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Celebrating Kansas All Day Long on January 29th
Meet Local Authors and Celebrate Kansas Day
In addition to our new virtual author talk program, we have two local authors visiting in person to celebrate Kansas Day at the library! Meet USA Today best selling author Laurie L. Dove as she discusses her debut novel, Mask of the Deer Woman. Then catch up on local history with Myron Marcotte as he recounts his experience writing about the life of Emerson Carey and the Hutchinson Salt empire.
Mask of the Deer Woman with Laurie L. Dove: January 29th at 10:30 AM
Kansas Tycoon Emerson Carey with Myron Marcotte: January 29th at 1:00 PM
he Hutchinson Public Library invites all Hutch Residents to enter their original creative or critical written work in the… 1ST ANNUAL CREATIVE WRITING CORNER CONTEST!
Participants must be 18+ and may enter a single work in one of the following categories:
- Poetry
- Short Story
- Personal Essay or Memoir
- Film Script or Play
ALL WORKS MUST BE:
In English, under 1000 words, and relate to Kansas, Reno County or Hutchinson.
Open Mic Performances
An Open Mic Reading will be held at the Hutchinson Public Library on January 29th, 6-8 pm
The winner will receive a Kansas Authors Basket
In addition, all participants have the choice to be published in the Creative Writing Corner Collection 2025.
For more information email bret.t@hutchpl.org
New Virtual Author Talk Series
Sponsored by the Friends of Hutchinson Public Library
Starting in January, Hutchinson Public Library will showcase a virtual author talk series each month featuring bestselling, award-winning, and highly acclaimed authors from around the world. The featured writers and thought leaders will cover a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres.
The free, virtual series takes place two to three times a month and includes the opportunity to ask questions to the author. A complete list of events is available on the Hutchinson Public Library virtual author talk series website at https://libraryc.org/hutchpl.
DECEMBER EVENTS FOR ADULTS 18+
January 15th at 6:00 PM
Sketching to Chase Away the Winter Blues
Art workshop + Self Care
Registration required.
January 8th at 5:30 PM
Board Game Night
Get social with a casual game night in the sun room!
Talk Together Tuesday
Multi-Lingual Social Hour
Third Tuesday Each Month at 6:00 PM
Currently held in the Children’s Activity Room
Please register for upcoming programs and events by clicking the link in the calendar.
What’s coming up:
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Register for our 3D printing workshop and attend our Makerspace Orientation!
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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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Register and submit questions here: https://libraryc.org/hutchpl/109227 Join us for a discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art […] 
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A sketchbook journal is a combination of drawing and writing. It can be a daily or weekly practice that allows you to express thoughts, record what you’ve observed around you, […]
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Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz, Journalist and Award-Winning Author of The Connection Cure, Tuesday, January 20th at 1 PM CT Register and submit Questions here: […] 
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“Dove, a reporter and creative writing professor in Kansas, sensitively tackles the systemic crisis that has ripped apart so many Native American communities.” —The New York Times Laurie L. Dove’s […]
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Myron Marcotte was a mine specialist with Strataca the Underground Salt Museum, for many many years. His extensive knowledge of mining in Hutchinson and the history behind it was an […]
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Spice of the Month – Thyme
Spice of the Month – Thyme
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Book Clubs
”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
Reading on your own is great. But talking about it with others? That’s where the magic happens.
Something incredible happens when we share stories and ideas together. We learn that we aren’t alone in our thoughts or feelings. We also learn to explore new perspectives and ideas differing from our own through sharing our experiences.
Everyone belongs in a book club. You are welcome whether you finished the book or not. Your voice belongs in the conversation about stories and new ideas.
Joining a book club at the library is easy. Just ask at the Public Service desk.
There are currently five book clubs.
- Salt City Readers
- Adult Fiction
- For the Record
- 33 1/3 Books
- Music
- Strange New Words
- Science Fiction
- Fantasy
- Mystery Mavens
- Mystery
- Thriller
- Is the Book Always Better?
- Fiction
- Movie Adaptations
Email us to be added to a specific book club list for updates and reminders each month.
Each book club focuses on a different literary theme or genre. Attend as many as you want! Book clubs are great for enhancing your critical thinking skills, expanding your social circle, and adding variety to your reading habits.
Hutchinson Public Library Book Clubs
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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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Author Talk with David Brooks – Virtual
Hutchinson Public Library- VirtualRegister and submit questions here: https://libraryc.org/hutchpl/109227 Join us for a discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art […]
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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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Author Talk with Julia Hotz – Virtual
Hutchinson Public Library- VirtualNature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz, Journalist and Award-Winning Author of The Connection Cure, Tuesday, January 20th at 1 PM CT Register and submit Questions here: […]
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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 Conference Room #2 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 […]
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Author Talk with Liz Moore – Virtual
Hutchinson Public Library- VirtualRegister and submit questions here: https://libraryc.org/hutchpl/109229 Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore, New York Times Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of The God of the Woods and Long Bright River, […]
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Kansas Authors at the Library – Meet Laurie L. Dove
“Dove, a reporter and creative writing professor in Kansas, sensitively tackles the systemic crisis that has ripped apart so many Native American communities.” —The New York Times Laurie L. Dove’s […]
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Kansas Authors at the Library – Meet Myron Marcotte
Myron Marcotte was a mine specialist with Strataca the Underground Salt Museum, for many many years. His extensive knowledge of mining in Hutchinson and the history behind it was an […]
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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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