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StoryWalk® Indoors: Corduroy

All Day 10/14 - 10/19
PreK, Kids
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Age Group: PreK, Kids
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Try our StoryWalk® Indoors featuring Corduroy by Don Freeman. Start at the children's staff desk and look for the numbered signs around the Children's Room.
10 am

Monster Mash Dance Party

10:00am - 10:30am
PreK, Kids
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: PreK, Kids
Event Details:

It's time for a monstrous and silly dance party! A librarian will play fun dance music and read some stories for ages 2-8. A parent/guardian must attend with their child. Children may dress in a costume if they wish.

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.
11 am

Monster Mash Dance Party, 2nd option

11:00am - 11:30am
PreK, Kids
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: PreK, Kids
Event Details:

It's time for a monstrous and silly dance party! A librarian will play fun dance music and read some stories for ages 2-8. A parent/guardian must attend with their child. Children may dress in a costume if they wish.
12 pm
1 pm

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.
2 pm

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!
3 pm

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?

Reservation

JLFH Adopt A Family Signup Night 1

3:45pm - 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: Collaboration Space & Classroom
Purpose of Meeting

We are holding our annual Adopt A Family signups. To ease in the number of families coming and waiting in this space, we are having pre-set appointment times for families to come spaced 30 min apart.
Reservation

JLFH Adopt A Family Signup Night 2

3:45pm - 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: Collaboration Space & Classroom
Purpose of Meeting

We are holding our annual Adopt A Family signups. To ease in the number of families coming and waiting in this space, we are having pre-set appointment times for families to come spaced 30 min apart.
4 pm

Teen Anime Club (6th - 12th Grade)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Library Events
Registration
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. 

LEGO Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Tami Borck Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Let's build together! K-6th graders will build a new structure each week using the library's Legos and their imagination. Lego Club meets on the 1st & 3rd Fridays, Sept. 6 - Dec. 20.
5 pm
6 pm
Reservation

Kansas Sierra Club - Flint Hills Group Public Program: Kansas Threated Species

6:30pm - 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: Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Public education program on Kansas Threatened and Endangered wildlife, specifically the Ornate Box turtle and spotted skunk. The Ornate Box turtle is officially the state of Kansas reptile with species numbers declining across the state.

Book Discussion: The Maltese Falcon

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Library Events
Registration
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammet is a classic a mystery for the detective inside all of us, and it's a perfect read for the fall season.

Author Visit: How to Write a Mystery

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Classes & Workshops, Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Groesbeck Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Library Events
Event Details:

Learn how to write a mystery from experienced mystery writer Steven Miller (Steven J.
7 pm

Community Conversation on Trust and AI

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Events
Library Branch: Manhattan Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Events
Event Details:

Community Conversation on Trust and AI: Panel of Humanities and AI Experts

K-State AI Symposium presentation