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Storytimes Begin September 8
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Baby & Toddler Rhyme Timeages 0-24 mos with adult caregiverMondays at 11am Thursdays at 9:30am Join us for bouncy rhymes, nursery songs, short books, music, and baby sign language. Move & Groove Storytimeages 2-5 yrs with adult caregiverMondays at 9:30am Thursdays at 11am *Saturdays at 11am A lively story and music session with great picture books, action songs, and dancing with scarves or a parachute. *No storytimes on Sep. 20 or Oct. 11 because of special events. Check our events calendar for details.
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Each academic year, the K-State Book Network (KSBN) selects an exceptional book for a common reading experience. In conjunction with KSBN, campus activities, classroom experiences, and community programs are offered that share additional insights into the book.
Copies of the 2014 common book, "The Ghost Map," are available for checkout at the library, and events are listed below. Read more...
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Science Saturday - Deadly Diseases Saturday, September 6, 10:00 am Suggested for all agesGinny Barnard, the Riley County Extension Agent for Health, Nutrition, Food, and Safety, will take you through the gruesome details of contamination. Through hands-on experiments, you will learn just how quickly germs spread from person to person, explore the circumstances that create water contamination, and learn how to prevent the spread of disease. Registration is recommended.
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Author Talk at McCain Auditorium Thursday, September 11, 7:00 pm Steven Johnson will speak about his book, "The Ghost Map" and sign copies after the presentation.
The event is free, but tickets are required and will be available September 3 at Manhattan Public Library.
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The Good Books Club Thursday, September 25, 7:00 pm "The Ghost Map" takes us back to the devastating cholera outbreak in 1854 London as Dr. John Snow and Reverend Henry Whitehead work together to prove the cause. This well-researched history also discusses community, cooperation, and city planning, all with an edge of suspense. Join us for lively discussion, meet fellow book-lovers, and enjoy tasty snacks with the library's brand new book club.
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Tuesday, September 9, 2:00 pm Are there kings and queens in your family tree? Adventurers or inventors? Learn how to uncover your roots with the Riley County Genealogical Society. This workshop will explore the basics of genealogical research tools like Ancestry.Com, Heritage Quest and Family Search. All levels welcome. Register here
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