🎉 A New Year of Third Thursdays Begins in Downtown! 🎉 Third Thursdays are back in Downtown Manhattan, bringing fresh energy, creativity, and connection to the streets. Each month, downtown […]
“The Way of Tea: Harmony and Home in Kansas,” presented by Ayako Mizumura, explores the Japanese tea ceremony and its meaning for Japanese people living in the United States, including […]
Join us for a fun night inspired by the Birds of North America featuring ornithologist Dr. Jack Sytsma. Together, we’ll explore the stories and beauty of the birds that surround […]
Fiddle Jam at Switch Wicked Studios Friday, June 12th - 7:00 - 9:00 PM Hosted by Derrick Doty, the Fiddle Jam is not just for fiddles. It’s open to all acoustic instruments! It’s […]
Third Thursdays are back in Downtown Manhattan! Every month, the heart of the city comes alive with art, music, and community spirit. From street-level performances to hands-on creativity, Downtown Manhattan […]
Join our Education Staff for a fun, FREE 10-to-15-minute science demonstration on most Fridays, May 29 through July 31, just outside the front entrance. ExperimentsMay 29 - Fizz & Fly […]
Event by Riley County Genealogical Society Sunday, June 28th - 2:30 pm - Manhattan Public Library Kansas was a key crossroads of frontier trails. It was the statewhich helped bring the […]
Flour Power, presented by Gene Chávez, shares family tortilla-making traditions alongside stories about the history of Mexican residents settling in Kansas to work, raise families, and build community. Chávez draws on his […]
Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with the library! We will READ some great stories about America's beginnings, make crafts, play games, and have a birthday treat. Registration is required; space is […]
Mark your calendars for July 16th as we celebrate America 250 with a fun Little Firecracker Kids Parade! 🎉 Join us for a fun evening celebrating Art in Downtown! 🎉 […]
