StoryWalk Downtown is here! In partnership with the Manhattan Public Library, we are proud to bring When Dinosaurs Came With Everything by Elise Broach to our business windows. Grab your […]
FAMILY DAY: PICASSO ON THE PRAIRIE Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 11 AM - 3 PM Celebrate National Prairie Day with hands-on art activities inspired by Pablo Picasso. Create side-by-side, explore galleries together, and discover how creativity can spark curiosity, conversation, and connection across generations. Family Day is made possible with support from the Greater Manhattan […]
Hosted by Yellow Brick Improv GROESBECK ROOM Bringing the comedy improv practice and participation to the youth group of Manhattan. Watch your kids enjoy a theatrical performance experience, socialize, and develop quick thinking skills. And have fun and laugh!
Refresh your creative space the sustainable way. Bring gently used art supplies and swap them for something new-to-you. From paints and sketchbooks to brushes, fabric, markers, tools, and creative odds and ends. Come share resources, trade materials, and give supplies a second life as part of our Sustainability Series. Help reduce waste while supporting creativity […]
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 transforms into a lively, family-friendly celebration where there's something for everyone. 🎨 Art & Makers Discover incredible local artists and makers showcasing their craft, plus […]
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 RocketsJune 5 - Volcano EruptionJune 12 - Curious ChromatographyJune 19 - TBDJune 26 - Weathering RocksJuly 10 - Wiggly WormsJuly 17 - Bouncy BallsJuly 24 […]
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 […]
Join us as we mark a very special milestone — one incredible year of creativity, community, and craft at Which Craft! Come see us at Which Craft for some shopping […]
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 […]
