Mystery Mavens
2025-03-18 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
6:00 pm
Conference Room #2
Mystery Mavens usually 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 discussion, please contact Steve Westfahl (steve.w@hutchpl.org) or call 620-663-5441.

Salt City Readers
2025-03-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-15 18:00 - 19:00 UTC and 1 more date | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
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 Desk or on Cloud Library!

Strange New Words - Sci-fi/Fantasy Book Club
2025-03-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-20 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

For the Record - Books + Music Club
2025-04-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-18 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
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 the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00PM. We dive into the stories behind iconic musicians and albums, while sharing our favorite tracks and newest record finds. We read the 33 1/3 series. These are short books, each about a different musician and album. We explore a new one each month with a discussion about the book, album and the music that moves us. Whether you are a vinyl enthusiast or just passionate about discovering new sounds, For the Record offers a fun and welcoming space to connect.

We meet every month except for September.
Visit our Adults page to see what we are reading this month. Books are available for check out at the Public Service desk.

Mystery Mavens
2025-04-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-23 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
6:00 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 a discussion, please contact Steve Westfahl (steve.w@hutchpl.org) or call 620-663-5441.

Humanities Kansas TALK Series – O’ Pioneers! With Dennis Etzel Jr.
2025-04-24 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Stretching from Texas north into Canada, the Great Plains region has generated its share of myths and stereotypes, from the hardy pioneer farmer and the vanishing Indian to the Dust Bowl refugee. It has also produced some of our finest writers and a rich literary tradition. In this series, readers will explore the historical and mythical legacies of the Plains and how they continue to shape perceptions of life in Kansas.

The series continues with “O Pioneers!” by Willa Cather on Thursday, April 24 at 6:00PM,

The discussion will be led by Dennis Etzel Jr.

Dennis Etzel Jr. teaches English at Washburn University. He received his M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Kansas. Dennis has two chapbooks, The Sum of Two Mothers and My Graphic Novel and his work has been published in numerous publications and journals. In 2022, he was awarded the John Doyle Klier Residency for the Writers Colony at Dairy Hollow, Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

Books are available for check out at the Public Service Desk. Discussions are open to the public, even if you haven’t read the book! Join the Conversation!

Jaws Book + Movie Discussion
2025-07-14 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Now that we’ve watched Jaws and read the original novel by Peter Benchley, it’s time to talk about it? What stuck out to you from the iconic film? What stuck out from the book as different?
Tell us about it on July 14th at 6:00PM in meeting room 2!

Mystery Mavens Book Club
2025-10-28 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
