Manhattan Public Library

Ready to put your strategies to the test? Whether you're a Grandmaster in the making or just learned how the knight moves, we’ve got a board waiting for you! Join us for Chess Night in the Auditorium from 6-7:30pm, March 25. No Registration Required!

Celebrate Kansas poetry 🌻 Join Kansas Poet Laureate Traci Brimhall for a virtual KS250 event exploring poets past & present and the spirit of ad astra per aspera. 📅 March 25 💻 Online 🔗 library.ks.gov/KS250/March ✨ To the stars through difficulties

Join the Manhattan Library Association Annual Meeting on April 8, 4–5 p.m., in the Library Auditorium. New and returning members welcome for a quick board update, meet-and-greet, and light refreshments.

It's time to get active Manhattan! March into Spring with our Dig Deep Go Far 5k challenge!

Ditch the desk and head to the library! Whether you want to dive into a new craft, dominate in a board game, or just find a comfy spot to scroll and snack, this is your zone. ow.ly/Enjt50YoSIw

An Evening with McCall Hoyle 🐾 We’re partnering with USD 383 to welcome award‑winning author McCall Hoyle, 📅 March 24 - 🕕 6 p.m. - 📍 MPL Auditorium Drop your question for McCall in the replies and we may ask it during the event!

Kick it with us and our friends at Switch Wicked! We’re throwing it back to the 80s for a DIY session that’s tote-ally tubular. Grab a bag and create a masterpiece! manhattanks.librarycalendar.com/event/tote-all…

Whether you’re a seasoned fan with a massive watchlist or you’ve just finished your very first series, we’ve got a spot for you. Come hang out, debate your favorite arcs, and find your next obsession with fellow fans who are just as passionate as you are.

Join us as we celebrate Murphy’s Birthday at Manhattan Public Library. There will be wagging tails, birthday vibes, and plenty of "pawsitivity" to go around. No gifts required—just your best ear scratches and high-fives. See you there! 🐶✨

Donut miss out! Donuts and Danger Adult Book Club is Thursday, March 26.

Join us for a low-key evening of crafts, games, and snacks. No pressure—just a chance to connect with your community. #LibraryLife #Community #Relax ow.ly/oXQX50YsrFq

An Evening with McCall Hoyle 🐾 We’re partnering with USD 383 to welcome award‑winning author McCall Hoyle, 📅 March 24 - 🕕 6 p.m. - 📍 MPL Auditorium Drop your question for McCall in the replies and we may ask it during the event!

Spring break plans, upgraded! Join us for Teens Movie & Munchies! March 16 join us for laughs, swordplay, and one very unlucky jester who gets way in over his head. Full details here: ow.ly/UR7950Yeluq

Join us for a special storytime focused on body safety, consent, and self-worth—made fun for the little ones. We’re teaming up with the Sunflower Children's Collective for an evening of empowering stories and high-energy music. ow.ly/bOyq50Ypbom

Ready to put your strategies to the test? Whether you're a Grandmaster in the making or just learned how the knight moves, we’ve got a board waiting for you! Join us for Chess Night in the Auditorium from 6-7:30pm, March 25. No Registration Required!

🌪️ Tornado Watch vs. Warning — Library Edition 📚 During severe weather, the library will not turn people away if you need a safe place to wait out the storm. If a tornado warning is issued while we’re open, staff will guide everyone to shelter in the atrium basement.

No critiques, no deadlines—just creative freedom. Whether you're a teen or an adult, the Writers' Guild is a welcoming space to explore new prompts and let your imagination run. ow.ly/9PLn50YhEGQ

Is your little one’s energy level hitting a "record" high? It’s time to face the music and let them dance it out at the library! Join us for Kids Dance Party at 10am on March 18!

Join our 250 Reading Challenge this March to explore Poetry & Women’s History. 📜 Read & track on Beanstack 🏅 Earn digital badges 🌻 Celebrate Kansas stories Join the challenge: mhklibrary.beanstack.org/reader365

It's time to get active Manhattan! March into Spring with our Dig Deep Go Far 5k challenge!