Upcoming Events

This storytime is active and fun for young children. A librarian will read 2-3 stories aloud. Caregivers participate with their children as we sing songs, do action rhymes, listen to stories and have music time.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Come and join us for a time of Yarn Crafting. Bring whatever you’re working on whether it be knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, or embroidery. All are welcome from beginner to advanced. We look forward to seeing you there.

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.

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?

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.

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

Join us for the last book discussion in our series about life in the West. Tombstone by Tom Clavin was the basis for the popular 1993 film about the infamous Wild West town of Tombstone, Arizona.

Let's build together! K-5th graders will build a new structure each week using the library's Legos and their imagination. Lego Club meets on the 1st & 3rd Fridays, Jan. 3 - April 18.

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.

Students from Manhattan High School want to share the joy of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math with you!

Let’s get ready to plant a garden! If you’d like to learn the best ways to plant and grow food and flowers, join us for a story and important facts and tips for young gardeners. Take a seed home to plant, provided by Riley County Extension.

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.

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?

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 open a coloring book and create something beautiful.

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.