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Hit the road and discover libraries across North Central Kansas! The Public Library Crawl runs June 1–July 31. Visit participating libraries, answer their unique challenge question, and earn entries for prizes. The more libraries you visit, the more chances you have to win.

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Summer Reading is still in full swing! Have you signed up? It's not too late! Begin your expedition today! https://t.co/8xFItiVaOk

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Join us for swashbuckling fun at the library's pirate party! Make your own pirate hat and eyepatch, dig for buried treasure, and more! Grades refer to the grade the child will be entering in the fall.

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The library will be closed Saturday, July 4th. As our nation marks this historic semi quincentennial milestone, we join our community in reflecting on our shared history and celebrating the enduring spirit of liberty and unity.

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Back by popular demand, we bring you T-REX TEA PARTY! Two days, 3 events, one big dino! Seats limited, registration required: https://t.co/rCjFzVooKB

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Things are gearing up for our Read, White & Blue Birthday Party! Have you RSVP'd? Spots are filling up fast! You won't want to miss out on the fun. We will have party games, crafts, and a very special treat from Eileen's Cookies! https://t.co/A0Ic8q5zka

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A small update to our DIY-ers! There is still plenty of fun to be had, join us for Personal Projects and Paper Collages. Hurry, seats fill up fast! https://t.co/wsJHbNon2A

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With temperatures rising, it’s important to know where you can go to stay cool and safe.

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Join us as we team up with Flint Hills Discovery Center for ROCKIN' Fossils! Generously sponsored by our Friends of the library, the Manhattan Library Association.

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Bring your sense of humor to the library for Dino Dung Detectives! We're flushing away boring science and digging right into prehistoric droppings to see what these giant beasts left behind for us to discover.

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Join us for swashbuckling fun at the library's pirate party! Make your own pirate hat and eyepatch, dig for buried treasure, and more! Grades refer to the grade the child will be entering in the fall.

[Manhattan Public Library @ManhattanPL]

Uncover regional history with Pawnee Earthlodge: Archaeology for Adults! Join K-State Archaeology Professor Dr. Lauren Ritterbush for a deep dive into the architecture and heritage of Pawnee earthlodges. https://t.co/XY1w7bCRXQ

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Back by popular demand, we bring you T-REX TEA PARTY! Two days, 3 events, one big dino! Seats limited, registration required: https://t.co/mY2k1Sd6Ie

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Things are about to get buggy at the library! 🐞🦋 Join us for Insect Adventures with the Popenoe Entomology Club! https://t.co/OkIMU31BBt

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Your library card just became the hottest ticket in town! 🥞📖Things are heating up for Summer Reading, don't miss out and get your library card today! https://t.co/zJY5qPbZq8

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In observance of Juneteenth, Manhattan Public Library will be closed tomorrow, June 19th.
Juneteenth is a day to reflect on the historical journey toward freedom and to celebrate the values of liberty and community. We will reopen for regular hours on Saturday, June 20th.

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Hit the road and discover libraries across North Central Kansas! The Public Library Crawl runs June 1–July 31. Visit participating libraries, answer their unique challenge question, and earn entries for prizes. The more libraries you visit, the more chances you have to win.

[Manhattan Public Library @ManhattanPL]

Join us for our READ, White & Blue Birthday Party! We're celebrating America's 250th B-DAY with an afternoon of patriotic fun, stories, and festive activities right here at the library. https://t.co/5BJ0ZhDw6t

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Little paleontologists are invited to the prehistoric groove. We’ll be shaking our tail feathers and moving to the beat in the Storytime Room! https://t.co/bdkTgSsUn2

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Join us for Worms & Veggies, a hands-on adventure combining hilarious storytelling with a jumpstart into gardening. We’ll share some funny worm tales, and then everyone will get their hands dirty planting a real vegetable to take home and grow! 🪴✨
https://t.co/SST1yLrbEG