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StoryWalk® Downtown: Maybe Something Beautiful (ReadMHK)

All Day 5/3 - 6/30
Library Events, Offsite Events
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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 3-June 30. Your StoryWalk® starts at Manhattan Public Library's north windows along 629 Poyntz Avenue.

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

SUMMER READING 2023

All Day 6/1 - 7/31
Online, Library Events
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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Online, Library Events
Event Details:

The library's Summer Reading program includes reading challenges with prizes for all ages, summer storytimes and clubs for kids and teens, reading lists, special events and more.

9 am
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Manhattan Sr. Center Tech Drop-In

9:30am - 11:30am
Outreach
Offsite Event
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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 seniors with questions about their computers, tablets and phones. Call the Senior Center to set up an appointment at 785-537-4040. 9:30am-11:30am.

Reservation

Meeting

9:30am - 1:00pm
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

Meeting

Reservation

Amateur Radio Test 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: Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Testing provided for members of the public to qualify and apply for an FCC Amateur Radio License.

10 am
This event is in the "PreK" group.

18 Months & Up Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Library Events, Storytimes
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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. 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.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

18 Months & Up Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Library Events, Storytimes
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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. 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.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

18 Months & Up Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Library Events, Storytimes
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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. 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.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

Baby Rhyme Time for 0-18 Months

10:00am - 10:30am
Library Events, Storytimes
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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.

Reservation

SNAP Application Assistance

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: Collaboration Space & Classroom
Purpose of Meeting

Volunteers will help with the SNAP application process and next-step support.

11 am
This event is in the "PreK" group.

3 & Up Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Library Events, Storytimes
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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, and music.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

3 & Up Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Library Events, Storytimes
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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, and music.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

18 Months & Up Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Library Events, Storytimes
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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. 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.

This event is in the "PreK" group.

Family Fun Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Library Events, Storytimes
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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: PreK
Program Type: Library Events, Storytimes
Event Details:

Family storytimes combine the best elements of all our storytimes to suit a wide range of ages so that the whole family can attend together for stories, songs, rhymes and music time.

12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.
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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

The Teen Zone on the library's 2nd floor is a space reserved just for kids in 6th-12th grade. Relax in comfortable seating, check out a great YA book to read, or play games on PCs or Switch or XBox by checking out controllers at the desk.

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

Yack and Yarn

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Events
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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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

The Teen Zone on the library's 2nd floor is a space reserved just for kids in 6th-12th grade. Relax in comfortable seating, check out a great YA book to read, or play games on PCs or Switch or XBox by checking out controllers at the desk.

Reservation

Cassida

1:00pm - 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: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

Remove work

This event is in the "Teens" group.
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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

The Teen Zone on the library's 2nd floor is a space reserved just for kids in 6th-12th grade. Relax in comfortable seating, check out a great YA book to read, or play games on PCs or Switch or XBox by checking out controllers at the desk.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

The Teen Zone on the library's 2nd floor is a space reserved just for kids in 6th-12th grade. Relax in comfortable seating, check out a great YA book to read, or play games on PCs or Switch or XBox by checking out controllers at the desk.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

K-2nd Grade Club: Fearless Friends

1:30pm - 2:15pm
Library Events
Registration
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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Fearless Friends club sessions are designed for those going into Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade. Kids may attend independently without an adult. You do not have to attend every week; just come when you can.

Reservation

Study

1:30pm - 3:30pm
The library does not endorse the content or ideas represented by groups and individuals using meeting rooms.
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Purpose of Meeting

Study

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

The Teen Zone on the library's 2nd floor is a space reserved just for kids in 6th-12th grade. Relax in comfortable seating, check out a great YA book to read, or play games on PCs or Switch or XBox by checking out controllers at the desk.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

K-2nd Grade Club: Fearless Friends

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

Fearless Friends club sessions are designed for those going into Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade. Kids may attend independently without an adult. You do not have to attend every week; just come when you can.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

The Teen Zone on the library's 2nd floor is a space reserved just for kids in 6th-12th grade. Relax in comfortable seating, check out a great YA book to read, or play games on PCs or Switch or XBox by checking out controllers at the desk.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

The Teen Zone on the library's 2nd floor is a space reserved just for kids in 6th-12th grade. Relax in comfortable seating, check out a great YA book to read, or play games on PCs or Switch or XBox by checking out controllers at the desk.

2 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Tuesday

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Events
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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Every Tuesday afternoon we will have a fun options for teens in grades 6th-12th in the auditorium. Join us for snacks, board games, karaoke, crafts and more.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

3rd - 5th Grade Club: Symbiotic Sensations

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Events
Registration
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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Symbiotic Sensations summer club is designed for kids entering 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. Kids may attend independently without an adult. Each week we will play an active game, read a book and watch a video related to our theme, and do a craft.

Reservation

Study

2:15pm - 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: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

Study

This event is in the "Kids" group.

LEGO Club

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

Come build with us! Kids going into kindergarten through 5th grade can use our Legos to build with individually or in small groups. At the end of club, we will have "show and tell" time for kids to show what they made if they want to.

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

Free Movie: The Bad Guys (PG)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Events
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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Cool off at the library together with a free movie in the auditorium. A parent or caregiver must remain with children under the age of 10.

3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
Reservation

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 environment for our members to practice their public speaking and leadership skills.

6 pm
7 pm
Reservation

Mere Christianity Reading Group

7:00pm - 8:30pm
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

"Mere Christianity" (CS Lewis) Reading Group
meeting #1 of 4

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

DIY Night for Adults and Teens: Paper Beads

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Events, Special Events
Registration
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Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

At DIY Night, adults and teens (6th Gr. & up) can learn a new do-it-yourself project with a fun group with some guidance from librarians and other community members.