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PUMPKIN SPICE SEASON!

October Spice of the Month Kits available at the Reference Desk

Featured Spice: Pumpkin Pie Spice

Kits include Pumpkin Pie Spice, 2 recipes, and spice facts. Pick up a free kit and make a fall treat for yourself or to share with family and friends.

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Art Talk: Ancient China

Living in a 3-Dimensional World

Wednesday, November 13 at 6:00PM

This is the final Art Talk of the fall! Students of Art History at Hutchinson Community college will lead this insightful session will explore the intricate and expressive 3-dimensional art of Ancient China, highlighting remarkable examples such as exquisite jade carvings, terracotta warriors, and the delicate craftsmanship of bronze vessels. As part of this immersive experience, attendees will also have the opportunity to unleash their creativity in a hands-on art workshop, sculpting beautiful clay animals inspired by the rich artistic traditions of Ancient China. Come discover the elegance and depth of this fascinating culture while nurturing your own artistic talents!

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What We’re Reading This Month

We offer six book clubs! Library book clubs cover a variety of genres and topics including contemporary fiction, science fiction, and mystery. Our library also has non-traditional book clubs for discussions about cooking, musical albums, and movie adaptations.

Click on any of the linked text to sign up for a book club.

Sign up for any of these book clubs offered at your library:

Visit our events calendar to see the next meeting dates.

Benefits of Book Clubs at Public Libraries:

  • Meet New People: It’s a fun way to connect with folks who love reading as much as you do. You’ll make new friends and have some great conversations.
  • No Cost: You only need a library card! You don’t have to purchase any books to participate.
  • Try New Books: Book clubs often pick a mix of genres and authors, so you might end up discovering some new favorites you wouldn’t have tried on your own.
  • Interesting Discussions: You get to dive deep into the book and hear different perspectives. It’s a chance to chat about what you loved or didn’t, and hear others’ takes.
  • Stay on Track: Having a book club can help you stick to a reading schedule and get through books you might have put off.
  • Personal Growth: You’ll engage with diverse ideas and viewpoints, which can be pretty eye-opening and thought-provoking.
  • Library Perks: You might get access to cool stuff like author talks or special events, and it’s all through your library.
  • Just Fun: It’s a nice way to unwind and have some fun while doing something you enjoy

Mystery Mavens

The Mystery Mavens Book Discussion Group meets at the library on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm.  Meetings are informal and usually last about one hour.  There is no cost to attend and the Library provides the book, however, you must register with your email to pick up the book.  For more information please contact Steven Westfahl at steve.w@hutchpl.org or at 620-663-5441 x 139.

News

  • Travel Stories
    Travel 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
  • 641 Dinner Club Meets This February
    Our 641 Dinner Club is meeting next month on February 10. For February’s theme, we wanted to create a warm, cozy feeling. We couldn’t think of anything that would fit that more than a classic Italian bistro. Often featured in rom-coms, the food of Italy reminds us of warmth, family, and love. That makes it… Read more: 641 Dinner Club Meets This February