Hutchinson Public 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 | 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
2025-03-28 16:00 - 17:30 | 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.
