Hutchinson Public Library

Art Talk with HCC
2025-03-13 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
At Hutchinson Public Library
The Baroque period is known for it’s intense emotion and theatrical art focused on contrast, movement, depth. Michelangelo Merisi Da Caravaggio, is considered to have helped usher in the Baroque period with his intense theatrical paintings using real people as reference models. Much to the horror of his critics and rivals, he often used ordinary working people without “perfect” characteristics as models for his saints and put them in noticeably contemporary settings. Caravaggio himself was as controversial as his art. He was known as arrogant, rebellious, and a murderer. We will dive into all of that and the influence his work had on young artists of the time period during this Art Talk.
Students from Hutchinson Community College will lead our discussion with a presentation followed by a short art workshop, giving you an immersive experience of the Baroque period. This program is open to the public.
Prepare to be inspired!

Read to Rover
2025-03-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-13 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Studies show that children gain confidence when reading to dogs. Whether your child is a pre-reader, just learning to read, or is a proficient reader, they will enjoy this fun program. When readers get three punches on their punch card, they get a free book! This program is in partnership with Hutchinson Kennel Club Therapy Dogs.
No registration required.

3D Printing Certification
2025-03-13 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-03-05 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-02-28 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-02-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-02-13 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-02-08 10:00 - 11:30 (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.

Bilingual Storytime
2025-03-13 14:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)

Preschool Storytime
2025-03-13 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-03-12 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)

Adventurer’s Guild
2025-03-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-08 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Registration is required for this program.
Please follow this link to sign up!

Children’s Chess Club
2025-03-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-08 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Come to the Youth Services area and play and learn strategy from a chess instructor.

LEGOS® at the Library
2025-03-01 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-02-01 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Learn about creative ways to build and explore your own ingenuity and imagination, and socialize with other LEGO fans! Check out our collection of LEGO books as well.
This is a free program, does not require registration, and is suitable for children & families ages 3 – 12 (younger children should be carefully monitored because of choking hazards). Building prompts and challenges may be provided by library staff, but are not mandatory.

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
2025-02-25 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.

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.

Teen Murder Mystery Party
2025-02-22 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
There has been a murder at the International CSI Conference, and everyone is a suspect. Get into character and gather clues from other players to crack the case before they strike again!
This event is open to 7th-12th graders, and registration is required by by February 15th or until spots fill.
Register Here

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

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!

Tween Craft Club
2025-02-15 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Ready to start your craft journey & express all your creative ideas?? Join us for our tween craft club!
Third Saturdays 3:00-5:00pm
Grades 3rd-6th
Youth Services Activity Room
*Registration required, sign up here!

Art Talk with HCC
2025-02-13 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Join us in Meeting Room 1 to learn about art topics presented by HCC students!

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!

Creative Writing Corner
2025-02-07 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States

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!

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