Hutchinson Public Library

125th Anniversary Year-Long Reading Program
2026-01-12 08:00 - 2026-12-31 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
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 also be monthly opportunities to win HPL swag by participating in library activities & logging books.
Check out the Beanstack app or desktop site!
Android
Apple
Desktop
*Paper logs are available upon request.*

Spice of the Month - White Pepper
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-30
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 and the stories waiting to be uncovered through books, programs, local history.

Of course, there are dinosaurs too. The library is full of them! Library staff have been busy decorated the entire library this year. When you stop in to get a spice kit, take a walk around and check out all of the fun decor and sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge.

What’s in the spice kit?

Inside the spice kit, you’ll find a sample of white pepper. You’ll also discover unique Paleo recipe dupes of junk food favorites that can be modified to fit anyone’s taste.

Whether you’ve wanted to try Paleo or clean-eating, or just love to try new things, this is a perfect curated experience for you!

You can find even more unique recipes in the stacks! Our cookbook sections has hundreds of thousands of new foods for you to discover.

Spice kits are available all month at the public service desk while supplies last.

LEGOS® at the Library
2026-06-06 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.

Craft-Cutter Workshop
2026-06-08 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-06-10 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Hutchinson Public Library – Makerspace, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
This workshop covers basic instruction for our craft-cutter, the Cricut Maker 3. You will design and create a vinyl decal, and learn how to make stickers, fabric-transfers, and more.

You will need an email address to register for your Cricut ID.
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.

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.

Image Editing for Beginners
2026-06-09 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-16 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Hutchinson Public Library – Makerspace, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Being able to create, edit, and manipulate images on a computer is an essential skill for digital creatives. This workshop will get you started! Get ready to learn how to retouch photographs, adjust colors, combine images, and so much more! Whether you are preserving family photographs, creating fliers, or producing art, attend this event to get started.

Moderate computer and basic reading skills are required. We will be using a three-button mouse, keyboard shortcuts with modifier keys, browsing the file system, and using specialized language for image-editing terms.
You will need to know your email address and password. Creating a free account is required for the software we are teaching.
Bring a USB flash drive to save your work.
There is no cost to attend.
No previous experience with image-editing software 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.

For the Record - Books + Music Club
2026-06-09 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Summer Storytime
2026-06-10 10:30 - 2026-07-30 11:00, 2026-06-11 10:30 - 2026-07-31 11:00, 2026-06-17 10:30 - 2026-08-06 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Great for any age! Our summer storytime includes stories, rhymes, music, and a puppet show!
Attendees will build lasting memories while learning!

Triceratops Pocket Paintings
2026-06-10 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
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 a Kansas State Fair Ticket!
Triceratops Pocket Paintings
Paint a beautiful Triceratops skull surrounded by ancient foliage during our guided pocket paintings this month. Enjoy a relaxing environment with music and conversation while you paint. All skill levels are welcome. You’ll learn techniques that make learning to paint less overwhelming and more fun.
Both being part of a community and creating art improve improve mental health and well-being for adults of all ages. Joining a library art program can help you rediscover your creativity, learn new skills, and connect with neighbors.

Registration is required. There are two dates for this program, please only sign up for one.

If you have any questions please reach out by email or phone.
adult.program.coordinator@hutchpl.org
620-663-5441 ext. 123

Machine Embroidery Workshop
2026-06-11 16:00 - 17:30 (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.

Board Game Night
2026-06-11 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
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 hungry for both games and goodies!
Free and open to the public.Ages 18 and up.
Bring a friend or come solo — either way, you’re sure to have a great time!

Read to Rover
2026-06-11 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.

Virtual Author Talk with Matt Dinniman
2026-06-11 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Register and Submit Questions Here

Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us to chat about his latest book, A Parade of Horribles.
As chaos and mass panic spread outside the dungeon in the wake of Faction Wars, Carl and Donut find themselves on the tenth floor, where they’re forced to compete in a surprisingly normal set of tasks. Well, normal for the dungeon.
Races. Get from point A to point B, and don’t come in last. After each race, they pick an upgrade for their vehicle and the track gets more challenging. It all seems a little too normal, a little too simple.
Ignore those strange glitches that are occurring with increasing frequency. Don’t listen to those whispers about what’s happening on the mysterious eleventh floor, something the system AI calls A Parade of Horribles. Nobody, not even the showrunners, knows what that means. Just that the AI has ominously dubbed it “a coming-out party for the ages.”
Everything is fine, Crawler. I repeat, everything is fine.
Carl hates that it’s business as usual. The rules of this floor have taken away his agency. That just will not do.
So Carl is planning a party of his own. It’s a plan so dangerous, so insane, he can’t even consult his friends lest the AI put a stop to it. Because if it goes wrong, it’s not just the end of Carl and Donut. No. The stakes are higher than they’ve ever been.
Register now for a fun-filled discussion you won’t want to miss!
About the Author:
Matt Dinniman is a writer and artist from Gig Harbor, Washington. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling Dungeon Crawler Carl series along with several other books about the end of the world.
He doesn’t really hate Cocker Spaniels, and he plays bass in one band.

Game Day
2026-06-12 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago)
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!

3D Design with Blender
2026-06-12 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Hutchinson Public Library – Makerspace, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Do you want to make your own designs for 3D printing? Animate a short movie? Model objects for games? Blender is an advanced, free 3D creation suite that will help you with all this and more. Attend this event to learn Blender and visit with other designers. Learning this software is a journey, so feel welcome to come back to future events for more knowledge!

There is no cost to attend.
Registration saves you a spot on one of our design-computers, but is not required. You can bring your own laptop to use.
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.

Murder Mystery at the Summer Block Party
2026-06-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
7th-12th graders, kick off your summer at the library with food, fun, and a mystery to solve! This teens-only event will take place after hours, when the library is closed to the general public. Registration is free, and required to participate in this event.
Click Here to Register

Children’s Chess Club
2026-06-13 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.

3D Printing Certification
2026-06-13 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.

Adventurers Guild
2026-06-13 13:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Sign up here!

Toddler Time
2026-06-15 10:30 - 2026-07-28 11:00, 2026-06-16 10:30 - 2026-07-29 11:00 (America/Chicago)
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!

Baby Time
2026-06-15 11:00 - 2026-07-28 11:30, 2026-06-16 11:00 - 2026-07-29 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!

Clay Bookmarks
2026-06-16 03:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)
7th-12th graders, join us at the library for an afternoon of creativity! Use Model Magic, markers, and paper clips to create unique 3D bookmarks of your own design. All materials and snacks will be provided.
Click Here to Register

Creative Writing Corner
2026-06-16 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Talk Together Tuesday
2026-06-16 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
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 Adult Education and Literacy Services by calling us at 620-663-5441 or emailing adulteducation@hutchpl.org

Salt City Readers
2026-06-17 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!
