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 legend of the cowboy to life, from Abileneto Dodge City and from the Chisholm Trail and Gunsmoke fameto the beef industry of today. This presentation […]
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 personal heritage and research to bring an important cultural food tradition to life. He is a collector of Mexican American heritage in Kansas and consults […]
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 limited. Please share any allergy or dietary needs in your registration notes.
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! 🎉 Third Thursdays in Downtown Manhattan, bringing fresh energy, creativity, and connection to the streets. Each month, downtown transforms into a lively, family-friendly celebration of the […]
✨ New Art Exhibit Opening in Downtown Manhattan Art Spaces ✨ 409 Art Space (409 Poyntz Ave) & Midtown Plaza Art Space (116 S. 4th Street) Celebrate an evening of art, inspiration, and community as we welcome featured artist Felix Jimenez for the opening of a new exhibition "Townies" at Midtown Plaza on Saturday, August […]
🎉 Third Thursday in Downtown Manhattan 🎉 Third Thursdays in Downtown Manhattan, bring fresh energy, creativity, and connection to the streets. Each month, downtown transforms into a lively, family-friendly celebration of […]
