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Library of Congress: A Library for All
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Art & Culture
Art Talk: Japanese Ink Painting
Thursday, April 17 @ 6:00PM
At Hutchinson Public Library
Join us for an engaging Art Talk on Japanese Ink Painting, led by art history students from Hutchinson Community College! Discover the history and techniques behind this elegant art form, known for its expressive brushwork and minimalist beauty.
After the talk, try your hand at ink painting in a hands-on mini workshop, where you’ll experiment with brush strokes and ink washes. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or a curious beginner, this event offers a unique chance to explore a timeless artistic tradition!
Not only are you gaining knowledge and engaging in art, you’re also supporting the continued education of our local students at HCC.
Prepare to be inspired!
Registration is encouraged to ensure we have enough supplies.
Spring Pocket Paintings
Tuesday, April 29 @ 5:30PM and Tuesday, May 6 @ 5:30PM
Looking to explore painting but struggling with limited time and space? You’re not alone! Many busy adults find it hard to carve out time for creativity, but what if we made room for play?
As adults, we still need to explore and grow creatively, and mini-paintings are the perfect way to do that. They’re small, simple, and easy to create in limited space with minimal supplies.
In this workshop, we’ll guide you in making tiny masterpieces in under two hours, helping you relax, de-stress, and enjoy the creative process. Plus, you’ll connect with others and discover resources in our library’s art collection to keep your creativity flowing long after the workshop ends!
Registration is full this time around. Please sign up for our waiting list for the summer program. We contact this list first when registration opens.
Book Clubs
Talk About Literature in Kansas (TALK)
Humanities Kansas
Important Update: Humanities Kansas TALK Books Discussion program is suspended indefinitely. Due to cuts to federal funding including the National Endowment for Humanities (NEH). Humanities Kansas is forced to scale back or cut grants, programs and operations.
Did you know that our library has been hosting the TALK program since 2007? That’s 18 years! We are so grateful to Humanities Kansas for a partnership that spanned nearly two decades.
The Great Plains Spirit will be our last TALK Books Discussion until further notice.
The Great Plains Spirit
Stretching from Texas north into Canada, the Great Plains region has generated its share of myths and stereotypes, from the hardy pioneer farmer and the vanishing Indian to the Dust Bowl refugee. It has also produced some of our finest writers and a rich literary tradition. In this series, readers will explore the historical and mythical legacies of the Plains and how they continue to shape perceptions of life in Kansas.
The series continues with “O Pioneers!” by Willa Cather on Thursday, April 24 at 6:00PM,
The discussion will be led by Dennis Etzel Jr.
Dennis Etzel Jr. teaches English at Washburn University. He received his M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Kansas. Dennis has two chapbooks, The Sum of Two Mothers and My Graphic Novel and his work has been published in numerous publications and journals. In 2022, he was awarded the John Doyle Klier Residency for the Writers Colony at Dairy Hollow, Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
Books are available for check out at the Public Service Desk. Discussions are open to the public, even if you haven’t read the book! Join the Conversation!
Join a Book Club
We host five book clubs at the library. Wow! It’s easy to sign up for book club, check out the books at the public service desk!
- Salt City Readers
- Adult Fiction
- For the Record
- 33 1/3 Books
- Music
- Strange New Words
- Science Fiction
- Fantasy
- Mystery Mavens
- Mystery
- Thriller
- Is the Book Always Better?
- Fiction
- Movie Adaptations
Email us to be added to a specific book club list for updates and reminders each month.
Each book club focuses on a different literary theme or genre. Attend as many as you want! Book clubs are great for enhancing your critical thinking skills, expanding your social circle, and adding variety to your reading habits.
Hutchinson Public Library Book Clubs
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 […]
Salt City Readers
Hutchinson Public Library 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, United StatesLet’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 […]
Strange New Words – Sci-fi/Fantasy Book Club
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 […]
Mystery Mavens
Hutchinson Public Library 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, United States6:00 pm Conference Room #2 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 […]
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 […]
Salt City Readers
Hutchinson Public Library 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, United StatesLet’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 […]
Mystery Mavens
Hutchinson Public Library 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, United States6:00 pm Conference Room #2 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 […]
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 […]
Salt City Readers
Hutchinson Public Library 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, United StatesLet’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 […]
Mystery Mavens
Hutchinson Public Library 901 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS, United States6:00 pm Conference Room #2 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 […]
Strange New Words – Sci-fi/Fantasy Book Club
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 […]
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 […]
News
- Hutchinson Public Library Becomes FamilySearch Affiliate Library
Hutchinson, KS—If you want to be part of the popular ancestry search trend, you may not need to look any further than the local library. The Hutchinson Public Library is now a FamilySearch Affiliate Library, which means it has access to more genealogy resources to help you make more family discoveries. FamilySearch is a world leader in family history. - Travel StoriesTravel and Adventure The Summer Reading Challenge may be over, but we still have a serious case of wanderlust. Check out these daring tales of solo expeditions, road trips, and captivating discoveries! Whether you’re exploring rugged trails, uncovering hidden gems, or simply daydreaming of your next getaway, these books will satisfy your urge to explore… Read more: Travel Stories
- What to Read Next
Our July Choices for Adult Summer Reading We have overfilled our TBR list for July! There are so many new and nearly new titles that we can’t read them all this month. Our list spans the genres we have titles from romance, horror, thrillers, non-fiction, and fiction with direct links to our catalog so you… Read more: What to Read Next - Humanities Kansas TALK Series
Hutchinson Public Library is hosting a three part book series March through May exploring “Ghost Stories.” Ghost stories arouse the same emotion that draws us to mystery fiction: the desire to solve the problem of the past. People tell stories to try to explain what death is, where loved ones go, why the good suffer.… Read more: Humanities Kansas TALK Series - Library Lover’s Month Reading List
We have a wide range of topics for all reading tastes this month! If you’re in the mood for a romance, check out Happiness for Beginners and join the discussion with the Salt City Readers club later this month. If romance has failed you and you find yourself looking for more of a classic slasher,… Read more: Library Lover’s Month Reading List