Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade
Downtown ManhattanEvent Date: December 6th, 5:30 PM Parade Route: Poyntz Avenue (from 3rd Street & Poyntz Avenue — 14th Street — Humboldt Ave — City Park) *Please note that the 2024 parade will not go […]
Event Date: December 6th, 5:30 PM Parade Route: Poyntz Avenue (from 3rd Street & Poyntz Avenue — 14th Street — Humboldt Ave — City Park) *Please note that the 2024 parade will not go […]
Donuts & Danger Book Club September 26, 6:30-7:30pm Auditorium Room, 2nd Floor | 629 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan KS, 66502 Indulge in delicious Varsity Donuts while connecting with fellow book lovers at our relaxed and engaging book discussion event! Whether you’re captivated by true crime, hooked on mystery, intrigued by murder mysteries, or love the thrill of […]
StoryWalk® Indoors: Be a King Try our StoryWalk® Indoors featuring Be a King by Carole Boston Weatherford. The story is inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and it encourages readers to "be a king" as we strive to make the world a better place. For this activity, visit the Children's Room at the library any time. […]
Manhattan's only OPEN MIC is FREE. Come out and show us what ya got, hang out, and see what the community arts scene is brewing. Bring your friends, as it's always a good time. Sing, play an instrument, tell a few jokes, read some poetry, the sky and your imagination are the only limits!!Acoustic guitar […]
It's cold outside, so get INSIDE to shop for your favorite Farmers Market items!! Piccalilli Farm is hosting a Winter Market with some of your favorite vendors inside MBC. January 11th and 25th and February 8th and 22nd, from 10 am to 2 pm. Come shop and sip on some coffee, hot chocolate, beer or […]
We're hosting a winter warm up with your favorite retailers and your favorite warm beverages! Come shop the deals in our neighborhood on Saturday, January 25th 10am-5pm. Grab a punch card at a participating retailer and complete the punch card for a chance to win a Downtown gift basket! Participating retailers: Rooted Fair TradeMesa Collection […]
Gather with friends to sip adult beverages while you create your own miniature barn quilts! You must be at least 21 to attend this workshop. Brandy Bruna, Sunflower Creations MHK, will help us design and paint 12-inch by 12-inch barn quilts. This workshop will give you the skills to create a larger barn quilt. These […]
The wonder of the Flint Hills comes to life as children ages 3-5 begin discovering the culture, history, and ecology of the region. Each class includes hands-on activities, crafts, story time, and a snack. The next 4-week session begins on March 4 and we are Springing Up! Spring brings new life into our world! Let’s […]
There is adventure to be found everywhere you look. Join us as we meet a few prairie neighbors, snack on s’mores, and create a night you won’t forget! Leave the kids with us for a night of fun with dinner, engaging, hands-on outdoor adventure activities and games. Enjoy a Friday night out without the stress […]
When someone close to us dies, it can be devastating, turning our entire life inside out, making it difficult to return to previous ways of life. The Emerging You session presents a new way of understanding the process of grieving based on neuropsychology — how the brain responds. The focus is not on “getting over […]