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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Today is the day you can register for our final book club of the Summer! You can also pick up the book at your earliest convenience after registering. This is our final book club on the topic of abnormal psychology in fiction this summer.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

Baby Art 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:

Let your baby paint! We will have paint contained inside plastic bags for your baby to touch and manipulate to create their first masterpiece!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s get together for engaging conversations over good books! Join us for book and writing discussions on the topic of abnormal psychology this summer. In July, we will show author and educator Steven J.

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

Friday Game Days

9:00am - 6:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Relax with a board game of your choosing on Game Day at the library. Every Friday, board games and card games, along with instructions for play, will be available for checkout at our reference desk on the 2nd floor.

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

Pete the Cat Morning Tea Party

11:00am - 11:45am
PreK, Kids
Library Events
Registration Required
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: PreK, Kids
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pete the Cat is having a tea party full of color, food and fun! Join us for Pete the Cat stories, activities, photo ops, and "tea time" snacks (including options for nut free, non dairy, gluten free and vegan).

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

Pete the Cat Afternoon Tea Party

1:30pm - 2:15pm
PreK, Kids
Library Events
Registration Required
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: PreK, Kids
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pete the Cat is having a tea party full of color, food and fun! Join us for Pete the Cat stories, activities, photo ops, and "tea time" snacks (including options for nut free, non dairy, gluten free and vegan).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Free Forum

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Relax and reduce stress by hanging out at your local library. On 3rd Monday nights, we will have a variety of activities available from arts & crafts to games to conversation starters.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Basic Tech Class for Adults

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Classes & Workshops, Library Events
Registration Required
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Collaboration Space & Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Library Events
Registration Required
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.

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 "Teens" group.

Teens': Adventuring League

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Welcome, adventurers! This is a club for those who enjoy tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons, Monster of the Week and Kids on Bikes.

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

Donuts and Danger Book Club

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Enjoy a donut while we discuss books with dangerous storylines. Hang out with other book lovers in this nontraditional book club. We will focus on the genres of true crime, murders and mysteries.

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

Friday Game Days

9:00am - 6:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Relax with a board game of your choosing on Game Day at the library. Every Friday, board games and card games, along with instructions for play, will be available for checkout at our reference desk on the 2nd floor.

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:

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. Zoofari Tails Storytimes also include animal artifacts to look at or touch. 

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

Pawsitivity Pals: Read with a Dog

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

Meet a friendly therapy dog and stay "PAWSitive" about reading! Kids can read a short book to a certified therapy dog brought in by one of our volunteer dog handlers.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen After Hours: Art Heist

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens
Library Events
Registration Required
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey as you enter a world of intrigue and artistry. A Portrait, one of Leonardo da Vinci's iconic masterpieces, has vanished from the Library Director's Office.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Grown-Ups' Coloring Party

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Do you miss the days of simplicity and coloring pictures just for fun? Join us for a soothing night of coloring with pencils, crayons or markers, listening to calm music and having peaceful conversations.

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

Friday Game Days

9:00am - 6:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Relax with a board game of your choosing on Game Day at the library. Every Friday, board games and card games, along with instructions for play, will be available for checkout at our reference desk on the 2nd floor.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teens: Mini Paint & Sip

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Cool down at the library to de-stress before school begins. Paint some mini masterpieces to hang on your wall or locker, and sip summer drinks like lemonade, sparkling water, or punch.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Crafternoon

2:30pm - 3:15pm
Kids
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Kids love to make stuff, and now they have all the supplies they need to create something great - paper, glue, scissors, and craft odds and ends! Kids can use their imaginations to make whatever they want. 

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

DIY Nights for Adults and Teens: Henna Art

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

Henna Art, Learn the history and culture of Henna Art and try your hand with simple Henna designs. All supplies will be provided. Bring your hands and create some art!

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

Friday Game Days

9:00am - 6:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Relax with a board game of your choosing on Game Day at the library. Every Friday, board games and card games, along with instructions for play, will be available for checkout at our reference desk on the 2nd floor.

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

Pawsitivity Pals: Read with a Dog

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

Meet a friendly therapy dog and stay "PAWSitive" about reading! Kids can read a short book to a certified therapy dog brought in by one of our volunteer dog handlers.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Community Engagement Tables

9:00am - 1:00pm
Everyone
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

The Riley County Historical Society actively collects and preserves the diverse history of the community for future generations in partnership with the Riley County Historical Museum.

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

Introverts' Book Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Events
Registration Required
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hey, you. The one in the corner reading. Would you like to feel a little bit social, but without the awkwardness of small talk? This is the book club for you!