Calling all readers: the annual Manhattan Public Library Book Sale is this weekend.
Friends of the library can shop the sale early, starting Friday evening. Those who are wanting to become a donor or wanting to shop early can become a friend of the library at the door.
The general public can start shopping through the selection of books and more around 10 a.m. Saturday morning and through the afternoon. The sale starts up again Sunday afternoon, running from 1 to 4 p.m. Pay with cash, checks or cards. Proceeds benefit the library, including programs and book purchases.
Here’s a look at some local events in the area this weekend.
THURSDAY
Double Take: Gallery Tour of Select Artworks, 5:30 p.m.
A special 30-minute program of selected pieces on display.
Beach Museum of Art.
Home Landscape Design, 6:30 p.m.
Pottorf Hall, CiCo Park.
Win-a-Gig, Frog Wizard Edition, 7 p.m.
Two bands play for a chance to win a spot in the Frog Wizard Festival.
Auntie Mae’s Parlor, 616 N. 12th St.
Live music: Grateful DUdes, 8 p.m.
Finn’s Neighborhood Pub, 317 Poyntz Ave.
FRIDAY
K-State Track and Field at Big 12 Championship, all day.
Also Saturday.
Lubbock, Texas.
Meadowlark Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Shop secondhand goods. Cash or card only.
Also 10 a.m. Saturday.
120 N. Scenic Drive.
K-State Women’s Tennis vs. Cincinnati, 4 p.m.
Manhattan.
K-State Baseball vs. Columbia, 4 p.m.
Watch, listen, live stats: ESPN+, 1350kman.com/listen, kstatesports.com.
Tointon Family Stadium.
MPL Book Sale, 5:30 p.m.
Friday’s sale open to Manhattan Library Association members. Public sale opens Saturday and Sunday.
Also 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday.
Manhattan Public Library, 629 Poyntz Ave.
Paint and Sip: Double Sunflower, 6 p.m.
Also Paint and Sip: Fiery Cliffside at 6 p.m. Saturday.
Tickets online.
Uncorked Inspiration, 1223 Moro St.
After Hours Jam Night, 7 p.m.
Beginner-friendly acoustic jam.
Switch Wicked, 413 Poyntz Ave.
HEDY! THe Life and Inventions of Hedy Lamarr, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets online.
McCain Auditorium.
Pride in the Parlor, 9 p.m.
No cover. Dress angelic or demonic.
Auntie Mae’s Parlor, 616 N. 12th St.
SATURDAY
Legislative Coffee, 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m.
Hear a moderated panel discussion with state legislators.
Sunset Zoo, 2333 Oak St.
Manhattan Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Third and Leavenworth streets.
Reverse Craft Show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tables with fabric, yarn and more. Shoppers get in free.
Ogden Community Center, Ogden.
K-State Baseball vs Columbia, 1 p.m.
Watch, listen, live stats: ESPN+, 1350kman.com/listen, kstatesports.com.
Tointon Family Stadium.
Chamber Music Kansas presents: Do Kayo, 4 p.m.
Edwin Kaplan, viola; Titilayo Ayangade, cello. Free and open to the public.
Union Hall, 328 Poyntz Ave.
K-State Men’s Basketball vs TCU, 5:30 p.m.
Watch, listen, live stats: ESPN2, 1350kman.com/listen, kstatesports.com.
Bramlage Coliseum.
Circle of Community Gala and Awards, 5:30 p.m.
Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills award ceremony.
Tickets online.
Manhattan Country Club.
Movie Night in the Barrel Room: La La Land, 6:30 p.m.
Tickets online.
Liquid Art Winery, 1745 Wildcat Creek Road.
Costume Party: Your Fave SNL Character, 7 p.m.
Auntie Mae’s Parlor, 616 N. 12th St.
SUNDAY
K-State Men’s Golf at Colleton River Collegiate, all day.
Through March 2.
Bluffton, South Carolina.
K-State Baseball vs Columbia, 11 a.m.
Watch, listen, live stats: ESPN+, 1350kman.com/listen, kstatesports.com.
Tointon Family Stadium.
K-State Women’s Tennis vs West Virginia, noon.
Peakform Sports and Wellness Center.
K-State Women’s Baseball vs. Iowa State, 1 p.m.
Watch, listen, live stats: FS1, 1350kman.com/listen, kstatesports.com.
Bramlage Coliseum.
Lunar New Year, 1 p.m.
K-State Student Union Courtyard.
Moscato and Macrame, 2-4 p.m.
Have a drink while making a craft. Tools and materials, and two drink tickets, included with registration.
Tickets: $45+, secure.rec1.com/KS/manhattan-ks/catalog.
Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 S. Third St.
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