Summer Reading 2023
June 1 - July 31
All Together Now! You’re invited to join Manhattan Public Library’s Summer Reading Program 2023. Let’s connect our community through the power of reading. There’s something for everyone.
Join us for clubs and events to engage your mind and fun, earn reading challenge PRIZES and more. There’s no limit to what we can achieve when we come together.
To begin, select an age category above to register for the reading challenge and earn prizes!
Summer Reading Early Registration: You’ll be able to register for the Summer Reading Challenge in Beanstack May 22. The Summer Reading Challenge begins June 1.
Summer 2023 Storytime & Club Schedule
Session Dates: June 5 – July 15 • No storytimes on June 19 or July 4
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 am 18 Months & Up Storytime | 10:00 am 18 Months & Up Storytime | 10:00 am 18 Months & Up Storytime | 10:00 am Baby Rhyme Time (0-18 Months) | 10:00 am, 4th Friday Zoofari Tails Storytime (June 23 & July 28) | |
| 11:00 am 3 & Up Storytime | 11:00 am 3 & Up Storytime | 11:00 am 18 Months & Up Storytime | 11:00 am Family Fun Storytime (all ages welcome) |
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| 1:30-2:15 pm Fearless Friends Club (K-2nd Gr.) | 1:30-2:15 pm Fearless Friends Club (K-2nd Gr.) | ||||
| 2:30-3:30 pm Teen Tuesdays (6th-12th Gr.) Will continue through July 25 | 2:30-3:30 pm Symbiotic Sensations Club (3rd-5th Gr.) | 2:30-3:15 pm Lego Club (K-5th Gr.) |
Prizes
| Age Category | Sign up prize | Halfway prize | Goal prize | Bonus prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PreK & Kids (K-5th Gr.) | Activity booklet with reading chart & keychain tag | Read 150 minutes Free book & Key chain tag & coupon | Read 300 minutes Free book & Keychain tag & Coupon | Read 600 minutes Bonus prize & Keychain tag |
| Teens (6th-12th Gr.) | Cool Sticker | Read 300 minutes Free book & Coupon | Read 600 minutes Free Book & Color-changing cup & ticket for grand prize drawings | Grand prize drawing tickets for every 600 minutes |
| Adults | Cool sticker | Read 300 minutes Coupon to local business | Read 600 minutes Free Book & Color-changing cup & ticket for grand prize drawings | Grand prize drawing tickets for every 600 minutes |
Our Mission
Manhattan Public Library is a cornerstone of free and equal access to a world of ideas and information for the Manhattan, Kansas, community. Manhattan Public Library serves more than 75,000 people in the Riley County area through curated books and other media collections, knowledgeable staff, relevant programming for all ages, and meeting space.
