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Mother Goose Story Time - 10:30 AM

On summer hiatus.

Preschool Story Time - 1:30 PM

On summer hiatus.

Ramblin' Readers:

Read-a-loud after school chapter books for ages
6-8. On summer hiatus.

Readers of the Round Table for students ages 10-13 and a parent. 

Students take turns nominating books. Readers are welcome to read either or both of that month’s featured books. Families join as this is a hands on group to continue to share reading with your children as their interests and reading levels change. Occasionally meetings includes two books to pick for each month. We welcome families and will borrow additional needed copies of the books. Stop by the front desk to check out a family copy and read one before our next meeting. If interested speak with Ms. Collins
(978) 526-2016, or scollins at mvlc.org.

T@L?K!- Open to all teens, ages 11-18.  Members will recommend books, DVDs, programs, and furnishings for the Library.  For information contact Sara Collins, Children's Librarian, 978-526-2016, scollins at mvlc.org, or efitzgerald at mvlc.org, Young Adult Librarian.  Next meeting TBA

Thursday, June 4, 3:30 PM - Ramblin Readers

Saturday, June 13, 2 PM - Tea Party with children's author
Sarah Dillard.

Week of June 15, look for Miss Sara at Memorial School, book-talking exciting new titles to keep kids connected with books over the summer.

Program Change!  Due to Rain, Vehicle Night is moved to Thursday Night, July 25, 5 PM, behind Town Hall.

Thursday, June 25, 5-6 PM - Vehicle Night behind Town Hall
Up close and Hands on fire trucks, police cars, dump trucks, and more...refreshments.

Wednesday, June 24, 4 PM - Readers of the Round Table

Starship Adventure @ Your Library

To Register, call 978-526-2016, email scollins at mvlc.org, or stop by the library, sign-up on the bulletin board.

Sponsored by your library, Mass Regional Library Systems, Mass Board of Library Commissioners, and the Friends of the Library.

Monday, June 29, 10:30 AM - Take Me To Your Reader! begins our spacey summer reading program.  Judy Pancoast will kick off the summer activities. Ages 5-12 due to the creepy alien.)  Please register, 978-526-2016. 

Siesta Stories for all ages, on the lawn.  Bring a blanket and a picnic if you like.  Tuesdays, 4 PM June 30, July 7, 14, 21;  Wednesdays, July 29 & August 5.  Inside if rainy. 

To Register, call 978-526-2016, email scollins at mvlc.org, or stop by the library, sign-up on the bulletin board.

Wednesday, July 1, 10:30 AM - Learn how to raise Luna Moths with author, Julie Hahnke. 

Wednesday, July 8, 11 AM-2 PM  Story Time Train to Rockport.  REGISTER!  Ten libraries with hundreds of children ride the train to Rockport.  Storytellers, etc. 

Thursday, July 9, 1:30 PM - Crater Crafts
for all ages.  REGISTER!   

Monday, July 13, 10:30 AM - Walking & Biking : Active Health Games with Mass Rides.  Safe routes to school.  Lawn games.  Grades K-5th.  REGISTER!

Thursday, July 16, 2 PM & 3 PM - Rocket Launching with the Museum of Science.  Two sessions, REGISTER!  Ages 6 and up.  Children under 10 MUST bring an adult.

Tuesday, July 21, 1-2:30 PM - Science Experiments, grades k-5th.  Using fun experiments from her NASA classes, Ms Collins will guide you through a variety of beginning space studies. 

Saturday, July 25, 10 AM-3 PM - Drop by the Library for the Friends Annual book Sale and make a paper collage with teens to take home. 

Monday, July 27, 10:30-11 AM - Easy Space Science with Miss Sara, for ages 3-5.  REGISTER!

Tuesday, July 28, 6:30 PM - Open Mic Night & Talent Show.  REGISTER!  All ages, all talents.

Wednesday, July 29, 10 AM & 11 AM - Traveling Night Sky : Inflatable Museum of Science Planetarium!  Ages 7 and up.  Two sessions, REGISTER!

Tuesday, August 4, 2 PM - Planet Play, combining science and art.  Grades K-5th.  REGISTER!

Friday, August 7, 10:30 AM - Astronuts! Go Crazy with Spacey Fun Art & Science, for ages 3-5.  REGISTER!

Wednesday, August 12, 10:30 AM - Reach for the Stars with aerospace educator, Gary Pozzatto.  This is our final program & party for the summer, to be held in the Chapel next door.  REGISTER!

To Register, call 978-526-2016, email scollins at mvlc.org, or stop by the library, sign-up on the bulletin board.

   Summer Camp Info Now At Library

The snow is melting and family plans are turning to …summer camp! Whether you need a day camp, family camp, overnight, girls only, boys only, co-ed, low frills, high maintenance, we have the camp for you! Brochures from dozens of New England camps, and a few beyond, are in a file by the back entrance in the Children’s Room at the Manchester Public Library. These brochures were picked up at the recent Summerscape held annually at Glen Urqhart School. Now is the time to spend perusing, noting online addresses, checking into prices, schedules, ages, etc. Summer may not be here before you know it, but summer plans move on. Stop by and spend some time gathering inspiration for the warmer days ahead.

  2009 Children's Programs 

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2009 Vehicle Night 

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