125th Anniversary Year-Long Reading Program
2026-01-12 08:00 - 2026-12-31 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
2026 is the library’s 125th anniversary! Keep an eye out for special events, displays, and activities celebrating this incredible milestone all year long!
The Library originally opened on January 12, 1901. To celebrate, we’re running a year-long reading program, starting January 12th! Every time we reach 1,901 books, we’ll have a prize drawing. There will also be monthly opportunities to win HPL swag by participating in library activities & logging books.
Check out the Beanstack app or desktop site!
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*Paper logs are available upon request.*

Toddler Time
2026-07-20 10:30 - 11:00
Recommended age: 18 months – 2 years
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more– chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!

Baby Time
2026-07-20 11:00 - 11:30 | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Recommended age: Birth – 18 months
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more– chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!

Craft-Cutter Workshop
2026-07-20 16:30 - 18:00 | Hutchinson Public Library – Makerspace, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
This workshop covers basic instruction for our craft-cutter, the Cricut Maker 3. You will design and create a vinyl decal, and learn how to make stickers, fabric-transfers, and more.

You will need an email address to register for your Cricut ID.
There is no cost to attend.
Basic computer and reading skills are required.
No previous experience is required.
Seats are limited, but this workshop will be offered regularly. If you can’t attend a scheduled workshop, please contact us to discuss alternatives.
The Makerspace will be closed to other activities during this workshop.

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ:

Young children must be able to understand written and verbal instructions unaided, as well as use a desktop computer.
Each individual attending will need a current Hutchinson Public Library Card. Student library cards are not valid for Makerspace workshops.

Symphony Storytime
2026-07-20 18:30 - 19:30
Members of the Wichita Symphony will share music to accompany the book Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoo by John Lithgow and talk about their instruments. This program is a free family event for all ages!
