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SUMMARY:125th Anniversary Year-Long Reading Program
DESCRIPTION:2026 is the library’s 125th anniversary! Keep an eye out for special events\, displays\, and activities celebrating this incredible milestone all year long! \nThe 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. \nCheck out the Beanstack app or desktop site! \nAndroid \nApple \nDesktop \n*Paper logs are available upon request.* \n 
URL:https://www.hutchpl.org/event/125th-anniversary-year-long-reading-program/
LOCATION:Hutchinson Public Library\, 901 N Main St\, Hutchinson\, KS\, 67501\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Everyone
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SUMMARY:Teen Creativity Contest
DESCRIPTION:6th-12th graders\, we invite you to share your creativity with your community and enter your work in our Teen Creativity Contest! From October 1st – November 30th\, we are accepting submissions of art (any media)\, photography\, short stories\, poetry\, and performance. Winners in each age and category group will receive up to $30 in Hutchbucks\, have their work displayed in the library during the month of December\, and be featured in our Teen Creativity Newsletter. \nFor more information\, please navigate to the Young Adult page of our website\, or contact our Young Adult Services Librarian at 620-663-5441 x166 or shelby.r@hutchpl.org.
URL:https://www.hutchpl.org/event/teen-creativity-contest/
CATEGORIES:Young Adult
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SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Recommended age: 3-5 with a caregiver\nA storytime at HPL (for babies\, toddlers\, or preschoolers) includes books\, songs\, rhymes\, music\, and more– chosen for the appropriate age!\nYou and your child will create a strong bond\, build lasting memories\, and learn through play with their peers!
URL:https://www.hutchpl.org/event/preschool-storytime-5/2026-10-22/
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities
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SUMMARY:Reader Beware: 1990s Themed Halloween Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:You’re in for a scare… \nStep back in time and join us for a 1990s Halloween themed open mic night celebrating stories of things that go bump in the night. Adults are invited to share their original scary stories and poetry or dramatic readings of favorite classic horror snippets or poetry.  \nThe library sun room will transform into a retro-spooky party that will take you back to your days of school Halloween parties and your favorite Goosebumps book keeping you awake at night. Wear a costume if you dare! \nSubmission Guidelines \nOpen to all local writers (and readers) aged 18 and up.   \n1990s theme –  original short stories\, poetry\, or flash fiction inspired by classic 90s campy horror\, urban legends\, or supernatural mysteries.  \nMaximum 5 minutes per reader.  Keep submissions under 750 words to ensure you stay within your performance window.  \nKeep it PG-13. Creepy\, suspenseful\, and spooky tales are encouraged\, but stories containing explicit violence\, gore\, graphic horror\, or excessive profanity will not be approved. \nSubmission Deadline is October 15th.     \nWalk-in readers may sign up on the night of the event if time permits\, on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n  \nSubmit Your Story Here \n  \nNo registration needed if you are attending to watch the open mic! \n\n\nIf you have any questions please reach out by email or phone.  \nadult.program.coordinator@hutchpl.org \n620-663-5441 ext. 123
URL:https://www.hutchpl.org/event/reader-beware-1990s-themed-halloween-open-mic-night/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Strange New Words Science Fiction Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Strange New Words will take you on a literary journey through time and space with friends! This book club meets at the library every other month on the fourth Thursday at 6:00PM. Together\, we’ll explore new and thought-provoking realms that shed light on the complexities of the human experience—often through unexpected perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned sci-fi enthusiast or just beginning to explore the genre\, Strange New Words offers a welcoming space for rich discussion\, discovery\, and connection. Join us as we navigate the unknown and unravel stories that challenge\, entertain\, and inspire.
URL:https://www.hutchpl.org/event/strange-new-words-science-fiction-book-club/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Sandhills Brewing\, 111 West 2nd Ave.\, Hutchinson\, KS\, 67501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:Image Editing for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Being able to create\, edit\, and manipulate images on a computer is an essential skill for digital creatives. This workshop will get you started! Get ready to learn how to retouch photographs\, adjust colors\, combine images\, and so much more! Whether you are preserving family photographs\, creating fliers\, or producing art\, attend this event to get started.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerate computer and basic reading skills are required. We will be using a three-button mouse\, keyboard shortcuts with modifier keys\, browsing the file system\, and using specialized language for image-editing terms.\nYou will need to know your email address and password. Creating a free account is required for the software we are teaching.\nBring a USB flash drive to save your work.\nThere is no cost to attend.\nNo previous experience with image-editing software is required.\nSeats are limited\, but this workshop will be offered regularly. If you can’t attend a scheduled workshop\, please contact us to discuss alternatives.\nThe Makerspace will be closed to other activities during this workshop.
URL:https://www.hutchpl.org/event/image-editing-for-beginners-20/
LOCATION:Hutchinson Public Library – Makerspace\, 901 N Main St\, Hutchinson\, KS\, 67501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,For Everyone,Makerspace,Young Adult
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