laurie Isop. All families attending a storytime this week will get a free book.

Baby Rhyme Time Thursday 10 a.m. Tami Borck Storytime Room

Baby Rhyme Time for 0-18 Months

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events, Storytimes

Age Group:

PreK

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 ...

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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

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events, Storytimes

Age Group:

PreK

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 targe...

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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.

Teen Anime Club (6th - 12th Grade)

Thursday, November 21, 2024 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.

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.

Donuts & Danger Book Club

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Enjoy Varsity donuts while hanging out with other book enthusiasts! Discuss any book within the popular genres of true crime, mystery, murder or suspense, and share your thoughts w...

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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Library Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Enjoy Varsity donuts while hanging out with other book enthusiasts! Discuss any book within the popular genres of true crime, mystery, murder or suspense, and share your thoughts with us. Free book drawing at each session.

3 and Up Storytime Friday 10 am Tami Borck Storytime Room

3 & Up Storytime

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events, Storytimes

Age Group:

PreK

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 childr...

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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.

18 Months & Up Storytime

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events, Storytimes

Age Group:

PreK

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 targe...

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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room

Age Group: PreK

Program Type: Library Events, Storytimes

Event Details:

Pawsitivity Pals

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

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 cani...

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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.

¡Cuenta cuentos! / Tell Tales! Bilingual Storytime

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Tami Borck Storytime Room at Manhattan Public Library

Program Type:

Library Events, Storytimes

Age Group:

PreK, Kids

Event Details:

Join us for a Bilingual Spanish Storytime on Saturdays at 11:00, Oct. 26 - Nov. 23. This storytime is suggested for ages 3-8. We will tell great tales and look at some beautiful il...

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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:

Join us for a Bilingual Spanish Storytime on Saturdays at 11:00, Oct. 26 - Nov. 23. This storytime is suggested for ages 3-8. We will tell great tales and look at some beautiful illustrations, focusing on books by Latinx authors and illustrators.

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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.

Manhattan Housing Authority Board meeting

5:30pm - 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

Regular Monthly Board Meeting

Meadowlark Hills Tech Drop-In

9:00am - 11:00pm

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? Wandean Rivers will be on site to help older adults with questions about their computers, tablets and phones. Start your digital adventure!

Donuts & Danger Book Club

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Adults

Library Events

Registration

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Library Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 19

Event Details:

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.

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.

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.

CLOSED for Christmas

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Manhattan Public Library

Description:

CLOSED for Christmas

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Manhattan Public Library

Description:

CLOSED for Christmas

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.

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:

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!

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

CLOSING early for New Years

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Closing

Branches:

Manhattan Public Library

Description:

The Library closes at 6 PM today for the New Year's Holiday.

CLOSED for New Years

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Manhattan Public Library

Description:

The library is CLOSED for the New Year's Holiday.

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.

Basic Tech Class for Adults

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Adults

Classes & Workshops, Library Events

Registration

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Collaboration Space & Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Library Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 2

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.

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.

Teen Social Hour

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Teens

Library Events

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?

Basic Tech Class for Adults

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Adults

Classes & Workshops, Library Events

Registration

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Collaboration Space & Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Library Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 2

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.

Teen Social Hour

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Teens

Library Events

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?

Basic Tech Class for Adults

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Adults

Classes & Workshops, Library Events

Registration

Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library

Room: Collaboration Space & Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Library Events

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 2

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.

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:

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

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