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What’s Coming Up for Adults at Hutchinson Public Library
We plan monthly activities for adults to engage with literature, community, arts, and more. Our mission is to inspire learning, cultivate growth, share knowledge, and strengthen our community.
We envision a community in which everyone has a greater sense of self-worth.
We strive for that through our adult programs. To sign up for an event, click the image of the event you are interested in and sign up on the event page.
Featured Events
Book Clubs and Author Talks
More About Book Discussions
Books are a powerful way to connect with others. Reading helps you develop a stronger sense of empathy for others as well as a deeper understanding of the world around us. That understanding grows when we talk about what we read with others.
The library has multiple book clubs that cover almost every genre with meeting schedules that fit most people’s busy lives. Join a conversation whenever you want and as much as you want. There is no commitment to attend every meeting and we only ask that you bring yourself! We’ll provide the books, just check them out with your library card.
Author Talks
We offer a mix of virtual and in-person author talks featuring best-selling and local authors. We host 2-4 author events each month! Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know about future author talks.
Our library has continued to grow and provide vital services to Hutchinson while the cost to our community has remained low, something that has always been important to our mission.
Art and Creative Events
Art Talk
We have been working with Hutchinson Community College to bring Art Talk to the library. Art Talk is a unique event bringing students and library patrons together. HCC students talk about art history, sharing their knowledge and skills. Then, we try an art challenge related to the topic! It’s a great way to support local students by providing a space to practice what they’ve learned and it’s a great way for library visitors to try a new art form!
Pocket Paintings
Pocket paintings are miniature paintings that you can fit on your bookshelf or desk!
We provide a guided art experience where you can relax, listen to music, and chat with fellow creators while we watch our tiny masterpieces take form. No experience needed — Just bring yourself and your creativity!
Come unwind, get creative, and see how much life can fit on a tiny canvas!
Social and Community Events
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Join us for an evening of fun, friendly competition, and community at Board Game Night! Whether you’re into strategy showdowns, lighthearted party games, or classic card games, there’s something for […]
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Whether you love or hate film adaptations of your favorite stories, this book club is the place to have an exciting conversation about books, casting choices, plot changes, cinematography, and […] |
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For the Record is a place for music lovers to gather and share their love of both reading about and listening to music. Join us for a monthly meetup on […]
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For centuries, music and visual art have danced together inspiring creativity across every medium. From masters like Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso, who found rhythm in color and form, to […]
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Register and Ask Questions of the Author You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which […] |
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Get ready for March Madness and get hyped about KU basketball on Friday, March 13 with Stories from the Phog. Author Chelan David will be at our library to share […]
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A multi-lingual social event where you can practice any language you are learning in a real-world conversational environment. This is a friendly place to meet neighbors, share stories, and celebrate […]
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Let’s talk about books! We explore a variety of fiction genres each month! Salt City Readers meets every third Wednesday each month. Check out the books at the Public Service […] |
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Tech-Share MeetupGot questions about your phone, tablet, laptop, or other tech gadgets? Bring them to the Tech-Share Meetup! Whether you’re troubleshooting an issue, learning a new app, or just curious […] |
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”That is part of the beauty of all literature. You discover that your longings are universal longings, that you’re not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald
Hutchinson Public Library Book Clubs
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For the Record – Books + Music Club
For the Record is a place for music lovers to gather and share their love of both reading about and listening to music. Join us for a monthly meetup on […]
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Virtual Author Talk with Brad Taylor
Hutchinson Public Library- VirtualRegister and ask questions here. Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling […]
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Salt City Readers
Hutchinson Public Library 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, United StatesLet’s talk about books! We explore a variety of fiction genres each month! Salt City Readers meets every third Wednesday each month. Check out the books at the Public Service […]
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Virtual Author Talk with Miranda Cowley Heller
Hutchinson Public Library- VirtualRegister and ask questions here. Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, […]
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Mystery Mavens
Hutchinson Public Library 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, United States6:00 pm Sun Room Mystery Mavens meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month. If you are interested in obtaining a copy of this month’s book and participating in a […]
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Virtual Author Talk with Jason Reynolds
On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience in Virtual Conversation with Jason Reynolds Award-Winning and New York Times Bestselling Author Thursday, April 30th 2026 at 6:00 PM […]
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Is the Book Always Better? Book + Movie Discussion
Whether you love or hate film adaptations of your favorite stories, this book club is the place to have an exciting conversation about books, casting choices, plot changes, cinematography, and […]
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For the Record – Books + Music Club
For the Record is a place for music lovers to gather and share their love of both reading about and listening to music. Join us for a monthly meetup on […]
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Salt City Readers
Hutchinson Public Library 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, United StatesLet’s talk about books! We explore a variety of fiction genres each month! Salt City Readers meets every third Wednesday each month. Check out the books at the Public Service […]
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Mystery Mavens
Hutchinson Public Library 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, United States6:00 pm Sun Room Mystery Mavens meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month. If you are interested in obtaining a copy of this month’s book and participating in a […]
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For the Record – Books + Music Club
For the Record is a place for music lovers to gather and share their love of both reading about and listening to music. Join us for a monthly meetup on […]
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Salt City Readers
Hutchinson Public Library 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, United StatesLet’s talk about books! We explore a variety of fiction genres each month! Salt City Readers meets every third Wednesday each month. Check out the books at the Public Service […]
News
- Hutchinson Public Library Becomes FamilySearch Affiliate Library
Hutchinson, KS—If you want to be part of the popular ancestry search trend, you may not need to look any further than the local library. The Hutchinson Public Library is now a FamilySearch Affiliate Library, which means it has access to more genealogy resources to help you make more family discoveries. FamilySearch is a world leader in family history. - Travel StoriesTravel and Adventure The Summer Reading Challenge may be over, but we still have a serious case of wanderlust. Check out these daring tales of solo expeditions, road trips, and captivating discoveries! Whether you’re exploring rugged trails, uncovering hidden gems, or simply daydreaming of your next getaway, these books will satisfy your urge to explore… Read more: Travel Stories
- What to Read Next
Our July Choices for Adult Summer Reading We have overfilled our TBR list for July! There are so many new and nearly new titles that we can’t read them all this month. Our list spans the genres we have titles from romance, horror, thrillers, non-fiction, and fiction with direct links to our catalog so you… Read more: What to Read Next - Humanities Kansas TALK Series
Hutchinson Public Library is hosting a three part book series March through May exploring “Ghost Stories.” Ghost stories arouse the same emotion that draws us to mystery fiction: the desire to solve the problem of the past. People tell stories to try to explain what death is, where loved ones go, why the good suffer.… Read more: Humanities Kansas TALK Series - Library Lover’s Month Reading List
We have a wide range of topics for all reading tastes this month! If you’re in the mood for a romance, check out Happiness for Beginners and join the discussion with the Salt City Readers club later this month. If romance has failed you and you find yourself looking for more of a classic slasher,… Read more: Library Lover’s Month Reading List