Baby Time
2025-09-15 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-09-16 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-09-22 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-09-23 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-09-29 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-09-30 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Recommended age: Birth – 18 months
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more– chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!

Toddler Time
2025-09-16 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-09-22 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-09-23 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-09-29 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-09-30 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | KS
Recommended age: 18 months – 2 years
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more– chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!

Preschool Storytime
2025-09-17 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-09-24 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-01 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | KS
Recommended age: 3-5 with a caregiver
A storytime at HPL (for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers) includes books, songs, rhymes, music, and more– chosen for the appropriate age!
You and your child will create a strong bond, build lasting memories, and learn through play with their peers!

Salt City Readers
2025-09-17 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!

Bilingual Storytime
2025-09-18 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-09-25 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | KS
Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English!
Recommended age: 3-5 Years Old

Pocket Paintings: Late Summer Sunflowers
2025-09-18 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | KS
Celebrate the golden glow of late summer with a cozy evening of creativity at the library. In this relaxed, conversational workshop, we’ll paint small-scale sunflower-inspired artworks—perfect for pockets, postcards, or tiny frames. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just curious to try something new, this program welcomes all skill levels.
We’ll explore simple techniques drawn from library resources, with guidance and inspiration to help you bring your own style to each piece. Come for the art, stay for the conversation, and leave with a miniature masterpiece that captures the warmth of the season.
All materials provided. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to play with paint.

Giggles & Glue
2025-09-19 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-09-26 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Explore your child’s creativity with some pre-k craft projects!
Recommended age: 3-5 Years Old

Machine Embroidery Workshop
2025-09-19 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Hutchinson Public Library – Makerspace, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Visit the Makerspace for a demonstration of our machine-embroidery equipment! This is a two-part workshop where the scheduled event is a presentation-only walkthrough of an embroidery job, then you can return at your convenience for hands-on experience.
We will be showing an overview of how to digitize a design on the computer, hoop your fabric and thread the embroidery machine, customize the embroidery job on the machine, and stitch-out your custom design.

There is no cost to attend. No previous experience is required.
Basic computer and reading skills are 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.

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ:

You will need to return later to complete the hands-on portion of the training.
Young children must be able to understand written and verbal instructions unaided, as well as use a desktop computer.
Each individual attending will need a current Hutchinson Public Library Card. Student library cards are not valid for Makerspace workshops.

Creative Writing Corner
2025-09-19 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | KS
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 Conference Room #1.

3D Printing Certification
2025-09-20 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-23 18:00 - 19:30 (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.

There is no cost to attend.
Basic computer and reading skills are required.
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.
You may need to return later to pick up your completed 3D print

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ:

Young children must be able to understand written and verbal instructions unaided, as well as use a desktop computer.
Each individual attending will need a current Hutchinson Public Library Card. Student library cards are not valid for Makerspace workshops.

Mystery Mavens
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.

Reward Postcards and Their Stories with Jim Potter
2025-09-25 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | KS
Before mugshots and digital alerts there were postcards – and we’re not talking about the kind you send from your favorite vacation spot!
Long before the internet, social media, and even telephones, the postal service was the lifeline of communication. And when it came to catching criminals? They got creative.
Imagine checking your mail to find a reward postcard – complete with a sketchy description of a wanted outlaw and a tempting cash prize. These cards were the original “WANTED” posters spreading the word one stamp at a time.
While they were deadly serious back then, reading them today is a whole different experience. The dramatic phrasing, the oddly specific details such as “has a limp and a fondness for pickled eggs” or, in the case of one of Jim’s favorite postcards, “pronounced morphine eater. The idea of receiving one in your mailbox? It’s a little bit wild—and a lot entertaining.
Jim Potter, local author and retired deputy sheriff, has spent years collecting and researching these curious pieces of history. In his engaging presentation, He’ll share the stories behind these postcards, the people they pursued, and the communities they lived in. It’s part true-crime, part historic nostalgia, and 100% captivating.
Whether you are history buff, a fan of quirky ephemera, or just love a good story, this is an event you won’t want to miss! You may even receive a free postcard of your own.

Strange New Words - Sci-fi/Fantasy Book Club
2025-09-25 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.

Tech-Share Meetup
2025-09-27 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Tech-Share MeetupGot questions about your phone, tablet, laptop, or other tech gadgets? Bring them to the Tech-Share Meetup! Whether you’re troubleshooting an issue, learning a new app, or just curious about how something works, we’re here to help. This friendly, drop-in session is a great place to get one-on-one assistance, share tips, and learn together in a supportive environment. All ages and skill levels are welcome—just bring your questions and your device!

YA Book Tasting
2025-09-27 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | KS
Explore new reads in YA at our book tasting event! Sample literature from various genres in our Young Adult Collection. Enjoy a dirty soda while you browse!
This free event is open to young adults in grades 7-12 and their parents/guardians.
*Registration recommended

Spice of the Month: Crushed Red Pepper
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-15 | KS
Pick up a Spice of the Month Kit this October in the 641 Section! Kits include recipes from library books and a sample of Crushed Red pepper to add to your dish.
Crushed Red Pepper has many uses from adding a warm heat to homemade sauce to spicing up your meal as a condiment (like those pepper packets from your favorite pizza place).
Try the recipes included in the spice kit or browse the 641 section and pick a few for yourself! Share a photo of your delicious dinners on the library Facebook page and tell us how you and your family liked (or disliked) the new dishes.
Spice kits will be available all month until we run out.
