A City on Mars: The Science and Absurdities of Space Settlement with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith Virtual Author Talk Series
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Week of Events
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 […]
Teen Creativity Contest
Teen Creativity Contest
6th-12th graders, we invite you to share your creativity with your community and enter your work in our Teen Creativity Contest! From October 1st - November 30th, we are accepting submissions of art (any media), photography, short stories, poetry, and performance. Winners in each age and category group will receive up to $30 in Hutchbucks, […]
Sunday, November 8, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, November 9, 2026
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November 9, 2026 -Toddler Time
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November 9, 2026 -Baby Time
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November 9, 2026 -Machine Embroidery Workshop
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November 9, 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, November 10, 2026
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November 10, 2026 -Toddler Time
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November 10, 2026 -Image Editing for Beginners
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November 10, 2026 -Baby Time
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November 10, 2026 -A City on Mars: The Science and Absurdities of Space Settlement with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith Virtual Author Talk Series
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November 10, 2026 -For the Record Book 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!
A City on Mars: The Science and Absurdities of Space Settlement with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith Virtual Author Talk Series
Register Here Weinersmith as they dive into their book, A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through? Earth is not well. The promise of starting life anew somewhere far, far away—no climate change, no war, no doomscrolling—beckons, and settling the stars finally seems within […]
For the Record Book 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, November 11, 2026
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November 11, 2026 -Preschool Storytime
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November 11, 2026 -How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and Greed in Modern Society with Paul Vigna Virtual Author Talk Series
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!
How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and Greed in Modern Society with Paul Vigna Virtual Author Talk Series
Register Here Join us for an eye-opening conversation with veteran journalist Paul Vigna as we examine his provocative book, The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin, in which he explores the question: how did money go from a tool of commerce into the dominant faith of modern society? In The Almightier, […]
Thursday, November 12, 2026
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November 12, 2026 -Preschool Storytime
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November 12, 2026 -Read to Rover
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November 12, 2026 -Art Talk with HCC – Early Hindu and Buddhist Art
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November 12, 2026 -Craft-Cutter Workshop
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!
Read to Rover
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 […]
Art Talk with HCC – Early Hindu and Buddhist Art
Register Here How do artists represent the unseen, the infinite, and the sacred? Join Art History students from Hutchinson Community college for conversation that explores the rich connections between early Hinduism and Buddhism. This art talk examines how ancient artisans sculpted ancient stone, […]
Friday, November 13, 2026
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November 13, 2026 -Giggles & Glue
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November 13, 2026 -3D Design with Blender
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
3D Design with Blender
Register for our 3D design workshop, and learn to use the "Blender 3D" creative software.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
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November 14, 2026 -Children’s Chess Club
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November 14, 2026 -3D Printing Certification
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November 14, 2026 -Adventurers Guild
Children’s Chess Club
Come to the Youth Services area and play and learn strategy from a chess instructor.
Adventurers Guild
Do you feel the call to explore dangerous ruins? Fight terrible monsters? Protect the innocent and defeat villainy?!
Then join the Hutchinson Public Library’s Table Top Role Playing Game club! Refreshments provided.
Second Saturdays 1:30-4:00pm
Grades 2nd-6th
Youth Services Activity Room
*Registration required, click the image to sign up!
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