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2026 is the library's 125th anniversary! Keep an eye out for special events, displays, and activities celebrating this incredible milestone all year long! The Library originally opened on January 12, 1901. To celebrate, we're running a year-long reading program, starting January 12th! Every time we reach 1,901 books, we'll have a prize drawing. There will […] 
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Spice of the Month is back! Our featured spice is white pepper. Pepper is one of the oldest spices in recorded history, second to Cinnamon. That's why we chose it! We thought it would be a perfect fit for our summer reading them, Unearth a Story™. It's all about the joy of discovery through reading […] |
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Recommended age: 18 months - 2 years 
Recommended age: Birth - 18 months |
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Recommended age: 18 months - 2 years
Recommended age: Birth - 18 months
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Unleash your inner pop star at our family karaoke night! Tuesday, June 30th 6:30-7:30pmYouth Services activity roomWhat to expect: a playlist of family-friendly songs to choose from, building confidence, and having fun in the spotlight! |
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Recommended age: 3-5 with a caregiver
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7th-12th graders, ready for an adventure? Join our TTRPG group for teens! All skill levels are welcome, just bring your imagination and we’ll provide the rest. TAS is currently playing D&D. Click Here to Register |
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Recommended age: 3-5 with a caregiver |
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Register Here We have a pop-up Crafternoon for you next week, just in time for the holiday weekend! Celebrate the United States of America’s 250th birthday by crafting your very own American flag art piece using colorful paint sticks. Registration is required. Supplies are limited.
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Register for our 3D design workshop, and learn to use the "Blender 3D" creative software.
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Recommended age: 18 months - 2 years
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Recommended age: 18 months - 2 years
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Recommended age: 3-5 with a caregiver
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Register Here Unearth a Story™ underscores the joy of discovery that reading brings and that every person and every community have stories waiting to be found and shared – through books, programs, and local knowledge. Registration for the Summer Reading Challenge begins June 1st! Register on Beanstack and complete the challenge to win […] |
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Teens, join us for a 7th-12th grade art program where we're making dragon eyes with Model Magic! All materials will be provided, plus snacks to enjoy while you work. Click here to register for this event
Recommended age: 3-5 with a caregiver 
Join us for an evening of fun, friendly competition, and community at Board Game Night! Whether you're into strategy showdowns, lighthearted party games, or classic card games, there's something for everyone. Games Include: Tabletop Games Party games Card games Trivia (Feel free to bring your own favorite to share!) Snacks will be provided — come […]
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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 […] |
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Come to the Youth Services area and play and learn strategy from a chess instructor.
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Do you feel the call to explore dangerous ruins? Fight terrible monsters? Protect the innocent and defeat villainy?! |
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Recommended age: 18 months - 2 years
Recommended age: Birth - 18 months 
Whether you love or hate film adaptations of your favorite stories, this book club is the place to have an exciting conversation about books, casting choices, plot changes, cinematography, and more! We meet every other month with a new title each time. Joining is easy! Check out the book for the "Is the Book Always […] |
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Recommended age: 18 months - 2 years
Recommended age: Birth - 18 months 
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 […]
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Register Here Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here, in which two teenage girls vanish in rural Georgia, and her upcoming sequel, The Secrets We Hide. In The Secrets We Hide, Slaughter welcomes readers back to […] |
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Recommended age: 3-5 with a caregiver 
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! |
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Recommended age: 3-5 with a caregiver
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Register Here In her ambitious new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget, beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival. What is the true power of stories? Can they heal the jagged edges of a traumatic childhood? […]
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Register for our 3D design workshop, and learn to use the "Blender 3D" creative software.
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Recommended age: 18 months - 2 years
Recommended age: Birth - 18 months
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Members of the Wichita Symphony will share music to accompany the book Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoo by John Lithgow and talk about their instruments. This program is a free family event for all ages! |
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Recommended age: 18 months - 2 years
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Recommended age: Birth - 18 months 
A multi-lingual social event where you can practice any language you are learning in a real-world conversational environment. This is a friendly place to meet neighbors, share stories, and celebrate languages from around the world. Enjoy light refreshments and group activities. it's a lively mix if language, laughter, and learning! Have questions? Reach out to […] |
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Recommended age: 3-5 with a caregiver |
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Recommended age: 3-5 with a caregiver 
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 […]
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Register Here Why do we lose history and how do we rediscover it? There are many reasons communities have gaps in their history. Lack of preservation or historians, disasters, and population loss are a few. So what is preservation and why is it important for communities like Hutchinson and Reno County? Can things […] |
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Sensory Storytime is a welcoming, interactive environment specially designed for children with various sensory needs. Group sizes are limited to ensure that the environment remains low-stress and truly accessible for those with sensory sensitivities.
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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 […]
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Whether you’re Team Conrad, or Team Jeremiah, there’s room for all at Teen Book Club! Read The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han on your own, then meet with the group. At the meeting we’ll discuss the book, play book trivia for prizes, and have some sweet and savory snacks. Books are available to book club […] |
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Recommended age: 18 months - 2 years
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Recommended age: 18 months - 2 years
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Register Here Join us in virtual conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection. Her book, Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make–And Keep–Friends, explores the science of different attachment styles and how they impact our relationships–often in ways we don’t realize! How […] 
6:00 pm Sun Room 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 adult.program.coordinator@hutchpl.org or call 620-663-5441 ext. 123 |
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Recommended age: 3-5 with a caregiver |
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Recommended age: 3-5 with a caregiver
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Register Here Unearth a Story™ underscores the joy of discovery that reading brings and that every person and every community have stories waiting to be found and shared – through books, programs, and local knowledge. Registration for the Summer Reading Challenge begins June 1st! Register on Beanstack and complete the challenge to win […]
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If you’re a 7th-12th grader and you completed our summer reading challenge, then we invite you to come celebrate with us! We’ll have snacks, games, and an after-hours scavenger hunt. Plus, the library’s Young Adult Advisory Board will debut their summer film! Teen summer reading finishers will be emailed an RSVP link |
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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 […] |
