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

Baby Time
2025-10-14 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-13 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-07 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-06 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-09-30 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-09-29 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
2025-10-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-13 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-07 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-06 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!

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

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.

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.

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

Machine Embroidery Workshop
2025-10-10 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.

Giggles & Glue
2025-10-10 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-03 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

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.

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.

Bilingual Storytime
2025-10-09 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-02 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | KS
Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English!
Recommended age: 3-5 Years Old

3D Printing Certification
2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-10-04 10:30 - 12:00 (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.

LEGOS® at the Library
2025-10-04 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
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 of choking hazards). Building prompts and challenges may be provided by library staff, but are not mandatory.

Tabletop Adventurers Society
2025-10-01 16:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | KS
Are you a 7th-12th grader looking for an adventure? Join our new tabletop roleplaying game program for teens! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to TTRP games, all are welcome. We’ll provide everything you need to play, just bring your imagination!
Sign up for this club here: https://forms.gle/uhz8Kt5TmmQuUNTt7

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.
