Pencils & Pages – Sketchbook Practices to Chase Away the Winter Blues
Hutchinson Public Library 901 N Main St, Hutchinson
Week of Events
Makerspace Closed
Makerspace Closed
The Makerspace will be closed on the 12th and 13th as we move to our new, temporary location in meeting room #2.
125th Anniversary Year-Long Reading Program
125th Anniversary Year-Long Reading Program
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 […]
Sunday, January 11, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, January 12, 2026
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January 12, 2026 -Toddler Time
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January 12, 2026 -Baby Time
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January 12, 2026 -Is the Book Always Better? Book + Movie Discussion
Toddler Time
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
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!
Is the Book Always Better? Book + Movie Discussion
Whether you love or hate film adaptations of your favorite stories, this book club is the place to have an exciting conversation about books, casting choices, plot changes, cinematography, and more! We meet every other month with a new title each time. Joining is easy! Check out the book for the "Is the Book Always […]
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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January 13, 2026 -Toddler Time
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January 13, 2026 -Baby Time
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January 13, 2026 -Author Talk with David Brooks – Virtual
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January 13, 2026 -For the Record – Books + Music Club
Toddler Time
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
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!
Author Talk with David Brooks – Virtual
Register and submit questions here: https://libraryc.org/hutchpl/109227 Join us for a discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential questions: If you want to know a person, what kind of attention should you […]
For the Record – Books + Music Club
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 […]
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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January 14, 2026 -Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
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!
Thursday, January 15, 2026
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January 15, 2026 -Little Language Learners
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January 15, 2026 -Pencils & Pages – Sketchbook Practices to Chase Away the Winter Blues
Little Language Learners
Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English!
Recommended age: 3-5 Years Old
Pencils & Pages – Sketchbook Practices to Chase Away the Winter Blues
A sketchbook journal is a combination of drawing and writing. It can be a daily or weekly practice that allows you to express thoughts, record what you’ve observed around you, or look forward to something yet to come. Plus, doing this regularly comes with perks. It’s a great way to process complex thoughts, reduce stress, […]
Friday, January 16, 2026
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January 16, 2026 -Machine Embroidery Workshop
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January 16, 2026 -Giggles & Glue
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January 16, 2026 -Creative Writing Corner
Machine Embroidery Workshop
Register for our 3D printing workshop and attend our Makerspace Orientation!
Giggles & Glue
Explore your child’s creativity with some pre-k craft projects!
Recommended age: 3-5 Years Old
Day & Time: Fridays at 10:30 am
Where: Youth Services Activity Room
Creative Writing Corner
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 […]
Saturday, January 17, 2026
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January 17, 2026 -3D Printing Certification
3D Printing Certification
Register for our 3D printing workshop and attend our Makerspace Orientation!
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