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 […]
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!
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
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 […]
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
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 […]
Register Here Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space. The […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
Register Here Join us for a riveting conversation with award-winning biologist Beronda Montgomery as we discuss her book, When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy. The histories of trees in America are also the histories of Black Americans. Pecan trees were domesticated by an enslaved African named Antoine; sycamore trees were […]
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
Register Here Join us for a thrilling conversation with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel. High in the Swiss Alps, accessible only by a single, winding railway, stands the luxurious Grand Alpine Hotel. With glorious mountain views and exclusive access to […]
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 […]
Register Here Award-Winning Historian and Bestselling Author of Impeached and The Summer of 1787 Join us as we chat with award-winning historian David O. Stewart about his newest work, The Democracy We Must Keep, and the question he explores throughout the book: What did America's founders say about democracy, and can we […]
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 […]