MANHATTAN PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Summer Teen Volunteer Training

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

training for teen volunteers

Tech Tuesday - How to use the iPad?

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Groesbeck Meeting Room

In this class we will introduce the basic concepts of using your apple iPad as well as downloading books from Sunflower E-Library.

ZOOfari Tails

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Auditorium

Sunset Zoo staff present animal-themed stories & share animal artifacts from the zoo. Some programs include a live animal as well.
Monthly book give-away sponsored by Claflin Books. Families who attend can be entered into a drawing for a free one-year Friends of Sunset Zoo family membership. (Drawing in December)

Saturday Stories on the Lawn

When: Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Auditorium

Join us for outdoor storytimes on the library’s lawn (facing Poyntz). Bring a blanket or chairs and a picnic lunch if you wish. Suggested for all ages. (In auditorium in case of bad weather)

Holiday- Closed

When: Sunday, May 26, 2013 - All Day
Where: Auditorium

Closed

Holiday- Closed

When: Monday, May 27, 2013 - All Day
Where: Auditorium

Closed

Free Kids' Movie

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Auditorium

An action-packed animated adventure about the amazing lives of a house full of superheroes! The super parents used to be among the world's greatest crime fighters, but now they have been forced to live "normal" lives with their three kids. But when Dad gets called to a secret mission, it will require the entire family to save the world. Rated PG; 121 minutes. Our movie licensing contracts do not permit listing the movie titles outside the library or authorized mailing lists.

TLAB

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Friends' Room

Teen Library Advisory Board meets to share ideas about programs, events and collections at MPL

Summer Reading Begins!

When: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - All Day

Summer Reading Kick-Off details to be announced

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party

When: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Auditorium

Don't miss our Summer Reading Kick-Off party at the library on Saturday, June 1st, 10:00-12:00. Come out with library loot, and looking and talking like a pirate. "Aaaaargh!" When you arrive, get a treasure map to lead you around the library for games, knowledge and treasures. All ages can register for the free summer reading program to earn prizes all summer long. Kids can watch a pirate puppet show and/or create pirate disguises in the auditorium. Don't forget your library card (or sign up for one that day) so you can include a pile of books in your bag of treasures.

Read With Dogs

When: Sunday, June 02, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Children can read to a certified therapy dog. The R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) program gives kids the opportunity to practice and enjoy reading in a fun, low stress environment. No registration required. Sign up for a 15-20 min. time slot when you arrive.

Toddler Move & Groove Storytime

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

An active storytime for toddlers with their parents or caregivers. Fun stories, fingerplays, action rhymes and musical instruments will get toddlers moving and learning about animals, shapes, colors and more. Suggested for 18-36 months. Cargivers participate with children.

Baby Rhyme Time

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 11:25 AM
Where: Storytime Room

A storytime designed specifically for infants and young toddlers. Enjoy bouncy rhymes, nursery songs, short books and baby sign language. Suggested for ages 0-18 months. Caregivers participate with children.

Toddler Move & Groove Storytime

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

An active storytime for toddlers with their parents or caregivers. Fun stories, fingerplays, action rhymes and musical instruments will get toddlers moving and learning about animals, shapes, colors and more. Suggested for 18-36 months. Cargivers participate with children.

Preschool Move & Groove Storytime

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

A lively story and music session for preschoolers with great picture books, action songs, rhymes, and dancing with instruments, scarves or a parachute. Suggested for ages 3 and up. Caregivers attend with ages 2 and under.

K-1st Gr. Club

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Where: Auditorium

Summer library club fun with books, games, activities and crafts.

2nd-3rd Gr. Club

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Auditorium

Summer library club fun with books, games, activities and crafts.

Preschool Move & Groove Storytime

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

A lively story and music session for preschoolers with great picture books, action songs, rhymes, and dancing with instruments, scarves or a parachute. Suggested for ages 3 and up. Caregivers attend with ages 2 and under.

Toddler Move & Groove Storytime

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

An active storytime for toddlers with their parents or caregivers. Fun stories, fingerplays, action rhymes and musical instruments will get toddlers moving and learning about animals, shapes, colors and more. Suggested for 18-36 months. Cargivers participate with children.

K-1st Gr. Club

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Where: Auditorium

Summer library club fun with books, games, activities and crafts.

Preschool Move & Groove Storytime

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
Where: Storytime Room

A lively story and music session for preschoolers with great picture books, action songs, rhymes, and dancing with instruments, scarves or a parachute. Suggested for ages 3 and up. Caregivers attend with ages 2 and under.

Maker Workshop

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Groesbeck Meeting Room + Friends' Room

Sponsored by Riley County Extension. Learn how to make your own terrarium with the provided supplies. Then, take it home with you.

2nd-3rd Gr. Club

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Auditorium

Summer library club fun with books, games, activities and crafts.

4th-6th Gr. Club

When: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Auditorium

Summer library club fun with books, games, activities and crafts.

Baby Rhyme Time

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:25 AM
Where: Storytime Room

A storytime designed specifically for infants and young toddlers. Enjoy bouncy rhymes, nursery songs, short books and baby sign language. Suggested for ages 0-18 months. Caregivers participate with children.

Preschool Move & Groove Storytime

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

A lively story and music session for preschoolers with great picture books, action songs, rhymes, and dancing with instruments, scarves or a parachute. Suggested for ages 3 and up. Caregivers attend with ages 2 and under.

K-1st Gr. Club

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Where: Auditorium

Summer library club fun with books, games, activities and crafts.

4th-6th Gr. Club

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Where: Auditorium

Summer library club fun with books, games, activities and crafts.

Free Kids' Movie Every Friday

When: Friday, June 07, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Auditorium

Free Kids' Movie Every Friday

Move & Groove Storytime

When: Saturday, June 08, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

A lively story and music session for all ages. Families are invited to attend together for great picture books, action songs, rhymes, and dancing with instruments, scarves or a parachute. Caregivers must stay with ages 2 and under.

Read With Dogs

When: Sunday, June 09, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Children can read to a certified therapy dog. The R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) program gives kids the opportunity to practice and enjoy reading in a fun, low stress environment. No registration required. Sign up for a 15-20 min. time slot when you arrive.

Toddler Move & Groove Storytime

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

An active storytime for toddlers with their parents or caregivers. Fun stories, fingerplays, action rhymes and musical instruments will get toddlers moving and learning about animals, shapes, colors and more. Suggested for 18-36 months. Cargivers participate with children.

Baby Rhyme Time

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 11:25 AM
Where: Storytime Room

A storytime designed specifically for infants and young toddlers. Enjoy bouncy rhymes, nursery songs, short books and baby sign language. Suggested for ages 0-18 months. Caregivers participate with children.

Teen Gaming

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Groesbeck Meeting Room + Friends' Room

Play Minecraft on the Xbox or games on the Wii. For those not into video games, there will also be a Spoons card game tournament.

Toddler Move & Groove Storytime

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

An active storytime for toddlers with their parents or caregivers. Fun stories, fingerplays, action rhymes and musical instruments will get toddlers moving and learning about animals, shapes, colors and more. Suggested for 18-36 months. Cargivers participate with children.

Preschool Move & Groove Storytime

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

A lively story and music session for preschoolers with great picture books, action songs, rhymes, and dancing with instruments, scarves or a parachute. Suggested for ages 3 and up. Caregivers attend with ages 2 and under.

K-1st Gr. Club

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Where: Auditorium

Summer library club fun with books, games, activities and crafts.

2nd-3rd Gr. Club

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Auditorium

Summer library club fun with books, games, activities and crafts.

Preschool Move & Groove Storytime

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

A lively story and music session for preschoolers with great picture books, action songs, rhymes, and dancing with instruments, scarves or a parachute. Suggested for ages 3 and up. Caregivers attend with ages 2 and under.

Toddler Move & Groove Storytime

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

An active storytime for toddlers with their parents or caregivers. Fun stories, fingerplays, action rhymes and musical instruments will get toddlers moving and learning about animals, shapes, colors and more. Suggested for 18-36 months. Cargivers participate with children.

K-1st Gr. Club

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Where: Auditorium

Summer library club fun with books, games, activities and crafts.

Preschool Move & Groove Storytime

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
Where: Storytime Room

A lively story and music session for preschoolers with great picture books, action songs, rhymes, and dancing with instruments, scarves or a parachute. Suggested for ages 3 and up. Caregivers attend with ages 2 and under.

2nd-3rd Gr. Club

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Auditorium

Summer library club fun with books, games, activities and crafts.

4th-6th Gr. Club

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Auditorium

Summer library club fun with books, games, activities and crafts.

Baby Rhyme Time

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:25 AM
Where: Storytime Room

A storytime designed specifically for infants and young toddlers. Enjoy bouncy rhymes, nursery songs, short books and baby sign language. Suggested for ages 0-18 months. Caregivers participate with children.

Preschool Move & Groove Storytime

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

A lively story and music session for preschoolers with great picture books, action songs, rhymes, and dancing with instruments, scarves or a parachute. Suggested for ages 3 and up. Caregivers attend with ages 2 and under.

K-1st Gr. Club

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Where: Auditorium

Summer library club fun with books, games, activities and crafts.

4th-6th Gr. Club

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Where: Auditorium

Summer library club fun with books, games, activities and crafts.

Milford Nature Center - Underground Animals

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Where: Auditorium

Milford Nature Center staff will bring some of their amazing underground animals, including a black-footed ferret, to help children learn more about these fun critters.

Free Kids' Movie Every Friday

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Auditorium

Free Kids' Movie Every Friday

Move & Groove Storytime

When: Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

A lively story and music session for all ages. Families are invited to attend together for great picture books, action songs, rhymes, and dancing with instruments, scarves or a parachute. Caregivers must stay with ages 2 and under.

Read With Dogs

When: Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Children can read to a certified therapy dog. The R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) program gives kids the opportunity to practice and enjoy reading in a fun, low stress environment. No registration required. Sign up for a 15-20 min. time slot when you arrive.

Toddler Move & Groove Storytime

When: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

An active storytime for toddlers with their parents or caregivers. Fun stories, fingerplays, action rhymes and musical instruments will get toddlers moving and learning about animals, shapes, colors and more. Suggested for 18-36 months. Cargivers participate with children.

Baby Rhyme Time

When: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 11:25 AM
Where: Storytime Room

A storytime designed specifically for infants and young toddlers. Enjoy bouncy rhymes, nursery songs, short books and baby sign language. Suggested for ages 0-18 months. Caregivers participate with children.

Teen Movie Viewing

When: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Auditorium

Watch a superhero movie, eat some popcorn, and win a prize.