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 […]
Held in conference room 2. 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!
Come to the Youth Services area and play and learn strategy from a chess instructor.
For the Record is a monthly book discussion featuring books from the 33 1/3 series. Each small book covers one album from a group or solo artist. Like a biography for music! Discussions are lively and always full of insights about the music, artists, and authors. Each discussion offers opportunities for sharing what music you’re […]
Let’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 Desk or on Cloud Library!
Ready to start your craft journey & express all your creative ideas?? Join us for our tween craft club!
Third Saturdays 3:00-5:00pm
Grades 4th-6th
Youth Services Activity Room
Registration required! Click for more info.
Strange New Words is meeting every other month in 2025! This book club meets every 4th Thursday, bi-monthly at 6:00pm. Books are available now! Check them out at the Public Service desk.
Held in conference room 2. 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!
Talk20 Hutch is a gathering of people and ideas in Hutchinson, Kansas. Each January and July, ten community members each get to show 20 images, and speak for only 20 seconds per slide.
6:00 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 a discussion, please contact Steve Westfahl (steve.w@hutchpl.org) or call 620-663-5441.
Meeting Room 1 Kansas Day Celebration Kansas author Jillian holds a master’s degree in public history from Wichita State University and a bachelor’s degree in communication and history from McPherson College. Her research on little-known historical events led her to discover the true story behind her first novel, The Rhino Keeper. Based on the true […]
To celebrate Kansas Day, come see and hear IKE Eisenhower on January 29 at the Hutchinson Public Library. The 34th President from the 34th State will be portrayed by Bill Nicks, a local historian from Lenexa. From the Eisenhower re-enactment you will learn about his association with The Interstate Hi-Way System, NATO, the early days of Vietnam, […]
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 […]
