Baby Time
2025-10-07 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-13 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-14 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-20 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-21 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!

3D Printing Certification
2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-10-17 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-21 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.

Preschool Storytime
2025-10-08 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-15 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-22 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!

Bilingual Storytime
2025-10-09 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-16 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | KS
Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English!
Recommended age: 3-5 Years Old

Read to Rover
2025-10-09 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.

Art Talk - Street Art with Hutchinson Community College
2025-10-09 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Join us for an exciting evening of art, history, and creativity at Art Talk, a special collaboration between the Hutchinson Public Library and Hutchinson Community College.
Professor Kim Ivancovich will kick off the evening with a dynamic and engaging presentation on the history and origins of street art—exploring its cultural impact, artistic evolution, and the voices behind the movement.
After the talk, tap into your creative side with a hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own sketchbook cover to take home. All materials will be provided, and no experience is necessary!
Space is limited—please RSVP to let us know you’re coming!We can’t wait to create with you.

Giggles & Glue
2025-10-10 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-17 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
2025-10-10 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-20 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.

Pumpkin Painting
2025-10-10 15:00 - 16:45 (America/Chicago) | KS
Pumpkins, snacks, and a Halloween movie! 7th-12th graders, join us at the library for a spooky afternoon. Paint a pumpkin, eat snacks, and watch Hocus Pocus (1993)! We’ll provide the supplies, just bring your creativity. Registration is required.
Click the link to register: https://forms.gle/Nuz9VzX5cfRwfM3X7

Creative Writing Corner
2025-10-10 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 the Sunroom on the 2nd floor.

Children’s Chess Club
2025-10-11 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.

Adventurers Guild
2025-10-11 13:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | KS
Sign up here!

Toddler Time
2025-10-13 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-20 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-21 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!

Salt City Readers
2025-10-15 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!

CrafterNoon - Decorate a Clay Ghost
2025-10-17 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | KS
It’s Crafternoon! One Friday a month we host a craft hour in the sun room on the second floor. Explore a simple but adorable craft to decorate your space. Whether that be your room, office, or bookshelf. We’ll try out viral craft trends together, explore DIY books and library resources you can use to bring your creativity to life!
This month we are decorating clay ghosts. You may have seen videos of adorable ghosts decked out with flowers and patterns. We’ll use glue and paintbrushes to decorate them. At the end of the program, you’ll take your handcrafted ghost home with you and hopefully inspiration to continue crafting on your own.
Space is limited – Please RSVP to let us know you’ll be there!

Friends of the Library Big Book Sale
2025-10-18 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Join us in the library garage on Saturday, October 18, for a book bargain bonanza with the Friends of the Library Big Book Sale! From 10 AM to 4 PM, you can shop thousands of books and audiobooks for all ages.
Bring your own bags and boxes for the treasures you’ll find. Items will be priced as marked, to sell speedily. As a special deal, one wall of items will be fill your bag for $2!
