Hutchinson Public Library

Giggles & Glue
2026-04-17 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

Crafternoon
2026-04-17 14:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Get creative at the library on a Friday afternoon with miniatures. We’ll provide some, and we encourage you to bring your own to add to your mini library!

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You’ll receive a mini library kit with an aluminum tin, popsicle sticks, origami paper, miniatures, and our favorite—miniature library books! We’ll have all the craft supplies on hand so you can focus on creating your own personalized mini library.
You can take your tiny creation home and add it to your bookshelf, or put it on display for National Library Week! If you choose to display your mini library, you’ll be able to pick it up at the end of the month.
Our library continues to grow and provide vital services to Hutchinson while the cost to our community has remained low, something that has always been important to our mission.

If you would like to see a break down of our community impact, please visit this link: https://www.hutchpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/HPL-Impact-Brochure-2025-data.pdf

3D Design with Blender
2026-04-17 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.

Image Editing for Beginners
2026-04-18 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-30 10:30 - 12:00 (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.

Afternoon Tea with Ida
2026-04-20 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
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Why Afternoon Tea?
Ida Day Holzapfel was extremely dedicated to the library during her time here. Her dedication and achievements had a long-lasting impact on the library and Hutchinson. During her time at the library she and her assistants cataloged every single book for the first time, began outreach and home deliveries, moved the library to its current location at 9th and Main, and started the Bookmobile program.
We’ve learned about her through stories passed down over time. Her dedication to the library could make her difficult to work with at times, especially if she felt her coworkers didn’t share her dedication to the library. Nonetheless, she cared very much for the library and the community it serves.
She was described as a very proper woman and had afternoon tea at 3:00 PM every day with her employees. It’s very fitting to celebrate her 138th birthday with afternoon tea.
Our library has continued to grow and provide vital services to Hutchinson, continuing the work she began over 100 years ago. The programs and services we offer have grown substantially over the years while the cost to Hutchinson has remained low, something that has always been important to our mission.
Celebrate with us by bringing your fanciest tea cup for afternoon tea on Monday, April 20th at 3:00 PM.
A Brief History of Tea Time in Mid-Century America:
Afternoon through the 1940s – 1950s in America was a lot different than tea time in the United Kingdom. American afternoon tea was a blend of tradition with some modern conveniences and often featured light snacks such as small cakes, cookies and finger sandwiches with coffee as well as tea. It is believed this is where the term “coffee break” may have originated. It was less formal than British tea times.
Tea time was a time to visit with friends and neighbors about recent events while reading, listening to radio programs, or; in the 1950s, watching a popular television show playing in the background.
Registration is required due to limited space.
If you would like to learn more about the library’s impact in Hutchinson, you can find that information on our website:

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Machine Embroidery Workshop
2026-04-20 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-06 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.

Community Food Truck Lunch
2026-04-21 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Community Food Truck Lunch:
Los Mariachi’s Taqueria
Guiseppe’s Jr. Submarine Sandwiches
Comfort & Joy
Grab something tasty from your favorite local food truck and come hang out at the library! It’s the perfect chance to connect, chat, and discover all of the great things happening here!
Meet our friendly library staff and dedicated board members. You can ask us what’s new, and yes… you can even find out why we’re digging that big hole 👀. We love sharing what’s going on behind the scenes!
Have you ever wondered what the library actually does? Or why community members volunteer their time on the library board? This is your chance to hear their stories and see the passion that keeps Hutchinson Public Library strong.
Our staff are more than just friendly faces — they’re committed to providing free access to information, lifelong learning, and personalized service for every single patron. They care deeply about this community and the people in it.
Our library has continued to grow and provide vital services to Hutchinson while the cost to our community has remained low, something that has always been important to our mission. We would love to tell you more about that. Come celebrate that with us!
If you would like to see a break down of our community impact, you can access it on our website.

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Craft-Cutter Workshop
2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-05 16:30 - 18:00 (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.

Virtual Author Talk with Miranda Cowley Heller
2026-04-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Hutchinson Public Library- Virtual
Register and ask questions here.
Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows. Delicate, yet exceedingly raw, these poems will transport you as vividly as any work of fiction.

If I could fly backward, I would.
To the safety of branches, to the time
when my heart still raced for you,
twelve hundred beats a minute.

In poetry that is at once bold and lyrical, affecting and devastatingly frank, Miranda Cowley Heller takes us through childhood, marriage, motherhood, and beyond. Suffused with the natural world and the landscape of Cape Cod, where many of the poems are set, What the Deep Water Knows contemplates love in all the seasons.
Register now to celebrate National Poetry Month with this graceful new poetry collection.
About the Author: Miranda Cowley Heller was raised in New York City and Cape Cod. Her debut novel The Paper Palace was a number one New York Times bestseller in the US, a Sunday Times bestseller in the UK, and was longlisted for the Women’s Prize. She has worked as a senior vice president and head of drama series at HBO, developing and overseeing such shows as The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, The Wire, Deadwood, and Big Love, among others. This is her first poetry collection.

Be Prepared: Severe Weather Safety
2026-04-22 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | KS
Severe Weather Presentation

Attendees will receive a FREE weather radio (while supplies last).
In partnership with Reno County Emergency Management and United Way of Reno County.

What You’ll Learn:

How severe weather warnings work
What to do during tornadoes, floods, and severe storms
How to create a simple emergency plan
Where to get trusted local weather information
How to stay safe with limited access to information
How weather radios can alert you 24/7

If you’re able to receive emergency notifications or have access to weather information through other means, we kindly ask that you consider leaving weather radios available for those who may need them most.

Wednesday, April 22

3:00 PM

No registration or eligibility requirements

Limit 1 per household

FREE Weather Radios

at the Hutchinson Public Library

901 N. Main Street, Hutchinson, KS 67501

Makerspace closing early
2026-04-23 10:00 - 18:45, 2026-04-30 10:00 - 18:45 (America/Chicago) | KS
The Makerspace will be closing at 6:45 today.

Strange New Words Science Fiction Book Club
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Sandhills Brewing, 111 West 2nd Ave., Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
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.

Creative Writing Corner
2026-04-24 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-05 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.

Library Trivia Night
2026-04-24 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Think you know it all? Prove it!

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Put your knowledge to the test where books, brains, and community collide!

Rally your dream team and register for an after-hours trivia night at the library. The stakes will be high, the laughs will be loud, and the competition will be fierce (but friendly!). Battle it out across a wide range of categories for fun prizes and the ultimate bragging rights as our Trivia Night Champions.
No topic is off limits, from local history and literature to pop culture and beyond, no topic is off the table. Plus, we’ve sprinkled in special library trivia from our community reading challenge. Brush up on your library history knowledge by picking up one of your 125th anniversary books!
And the best part? The library is officially off the clock… which means you have permission to be loud in the library!
Space is limited and registration is required. Get registered now so you don’t miss out on your chance to join the fun, connect with your community, and experience the library like never before.

3D Printing Certification
2026-04-25 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-02 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.

Tech-Share Meetup
2026-04-25 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Tech-Share MeetupGot questions about your phone, tablet, laptop, or other tech gadgets? Bring them to the Tech-Share Meetup! Whether you’re troubleshooting an issue, learning a new app, or just curious about how something works, we’re here to help. This friendly, drop-in session is a great place to get one-on-one assistance, share tips, and learn together in a supportive environment. All ages and skill levels are welcome—just bring your questions and your device!

Teen Book Club
2026-04-25 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | KS
Calling all young adult readers! This month, read the book Pax by Sara Pennypacker on your own, then meet with the group for discussion, trivia, and snacks!
This book club is open to 7th-12th graders. New members can sign up here. Copies of the book are available for checkout the Youth Services Desk.

Mystery Mavens
2026-04-28 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
6:00 pm
Sun Room
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 adult.program.coordinator@hutchpl.org or call 620-663-5441 ext. 123

Author Talk with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy
2026-04-30 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | KS
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Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms.
Diaspora Spice Co. sources the most flavorful, fresh spices in the world from 150 regenerative farms across South Asia—from elders, indigenous communities, young changemakers, and brilliant multi-generational farming families across India and Sri Lanka who are leading the way in sustainable and climate change–resistant agriculture. Filled with culinary storytelling, The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook highlights these farmers and their spices with profiles and evocative photography, plus 85 recipes for simple, seasonal, and powerfully delicious meals.
CEO and founder Sana Javeri Kadri and recipe writer Asha Loupy realized that eating with the people who grow our spices unveils a whole new dimension in our cooking. Adapted for a global pantry, these recipes share the warmth of true South Asian home cooking at its truest and tastiest.
Sana and Asha also note which recipes are the most beginner friendly, freezer friendly, good for a dinner party menu (like a Diwali feast!), and which lend themselves to be pantry building blocks, all for a super easy-to-navigate cookbook.
Register now to learn more about Diaspora Spice Co., the progressive spice company rooted in flavor and equity.
Join us LIVE for a chance to win a copy of The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook! The giveaway link will be in the Resources area under the broadcast screen during the live event. Please ensure you are watching on your library’s webpage for the chance to participate.
About the Authors:
Sana Javeri Kadri is the founder and CEO of Diaspora Co., a farm-to-table spice company that puts equity, transparency, and high-quality products at its forefront. Sana founded the company in 2017 with just a turmeric blend; now her company sources 30 single origin spices from across 150 farms across India and Sri Lanka. A third-generation native of Mumbai, she now lives in Oakland, California.

Asha Loupy is a recipe developer and writer with more than a decade of experience in the specialty food industry, from cheese monger to grocery buyer and e-commerce manager. She’s written for Bon Appétit, Food52, Epicurious, and more. She’s based in Oakland, California.

Pocket Paintings
2026-04-30 17:30 - 2026-05-01 19:30, 2026-05-07 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | KS
Why does the library host art programs for adults?
The simple answer is to promote life-long learning and literacy. Libraries act as “classrooms for life” for all ages, allowing adults to learn what they want to learn in a low-pressure setting.
Engaging with the arts promotes cognitive health and stimulates the brain. Creative activities help adults stay mentally sharp, boost memory, and improve focus. While those are great individual benefits, library art programs also create a shared space for learning, chatting, and growing together.
Pocket paintings is a great art program for those with beginner and advanced skills. You’ll paint on a miniature canvas with guiding prompts. You can follow along, or make your own creative decisions along the way. At the end you’ll have a miniature masterpiece created by you that’s perfect for displaying on a desk, bookshelf, or side table. We’ll chat while we paint and listen to relaxing music. It’s a great environment to relax and let loose of life’s big stressors for a couple of hours. You’ll leave feeling relaxed, accomplished, and full of inspiration for your next project.
This is a program for adults 18+
Registration is required due to our limited space.
Please reach out if you have any questions. Contact us by visiting the library or get in touch with our Adult Program Coordinator by calling 620-663-5441 ext. 123 or send an email to adult.program.coordinator@hutchpl.org.

Virtual Author Talk with Jason Reynolds
2026-04-30 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | KS
On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience in Virtual Conversation with Jason Reynolds
Award-Winning and New York Times Bestselling Author
Thursday, April 30th 2026 at 6:00 PM

Register and Ask Questions Here

Join us in an online conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny, it’s finally time for Coach to shine in his own book as we discover: Who was Coach before he became an inspiring leader?
Before Coach was the man who gave caring yet firm-handed guidance to Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny on the Defenders track team, he was little Otie Brody, who was obsessed with Mr. 9.99 (a.k.a. Carl Lewis) and Marty McFly from Back to the Future. Like Mr. 9.99—and his own dad—Otie is a sprinter. Sprint free or die is practically his motto.
Then his dad, who is always away on business trips, comes home with a pair of Jordans. JORDANS. Fine as fine can be. Otie puts them on and feels like he can leap to the moon…maybe even leap like Mr. 9.99 when he won the Olympic gold medal in the long jump. But one morning he wakes up to find his brand-new secret weapon kicks are missing—right off his feet! And Otie just might have a fuzzy memory of his dad easing them off as Otie was sleeping, but that can’t be right, can it?
Unless all the reasons for his dad’s “gone’s” are very different from what he’s been told… Because now, not only are the Jordans missing, but so is his father.
Register now to join in on the online conversation about the final installment to Jason Reynold’s Track series!
About the Author: Jason Reynolds is an award-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author. Jason’s many books include Miles Morales: Spider Man, the Track series (Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and Lu), Long Way Down, which received a Newbery Honor, a Printz Honor, and a Correta Scott King Honor, and Look Both Ways, which was a National Book Award Finalist. Recently named the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Jason has appeared on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and CBS This Morning. He is on faculty at Lesley University, for the Writing for Young People MFA Program and lives in Washington, DC. You can find his ramblings at JasonWritesBooks.com.

Grad Cap Decorating
2026-05-01 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | KS
Congratulations, high school graduates! You’ve worked hard, and now it’s time to celebrate. Join us at the library for an afternoon of graduation cap decorating. You can either decorate a mini grad cap keepsake (library provided) or bring your own graduation cap to personalize. Snacks and crafting supplies will be provided!
This program is for students who have or will graduate in the 2025-26 school year. Registration is required.

LEGOS® at the Library
2026-05-02 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.
