Hutchinson Public Library

3D Printing Certification
2025-01-17 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-01-23 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-01-29 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States

Creative Writing Corner
2025-01-24 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Held in conference room 2.
The Creative Writing Corner is a space for anyone to sit down and work on their own stories. Whether you want to brainstorm ideas with other patrons, need help editing your work, or just want to sit in the corner and write away; this is the corner for you!

Mystery Mavens
2025-01-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-25 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.

Movie Night: Pride and Prejudice
2025-02-05 17:30 - 19:45 UTC | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Is the Book Always Better?
You tell us! Watch Pride and Prejudice with us and then join us on February 12 for book club! Tell us what you loved or hated about the movie and how it compares to the book.
We’ll also dive into the story, characters, and plots of both! Check out the book at the public service desk to read or reread this classic work of fiction and bring your opinions with you!

Creative Writing Corner
2025-02-07 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
The Creative Writing Corner is a space for anyone to sit down and work on their own stories. Whether you want to brainstorm ideas with other patrons, need help editing your work, or just want to sit in the corner and write away; this is the corner for you! Join us in Meeting Room #2.

3D Printing Certification
2025-02-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-02-13 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-02-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-02-28 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-03-05 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-03-13 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-03-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-28 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Hutchinson Public Library – Makerspace, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
This workshop will cover the necessary information to perform basic 3D printing jobs. Successfully completing it makes allows you to use our 3D printing equipment, and you will make a small 3D print at no cost.

You will need

A current Hutchinson Public Library Card that belongs to you. You must bring this to the workshop.
Basic computer and reading skills.
A second visit to pick up your completed 3D print

Please remember:

There is no cost to attend.
There is not an age limit, but you should be able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, as well as use a desktop computer.
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.

Is the Book Always Better? Pride and Prejudice Book Club Discussion
2025-02-12 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Are ready to tell us what you think of the 2005 movie adaptation of the Pride and Prejudice and the original book? We hope so! Join us for a lively discussion and maybe even a light-hearted debate about whether the book or the movie is better!

Salt City Readers - Canceled Due to Weather
2025-02-19 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Unfortunately, book club has been canceled and the library will be closed February 19 due to weather conditions.
We will meet at our regular time on March 19 and discuss both books. Please stay safe and warm!
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!

Creative Writing Corner
2025-02-21 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | KS

Tech-Share Learning Event
2025-02-22 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Visit our learning event in Meeting Room #2 if you’d like to improve your technology skills! Our partner, Tech-Share, will be available to help you with your device, provide information and general help, and guide you on your path to technology proficiency.
Bring your own equipment or get help on devices Tech-Share will have available for hands-on learning.

Humanities Kansas TALK Series – Touching the Fire with Tim Bascom
2025-02-26 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Join us in Meeting Room 1 to discuss the Great Plains Spirit!

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 UTC | 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!

Movie Night - The Public
2025-03-25 17:15 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | KS
Get ready for a novel movie night at the library! Join us for a cinematic adventure featuring libraries on the big screen—grab some popcorn and a drink, then settle in for a good movie.
Come for the films, stay for the overdue puns!
In March we will be showing The Public, a 2018 fictional film which takes place inside a Cincinnati public library during an usually cold arctic blast.

n “the public” an unusually bitter Arctic blast has made its way to downtown Cincinnati and the front doors of the public library where the action of the film takes place. The story revolves around the library patrons, many of whom are homeless, mentally ill and marginalized, as well as an exhausted and overwhelmed staff of librarians who often build emotional connections and a sense of obligation to care for those regular patrons. At odds with library officials over how to handle the extreme weather event, the Patrons turn the building into a homeless shelter for the night by staging an “Occupy” sit in. What begins as an act of civil disobedience becomes a stand off with police and a rush-to-judgment media constantly speculating about what’s really happening. This David versus Goliath story tackles some of our nation’s most challenging issues, homelessness and mental illness and sets the drama inside one of the last bastions of democracy-in-action: your public library

One of Cincinnati’s public libraries soon becomes an unlikely shelter for homeless people seeking warmth from the city’s cold weather. All hell breaks loose as the homeless begin barricading themselves in the library and the police are called in to try and defuse the situation. Writer and director Emilio Estevez’s carefully-crafted dramedy focuses on the story of two librarians, a crisis negotiator, a district attorney and the leader of the homeless as they become tied up in this act of civil disobedience.

Strange New Words - Sci-fi/Fantasy Book Club
2025-03-27 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | KS
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.

3D Printing Certification
2025-04-04 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-04-07 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Hutchinson Public Library – Makerspace, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
We will soon require training to use our 3D printing services. This introductory workshop covers basic information to perform 3D printing projects. Completing it gives you access to use our 3D printing equipment, and you will make a small 3D print at no cost.

You will need

A current Hutchinson Public Library Card that belongs to you. You must bring this to the workshop.
Basic computer and reading skills.
A second visit to pick up your completed 3D print

Please remember:

There is no cost to attend.
There is not an age limit, but you should be able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, as well as use a desktop computer.
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.

Are you new to Makerspace? Haven’t attended orientation? Come to the Makerspace 30 minutes before the 3D Printing workshop for our Makerspace Orientation! You’ll learn what Makerspace is all about, become familiar with our policies and services, and meet fellow makers and creatives. This event will become the introduction for everyone using the library makerspace, and may eventually be required. Get ready early by attending now!

There is no cost to attend, but please bring your library card!
There is no age limit.
Registration is not required.
There is not a limit on attendance.
The Makerspace will be open during this workshop for non-disruptive projects.
You don’t need to attend the 3D Printing workshop to come to the orientation.

For the Record - Books + Music Club
2025-04-08 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | KS
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.

A Library for All: Treasures of the Library of Congress
2025-04-10 | KS
The Hutchinson Public Library is honored to collaborate with the Library of Congress, bringing access to its renowned digital collections directly to you—no trip to Washington, D.C. necessary! On February 18, join us for an exciting one-day event where you’ll have the unique opportunity to connect with Library of Congress professionals and learn from experts in a variety of research topics. These sessions will empower you to trace your family’s rich connection to history on a grand scale.
Workshops will run from 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM at the Hutchinson Public Library. Don’t miss this extraordinary chance to engage with history like never before!

Workshop Schedule:

10:30AM – Historical Newspapers from the Library of Congress
11:30AM – Genealogy Resources from LOC.gov
12:30PM – The Veteran’s History Project
1:30PM – By the People Crowdsourcing at the Library of Congress
2:30PM – The Kansas Talking Book Program & the Kansas Center for the Book
3:30PM – Creative Works from the New Deal
4:30PM – Transportation Resources at LOC.gov
5:30PM – Genealogy Resources from LOC.gov
6:30PM – Historical Newspapers from the Library of Congress
