Manhattan Public Library
HOURS
MON - THURS 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
SUNDAY 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
JANUARY 2017
CALENDAR
TECH EXPLORATION
MANHATTAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
629 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 776-4741
Questions about an event?
Call the library or use the green chat/text box at
www.MHKLibrary.org
Adults, 18+
Try out new technologies, learn new
skills, and network with people who
love technology.
For the first time, the library
is offering workshops, drop-in
help, and forums for all levels of
technology users.
If you have questions, or would like
to sign up for a class, please contact
the library at (785) 776-4741 ext.
300 or visit www.MHKLibrary.org.
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MANHATTAN PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS
J A N U A R Y 2 0 17
ALL AGES
CHESS CLUB
All ages and skill levels welcome
Tuesdays, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Meet on the first floor
Practice and learn with other chess players at a
weekly event co-hosted by the K-State Chess
Club and the Manhattan Public Library.
KIDS
STORYBOOK STATIONS
Kids, PreK - 3rd grade
Tuesday, Jan. 3, 9:00 a.m. - noon
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 9:00 a.m. - noon
Meet in the Tami Borck Storytime Room
Kids will find puppets, toys, and reading games
for kids to explore on their own.
HOMESCHOOL
AFTERNOON
STEM CLUB
Kids, K - 6th grade
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
First Thursday of the month
Meet in the Tami Borck Storytime Room
NEW TIME
Thursday, Jan. 12, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Second Thursday of the month
Meet in the Tami Borck Storytime Room
This month we’ll learn about forensic science,
listen to a story, and put our detective skills to
the test to solve a library mystery.
Our solar system is intricate and amazing! Learn
about constellations and the distance between
planets
BABY MUSIC TIME
STORYTIMES
January 23 - March 11
Infants and toddlers
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 9:30 - 9:55 a.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 12, 9:30 - 9:55 a.m.
Meet in the Tami Borck Storytime Room
Dance and sing with your baby, while you learn
songs and rhymes.
READ WITH A DOG
FREE KIDS’ MOVIE
Kids, K - 6th grade
Sunday, Jan. 8, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Meet in the Children’s Library
Rated PG, 118 minutes
This is the imaginative story of a young girl
and the kind giant who introduces her to the
wonders and perils of Giant Country.
TODDLER AND PREK
DANCE PARTY
Kids, K - 6th grade
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 10:00 a.m.
Meet in the Tami Borck Storytime Room
*Space is limited for these programs. Please
register using the online events calendar or
by calling (785) 776-4741 ext.300.
Dogs are the best listeners! Sign up for a
15-minute time slot when you arrive. Then,
practice your reading skills with a furry friend.
Kids, toddlers - PreK
Wed., Jan. 11, 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Sat., Jan. 14, 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Meet in the Tami Borck Storytime Room
Kids can dance and play, and listen to fun
stories!
Kids, K - 3rd grade
Ages birth - PreK
Meet in the Tami Borck Storytime Room
Baby Rhyme Time
Infants and young toddlers with an adult
Tuesdays 11:00 a.m.
Thursdays 9:30 a.m.
Toddler Wiggleworms
Ages 18 - 36 months with an adult
Mondays 9:30 a.m.
Tuesdays 9:30 a.m.
Wednesdays 11:00 a.m..
PreK Story Train
Ages 3+ years
Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.
Thursdays 11:00 a.m.
Fridays 10:00 a.m.
Family Fun Storytime
Families are encouraged to attend
together
Saturdays 11:00 a.m.
MANHATTAN PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS
J A N U A R Y 2 0 17
ZOOFARI TAILS
STORYTIME
Kids, PreK
Friday, Jan. 27, 10:00 a.m.
Meet in the Auditorium
Fun stories about animals presented by staff
from the Sunset Zoo. Children can touch fun
animal artifacts such as furs and feathers.
TWEENS
TWEEN CLUB
Tweens, 4th - 6th grade
NEW TIME
Thursday, Jan. 19, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Third Thursday of the month
Meet in the Tami Borck Storytime Room
Interested in Robotics? This month, experimen
s will be provided and no registration is
necessary to attend.
TEENS
CANTEEN
Teens, 7th - 12th grade
Mondays, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
NEW LOCATION
Meet in the Groesbeck Room
Unwind at the library every Monday afternoon
with video games, crafts, and snacks.
*HARRY POTTER AFTER
HOURS PARTY
Teens, 7th - 12th grade
Saturday, Jan. 21, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Meet in the auditorium
After the library closes, the real fun begins!
We’ll have movies, games and crafts all centered
around Harry Potter at this teens only event.
TLAB
Teens, 7th - 12th grade
NEW TIME
Thursday, Jan. 26, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Fourth Thursday of the month
Meet in the Groesbeck Room
Share your input on activities, events, books,
and movies. Plus, earn 30 minutes of service
time. Refreshments will be provided and no
registration is necessary to attend.
ADULTS
TECH TRAINING AND
EXPLORATION
Adults, 18+
*Facebook Basics
Tue., Jan. 10, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Meet in the Tech Center Classroom
Wed., Jan. 18, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Jan. 18 class meets at Douglass Center
Learn the basics for using Facebook, an online
social networking site that allows you to connect
with friends and family.
*Video Game: “Never Alone”
Thurs., Jan. 12, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Meet in the Groesbeck Room
“Never Alone” is an award-winning,
atmospheric puzzle-platform game designed
around the traditional lore of the Inupiat people
of Alaska. Come play “Never Alone” and stay
for a brief discussion of the game.
Drop-In Tech Training
Tue., Jan. 17, 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Meet in the Groesbeck Room
Stop by to get one-on-one help with your
technology questions and conundrums.
*eBooks and Digital Content
Tue., Jan. 24, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Meet in the Tech Center Classroom
Bring your device to learn how to access
free eBooks and digital audiobooks using the
Sunflower eLibrary and Hoopla.
*LIBRARY LAB:
SHARPIE MUGS
Adults, 18+
Thursday, Jan. 19, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Meet in the Groesbeck Room
An evening of crafting fun for adults! Supplies
and demonstration provided.
SILENT BOOK CLUB
Adults, 18+
Wed., Jan. 25, 8:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Meet at Arrow Coffee Co., 1800 Claflin
Grab a drink, bring your book, and either read in
companionable silence or visit with new friends.
JA N UA RY 2 017
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Storybook
Stations|9:00
Chess Club|5:30
Kids' Movie|10:00
Baby Music
Time|9:30
Homeschool
Afternoon|2:00
12
Baby Music
Time|9:30
STEM Club|4:30
Video Game
Discussion "Never
Alone"|7:00
13
14
20
CLOSED FOR NEW
YEAR'S DAY
8
9
10
11
Read with a
Dog|2:00
CANTEEN|4:00
Chess Club|5:30
Toddler & PreK
Dance Party|11:00
15
16
17
18
19
Crafts for MLK|All
Day
CANTEEN|4:00
Storybook
Stations|9:00
Drop-In Tech
Training|2:00
Chess Club|5:30
TT: Facebook
Basics|2:00
Baby Music
Time|9:30
Tween Club:
Robots|4:30
Library Lab|7:00
23
24
25
26
27
28
Toddler ST|9:30
CANTEEN|4:00
Toddler ST|9:30
Baby ST|11:00
TT: eBooks|2:00
Chess Club|5:30
PreK ST|9:30
Toddler ST|11:00
Silent Book
Club|8:00
Baby ST|9:30
PreK ST|11:00
TLAB|4:00
Zoofari Tails
ST|10:00
Family Fun
ST|11:00
30
31
1
2
3
4
Toddler ST|9:30
CANTEEN|4:00
Toddler ST|9:30
Baby ST|11:00
TT: eBooks|2:00
PreK ST|9:30
Toddler ST|11:00
Baby ST|9:30
PreK ST|11:00
Homeschool
Afternoon|2:00
HARRY POTTER
BOOK NIGHT|6:00
PreK ST|10:00
Family Fun
ST|11:00
22
29
5
6
Toddler ST|9:30
CANTEEN|4:00
NOTES:
Toddler & PreK
Dance Party|11:00
21
Teen After
Hours|5:30