Toddler Time
2025-06-09 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
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!

3D Printing Certification
2025-06-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-06-04 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-05-29 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-05-23 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-05-15 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-05-10 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-05-03 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-04-26 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.

You will need

A current Hutchinson Public Library Card that belongs to you. You must bring this to the workshop.
Basic computer and reading skills.
A second visit to pick up your completed 3D print

Please remember:

There is no cost to attend.
There is not an age limit, but you should be able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, as well as use a desktop computer.
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.

Are you new to Makerspace? Haven’t attended orientation? Come to the Makerspace 30 minutes before the 3D Printing workshop for our Makerspace Orientation! You’ll learn what Makerspace is all about, become familiar with our policies and services, and meet fellow makers and creatives. This event will become the introduction for everyone using the library makerspace, and may eventually be required. Get ready early by attending now!

There is no cost to attend, but please bring your library card!
There is no age limit.
Registration is not required.
There is not a limit on attendance.
The Makerspace will be open during this workshop for non-disruptive projects.
You don’t need to attend the 3D Printing workshop to come to the orientation.

STEMusic Concert
2025-06-07 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Room 1 (2nd floor)
Join us for songs and lessons all about STEM with Roy Moye III! Watch live experiments, practice solving math problems, dance to a coding activity, launch a foam rocket, and learn STEM vocabulary all while being entertained with incredible music!

Summer Celebration
2025-06-06 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | KS
Come to the Library parking lot on June 6th, from 9 – 11:30 AM, and join us for our kickoff to summer reading! There’ll be games, face painting, popicles, cookies, popcorn, an inflatable obstacle course, and more. All for free!

Summer Reading Program
2025-06-01 - 2025-07-31 | KS
Color Our World, June 1 – July 31
Starting June 1st, color your life with books! Log your reading with the Beanstack app to earn prizes. Youth, Young Adults, and Adults can all participate. Paper logs available at the library upon request
Using Beanstack to Log Reading
For new users, download the Beanstack app, select “participating at my library,” and choose Hutchinson Public Library (KS) as your site to get started. You will need to create a username and password, and then you’re ready to go!
Download the App:
Android Device
Apple Device
Desktop: https://hutchpl.beanstack.org/

Mini Golf in the Library
2025-05-30 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | KS
Kick off your summer with us and play mini golf in the library! After the library *closes to the public, we will be celebrating summer with a LED mini golf course, snacks, and other fun activities. Bring your friends and compete as a group, form a team when you arrive, or play solo. No matter what, it will be a great time! Registration is required to participate in this event: https://forms.gle/4dQY6VrKRQB8QX1J8
This program is open to teens entering grades 7-12 in the 2025-26 school year and recent graduates.

Creative Writing Corner
2025-05-30 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-02 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 Conference Room #1.

Mystery Mavens
2025-05-27 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
6:00 pm
Conference Room #2
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 Steve Westfahl (steve.w@hutchpl.org) or call 620-663-5441.

Strange New Words - Sci-fi/Fantasy Book Club
2025-05-22 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | KS
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 seasoned sci-fi enthusiast or just beginning to explore the genre, Strange New Words offers a welcoming space for rich discussion, discovery, and connection. Join us as we navigate the unknown and unravel stories that challenge, entertain, and inspire.

Salt City Readers
2025-05-21 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!

Stardust Sessions: A Night of Poetry and Connection
2025-05-20 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | KS
Stardust Sessions: A Night of Poetry and Community Connection
at the Hutchinson Public Library
Take a deep breath and step into a peaceful evening of poetry, connection, and quiet inspiration at Stardust Sessions. Nestled in the calming space of the Hutchinson Public Library, this event invites you to slow down and soak in the words of Written in the Stars—a beautiful poetry collection from Humanities Kansas featuring Kansas poets and illustrations by Kansas artist, Matthew Willie Garcia.
Enjoy the soothing blend of soft music, gentle lighting, and celestial-themed treats as you listen to poems that speak to the heart and the stars. This immersive experience is designed to help you unwind, reflect, and connect—with both the poetry and the people around you.
As a special gift, each guest will receive a free copy of Written in the Stars to take home and continue the journey.
Whether you come with friends or just need a quiet night for yourself, Stardust Sessions is a space to simply be—together, under the stars.
This program was made possible by Humanities Kansas and the Written in the Stars books were made possible with the support of the Friends of Humanities Kansas along with Sunflower Foundation, Kansas Tourism, and the Greater Salina Community Foundation.
Registration is encouraged, Written in the Stars books are available first-come-first-serve. Register to let us know you’re coming!
https://forms.gle/xZwehBDcNbJYrwvY6

For the Record - Books + Music Club
2025-05-13 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | KS
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 record finds. We read the 33 1/3 series. These are short books, each about a different musician and album. We explore a new one each month with a discussion about the book, album and the music that moves us. Whether you are a vinyl enthusiast or just passionate about discovering new sounds, For the Record offers a fun and welcoming space to connect.

We meet every month except for September.
Visit our Adults page to see what we are reading this month. Books are available for check out at the Public Service desk.

Is the Book Always Better? Book + Movie Discussion
2025-05-12 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | KS

Tween Craft Club
2025-05-10 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | KS
Sign up here!

Adventurers Guild
2025-05-10 13:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | KS

Children’s Chess Club
2025-05-10 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.

Read to Rover
2025-05-08 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.

Pocket Paintings
2025-05-06 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-04-29 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | KS
Looking to explore painting but struggling with limited time and space? You’re not alone! Many busy adults find it hard to carve out time for creativity, but what if we made room for play?
As adults, we still need to explore and grow creatively, and mini-paintings are the perfect way to do that. They’re small, simple, and easy to create in limited space with minimal supplies.
In this workshop, we’ll guide you in making tiny masterpieces in under two hours, helping you relax, de-stress, and enjoy the creative process. Plus, you’ll connect with others and discover resources in our library’s art collection to keep your creativity flowing long after the workshop ends!
Registration is open! There are two dates to choose from, please register for only one date. The workshop will be the same on both dates.

Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3VnoPRgzHZ_sJyl3ITjHYpn_NVSX0TAqVoAwj7nRXuFcPRQ/viewform

Is The Book Always Better? Movie Night
2025-05-05 17:15 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | KS
Watch It Ends with Us on the library big screen in Meeting Room 1. Grab some popcorn and enjoy a caffeinated beverage in the comfort of your favorite library! Next week we’ll discuss the book and the movie adaptation. (Monday, May 12th at 6PM)
Welcome to Is the Book Always Better, the public library’s most delightfully opinionated book club—where book and movie lovers collide in a glorious mashup of paperbacks and popcorn. Each month, our group of passionate readers (and occasional armchair directors) dives into a carefully chosen book and its movie adaptation. We dissect the casting decisions, mourn the missing chapters, and occasionally declare, “The movie was better!”—much to the horror of our literary purists.
Expect spirited debates over plot changes scenes that should have made the final cut. We can’t rule out a stray off-topic fan base tangent or the occasional passionate defenses of Nicholas Cage.
Meetings are cozy and often louder than your typical library gathering (sorry, Dewey Decimal). Whether you’re a stickler for source material or someone who just really loves a good montage, Bring your hot takes. We’ll bring the bookmarks.

LEGOS® at the Library
2025-05-03 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.

Humanities Kansas TALK Series – O’ Pioneers! With Dennis Etzel Jr.
2025-04-24 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Stretching from Texas north into Canada, the Great Plains region has generated its share of myths and stereotypes, from the hardy pioneer farmer and the vanishing Indian to the Dust Bowl refugee. It has also produced some of our finest writers and a rich literary tradition. In this series, readers will explore the historical and mythical legacies of the Plains and how they continue to shape perceptions of life in Kansas.

The series continues with “O Pioneers!” by Willa Cather on Thursday, April 24 at 6:00PM,

The discussion will be led by Dennis Etzel Jr.

Dennis Etzel Jr. teaches English at Washburn University. He received his M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Kansas. Dennis has two chapbooks, The Sum of Two Mothers and My Graphic Novel and his work has been published in numerous publications and journals. In 2022, he was awarded the John Doyle Klier Residency for the Writers Colony at Dairy Hollow, Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

Books are available for check out at the Public Service Desk. Discussions are open to the public, even if you haven’t read the book! Join the Conversation!
