Upcoming Events

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.

With Bob Ross’ techniques we will be painting as he would call it, “A Happy Little Tree.” Supplies will be provided, registration is required. Take home a work of art you did yourself this July. 

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.

Take some inspiration from Van Gogh, Claude Monet and more at our Mimic the Masters painting DIY. All supplies will be provided. Unleash that Artist within yourself.

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.

Let's build together! K-5th graders will build a new structure each week using the library's Legos and their imagination. Fridays, June 6 - July 11 (not on July 4th).

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.

Learn about this amazing neurological phenomenon, Synesthesia, where senses blend—like hearing colors or seeing sounds. Using music, textures, and colors, you’ll create your own synesthesia-inspired masterpiece. Snacks Provided!

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. 

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.