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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! 🎉 […]
It's America's 250th birthday and we are celebrating with the most important parade of the summer. The Firecracker Bike Parade is coming to Third Thursday on July 16th. All entries must be decked out in red, white, and blue! Decorate your bike, your wagon, your scooter, or your stroller, bring your little ones downtown for a […]
Wrangle up the family and join the Flint Hills Discovery Center for National Day of the Cowboy, an annual celebration of the national icon and the history and culture of […]
