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 […]
Join us for the opening reception for our next featured exhibit, "New Perspectives"! Featuring an eclectic variety of new works from Jerry Moon, Carol McCall, Lynette Ubel, Kaci Smart, Patricia Scarborough, and new artist Nick Kriefall. Meet the artists while enjoying some light refreshments and the show! Cover photo, left to right: Nick Kriefall, Jerry […]
Join us for the opening reception for our next featured exhibit, "New Perspectives"! Friday, June 26th - 5 - 8 pm Featuring an eclectic variety of new works from Jerry Moon, Carol McCall, Lynette Ubel, Kaci Smart, Patricia Scarborough, and new artist Nick Kriefall. Meet the artists while enjoying some light refreshments and the show! […]
Join us for a relaxed, social group ride through Manhattan as we celebrate community, visibility, and safer streets. Final Friday is about more than just riding bikes, it’s about showing what a more active, connected city can look like when people come together in public space. All ages and abilities are welcome. The pace is […]
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 […]
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 limited. Please share any allergy or dietary needs in your registration notes.
Join us for our July Arrow Supper Club—Americana Supper! Enjoy a casual evening of great food, community and conversation. The night begins with a welcome cocktail and hors d'oeuvres, followed by a family-style dinner featuring classic summer favorites, seasonal ingredients, and dessert. Gather around the table to connect and enjoy the simple pleasure of sharing […]
SIX YEARS OF BEERS AND SHENANIGANS Six years ago, we opened our doors and poured our first pint. Now it's time to celebrate the only way we know how: with […]
