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 […]
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 […]
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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
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!
Bring your competitive side to the library for a variety of card and board games! This is a come-and-go event best suited for 1st-6th graders. Snacks will be provided!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
Bring your competitive side to the library for a variety of card and board games! This is a come-and-go event best suited for 1st-6th graders. Snacks will be provided!
Do you feel the call to explore dangerous ruins? Fight terrible monsters? Protect the innocent and defeat villainy?!
Then join the Hutchinson Public Library’s Table Top Role Playing Game club! Refreshments provided.
Second Saturdays 1:30-4:00pm
Grades 2nd-6th
Youth Services Activity Room
*Registration required, click the image to sign up!
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!
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!
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 […]
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!
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!
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 […]
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!
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!
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!
Bring your competitive side to the library for a variety of card and board games! This is a come-and-go event best suited for 1st-6th graders. Snacks will be provided!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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 […]
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!
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!
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 […]
Bring your competitive side to the library for a variety of card and board games! This is a come-and-go event best suited for 1st-6th graders. Snacks will be provided!
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.
Please register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EADAB29A0F8C70-61430327-sensory#/
For more information, please contact us at youthservices@hutchpl.org
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 […]
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!
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!
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!
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!
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
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!
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!
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 […]
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 […]