Hutchinson Public Library

Bilingual Storytime
2025-04-17 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-04-10 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-04-03 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | KS

Salt City Readers
2025-04-16 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!

Movie Night - The Mummy PG-13
2025-04-16 17:15 - 19:45 (America/Chicago) | KS
Librarians on the Big-Screen!

At an archaeological dig in the ancient city of Hamunaptra, an American serving in the French Foreign Legion accidentally awakens a mummy who begins to wreak havoc as he searches for the reincarnation of his long-lost love.

Preschool Storytime
2025-04-16 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-04-09 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-04-02 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | KS

Toddler Time
2025-04-15 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-04-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-04-08 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-04-07 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-04-01 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-03-31 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | KS

Baby Time
2025-04-14 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-08 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-07 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-01 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-31 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | KS

Adventurers Guild
2025-04-12 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | KS
Sign up here!

Children’s Chess Club
2025-04-12 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.

Giggles & Glue
2025-04-11 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-04-04 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States

Read to Rover
2025-04-10 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.

A Library for All: Treasures of the Library of Congress
2025-04-10 | KS
The Hutchinson Public Library is honored to collaborate with the Library of Congress, bringing access to its renowned digital collections directly to you—no trip to Washington, D.C. necessary! On February 18, join us for an exciting one-day event where you’ll have the unique opportunity to connect with Library of Congress professionals and learn from experts in a variety of research topics. These sessions will empower you to trace your family’s rich connection to history on a grand scale.
Workshops will run from 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM at the Hutchinson Public Library. Don’t miss this extraordinary chance to engage with history like never before!

Workshop Schedule:

10:30AM – Historical Newspapers from the Library of Congress
11:30AM – Genealogy Resources from LOC.gov
12:30PM – The Veteran’s History Project
1:30PM – By the People Crowdsourcing at the Library of Congress
2:30PM – The Kansas Talking Book Program & the Kansas Center for the Book
3:30PM – Creative Works from the New Deal
4:30PM – Transportation Resources at LOC.gov
5:30PM – Genealogy Resources from LOC.gov
6:30PM – Historical Newspapers from the Library of Congress

For the Record - Books + Music Club
2025-04-08 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.

3D Printing Certification
2025-04-07 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-04-04 16:00 - 17:30 (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.

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.

LEGOS® at the Library
2025-04-05 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.

Creative Writing Corner
2025-04-04 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | KS
The Creative Writing Corner is a safe space to let out your creativity. We have an Activity Group, where patrons can participate in a writing activity; and an Author Group, where Patrons can work on their own work. Come in and tell those stories that are waiting to be told!
This program will be held in Conference Room 1. Registration not required.
