Volunteer opportunities, meetups, and community events in Fort Leavenworth, KS. Get involved locally.
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Join us for a fun and relaxed playtime where parents and preschoolers can connect in an open-play environment. Drop in to explore a variety of educational toys and games. It's the perfect opportunity to socialize, make new friends, and have a great time together!
MLS: Seattle Sounders FC at Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park
Each week, we’ll mix it up with a variety of activities - whether it’s board games, quiz shows, video games, crafts, or food nights! It’s all about having fun, trying new things, and connecting with friends in a relaxed and creative space. This program is for ages 9-12.
New to technology? Have a question about your phone or device? Need help with a specific issue? The IT Trainer from Manhattan Public Library will be on site to help older adults with questions about their computers, tablets and phones. Meet at the Manhattan Senior Center, 301 North 4th Street....
MiLB Double-A: Arkansas Travelers at Wichita Wind Surge at Equity Bank Park
Each week, we’ll mix it up with a variety of activities - whether it’s board games, quiz shows, video games, crafts, or food nights! It’s all about having fun, trying new things, and connecting with friends in a relaxed and creative space.
Activities are posted at the Makerspace, please message us for more information. No registration needed, this is a drop in program for all ages. Some weeks may not have an activity you leave with but feature community projects or offer knowledge building opportunities.
Make a new bendy buddy to twist and pose. Kids will use flexible materials to create playful characters with personality. These friends are fun to shape and display!
Build tall, bold skewer sculptures using colorful shapes. Kids will stack and balance pieces to create their own 3D designs. A great way to explore structure and creativity!
Come to the library for a day filled with discovery and fun at the 5th annual Kansas Science Festival, happening on April 25th from 11 am to 3 pm. This family-friendly event is a celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, designed to spark excitement and curiosity in learners...
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger Can J.D. Salinger's classic still tell us anything about what it means to be American? Revisit that too-wise-for-his-age, smart aleck Holden Caulfield and his quest for the un-phony. This title is available as an ebook on Libby.
Join us at Blackbob Park for a Pokémon GO! themed event. Bring your mobile device to battle, trade, and of course, enjoy the park! We will offer opportunities for those without the app, as well as younger children, including food trucks, crafts, music, games, and more. The first 100 youth will...
Each week, we’ll mix it up with a variety of activities - whether it’s board games, quiz shows, video games, crafts, or food nights! It’s all about having fun, trying new things, and connecting with friends in a relaxed and creative space. This program is for ages 9-12.
Get ready to move and groove! This interactive program is packed with fun songs and dance that encourage movement and creativity. A perfect way for kids to burn energy, make friends, and have fun while building important motor skills!
Each week, we’ll mix it up with a variety of activities - whether it’s board games, quiz shows, video games, crafts, or food nights! It’s all about having fun, trying new things, and connecting with friends in a relaxed and creative space.
Zoofari Tails Storytime is at the Sunset Zoo this month, inside the Nature Education Center building! Storytime will feature our precious home planet and ways we can help all creatures live happily on Earth! Each month, the zoo and the library team up to present a fun storytime for ages 3 and up...
Drop off your extra plants, cuttings, seeds, pots, planters and gardening equipment. Those who donate items on Saturday will receive a ticket for early entry on Sunday from 2-2:30 p.m.
Read The Season of Styx Malone, by Kekla Magoon, with your child, then meet with others to discuss the book. Snack provided. Participants will receive a free copy of the book, available for pickup at the Downtown Library immediately upon registration.
Expecting a crowd of people and need to plan a party on a budget? Or perhaps you’re wondering how to cut food costs for a smaller household? This session will give you some budget-friendly recipes that are worth sharing or keeping to yourself!
In celebration of National Small Business Week and in time for Mother's Day, the library will host a unique opportunity for youth to promote and sell their creations. Youth interested in selling goods must register for a booth. For 4th-12th graders. Tables and chairs are provided. Space is...
Calling all plant lovers! Share and swap your plants, cuttings, seeds, pots, planters and gardening equipment with other plant parents. All plants are welcome, whether they are house plants or outdoor garden plants. Those who donate items on Saturday will receive a ticket for early entry from...
Need a change of scenery? Once a month, the library Teen Zone will open early at 1:30 pm just for homeschooled teens! Come enjoy crafts, games, and snacks in a relaxed space designed for connection and fun. This program offers a fun way to connect, unwind, and enjoy the Teen Zone before it...
Ready to take on the responsibility of babysitting? The best sitter is a Safe Sitter®! This class will cover babysitting business basics, childcare essentials, child behavior issues, and emergencies, including choking infant/child rescue and infant/child CPR. Participants will receive a manual and..
Dig into the heart of home cooking with Unearth a Root Recipe, a self-directed culinary adventure that celebrates the flavors growing beneath our feet. Explore versatile root vegetables at your own pace as you experiment, taste, and transform simple ingredients into soulful dishes. Perfect for...
Visit our teen crafting station to make a different project each month.
Groove and dance to fun music at our kids' dance party! This is a fun time to get out all your wiggles and dance with shakers, scarves, and more. Suggested for ages 2 and up.
Looking for a place to hang out after school? Drop by the Teen Zone on the 2nd (Downtown) and 4th (Indian Creek) Thursday afternoons! Play games, create cool crafts, try out library technology, or relax with friends. We’ll have movies (rated G–PG-13) and snacks as well. Whether you’re into art,...
Ready to watch your little one find their groove? Join us for the ultimate dance floor takeover designed specifically for babies, toddlers (ages 0–3), and their grown-ups. DJ Domingo Ward will be spinning high-energy, kid-friendly tracks guaranteed to get those legs wiggling and those hearts...
Come hang out with other adventurers to play the popular RPG Dungeons & Dragons! It doesn’t matter if you are a novice or an expert, all are welcome. Learn from other players and from guest hosts.
Play video games on the Xbox X, PS5 and the Nintendo Switch. For 4th - 8th graders.
Enjoy a donut while we discuss books with dangerous storylines. Hang out with other book lovers in this nontraditional book club. We will focus on the genres of true crime, murders and mysteries. Free book drawing at each meeting. Registration encouraged.
Join us for an informal night of chess games. Volunteers will be available to help players of all levels learn the basics or try different strategies. Chess Night is more social than competitive, so plan to have fun and make new friends. Targeted at ages 8 and up; teens, adults and families welcome.
Every year, on the first Saturday in May, comic book stores and libraries comes together to give away free comics and encourage a shared love of comic books for readers of all ages. Stop by and pick out a free comic book! Titles will be available at both libraries for kids, teens, and adults, while.
Are you as dramatic as Mitch and Cam? Ready to shoot your best Gloria impression? Know every chapter of Phil-osophies? Put your knowledge of the Pritchett/Dunphy/Tucker clan to the test! Gather your team and come relive the antics at our Modern Family trivia night. Teams can consist of 3-6 members..
The StoryWalk® Downtown is a self-directed walk available May-June. The walk starts at Manhattan Public Library's north windows along 629 Poyntz Avenue. From there, you’ll walk downtown and read pages from Elise Broach’s picture book, When Dinosaurs Came With Everything, along the way. Look for...
Join other LEGO® lovers for a builders' club featuring cooperative projects, optional challenges, and access to the library's large LEGO® collection!
Practice early literacy and developmental skills with stories, songs and action rhymes. For birth through age 2 with an adult. Register all children attending. Program lasts 20 minutes. Please note: Stories and content are the same for each session offered during a given week.
Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy dog for 7-8 minutes at a time. Two readers will sign up for each time slot; you may be called in to read either first or second. Please be on time for your session to ensure that everyone gets to read. During some months, additional therapy dogs may.
Join us for multiple fun activities to discover something new, even about something you knew before! Come and experiment with your own creative abilities. A snack will be provided. Discovery Club dates and locations: Friday, February 13 - Downtown Monday, March 23 - Indian Creek Friday, April 24 -..